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Journal Your Training and Journey

Journal Your Training and Journey

Using Evernote to capture your daily BJJ grind... with free template ! This is an updated version of this article originally written in July of 2015. I started doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu January 4th, the first Monday 2015, and was instantly hooked!  I attend Alvarez...

Selecting a Microphone for the Right Application

Selecting a Microphone for the Right Application

The microphone was first invented in the 1870's and has advanced over the last 140 years as technology has allowed.  The type of materials, circuitry, and tools these days have made precision microphones of all types and for all uses imaginable.  Microphone options...

Array or Not to Array?

The industry of live sound installations continue to advance with new and refined technologies.  One area that has expanded is loudspeaker choices.  The use of line arrays go back quite aways, also known as column arrays.  Of course the form factor has evolved quite a...

Jiu Jitsu changed who I am…

Jiu Jitsu changed who I am... I get up early because of Jiu Jitsu. I cross train because of Jiu Jitsu. I run because of Jiu Jitsu. I eat healthy because of Jiu Jitsu. I am more confident because of Jiu Jitsu. I am more self aware because of Jiu Jitsu. I am stronger...

What Motivates Me For 6am BJJ Class

What Motivates Me For 6am BJJ Class

When I first started Jiu Jitsu at Alvarez BJJ I was excited about the 6am class because of my work schedule.  I knew it would be convenient for me and allow me to go do this new thing consistently.  After I was in it for a while my drive changed.  It shifted.  My...

Game Plan and Preparation

Part of building your game plan for a competition is not anticipating your opponent's moves or trying to understand them - that is dangerous - but to plan the execution of techniques you know in order to conquer your opponent no matter what they do. Once you know what...

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