by Erik Beyer | Apr 25, 2017 | Blog, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Professional Development
Every once in a while I feel I need a swift kick from the behind when it comes to both my personal and professional life. It’s usually when I feel overwhelmed, anxious or a little stressed about something. Then my thought process is, I need some motivation to...
by Erik Beyer | Feb 10, 2017 | Blog, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Professional Development
In many aspects of our life, we are tasked with or faced with challenges. Some of these challenges are assigned to us, others are self-appointed, and some are life challenges that you never see coming until they are staring you in the face. A lot of people get stuck...
by Erik Beyer | Oct 3, 2016 | Blog, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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...
by Erik Beyer | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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...
by Erik Beyer | Feb 29, 2016 | Blog, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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...
by Erik Beyer | Jan 29, 2016 | Blog, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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....