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Alex "Tojo" Kray is a BJJ Black Belt under Paul Nava, the co-host of The BJJ Foxcast, and an instructor at Ares Arizona BJJ.
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(00:00) - Start
(00:01) - Travel Woes and Hotel Tips
(08:20) - Athletic Event and Post-Match Analysis
(17:07) - Coaching Coordination and Nogi Training
(26:58) - Jiu Jitsu Open Mats and Tournaments
(32:43) - Heated Pool and Weight Cutting
(43:22) - Venues and Movie Reviews
(46:35) - Martial Arts Passion and Injuries
(52:21) - Unconventional Sports and Critiques
(54:31) - Childhood Sports Memories and Coaching Insights
(01:04:08) - Defensive Training and Coaching Insights
Alex and Tojo sit down to discuss stripes, belt promotions, coaching, competition, Applebee's, the origin of words, and Sun Tzu.
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(00:00) - Intro
(02:00) - Belt Promotions and Academies
(07:39) - Social Media Etiquette and Belt Promotions
(18:40) - Belt Promotions and Training Culture
(25:23) - Belt Promotions and Cultural Differences
(31:27) - Comparing Abilities and Belt Progression
(40:17) - Belt Rankings and Casual Banter
(43:30) - Linguistic Banter and Social Media Engagement
(53:03) - Self-Defense Strategies and Fighting Odds
(01:04:09) - Martial Arts Weight Class Discussion
(01:08:43) - Weight Management and Resilience
(01:21:13) - Military Enlistment and Career Reflection
(01:26:28) - Parenting and Life Lessons
(01:38:14) - Cultural Values in Child Rearing
01:44:59) - Strategic Approach to Jiu-Jitsu
(01:56:23) - School Ownership and Coaching Dynamics
(02:05:51) - Building a Competitive Training Environment
(02:14:09) - Training Environment and Self-Improvement
(02:24:19) - Casual Rolling and Training Mentality
Colin Opper is a BJJ Brown Belt under Alex Martinez and a coach at Ares East Mesa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Colin is also an advocate for Movember, a movement dedicated to raising awareness for men’s health issues from mental health to prostate cancer.
Bill Walker is a BJJ black belt under Andrew Solheim. Notably, Bill received his black belt in just five-and-a-half years, half the time of the average practioner. Bill is also the co-host of the Grappling With Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.
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Jake O'Driscoll is a BJJ black belt under Edilson Moraes, the owner of Essence Jiu-Jitsu in Perth, Australia, and a 2x ADCC World Champion Coach to Adele Fornarino as well as several other athletes via the Essence Mentor Program.
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Alex "Tojo" Kray is a BJJ Black Belt under Paul Nava, the co-host of The BJJ Foxcast, and an instructor at Ares Arizona BJJ.
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(00:00) - Start
(00:01) - BJJ FoxCast Episode Discussion
(11:46) - Home Renovations and Travel Talk
(17:07) - Food Review and Gym Talk
(27:16) - The Etiquette of BJJ Training
(36:50) - Geese and Jiu-Jitsu Training Tips
(43:15) - Open Mat Etiquette and Respect
(50:43 )- Belt Promotion Reflection and Evaluation
(56:26) - Metric System vs Imperial System Debate
(59:41) - The Subjectivity of Belt Promotions
(01:06:55) - Promotion Standards and Self-Governing Schools
Known among the people as the Mayor of LeBaron, Mario LeBaron is a BJJ blue belt under Hector Guzman.
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Alex "Tojo" Kray is a BJJ Black Belt under Paul Nava, the co-host of The BJJ Foxcast, and an instructor at Ares Arizona BJJ.
Thank you to our sponsor BioPro! Use the code “Foxcast” and save $30 off your first order at www.bioproteintech.com!
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(00:01) - BJJ Black Belt Entitlement
(10:46) - Violent Pranksters and Gun Culture
(21:42) - Vegas Trip Reflections and Food
(28:03) - Vegas Strip Day One Chaos
(39:04) - International Tournament Logistics and Refereeing
(51:33) - Reflecting on Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Performance
(59:44) - Vegas Memories and Tournament Lessons
(01:05:25) - Masters Division Refereeing and Match Analysis
(01:14:54) - MMA vs Boxing Skill Comparison
(01:24:53) - Whiskey, Tequila, and Wine Banter
(01:35:21) - Training Partners and Jiu-Jitsu Strategy
(01:41:13) - Long Podcasts and World Championships
(01:44:10) - Alcohol, Drugs, and Nightlife Stories
(01:56:52) - Party Town Memories and Drinking Stories
(02:00:14) - Bar Stories and Drink Prices
(02:03:08) - Restaurant Margins and Tipping Culture
(02:11:59) - Arizona Living and Terrain Diversity
Known as "Jiu-Jitsu Grandma", 75-year-old Elaine Wynn is a BJJ Purple Belt under Kaliffa Oliveira, a Judo practioner, a multiple-time medalist at some of the largest BJJ tournaments in the world, and is currently ranked 6th in her IBJJF division. Elaine has been married for 55 years to her highschool sweetheart, is a mother to three children, and a grandmother to seven.
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Bill Walker is a BJJ black belt under Andrew Solheim. Notably, Bill received his black belt in just five-and-a-half years, half the time of the average practioner. Bill is also the co-host of the Grappling With Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.
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(00:00) - Start
(22:40) - Testosterone Treatment and TRT Options
(26:23) - Overcoming Alcohol Addiction Journey
(40:08) - Understanding Testosterone and Sleep Relationship
(44:08) - Testosterone Replacement Therapy Considerations
(50:09) - Police Training and High-Stress Situations
(58:12) - Treatment of Officers in Jiu-Jitsu
(01:05:02) - Hydration and Training at Roots
(01:11:29) - Jiu-Jitsu Lineage and Homesteading Stories
(01:22:03) - Comparing ADCC and CJI Productions
(01:31:48) - ADCC and CJJ Event Policies
(01:40:33) - ADCC and CJI Production Comparison
(01:53:05) - Referee Challenges in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(02:05:33) - Japanese Culture References and Friendship
(02:12:18) - ADCC Rules and Match Length Debate
(02:18:01) - Olympics, Rules, Points
(02:29:46) - Competing and Self-Reflection in Jiu-Jitsu
(02:37:51) - ADCC Guard Pull Penalty Debate
(02:50:23) - Coach's Influence in Jiu-Jitsu Matches
(02:54:59) - Improving Jiu-Jitsu Performance and Mindset
(03:07:28) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Jiu-Jitsu
(03:19:02) - Jiu-Jitsu Mentors and Imposter Syndrome
(03:23:50) - Promotion and Belts in Jiu-Jitsu
(03:32:36) - Jiu-Jitsu Community Bonds and Validation
Italo Lima Costa is a BJJ Black Belt under Osvaldo "Quexinho" Moizinho. He began training BJJ at the age of 14 in Areia Branca, Brazil. At Black Belt he is a 5 time IBJJF Open Winner as well as the 2023 IBJJF American Nationals Champion. Prior to black belt Italo placed on six IBJJF podiums between 2018 and 2022, including 1st place at the 2020 IBJJF American Nationals at brown belt.
Luis D'Oliveira is a BJJ Black Belt under Rafael Zilio.
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(12:26) - Jiu-Jitsu Athlete Visas and Restrictions
(17:42) - Cross-Cultural Perspectives and Immigration
(30:44) - Finding Opportunity and Resilience
(35:28) - Airport Struggles and Training Commitment
(43:56) - Motivation Through Jiu-Jitsu Journey
(56:13) - Injury Recovery and Determination
(01:08:06) - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School Structure
(01:15:21) - Expanding Skills Beyond Jiu-Jitsu
(01:23:34) - Life Lessons and Resilience
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