The BJJ Foxcast

Carlos Morales is a BJJ Black Belt under Alex Martinez and an instructor at Ares East Mesa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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(00:00) - Start

(00:01) - Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle and Job Challenges

(07:46) - Urban Commute Woes

(19:27) - Jiu-Jitsu Career and Training Stories

(22:18) - Jiu-Jitsu Training Journey

(34:04) - Youths Navigate Jiu-Jitsu Training and Wrestling

(39:00) - Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu Stories

(45:33) - Natural Disasters and Dog Drama

(51:37) - Finding New Jiu-Jitsu Training Opportunities

(56:26) - Instructor vs. Practitioner Dilemma

(01:05:00) - Bad Refereeing Impact on Tournaments

(01:14:57) - Sports, Competition, and Olympic Controversies

(01:23:58) - Bar Fights and Fighting Culture

(01:29:34) - Injuries and Resilience in Jiu-Jitsu

(01:34:02) - Ridiculous Banter and Jiu-Jitsu Stories

(01:45:34) - Community Support and Training Stories

(01:54:57) - Restaurant Tips and Jiu-Jitsu Stories

(02:08:00) - Work From Home Benefits and Training

(02:12:16) - Casual Chat About Life During Covid

(02:22:27) - Lockdown Whiskey and Jiu-Jitsu Memories

(02:32:19) - Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Venue Complaints

(02:43:02) - Hub Nights and Mushrooms Chat

(02:55:40) - High Dose Edible Regrets

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(00:00) - Discussion on Opinions and Podcasting

(10:23) - Chrysler Sebring and Convertible Car Talk

(13:29) - Cross-Training and Tradition Debate

(24:30) - Missed Shot and Wildlife Encounter

(31:23) - Arizona Deer Hunting and Drought Impact

(36:50) - Deer Hunting and Rifle Limitations

(46:29) - Training Progress and Instructor Challenges

(55:17) - Women's Class Success and Schedule Adjustments

(01:07:22) - Supportive Jiu-Jitsu Community Relationships

(01:10:09) - Gym Facilities and Membership Discussion

(01:17:59) - Home Studio Design and Furniture Discussion

We're back baby! Also we changed the studio and lost half the video for this episode.

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Dr. Trent Nessler is the Founder and Owner of The Athlete Lab, the missoin of which is to provide athletes with the most comprehensive, evidence based and holistic approach to their rehabilitation, recovery and long term health.

Trent is also the co-founder and co-developer of the ViMove+ AMI™ and ViPerform AMI™, a 3D motion capture assessment that used in professional athletics, PT/MD practices, in military personnel and with first responders across the US, UK, Canada and Australia. The ViMove+ AMI is quickly becoming the test or standard of practice for determining Return to Sport following ACL reconstruction.

Greg Mclarty is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the owner of Control Physical Therapy, a PT center focusing on, and equipped for, Jiu-Jitsu athletes.

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(00:00) - Start

(00:01) - Sports Biomechanics and Injury Prevention

(08:28) - Preventing ACL Injuries in Sports

(20:58) - Movement Assessment for Performance Enhancement

(34:11) - Center of Mass and Biomechanics

(42:13) - Understanding Biomechanics and Injury Prevention

Jonny Tran is a BJJ Black Belt under Osvaldo "Quexinho" Moizinho and the owner of JT's Curry Wagon. Catch JT's Curry Wagon at the Park West Market every Saturday morning as well as at an Arizona Jiu-Jitsu event near you!

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Together, we can spark conversations and make a difference.

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(00:01) - Curry Wagon

(12:15) - Curry Business Success and First Fridays

(20:47) - Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu Affiliations

(34:04) - Shift Towards Jiu-Jitsu Super Fights

(38:00) - Japanese Immersion Journey and Reconnecting

(45:24) - Navigating Cultural Differences and Academic Challenges

(57:11) - Family Escape Story and American Pride

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.

This month, support the AEM BJJ Movember Team by donating to the Movember Foundation at the link below:

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Together, we can spark conversations and make a difference.

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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