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