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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(00:00) - Start

(00:01) - Essence Mentor Program and Recovery Protocols

(09:46) - Elevating Athletes Through Professional Training

(17:16) - Lessons in Jiu-Jitsu and Work Ethic

(23:15) - Navigating Social Media in Jiu-Jitsu

(30:16) - Elite Athlete Development Through Discipline

(36:56) - Mentoring and Coaching Elite Athletes

(45:47) - Respecting Boundaries in Athletic Relationships

(55:25) - Fostering Good Character in Jiu-Jitsu

(01:02:08) - Striving for Coaching Excellence

(01:15:07) - Building Professional Relationships in Jiu-Jitsu

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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(00:00) - Start

(00:01) - Mario LeBarron

(12:09) - Small Town Traditions and Community

(19:43) - Demolition Derby Excitement and Stories

(29:31) - BJJ Gym Expansion and Derby Fun

(36:04) - Airport Security and Travel Stories

(47:34) - Navigating Safety and Respect in Mexico

(59:52) - Midwest Town Traditions and Foodie Fun

(01:03:45) - Mountain Views and Modern Homes

(01:14:32) - Border Crossings and Travel Stories

(01:26:41) - Mexican Road Trip Adventures

(01:38:42) - Training, Family, and Banter

(01:44:09) - Thanksgiving Invites and Puppy Tales

(01:47:12) - Puppy Tales and Travel Stories

(01:56:55) - Mountain House Parties and Pecan Trees

(02:00:28) - Border Crossings and Jiu-Jitsu Stories

(02:05:36) - Jiu-Jitsu Gi Quality and Fit

(02:11:10) - Bourbon, Gi Sales, and Market Dynamics

(02:21:50) - Wild Night at the Fair

(02:33:16) - Mexican Food and Burrito Adventures

(02:39:14) - Cabo Fishing and Cocaine Stories

(02:50:48) - Mexican Culture and Ronin Jiu-Jitsu

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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(00:01) - 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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(00:00) - Start

(00:01) - Family, Judo, and Jiu-Jitsu

(08:12) - Senior Women in Jiu-Jitsu World

(20:10) - Competing in Jiu-Jitsu and Horseback Riding

(31:42) - Fundamental Approaches in Jiu-Jitsu

(37:19) - Transitioning to Jiu-Jitsu in Midlife