This week we have a special episode, with Stephen (the producer and reels guy) interviewing Alex! For those looking for Alex's backstory, this is the episode for you!
As always, Tojo is here too.
Alex Martinez is a First Degree BJJ Black Belt under Paul Nava, the owner of Ares East Mesa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the host of The BJJ Foxcast.
Alex "Tojo" Kray is a BJJ Black Belt under Paul Nava and an instructor at Ares Arizona BJJ.
Stephen Shackelford is a BJJ Blue Belt under Alex Martinez and an entrepreneur.
00:00 - Start
00:01 - BJJ Foxcast TImeline
07:59 - Family Background and Entrepreneurship
19:37 - Cultural Perspective Through Travel
23:29 - Friendships and Life Changes
33:44 - Military Career and Life on Ships
43:41 - Life on a Naval Ship
51:32 - Memorable Ports
54:33 - Lessons Learned From Navy Mentor
01:05:34 - Bud's Training Challenges and Successes
01:12:03 - Navy SEAL Hell Week Training
01:22:16 - Navy SEAL Hell Week Experience
01:33:37 - Overcoming Failure Through Jiu-Jitsu
01:36:49 - Embracing Failure and Perseverance
01:44:00 - Career Choices and Recalling to Duty
01:47:46 - Reserves, Armory, and 9-11 Impact
01:57:06 - Career Transition and Stability
02:03:09 - Endurance Sports Journey and Health
Challenges
02:11:45 - Jiu-Jitsu Community and Growth
02:20:14 - Jiu-Jitsu Dedication and Academy Journey
02:32:09 - Friendship Bond Through Shared Adventures
02:36:52 - Empowering Women in Jiu-Jitsu
