I am currently living in Fukuoka, Japan so hearing your perspective on training here was so much fun! I can definitely relate to the meeting with a blue belt judoka hahah

Great video as usual, and I was so excited to hear you talk about this exact topic. I’m about to spend a couple weeks in Japan for family vacation, and I’m planning to do some training while I’m in Tokyo. It’ll be my first time visiting a gym in another country.

Started at 43 years old now, 44 and just got my blue belt I am so impressed about this community that just makes me want more Is addicting but more is an escape just like surfing Thanks again for all your time and thanks to all doing it

Waking up in me morning with a new bulletproof video. Perfect way to start the day. 👍

Watching this knowing I am about to start training in Paraestra in Chiba Japan next week as a 50yr old!。Also you guys are spot on about the more relaxed culture. Biggest shock for me was seeing someone with tattoos in the Paraestra in Tokyo. Many gyms ban you from joining if you have a tattoo - the more relaxed gyms say you can have a tattoo just do not have it visible.

This was Dope, thank you!!

Bit crazy listening to this! Gearing up for my first comp at blue that just happens to be the Asian champs in a few days. Training in Japan in the lead up has been a blast

While international hasn't been an option for me I for sure make it a priority to find a gym anytime I'm out of town. Usually one of the highlights of my trip.

America probably the deepest competition currently IMO. Japan is awesome though and definitely has killers, Might run into a crazy strong Judoka/BJJ practitioner haha

Jiu-Jitsu vacations are the best

Sotaro Yamada

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