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Matt McPeake is a black belt out of Ontario, Canada. He is also an Engineer, director of Sales in the paper and packaging industry, and a Batman enthusiast.
Episode Links:
* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=61
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@jitzrollz
* Facebook: https://facebook.com/matthew.mcpeake.1
* BJJ Fanatics Introduction to the Power Line: Modified Kesa Gatame: https://btb.fan/15-bjjkesa
* BJJ Fanatics Power Line: Backpack Attack: https://btb.fan/15-bjjback
* Book 1984 by George Orwell: https://btb.fan/15-book1
* Book A History of Canada in 10 Maps by Adam Shoalts: https://btb.fan/15-book2
* Book Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://btb.fan/15-book3
* Book Batman and Ethics by Mark White: https://btb.fan/15-book4
* Comic Batman Contagion by Chuck Dixon: https://btb.fan/15-comic1
* Comic Batman Cataclysm by Chuck Dixon: https://btb.fan/15-comic2
* Comic Batman No Man's Land by Bob Gale: https://btb.fan/15-comic3
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Journey to Black Belt
07:37 Find Your Gym Culture
17:09 Guard Pulling and Rulesets
19:44 Have a Game Plan
22:26 Teaching Structure
27:14 Sticking to the Rules
30:13 The Reality of Competition
37:00 Reading and Lifelong Learning
44:56 Jiujitsu's Role In Life
48:40 Dealing with Injuries
54:16 Life Advice
58:15 Conversation Take 2
59:21 Journey into Engineering and Corporate Career
01:02:14 Understanding the Starch Industry
01:04:34 Making Cardboard Boxes
01:08:12 Sustainability and Innovations in Packaging
01:18:23 Greenwashing and Recycling
01:23:07 Corporate Life
01:25:58 The Path to Advancement
01:35:22 Batman: The Complexity of a Hero
01:41:25 Ethics and Morality: Batman's Dilemma
01:45:07 Different Batmans, Different Villains
01:50:29 Exploring Batman: Recommendations for New Readers
01:52:50 The Importance of Authenticity in Life and Business
01:55:41 Outro
Podcast Links:
* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
* Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify
* Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple
* RSS: https://btb.fan/rss
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Will Stone is a black belt out of Swindon, United Kingdom. Will is a member of the UK parliament representing Swindon North, an Army veteran, former bouncer as well as the owner of 10th Planet Swindon.
Episode Links:
* Will Stone Instagram: https://instagram.com/@WillstoneMP
* Will Stone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willstone1990/
* 10th Planet Swindon Website: https://www.10thplanetswindon.com/
* 10th Planet Swindon Instagram: https://instagram.com/@10thplanetjiujitsuswindon
* Street Sports BJJ Santa Monica: https://instagram.com/@streetsportsbjj
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-stone-mp-b4910a265/
* X: https://x.com/WStone4SN
Additional Notes:
* Politics Joe Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLtLrjltHVk
* Critical Role D&D Podcast: https://critrole.com/podcast/
* Harry Parker Law: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d55gzeqx8o
* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Black Belt Feeling
03:21 Complete Jiujitsu
07:58 Transitioning to 10th Planet
14:06 Competing in Jiujitsu
17:29 Teaching Jiujitsu
20:14 BJJ Gyms as Communities
26:17 Finding Passion in Public Service
31:00 What does a Member of Parliament do
35:15 MP Casework
40:52 Learning to Embrace the Grind
46:09 Dad is a Great Influence
48:35 The Importance of Support Systems
52:55 Learning Who You Are Through Martial Arts
55:02 Stories from Bouncing
59:49 Building Effective Bouncing Teams
01:02:57 The Therapeutic Nature of Hobbies
01:06:21 Getting Started with Dungeons & Dragons
01:09:10 Advice for Overcoming Challenges
01:11:05 God Complex in Coaches
01:14:31 IBJJF and JiuJitsu Politics
01:18:50 Belts as Validation
01:21:39 Breaking from Martial Arts Tradition
01:30:33 The Polaris Performance
01:38:15 Toxic Masculinity and Positive Male Role Models
01:44:11 Reaching Across the Aisle
01:48:36 Getting Into Politics
01:54:54 Outro
Podcast Links:
* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
* Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify
* Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple
* RSS: https://btb.fan/rss
Social:
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@beyondthebeltpod
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Stevie Antoniou is a black belt out of Stockholm, Sweden. Stevie is a world traveler, freelance photographer and videographer, documentarian, and wilderness guide. He has also been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease.
Episode Links:
* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=44
* Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/@stevieantoniou
* Personal Website: https://www.stevieantoniou.com
* Hundarutanhem Documentary: https://btb.fan/13-dogdoc
* Hundarutanhem: https://hundarutanhem.se/
* Hundarutanhem Donations: https://btb.fan/13-dogdonate
* BJJ Globetrotters Documentary: https://btb.fan/13-bjjdoc
* BJJ Globetrotters: https://www.bjjglobetrotters.com/
* Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - https://btb.fan/13-book1
* Book: Hunter Gatherer's Guide for the 21st Century by Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein - https://btb.fan/13-book2
Additional Links:
* Stevie's Current Job: https://youtube.com/@ErikGrankvist
* Crohn's Disease: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crohn%27s_disease
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Journey to Black Belt
04:54 Growing Up in Martial Arts
07:33 Changing Size in Jiujitsu
11:07 Getting Diagnosed with Crohn's Disease
14:40 Health Challenges and Personal Growth
23:49 Language Learning
26:04 Lessons From Traveling
33:54 Wilderness Guide
37:28 Forest Bathing
40:31 Journey into Photography: From Hobby to Profession
44:17 The Emotional Side of Photography
48:13 Stevie's Favorite Photo
51:02 Dogs Without Homes Documentary
54:58 BJJ Globetrotters Documentary
58:57 Advice for Aspiring Creatives
01:02:09 Documentary Stats and Behind the Scenes
01:05:49 Gratitude and Doing Hard Things
01:08:54 A New Chapter in Life
01:11:22 Outro
Podcast Links:
* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
* Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify
* Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple
* RSS: https://btb.fan/rss
Social:
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@beyondthebeltpod
* Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@beyondthebeltpod
* Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod
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Doug Kimball is a black belt out of Oklahoma, USA. Doug is a former Chief Marketing Officer, seasoned marketing executive, and the Operations Director for the Robson Moura BJJ Association.
Episode Links:
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@dkimballil
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougkimball/
* Robson Moura Association: https://robsonmoura.com/rmnu/robson-moura-jiu-jitsu-association/
* Robson Moura: https://robsonmoura.com/
* Rafael Lovato BJJ: https://okbjj.com/
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:19 Journey to Black Belt
02:54 Experiencing Age and Jiu-Jitsu
06:27 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
08:59 ACL Injury and Lockdown
10:24 Training Under Different Instructors
16:31 Training Outside His Home Gym
19:35 Starting BJJ Older
23:13 Teaching and a Foundation in Counseling
26:07 BJJ Associations
32:56 Marketing as a Career
36:50 The Importance of Mentorship
39:15 Product Marketing Insights
41:25 Key Performance Indicators in Marketing
44:58 Doug's Innovative Marketing Wins
49:10 The Art of Storytelling in Marketing
51:43 Reflections on C-Level Leadership
56:04 Advice for Personal and Professional Growth
58:00 Future Aspirations and Jiu Jitsu Journey
01:02:40 Changing Gyms as an Upper Belt
01:09:58 Outro
Podcast Links:
* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
* Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify
* Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple
* RSS: https://btb.fan/rss
Social:
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@beyondthebeltpod
* Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@beyondthebeltpod
* Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod
* Facebook: https://btb.fan/fb
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Jamie Bunn is a black belt out of Melbourne, Australia. Jamie is an executive coach, has a master's degree in nutrition, and is a life-long Buddhist.
Episode Links:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiebunn/
* Website: https://www.jamiebunn.coach
* Jamie's 5 Foundational Forces: https://btb.fan/11-5forces
* X: https://x.com/@jamiebunn
* Dan Pink: https://www.danpink.com/
* Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/
* Book: Llama Surya Das - Awakening the Buddha Within: https://btb.fan/11-book1
* Book: Llama Surya Das - Awakening to the Sacred: https://btb.fan/11-book2
* Book: Llama Surya Das - Awakening the Buddhist Heart: https://btb.fan/11-book3
* Book: Gordon Livingston - Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: https://btb.fan/11-book4
* Mike McLean: https://instagram.com/@mikemcleanartist (Painting behind Jamie)
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:18 Journey to Black Belt
05:52 Jamie's First Competition
11:36 The Tragedy of Losing His Daughter
21:18 Jitjitsu is One of Many Interests
24:08 Dealing with Grief
27:36 The Significance of the Black Belt
29:56 Getting Started in Buddhism
33:42 Daily Buddhism Practice
35:27 The Synergy of Buddhism and Martial Arts
39:39 Jiujitsu Helps in a Real Fight
43:02 Consent in Martial Arts
44:25 Integrating Life Into Executive Coaching
48:35 Jamie's Coaching Principals
54:20 The Five Foundations
57:24 Navigating Nutrition
01:04:23 The Importance of Biodiversity in Diet
01:06:44 Personal Protein Powder
01:14:37 About Caffeine
01:18:32 Five Keys to Success
01:23:14 Embracing Change and Future Aspirations
01:29:46 Outro
Podcast Links:
* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
* Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify
* Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple
* RSS: https://btb.fan/rss
Social:
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Brandon Gaspar is a black belt out of Ontario, Canada. Brandon is former gold miner, current geologist, and now works as a research analyst doing technical due diligence on mineral development projects.
Episode Links:
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@bgaspar00
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgaspar
* SCP Resource Finance: https://www.scp-rf.com/
* Volt Rush by Henry Sanderson - https://btb.fan/10-book1
* The New Map by Daniel Yergin - https://btb.fan/10-book2
* Solo Travel Collection Instagram: https://instagram.com/@SoloTravelCollection
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Journey to Black Belt
02:38 The Meaning of Belts
04:06 A Non-Typical BJJ Journey
10:17 Gracie University Curriculum
14:46 Jiujitsu's Role in Life
16:22 Being a Geologist and a Gold Miner
19:09 The Geologist's Role in Mining Operations
21:29 Licking and Smelling Rocks
22:42 Shifting from Mining to Operations
25:46 Evaluating Mining Projects
28:29 The Community's Role in Mining
31:25 Responsible Mining Practices
34:39 Properly Closing Down a Mine
36:52 PR in Mining and Modern Day Mineral Needs
39:23 Geopolitics of Global Mining Needs
42:40 Geopolitical Tensions and Resource Control
48:34 Innovations in Lithium Mining
51:15 Nickel and Dirty Nickel
54:29 Financing Mines and Venture Capital
01:00:55 Martial Arts and Stress Management
01:08:02 BJJ Defensive Focus and Training Differently
01:16:36 Living Day by Day
01:18:58 Outro
Podcast Links:
* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
* Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify
* Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple
* RSS: https://btb.fan/rss
Social:
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@beyondthebeltpod
* Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@beyondthebeltpod
* Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod
* Facebook: https://btb.fan/fb
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Alex Buch is a black belt out of Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Alex is a lifelong martial artist, former MMA fighter, philosophy major, and social worker focusing childhood behaviorial therapy.
Episode Links:
* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=35397
* Alex's Instagram: https://instagram.com/@xelabook
* Kuzushi BJJ: https://instagram.com/@kuzushi_bjj_dinslaken
* Caveirinia JJ Düsseldorf IG: https://instagram.com/@cjjfdusseldorf
* Caveirinia JJ Düsseldorf Web: https://www.cjjfduesseldorf.de/
* Dortmund Luta Livre IG: https://instagram.com/@luta_livre_akademie_dortmund
* Dortmund Luta Livre Web: http://lutalivre-dortmund.de/
Contact:
Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Getting the Black Belt
01:52 Navigating Gym Changes
04:35 The Sport Builds Trust
08:08 Dealing with Injuries and Time Off the Mats
10:59 Advice for Women in Jiu-Jitsu
12:37 How to Say No To A Roll
14:09 Finding the Right Gym
19:48 Traveling and Training Martial Arts
20:45 Becoming a Social Worker
22:05 Working With At Risk Youth
25:59 Understanding Youth Behavior and Violence
27:33 Teaching Kids About Violence
30:49 Objective Philosophy
33:19 Diverse Discourse
37:50 The Interplay of Philosophy and Social Work
40:15 The Joy of Traveling and Learning
41:59 Stuff to Promote
42:58 Outro
Podcast Links:
* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
* Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify
* Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple
* RSS: https://btb.fan/rss
Social:
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@beyondthebeltpod
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Michael Zolondek, a black belt out of Gainesville, Florida, USA. Michael received his PhD in New Testament language, literature, and theology with a focus on Jesus as a historical figure. He's also a childhood psychologist focusing on behavior and trauma with his own wellness practice.
Episode Links:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/@dr_mvzNogi Garage: https://youtube.com/@thegaragenogiBJJMichael Zolondek Amazon Author Page: https://btb.fan/8-amz-authorMichael Zolondek - The Quest for a Historical Jesus Methodology: https://btb.fan/8-jesus-questMichael Zolondek - We Have Found the Messiah: https://btb.fan/8-found-messiahViktor E Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning: https://btb.fan/8-book1Jamie Marich - Transforming Trauma with Jiu-Jitsu: https://btb.fan/8-book2Arise Wellness Center Gainesville: https://www.arisegnv.com/Child Advocacy Center Gainesville: https://childadvocacycentergainesville.org/Marcelo Garcia Gainesville: https://bjjgainesville.com/Contact:
Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguestOutline:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Journey to Black Belt
05:33 What's Different as a Black Belt
08:02 Re-Discovering Jiu-Jitsu
09:51 Teaching and Learning Styles in Jiu-Jitsu
17:05 Bridging Jiu-Jitsu and Academic Teaching
20:12 Exploring Religion and Personal Beliefs
24:58 The Impact of Studying Religion
27:00 Historical Methodologies in Jesus Studies
29:48 Criteria of Authenticity in Historical Jesus Studies
34:41 The Challenges of Historical Jesus Research
38:04 Cultural Context of Jesus and His Disciples
42:39 Messianic Identity: Perception vs. Reality
49:57 Transitioning to Children's Trauma Therapy
52:26 Understanding Violence in Education
55:44 Therapy's Influence on Martial Arts
57:38 Therapy vs. Martial Arts as Healing
01:01:24 The Importance and Value of Therapy
01:06:07 Crossovers With Teaching BJJ and Therapy
01:09:44 Advice for Personal Growth and Kindness
01:12:49 Finding a Purpose
01:14:30 Promotions
01:16:03 Outro
Podcast Links:
Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/appleRSS: https://btb.fan/rssSocial:
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This is a conversation with John Ethier, a black belt out of Ontario, Canada. John is a train conductor for the Canadian railroad. He runs a small fitness business and has a passion for Gothic architecture. We also had a great conversation about ADHD, dyslexia, and how to overcome learning disabilities in jiujitsu and in life.
Episode Links:
John's Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/@ethier2095Ethier Fitness Instagram: https://instagram.com/@ethierfitnessMamute Martial Arts (Oshwa, Ontario, Canada): https://instagram.com/@mamutemaaPlatinum BJJ (London, Ontario, Canada): https://instagram.com/@platinum_bjjInfinite Jiujitsu (Brantford, Canada): https://instagram.com/@infinumbjjRumble Academy (Brandford, Canada): https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Rumble-Academy-100057419059340/Contact:
Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguestOutline:
00:00 Intro
00:24 The Journey to Black Belt
02:37 From Obesity to MMA Fighter
04:48 What Motivates You to Keep Training?
07:07 How Did Eric Get Into Martial Arts
09:01 Eric Training at Marcelo Garcia
13:29 ADHD, Dyslexia, and Learning Jiujitsu
17:56 BJJ and Confidence
19:20 Life as a Train Driver
22:52 Most Interesting Train Conductor Moment
25:18 Railways and Economic Impact
28:53 Ethier Fitness
32:46 Navigating Injuries and Time Off the Mats
36:08 Finding Purpose Beyond Jiu-Jitsu
38:54 The Importance of Mentorship
40:32 A Love for Gothic Architecture
41:48 The Joy of Building with Legos
43:24 The Value of Patience in Life and Jiu-Jitsu
46:09 Sharing the Gift of Jiu-Jitsu with Others
49:37 Outro
Podcast Links:
Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/appleRSS: https://btb.fan/rssSocial:
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Bryan Rumble is a clinical epidemiologist who focuses his work on genital urinary cancers. He has also had a life long fascination with science fiction and fantasy; both in written form as well as table top games.
Episode Links:
Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=4763Twitter/X: https://x.com/BryanRumblePersonal Instagram: https://instagram.com/@bryanrumbleRumble Academy: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Rumble-Academy-100057419059340/PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=RUMBLE+RBResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/R-RumbleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-bryan-rumble-690a9630Good Reads: https://btb.fan/6-grAdditional Notes:
Martha Wells - Murderbot: https://btb.fan/6-bk1William Gibson - Neuromancer: https://btb.fan/6-bk2EE Doc Smith - Triplanetary: https://btb.fan/6-bk3Ursula K Le Guin - The Left Hand of Darkness: https://btb.fan/6-bk4Robert Heinlein - I Will Fear No Evil: https://btb.fan/6-bk5Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone: This is How You Lose the Time War: https://btb.fan/6-bk6Sylvain Neuvel - A History of What Comes Next: https://btb.fan/6-bk7qntm - There is No Antimemetics Division: https://btb.fan/6-bk8Peter Watts - Blindsight: https://btb.fan/6-bk9Contact:
Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguestOutline:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Journey to Black Belt
05:36 Teaching and Responsibility as a Black Belt
08:54 The Gauntlet: A Unique Initiation
24:18 What does a Clinical Epidemiologist Do?
31:10 Bryan's Contributions to Science
38:48 Future Directions in Cancer Research
43:55 The Specifics of Cancer
46:01 Scientific Method
49:29 From Science to Science Fiction: Tabletop Games
52:37 What is Dungeon and Dragons?
55:14 Exploring Humanity Through Role-Playing Games
59:56 The Power of Storytelling in Gaming
01:01:53 Being the Main Character in a Story
01:03:18 Science Fiction Reading
01:05:14 Science Fiction is Social Commentary
01:12:40 Inspiration and Reading as an Adult
01:16:27 Life Lessons from Martial Arts and Gaming
01:19:03 How to Find Bryan
01:19:58 Outro
Podcast Links:
Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/appleRSS: https://btb.fan/rssSocial:
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This is a conversation with Cornell Thomas, a black belt out of New Jersey, USA. Cornell is a basketball coach, trainer, multiple time author, life coach, mentor, and a youth and motivational speaker. In addition to all that, he also hosts a yearly Positivity Summit.
Episode Links:
Cornell Instagram: https://instagram.com/@cornellthomas34Cornell Website: https://cornellthomas.comPositivity Summit: https://cornellthomas.com/positivity-summit/Youtube: https://youtube.com/https://instagram.com/@teamrenzograciedenvilleBook: The Power of Positivity: https://btb.fan/5-power-of-positivityBook: The Power of Me: https://btb.fan/5-power-of-meBook: Extraordinary - The Distance Between Good and Great: https://btb.fan/5-extraordinaryOutline:
00:00 Intro
00:23 The Journey to Black Belt
03:05 The Responsibilities of a Black Belt
05:59 Black Belt Means Back to Basics
08:31 Belts are Mountains
12:13 Who Am I Rolling Against
14:38 Finding the Right Gym
18:05 Finding My Home Gym was Dumb Luck
26:43 Sparring Dynamics and Control as Big Guys
29:05 Injuries Can Be Positively Life Changing
35:18 The Power of Positivity
37:37 A Different Kind of Calm
40:55 Creating a Positivity Summit
44:33 Finding Purpose in Life
47:38 Bringing People Together
50:28 A Life of Fulliment and Purpose
55:30 The Joy of Mentoring and Impact
57:41 The Winding Path to Helping Others
59:53 Reflections on Family Legacy
01:01:18 Being the Son of Black Police Officer
01:02:59 New Jersey
01:04:59 The Power of Gratitude
01:07:01 Gratitude and Depression
01:09:14 Creating a Supportive Environment
01:12:16 What Are You Excited for in the Future
01:13:16 What Do You Want to Promote
01:14:40 Outro
Podcast Links:
Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/appleRSS: https://btb.fan/rssSocial:
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This is a conversation with Kurt Wuckert Jr, a black belt out of Florida, USA. Kurt is a bitcoin and blockchain historian, media personality, podcaster, husband and father. He is also the owner of Gorillapool.com, a bitcoin mining firm. And he's the host of the CoinGeek weekly Livestream.
Episode Links:
Influencer Site: https://wwww.kurwuckertjr.comGorillapool: https://gorillapool.comCoinGeek: https://www.youtube.com/@CoinGeekInstagram: https://instagram.com/@kurtwuckertjrX: https://x.com/@kurtwuckertjrBeltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=42430Outline:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Getting the Black Belt
03:36 Recovering from Major Surgery
06:13 Mental Resilience in Injury Recovery
11:37 The Path to Jiu-Jitsu
18:50 Jiujitsu Won't Kill You
21:12 Fight, Flight, or Freeze
23:28 Understanding Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
27:22 Why is Bitcoin Polarizing
30:35 The Polarizing Nature of Bitcoin
36:08 The Philosophy of Money and Bitcoin
44:14 The Historical Context of Bitcoin
47:44 Bitcoin Mining and The Environment
51:11 Types of People
53:06 Getting Into Podcasting
01:00:11 Jiu-Jitsu: A Playground for Authenticity
01:09:27 Defining Success: Happiness and Joy
01:11:41 Choosing Happiness: A Life Philosophy
01:14:09 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations and Family Joy
01:17:31 Outro
Podcast Links:
Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/appleRSS: https://btb.fan/rssSocial:
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"Crash Test" Tommy Dowdall is a black belt out of Canada. He is a mental health crisis counselor with over 30 years of experience. He has also fostered over 50 children.
Episode Links:
Crash Test Tommy's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@crashtesttommy-ge4bnJerk Chicken Sauce: https://friendlybutchershop.com/products/jerk-in-a-jarTommy's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIAD4nKIRfMBeltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=42858Additional Notes:
* Teaching at BJJ Globetrotters Heidelberg 2025
Outline:
00:00 Journey to Black Belt
04:24 Patterns of Learning in Jiu-Jitsu
10:23 Mental Health and Jiu-Jitsu: An Intersection
21:42 Crisis Counseling: Daily Challenges and Insights
26:09 Pattern Matches and Not Rolling Hard
29:30 Mat Culture and Safe Spaces
35:35 Fostering Children: A Compassionate Life
40:33 Culinary Adventures: The Jerk Chicken Sauce Story
45:05 Balancing Life: Jiu-Jitsu, Counseling, and More
49:09 Understand Your Dog
53:00 Walkout Music
54:22 Outro
Podcast Links:
Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/appleRSS: https://btb.fan/rssSocial:
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Missy Baize is a black belt from Wenona, Illinois, USA out of War Horse BJJ. She is a medical technician and studying to become a paramedical tattoo artist.
Episode Links:
War Horse BJJ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warhorsebrazilianjiujitsu/War Horse BJJ Instagram: https://instagram.com/@warhorsebjjwenonaTeaching at Rough Hands Camp in April: https://roughhandsbjj.com/spring-campBeltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=21522Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Journey to Black Belt
03:07 Overcoming Haters and Self-Doubt
06:35 Learning and Dealing with Frustration
09:33 Lessons for Women
14:14 Teaching and Coaching People with Special Needs
16:19 What's It Like Being a Medical Technician
19:46 Working in Emergency Medicine
22:51 Anatomy and Physiology
24:16 Handling Pressure
26:29 Leadership Off the Mats
28:41 Misconceptions about Med-Techs
30:26 Exploring Paramedical Tattooing
32:16 Studying to be a Paramedical Tattoo Artist
36:45 Parallels in Skill Building
38:15 Having a Lot of Irons in the Fire
39:16 Breaking Down Problems as a Skill
40:59 Any Advice
42:16 Long Breaks from Jiujitsu
45:25 Advice for Long Layoffs
46:04 Advice for Non-Jiujitsu People
48:43 Promotions from Missy
49:47 Outro
Podcast Links:
Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/appleRSS: https://btb.fan/rssSocial:
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Sebastian Elmenhoff is a Swedish black belt who gave up a good corporate job to live on a farm and raise his family.
Episode Links:
Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/@elmenhoffsBeltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=12869Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Journey to Black Belt
05:52 Proving You're A Black Belt
08:57 Life Lessons from Jiu Jitsu
10:00 Buying the Farm
13:27 Lessons From the Farm
15:14 Not Everyone Burns Out to a Farm
16:00 Jiujitsu's Role in your Life Today
18:11 BJJ with a Physically Intense Job
22:17 Foundation from Jiujitsu
24:27 Raising Air Force Dogs
27:12 Training Dogs: Bridging Passion and Purpose
31:57 Giving Up Your Fostered Dog
35:45 Dog and Human Psychology
37:29 Relating it back to BJJ
38:36 2 Weeks as a Black Belt
40:41 Favorite Jiujitsu Memory
42:19 Learning to Trust Yourself
43:54 Thank You
44:43 Outro
Podcast Links:
Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/appleRSS: https://btb.fan/rssSocial:
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