Beyond the Belt (Eric Lubow)
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| 30 Oct 2024 | Sebastian Elmenhoff, Black Belt, Farmer, Dog Trainer - Beyond the Belt #1 | 00:45:26 | |
Sebastian Elmenhoff is a Swedish black belt who gave up a good corporate job to live on a farm and raise his family.
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Outline: 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
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| 17 Jan 2025 | Doug Kimball, Black Belt, BJJ Association Manager, Chief Marketing Officer - Beyond the Belt #12 | 01:10:18 | |
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
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| 13 Nov 2024 | Kurt Wuckert Jr, Black Belt, Bitcoin Historian, Podcaster - Beyond the Belt #4 | 01:17:55 | |
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.
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Outline: 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
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| 04 Feb 2025 | Will Stone, Black Belt, Member of UK Parliament, Former Bouncer, Veteran - Beyond the Belt #14 | 01:55:14 | |
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/
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
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| 28 Dec 2024 | Alex Buch, Black Belt, Child Therapist, Philosopher - Beyond the Belt #9 | 00:43:21 | |
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/
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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
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| 10 Jan 2025 | Jamie Bunn, Black Belt, Executive Coach, Nutritionist, Buddhist - Beyond the Belt #11 | 01:30:12 | |
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 * 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
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| 06 Dec 2024 | Bryan Rumble, Black Belt, Clinical Epidemiologist, Dungeon Master - Beyond the Belt #6 | 01:20:24 | |
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:
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Outline: 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:
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| 03 Jan 2025 | Brandon Gaspar, Black Belt, Geologist, Mineral Financial Analyst - Beyond the Belt #10 | 01:19:31 | |
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
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| 20 Dec 2024 | Michael Zolondek, Black Belt, Jesus Historian, Child Therapist, Author - Beyond the Belt #8 | 01:16:29 | |
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:
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Outline: 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:
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| 27 Jan 2025 | Stevie Antoniou, Black Belt, Photographer, Documentarian, Wilderness Guide - Beyond the Belt #13 | 01:11:44 | |
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
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| 30 Oct 2024 | Missy Baize, Black Belt, Lab Tech - Beyond the Belt #2 | 00:50:19 | |
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.
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Outline: 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
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| 13 Dec 2024 | John Ethier, Black Belt, Train Conductor, Fitness Instructor - Beyond the Belt #7 | 00:50:07 | |
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:
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Outline: 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:
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| 15 Feb 2025 | Matt McPeake, Black Belt, Engineer, Sales Director, Batman Enthusiast - Beyond the Belt #15 | 01:56:02 | |
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
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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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| 30 Oct 2024 | Crash Test Tommy Dowdall, Black Belt, Crisis Counselor, Foster Parent - Beyond the Belt #3 | 00:55:23 | |
"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.
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Additional 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
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| 26 Nov 2024 | Cornell Thomas, Black Belt, Author, Speaker, Life Coach - Beyond the Belt #5 | 01:15:24 | |
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:
Outline: 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:
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