Welcome to Beyond the Belt, a podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and everyday life. In each episode, we sit down with black belts who don’t have Jiujitsu as their primary source of income. They are practitioners (and sometimes also coaches) who balance their love for BJJ with successful careers, family life, and personal passions.
In each conversation, we dive into how BJJ has helped their life, share stories that represent who they are as a person and show that there is more to them than just jiujitsu. We nerd out about the things important to them on and off the mats.
Whether you’re a BJJ enthusiast, someone curious about the sport, or just looking for inspiration in balancing your passions with life’s demands, Beyond the Belt offers insights and stories that resonate on and off the mats.
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Kurt Wuckert Jr, Black Belt, Bitcoin Historian, Podcaster - Beyond the Belt #4
Season 1 · Episode 4
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 • Duration 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.
Crash Test Tommy Dowdall, Black Belt, Crisis Counselor, Foster Parent - Beyond the Belt #3
Season 1 · Episode 3
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 • Duration 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.
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
Missy Baize, Black Belt, Lab Tech - Beyond the Belt #2
Season 1 · Episode 2
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 • Duration 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.
Cornell Thomas, Black Belt, Author, Speaker, Life Coach - Beyond the Belt #5
Season 1 · Episode 5
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 • Duration 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.
Alex Buch, Black Belt, Child Therapist, Philosopher - Beyond the Belt #9
Season 1 · Episode 9
Saturday, December 28, 2024 • Duration 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.
Michael Zolondek, Black Belt, Jesus Historian, Child Therapist, Author - Beyond the Belt #8
Season 1 · Episode 8
Friday, December 20, 2024 • Duration 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.
John Ethier, Black Belt, Train Conductor, Fitness Instructor - Beyond the Belt #7
Season 1 · Episode 7
Friday, December 13, 2024 • Duration 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.
Bryan Rumble, Black Belt, Clinical Epidemiologist, Dungeon Master - Beyond the Belt #6
Season 1 · Episode 6
Friday, December 6, 2024 • Duration 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.
Matt McPeake, Black Belt, Engineer, Sales Director, Batman Enthusiast - Beyond the Belt #15
Season 1 · Episode 15
Saturday, February 15, 2025 • Duration 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.
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