Mikhail Oza, Black Belt, Software Strategist, Scuba Diver - Beyond the Belt #22

This is a conversation with Mikhail Oza, a black belt out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Mikhail is technology strategist with Microsoft, BJJ coach and commentator, and scuba diver.

 

Episode Links:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhail-oza/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baloothebeardog

* The Jiujitsu Company: https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucompany

* The Jiujitsu Shop: https://www.jiujitsuphilly.com/shop

* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=3661

* 4 Archetypes of People (Jets Coach): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jonathangreechan_according-to-robert-saleh-there-are-4-types-activity-7100209641984294912-tGBB/

* Arena Grappling: https://www.arenagrappling.com/

* FSM BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/fsmbjj

* Andrew Kochel vs Luke Staley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj37iy9aBO8

 

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:18 Journey to Black Belt

02:52 BJJ and Community

06:20 Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Culture

09:46 Regulated Tension and Cruise Control

13:22 Reducing the Obsession

17:31 Finding Balance

19:50 Coaching Philosophy and Leadership

23:58 Strategic Thinking in Jiu-Jitsu and Work

28:46 The Platform Play

33:23 Perspectives on Coaching

44:30 The Importance of Resilience and Enjoyment in Life

50:24 Leadership and Coaching: Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu

01:00:20 Coaching People and Your Partner

01:07:46 Journey into Scuba Diving

01:15:38 The Role of Scuba Diving in Life

01:18:55 High-Stakes Moments in Diving

01:27:41 Respect, Value, and Fun

01:31:47 Commentary in Jiu-Jitsu Matches

01:39:36 The Future

01:43:39 Outro

 

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