Beyond the Belt

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 Intro00:22 Black Belt Feeling03:21 Complete Jiujitsu07:58 Transitioning to 10th Planet14:06 Competing in Jiujitsu17:29 Teaching Jiujitsu20:14 BJJ Gyms as Communities26:17 Finding Passion in Public Service31:00 What does a Member of Parliament do35:15 MP Casework40:52 Learning to Embrace the Grind46:09 Dad is a Great Influence48:35 The Importance of Support Systems52:55 Learning Who You Are Through Martial Arts55:02 Stories from Bouncing59:49 Building Effective Bouncing Teams01:02:57 The Therapeutic Nature of Hobbies01:06:21 Getting Started with Dungeons & Dragons01:09:10 Advice for Overcoming Challenges01:11:05 God Complex in Coaches01:14:31 IBJJF and JiuJitsu Politics01:18:50 Belts as Validation01:21:39 Breaking from Martial Arts Tradition01:30:33 The Polaris Performance01:38:15 Toxic Masculinity and Positive Male Role Models01:44:11 Reaching Across the Aisle01:48:36 Getting Into Politics01:54:54 OutroPodcast 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

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 Intro00:21 Journey to Black Belt04:54 Growing Up in Martial Arts07:33 Changing Size in Jiujitsu11:07 Getting Diagnosed with Crohn's Disease14:40 Health Challenges and Personal Growth23:49 Language Learning26:04 Lessons From Traveling33:54 Wilderness Guide37:28 Forest Bathing40:31 Journey into Photography: From Hobby to Profession44:17 The Emotional Side of Photography48:13 Stevie's Favorite Photo51:02 Dogs Without Homes Documentary54:58 BJJ Globetrotters Documentary58:57 Advice for Aspiring Creatives01:02:09 Documentary Stats and Behind the Scenes01:05:49 Gratitude and Doing Hard Things01:08:54 A New Chapter in Life01:11:22 OutroPodcast 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

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.
 
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* 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/
 
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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
 
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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 Intro00:18 Journey to Black Belt05:52 Jamie's First Competition11:36 The Tragedy of Losing His Daughter21:18 Jitjitsu is One of Many Interests24:08 Dealing with Grief27:36 The Significance of the Black Belt29:56 Getting Started in Buddhism33:42 Daily Buddhism Practice35:27 The Synergy of Buddhism and Martial Arts39:39 Jiujitsu Helps in a Real Fight43:02 Consent in Martial Arts44:25 Integrating Life Into Executive Coaching48:35 Jamie's Coaching Principals54:20 The Five Foundations57:24 Navigating Nutrition01:04:23 The Importance of Biodiversity in Diet01:06:44 Personal Protein Powder01:14:37 About Caffeine01:18:32 Five Keys to Success01:23:14 Embracing Change and Future Aspirations01:29:46 OutroPodcast 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

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 Intro00:20 Journey to Black Belt02:38 The Meaning of Belts04:06 A Non-Typical BJJ Journey10:17 Gracie University Curriculum14:46 Jiujitsu's Role in Life16:22 Being a Geologist and a Gold Miner19:09 The Geologist's Role in Mining Operations21:29 Licking and Smelling Rocks22:42 Shifting from Mining to Operations25:46 Evaluating Mining Projects28:29 The Community's Role in Mining31:25 Responsible Mining Practices34:39 Properly Closing Down a Mine36:52 PR in Mining and Modern Day Mineral Needs39:23 Geopolitics of Global Mining Needs42:40 Geopolitical Tensions and Resource Control48:34 Innovations in Lithium Mining51:15 Nickel and Dirty Nickel54:29 Financing Mines and Venture Capital01:00:55 Martial Arts and Stress Management01:08:02 BJJ Defensive Focus and Training Differently01:16:36 Living Day by Day01:18:58 OutroPodcast 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

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.
 
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* 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
 
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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.
 
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/@dr_mvz
Nogi Garage: https://youtube.com/@thegaragenogiBJJ
Michael Zolondek Amazon Author Page: https://btb.fan/8-amz-author
Michael Zolondek - The Quest for a Historical Jesus Methodology: https://btb.fan/8-jesus-quest
Michael Zolondek - We Have Found the Messiah: https://btb.fan/8-found-messiah
Viktor E Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning: https://btb.fan/8-book1
Jamie Marich - Transforming Trauma with Jiu-Jitsu: https://btb.fan/8-book2
Arise Wellness Center Gainesville: https://www.arisegnv.com/
Child Advocacy Center Gainesville: https://childadvocacycentergainesville.org/
Marcelo Garcia Gainesville: https://bjjgainesville.com/
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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John's Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/@ethier2095
Ethier Fitness Instagram: https://instagram.com/@ethierfitness
Mamute Martial Arts (Oshwa, Ontario, Canada): https://instagram.com/@mamutemaa
Platinum BJJ (London, Ontario, Canada): https://instagram.com/@platinum_bjj
Infinite Jiujitsu (Brantford, Canada): https://instagram.com/@infinumbjj
Rumble Academy (Brandford, Canada): https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Rumble-Academy-100057419059340/
 
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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
 
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