Beyond the Belt
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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Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
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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Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/@elmenhoffs
Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=12869
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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