Welcome to Beyond the Belt, a podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiujitsu 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.
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Brady McLean, Black Belt, Motorcycle Philosopher, Crossfit Coach – Beyond the Belt #34
This is a conversation with Brady McLean, a black belt out of Sheridan, Wyoming, USA. Brady is motorcycle philosopher with a focus on mental health. He’s also a CrossFit coach, brand representative for Go Fast, Don’t Die, and writer of the On Any Someday e-mail newsletter.
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Nora Schoenthal, Black Belt, Human Resources Leader – Beyond the Belt #33
This is a conversation with Nora Schoenthal, a black belt out of Cologne, Germany currently living in Barcelona, Spain. Nora is a mother and career person who has taken a hiatus from jiujitsu. She works in HR and is a head of People with a focus on Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development.
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Adam Marburger, Black Belt, Entrepreneur, Author, Gym Owner – Beyond the Belt #32
This is a conversation with Adam Marburger, a black belt out of Alton, Illinois, USA. Adam is an author, owner and CEO of multiple businesses, speaker, coach, and gym owner.
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Randy McCarty, Black Belt, Electronics Tech, Hunter, MMA Fighter – Beyond the Belt #31
This is a conversation with “Wreck It” Randy McCarty, a black belt out of Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA. Randy is a electronics technician, outdoorsman, lifelong rifle and bow hunter, and retired professional MMA fighter.
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Paris Lee, Black Belt, Immigration Lawyer, Gym Owner – Beyond the Belt #30
This is a conversation with Paris Lee, a black belt out of Howell, New Jersey, USA. Paris is an immigration lawyer in the US. His practice focuses on families, but he also supports BJJ athletes with their American immigration needs. He also is also the co-owner of Holles Gracie Edison.
