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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Dylan Freedman, Black Belt, Corrections Officer Trainer, Combatives Trainer – Beyond the Belt #26
This is a conversation with Dylan Freedman, a black belt out of Jamestown, New York, USA. Dylan is a Corrections officer trainer for the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. He also travels the US and helps to teach defensive tactics for the company Effective Fitness Combatives.
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Fabian Fitzner, Black Belt, Entrepreneur, Network Marketer, Kite Surfer – Beyond the Belt #25
This is a conversation with Fabian Fitzner, a black belt out of Dubai, UAE. Fabian is lifelong entrepreneur, network marketing expert, kite surfer, and BJJ school owner.
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Matt Shamloo, Black Belt, Wedding Photographer – Beyond the Belt #24
This is a conversation with Matt Shamloo, a black belt out of Long Island, New York, USA. Matt is a wedding photographer and videographer, BJJ and MMA coach, and avid Tony Robbins supporter.
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Paul Elliott, Black Belt, Software Engineer, Backpacker, Photographer – Beyond the Belt #23
This is a conversation with Paul Elliott, a black belt out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. Paul is a software engineer, BJJ coach and writer, backpacker, and photographer.
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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.
