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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Doug Kimball, Black Belt, BJJ Association Manager, Chief Marketing Officer – Beyond the Belt #12
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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Jamie Bunn, Black Belt, Executive Coach, Nutritionist, Buddhist – Beyond the Belt #11
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.
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Brandon Gaspar, Black Belt, Geologist, Mineral Financial Analyst – Beyond the Belt #10
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.
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Alex Buch, Black Belt, Child Therapist, Philosopher – Beyond the Belt #9
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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Michael Zolondek, Black Belt, Jesus Historian, Child Therapist, Author – Beyond the Belt #8
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.
