Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 1h 22m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.0 (2)
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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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S1E35 Christian Pierce, Black Belt, PhD Researcher, Military Veteran, Volunteer - Beyond the Belt #35

Mar 23, 2026 2h 21m Transcript

This is a conversation with Christian Pierce, a black belt out of New York, New York, USA currently living in Zurich, Switzerland. He also has a black belt in Hoteikan Jiutjitsu. Christian is a…

S1E34 Brady McLean, Black Belt, Motorcycle Philosopher, Crossfit Coach - Beyond the Belt #34

Feb 09, 2026 1h 35m Transcript

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…

S1E33 Nora Schoenthal, Black Belt, Human Resources Leader - Beyond the Belt #33

Jan 13, 2026 1h 33m Transcript

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…

S1E32 Adam Marburger, Black Belt, Entrepreneur, Author, Gym Owner - Beyond the Belt #32

Dec 19, 2025 1h 16m Transcript

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.   Episode Links: * Alton…

S1E31 Randy McCarty, Black Belt, Electronics Tech, Hunter, MMA Fighter - Beyond the Belt #31

Nov 28, 2025 1h 20m Transcript

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…

S1E30 Paris Lee, Black Belt, Immigration Lawyer, Gym Owner - Beyond the Belt #30

Nov 11, 2025 1h 28m Transcript

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…

S1E29 Paulus Steyn, Black Belt, Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Scuba Diver, Professor - Beyond the Belt #29

Oct 23, 2025 2h 3m Transcript

This is a conversation with Petrus Paulus Steyn, a black belt out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Paulus is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Assistant professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care,…

S1E28 Steve Jolly, Black Belt, Minister, Non-Profit Founder - Beyond the Belt #28

Oct 09, 2025 1h 32m Transcript

This is a conversation with Steve Jolly, a black belt out of El Paso, Texas, USA. Steve is a Minister, traveled the world helping to provide clean water, and is the Founder/Director of the Rio Bravo…

S1E27 Heidi Cheng, Black Belt, 3D Fashion Engineer, Seamstress, Reclaimer - Beyond the Belt #27

Sep 26, 2025 1h 2m Transcript

This is a conversation with Heidi Cheng, a black belt out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Heidi is a Fashion Engineer and Technical Designer, a seamstress, and a reclaimer of goods.   Episode…

S1E26 Dylan Freedman, Black Belt, Corrections Officer Trainer, Combatives Trainer - Beyond the Belt #26

Sep 09, 2025 1h 34m Transcript

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…

S1E25 Fabian Fitzner, Black Belt, Entrepreneur, Network Marketer, Kite Surfer - Beyond the Belt #25

Aug 22, 2025 2h 20m Transcript

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.   Episode Links: * Instagram:…

S1E24 Matt Shamloo, Black Belt, Wedding Photographer - Beyond the Belt #24

Aug 05, 2025 1h 32m Transcript

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…

S1E23 Paul Elliott, Black Belt, Software Engineer, Backpacker, Photographer - Beyond the Belt #23

Jul 18, 2025 1h 49m Transcript

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.   Episode Links: *…

S1E22 Mikhail Oza, Black Belt, Software Strategist, Scuba Diver - Beyond the Belt #22

Jun 16, 2025 1h 43m Transcript

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.   Episode…

S1E21 Toma Dragicevic, Black Belt, Operational Leader, Gym Owner - Beyond the Belt #21

May 29, 2025 1h 20m Transcript

This is a conversation with Toma Dragicevic, a black belt out of Ontario, Canada. Toma is senior manager in corporate North America as well as being the owner of a few gyms in Ontario,…

S1E20 Jimmy Park, Black Belt, Entrepreneur, Climber, Photographer, Bonsai Stylist - Beyond the Belt #20

May 08, 2025 1h 56m Transcript

Jimmy Park is a black belt of New York, New York, USA. Jimmy is a climber, photographer, and Bonsai stylist. He is also an entrepreneur who runs Opascope, his digital marketing agency.   Episode…

S1E19 Gorka Uztarroz, Black Belt, Comic Artist, Repatriator - Beyond the Belt #19

Apr 24, 2025 1h 13m Transcript

This is a conversation with Gorka Uztarroz, a black belt out of Paris, France. Gorka is an artist who likes to focus most of his creative energy on comics. He also works for a medical repatriation…

S1E18 Mike McLean, Black Belt, Artist, Poet, Teacher - Beyond the Belt #18

Mar 31, 2025 1h 16m Transcript

This is a conversation with Mike McLean, a black belt out of Torquay, Victoria, Australia. Mike is an artist who focuses mostly on painting on reclaimed materials. He has painted hundreds of…

S1E17 Stephan Kesting, Black Belt, Firefighter, Author, Podcaster, Outdoorsman - Beyond the Belt #17

Mar 16, 2025 1h 39m Transcript

Stephan Kesting is a black belt out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Stephan is a fireman, outdoorsman, podcaster, author, and BJJ instructor and OG jiujitsu content creator. He is currently…

S1E16 Bunmi Ojewole, Black Belt, Orthopaedic Surgeon, MMA Fighter - Beyond the Belt #16

Mar 03, 2025 54m Transcript

Bunmi Ojewole is a black belt out of Cape Town, South Africa. Bunmi is a doctor and currently finishing up her training to become an orthopaedic surgeon. In her spare time, she also fights MMA and…

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Beyond the Belt is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 22m.

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