Beyond the Belt

• 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.   Episode Links: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhail-oza/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baloothebeardog * The Jiujitsu Company: https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucompany * The Jiujitsu Shop: https://www.jiujitsuphilly.com/shop * Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=3661 * 4 Archetypes of People (Jets Coach): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jonathangreechan_according-to-robert-saleh-there-are-4-types-activity-7100209641984294912-tGBB/ * Arena Grappling: https://www.arenagrappling.com/ * FSM BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/fsmbjj * Andrew Kochel vs Luke Staley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj37iy9aBO8   Contact: Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest   Outline: 00:00 Intro 00:18 Journey to Black Belt 02:52 BJJ and Community 06:20 Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Culture 09:46 Regulated Tension and Cruise Control 13:22 Reducing the Obsession 17:31 Finding Balance 19:50 Coaching Philosophy and Leadership 23:58 Strategic Thinking in Jiu-Jitsu and Work 28:46 The Platform Play 33:23 Perspectives on Coaching 44:30 The Importance of Resilience and Enjoyment in Life 50:24 Leadership and Coaching: Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu 01:00:20 Coaching People and Your Partner 01:07:46 Journey into Scuba Diving 01:15:38 The Role of Scuba Diving in Life 01:18:55 High-Stakes Moments in Diving 01:27:41 Respect, Value, and Fun 01:31:47 Commentary in Jiu-Jitsu Matches 01:39:36 The Future 01:43:39 Outro   Podcast Links: * Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/ * Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify * Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple * RSS: https://btb.fan/rss   Social: * Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyondthebeltpod * Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/beyondthebeltpod.bsky.social * Facebook: https://btb.fan/fb

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

  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, Canada.   Episode Links: * Instagram: https://instagram.com/toma_rmnu_canada * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toma-dragicevic-7b92a022/ * Current BJJ: https://currentbjj.com * Revo Jiujitsu: https://revojiujitsu.com   Contact: * Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest   Outline: 00:00 Intro 00:34 Journey to Black Belt 08:17 Grading Philosophy and Student Development 10:51 Training Smarter with Age 14:08 Training as an Instructor 19:30 Injuries and Recovery 28:47 Styles and Body Care 32:28 BJJ Associations 37:33 The Thrill of Corporate Life 41:16 Managing a P&L 43:30 Empowering Leadership and Team Engagement 47:33 Goal Setting Strategies 56:19 Work Life Balance 01:01:36 Hybrid Work Culture 01:06:21 Professional Atmospheres 01:11:13 Authentic Curiosity About People 01:14:32 Confidence and Life Advice 01:20:02 Outro   Podcast Links: * Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/ * Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify * Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple * RSS: https://btb.fan/rss   Social: * Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyondthebeltpod * Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/beyondthebeltpod.bsky.social * Facebook: https://btb.fan/fb

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

  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 Links: * Photography IG: https://instagram.com/EasyStreetNYC * Personal IG: https://instagram.com/Veritas247 * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmypark/ * Opascope: https://opascope.com/   Contact: * Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest   Outline: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Journey to Black Belt 06:21 Training at the Renzo Gracie Academy 11:48 Training with Danaher 19:06 Competition for Hobbyists 26:28 BJJ Lessons for Life 30:05 Entrepreneurship Personality Types 37:27 Becoming an SEO Expert 44:48 Jimmy's Favorite Campaign 47:16 Evolution of SEO in the Age of AI 52:38 Generative AI Influences 57:34 Real Life Street Photography 01:08:57 The Journey of a Climber 01:20:30 Overcoming Fear After a Fall 01:23:38 Climbing Grades and Preparation 01:25:48 The Importance of Mentorship 01:30:42 The Art of Bonsai Gardening 01:39:48 Life Lessons and Balance 01:56:12 Outro   Podcast Links: * Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/ * Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify * Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple * RSS: https://btb.fan/rss   Social: * Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyondthebeltpod * Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/beyondthebeltpod.bsky.social * Facebook: https://btb.fan/fb

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

  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 company.   Episode Links: * Art Website: https://www.gorkauztarroz.com * Comic Website: https://www.lefrenchninja.com * Instagram: https://instagram.com/cosmogol666 * Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=32726   Contact: * Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest   Outline: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Journey to Black Belt 02:55 Black Belt Legitimacy 06:18 Growth in Jiujitsu 09:24 Finding Joy in the Process 18:54 BJJ and Injuries 22:20 BJJ Saved My Art 26:35 Digital Art and Physical Mediums 31:12 Artistic Inspirations 34:33 Self-Publishing and Self-Promotion 42:56 Le French Ninja Inspiration 46:46 The Heart of Storytelling: Vulnerability and Authenticity 50:59 Understanding Medical Repatriation 01:03:37 Future Projects and Inspirations 01:12:53 Outro   Podcast Links: * Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/ * Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify * Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple * RSS: https://btb.fan/rss   Social: * Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyondthebeltpod * Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/beyondthebeltpod.bsky.social * Facebook: https://btb.fan/fb

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

  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 thousands of Wagtails that have made it around the world. He's also an art teacher and a poet. Episode Links: * Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/@mikemcleanartist * Will the Wagtail Instagram: https://instagram.com/@willythewagtail * World Wide Wag Tails: https://instagram.com/@worldwidewagtails * Mike's Poetry: https://instagram.com/@mikemcleanpoet * YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MikeMcleanArtist Contact: * Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest Outline: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Journey to Black Belt 03:28 Training for Longevity 08:29 Reflections on Life and Jiu Jitsu 14:25 Getting Into Jiujitsu 16:53 Balancing BJJ, Family, and Relationships 19:51 Family Road Trip 24:52 Artistic Journey and Career 36:11 Getting Into Art 45:23 Artistic Materials and Economic Choices 50:35 The Wagtail Phenomenon 59:02 An Emotional Painting for Jamie 01:02:40 Immersive Activities 01:04:55 Getting Into Poetry 01:11:32 Living a Life of Happiness 01:15:53 Outro Podcast Links: Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/ Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple RSS: https://btb.fan/rss Social: Instagram: https://instagram.com/@beyondthebeltpod Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@beyondthebeltpod Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/beyondthebeltpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://btb.fan/fb

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