Beyond the Belt
Beyond the Belt
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes surrounding the benefits of practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, personal growth, and the stories of individuals who excel in their professions beyond the sport. Example episodes include discussions with a member of parliament about how BJJ influences public service and a freelance photographer sharing lessons learned from travel and health challenges. Other topics include the therapeutic nature of hobbies, overcoming personal hardships, and the intersection of martial arts with various professional fields.
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.
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:
* Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/simplebjj
* Website: https://www.simplebjj.com
* Most Popular Article: https://simplebjj.com/a-week-with-henry-akins/
* A Year With Henry Akins: https://simplebjj.com/a-year-with-henry-akins/
* Redline BJJ: https://www.redlinebjj.com/
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebjj
* Twitter (X): https://x.com/simplebjj
* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/u/SimpleBJJ
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:18 Journey to Black Belt
06:29 Finding Jiujitsu-Life Balance
13:23 Writing for Jitjitsu
20:17 Starting BJJ at 38
29:14 Writing Software Since the 80s
34:26 Transitioning from C++ to C# for Better Memory Management
38:06 LLMs and Large Code Bases
44:21 Balancing AI Assistance with Best Practices
53:40 Solo Backpacking and Optimization
01:00:27 DIY Gear for Backpacking Adventures
01:13:28 Redundancy and Adaptability in Outdoor Equipment
01:19:21 Recording the Backpacking Trips
01:21:39 Getting into Photography
01:28:07 Skydiving and Finding Balance
01:32:24 Prioritizing Goals and Managing Emotions
01:42:40 Traveling and Teaching More Jiujitsu
01:49:14 Outro
Podcast Links:
* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
* Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify
* Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple
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* Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod
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* Facebook: https://btb.fan/fb
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