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 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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