Matt McPeake is a black belt out of Ontario, Canada. He is also an Engineer, director of Sales in the paper and packaging industry, and a Batman enthusiast.

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* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=61

* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@jitzrollz

* Facebook: https://facebook.com/matthew.mcpeake.1

* BJJ Fanatics Introduction to the Power Line: Modified Kesa Gatame: https://btb.fan/15-bjjkesa

* BJJ Fanatics Power Line: Backpack Attack: https://btb.fan/15-bjjback

* Book 1984 by George Orwell: https://btb.fan/15-book1

* Book A History of Canada in 10 Maps by Adam Shoalts: https://btb.fan/15-book2

* Book Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://btb.fan/15-book3

* Book Batman and Ethics by Mark White: https://btb.fan/15-book4

* Comic Batman Contagion by Chuck Dixon: https://btb.fan/15-comic1

* Comic Batman Cataclysm by Chuck Dixon: https://btb.fan/15-comic2

* Comic Batman No Man's Land by Bob Gale: https://btb.fan/15-comic3

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:26 Journey to Black Belt

07:37 Find Your Gym Culture

17:09 Guard Pulling and Rulesets

19:44 Have a Game Plan

22:26 Teaching Structure

27:14 Sticking to the Rules

30:13 The Reality of Competition

37:00 Reading and Lifelong Learning

44:56 Jiujitsu's Role In Life

48:40 Dealing with Injuries

54:16 Life Advice

58:15 Conversation Take 2

59:21 Journey into Engineering and Corporate Career

01:02:14 Understanding the Starch Industry

01:04:34 Making Cardboard Boxes

01:08:12 Sustainability and Innovations in Packaging

01:18:23 Greenwashing and Recycling

01:23:07 Corporate Life

01:25:58 The Path to Advancement

01:35:22 Batman: The Complexity of a Hero

01:41:25 Ethics and Morality: Batman's Dilemma

01:45:07 Different Batmans, Different Villains

01:50:29 Exploring Batman: Recommendations for New Readers

01:52:50 The Importance of Authenticity in Life and Business

01:55:41 Outro

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Will Stone is a black belt out of Swindon, United Kingdom. Will is a member of the UK parliament representing Swindon North, an Army veteran, former bouncer as well as the owner of 10th Planet Swindon.

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* Will Stone Instagram: https://instagram.com/@WillstoneMP

* Will Stone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willstone1990/

* 10th Planet Swindon Website: https://www.10thplanetswindon.com/

* 10th Planet Swindon Instagram: https://instagram.com/@10thplanetjiujitsuswindon

* Street Sports BJJ Santa Monica: https://instagram.com/@streetsportsbjj

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-stone-mp-b4910a265/

* X: https://x.com/WStone4SN

Additional Notes:

* Politics Joe Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLtLrjltHVk

* Critical Role D&D Podcast: https://critrole.com/podcast/

* Harry Parker Law: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d55gzeqx8o

* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:22 Black Belt Feeling

03:21 Complete Jiujitsu

07:58 Transitioning to 10th Planet

14:06 Competing in Jiujitsu

17:29 Teaching Jiujitsu

20:14 BJJ Gyms as Communities

26:17 Finding Passion in Public Service

31:00 What does a Member of Parliament do

35:15 MP Casework

40:52 Learning to Embrace the Grind

46:09 Dad is a Great Influence

48:35 The Importance of Support Systems

52:55 Learning Who You Are Through Martial Arts

55:02 Stories from Bouncing

59:49 Building Effective Bouncing Teams

01:02:57 The Therapeutic Nature of Hobbies

01:06:21 Getting Started with Dungeons & Dragons

01:09:10 Advice for Overcoming Challenges

01:11:05 God Complex in Coaches

01:14:31 IBJJF and JiuJitsu Politics

01:18:50 Belts as Validation

01:21:39 Breaking from Martial Arts Tradition

01:30:33 The Polaris Performance

01:38:15 Toxic Masculinity and Positive Male Role Models

01:44:11 Reaching Across the Aisle

01:48:36 Getting Into Politics

01:54:54 Outro

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Stevie Antoniou is a black belt out of Stockholm, Sweden. Stevie is a world traveler, freelance photographer and videographer, documentarian, and wilderness guide. He has also been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease.

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* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=44

* Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/@stevieantoniou

* Personal Website: https://www.stevieantoniou.com

* Hundarutanhem Documentary: https://btb.fan/13-dogdoc

* Hundarutanhem: https://hundarutanhem.se/

* Hundarutanhem Donations: https://btb.fan/13-dogdonate

* BJJ Globetrotters Documentary: https://btb.fan/13-bjjdoc

* BJJ Globetrotters: https://www.bjjglobetrotters.com/

* Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - https://btb.fan/13-book1

* Book: Hunter Gatherer's Guide for the 21st Century by Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein - https://btb.fan/13-book2

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* Stevie's Current Job: https://youtube.com/@ErikGrankvist

* Crohn's Disease: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crohn%27s_disease

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:21 Journey to Black Belt

04:54 Growing Up in Martial Arts

07:33 Changing Size in Jiujitsu

11:07 Getting Diagnosed with Crohn's Disease

14:40 Health Challenges and Personal Growth

23:49 Language Learning

26:04 Lessons From Traveling

33:54 Wilderness Guide

37:28 Forest Bathing

40:31 Journey into Photography: From Hobby to Profession

44:17 The Emotional Side of Photography

48:13 Stevie's Favorite Photo

51:02 Dogs Without Homes Documentary

54:58 BJJ Globetrotters Documentary

58:57 Advice for Aspiring Creatives

01:02:09 Documentary Stats and Behind the Scenes

01:05:49 Gratitude and Doing Hard Things

01:08:54 A New Chapter in Life

01:11:22 Outro

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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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* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@dkimballil

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougkimball/

* Robson Moura Association: https://robsonmoura.com/rmnu/robson-moura-jiu-jitsu-association/

* Robson Moura: https://robsonmoura.com/

* Rafael Lovato BJJ: https://okbjj.com/

Contact:

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:19 Journey to Black Belt

02:54 Experiencing Age and Jiu-Jitsu

06:27 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu

08:59 ACL Injury and Lockdown

10:24 Training Under Different Instructors

16:31 Training Outside His Home Gym

19:35 Starting BJJ Older

23:13 Teaching and a Foundation in Counseling

26:07 BJJ Associations

32:56 Marketing as a Career

36:50 The Importance of Mentorship

39:15 Product Marketing Insights

41:25 Key Performance Indicators in Marketing

44:58 Doug's Innovative Marketing Wins

49:10 The Art of Storytelling in Marketing

51:43 Reflections on C-Level Leadership

56:04 Advice for Personal and Professional Growth

58:00 Future Aspirations and Jiu Jitsu Journey

01:02:40 Changing Gyms as an Upper Belt

01:09:58 Outro

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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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* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiebunn/

* Website: https://www.jamiebunn.coach

* Jamie's 5 Foundational Forces: https://btb.fan/11-5forces

* X: https://x.com/@jamiebunn

* Dan Pink: https://www.danpink.com/

* Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/

* Book: Llama Surya Das - Awakening the Buddha Within: https://btb.fan/11-book1

* Book: Llama Surya Das - Awakening to the Sacred: https://btb.fan/11-book2

* Book: Llama Surya Das - Awakening the Buddhist Heart: https://btb.fan/11-book3

* Book: Gordon Livingston - Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: https://btb.fan/11-book4

* Mike McLean: https://instagram.com/@mikemcleanartist (Painting behind Jamie)

Contact:

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:18 Journey to Black Belt

05:52 Jamie's First Competition

11:36 The Tragedy of Losing His Daughter

21:18 Jitjitsu is One of Many Interests

24:08 Dealing with Grief

27:36 The Significance of the Black Belt

29:56 Getting Started in Buddhism

33:42 Daily Buddhism Practice

35:27 The Synergy of Buddhism and Martial Arts

39:39 Jiujitsu Helps in a Real Fight

43:02 Consent in Martial Arts

44:25 Integrating Life Into Executive Coaching

48:35 Jamie's Coaching Principals

54:20 The Five Foundations

57:24 Navigating Nutrition

01:04:23 The Importance of Biodiversity in Diet

01:06:44 Personal Protein Powder

01:14:37 About Caffeine

01:18:32 Five Keys to Success

01:23:14 Embracing Change and Future Aspirations

01:29:46 Outro

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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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* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@bgaspar00

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgaspar

* SCP Resource Finance: https://www.scp-rf.com/

* Volt Rush by Henry Sanderson - https://btb.fan/10-book1

* The New Map by Daniel Yergin - https://btb.fan/10-book2

* Solo Travel Collection Instagram: https://instagram.com/@SoloTravelCollection

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:20 Journey to Black Belt

02:38 The Meaning of Belts

04:06 A Non-Typical BJJ Journey

10:17 Gracie University Curriculum

14:46 Jiujitsu's Role in Life

16:22 Being a Geologist and a Gold Miner

19:09 The Geologist's Role in Mining Operations

21:29 Licking and Smelling Rocks

22:42 Shifting from Mining to Operations

25:46 Evaluating Mining Projects

28:29 The Community's Role in Mining

31:25 Responsible Mining Practices

34:39 Properly Closing Down a Mine

36:52 PR in Mining and Modern Day Mineral Needs

39:23 Geopolitics of Global Mining Needs

42:40 Geopolitical Tensions and Resource Control

48:34 Innovations in Lithium Mining

51:15 Nickel and Dirty Nickel

54:29 Financing Mines and Venture Capital

01:00:55 Martial Arts and Stress Management

01:08:02 BJJ Defensive Focus and Training Differently

01:16:36 Living Day by Day

01:18:58 Outro

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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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* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=35397

* Alex's Instagram: https://instagram.com/@xelabook

* Kuzushi BJJ: https://instagram.com/@kuzushi_bjj_dinslaken

* Caveirinia JJ Düsseldorf IG: https://instagram.com/@cjjfdusseldorf

* Caveirinia JJ Düsseldorf Web: https://www.cjjfduesseldorf.de/

* Dortmund Luta Livre IG: https://instagram.com/@luta_livre_akademie_dortmund

* Dortmund Luta Livre Web: http://lutalivre-dortmund.de/

Contact:

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:20 Getting the Black Belt

01:52 Navigating Gym Changes

04:35 The Sport Builds Trust

08:08 Dealing with Injuries and Time Off the Mats

10:59 Advice for Women in Jiu-Jitsu

12:37 How to Say No To A Roll

14:09 Finding the Right Gym

19:48 Traveling and Training Martial Arts

20:45 Becoming a Social Worker

22:05 Working With At Risk Youth

25:59 Understanding Youth Behavior and Violence

27:33 Teaching Kids About Violence

30:49 Objective Philosophy

33:19 Diverse Discourse

37:50 The Interplay of Philosophy and Social Work

40:15 The Joy of Traveling and Learning

41:59 Stuff to Promote

42:58 Outro

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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.

Episode Links:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/@dr_mvz
• Nogi Garage: https://youtube.com/@thegaragenogiBJJ
• Michael Zolondek Amazon Author Page: https://btb.fan/8-amz-author
• Michael Zolondek - The Quest for a Historical Jesus Methodology: https://btb.fan/8-jesus-quest
• Michael Zolondek - We Have Found the Messiah: https://btb.fan/8-found-messiah
• Viktor E Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning: https://btb.fan/8-book1
• Jamie Marich - Transforming Trauma with Jiu-Jitsu: https://btb.fan/8-book2
• Arise Wellness Center Gainesville: https://www.arisegnv.com/
• Child Advocacy Center Gainesville: https://childadvocacycentergainesville.org/
• Marcelo Garcia Gainesville: https://bjjgainesville.com/

Contact:

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:24 Journey to Black Belt

05:33 What's Different as a Black Belt

08:02 Re-Discovering Jiu-Jitsu

09:51 Teaching and Learning Styles in Jiu-Jitsu

17:05 Bridging Jiu-Jitsu and Academic Teaching

20:12 Exploring Religion and Personal Beliefs

24:58 The Impact of Studying Religion

27:00 Historical Methodologies in Jesus Studies

29:48 Criteria of Authenticity in Historical Jesus Studies

34:41 The Challenges of Historical Jesus Research

38:04 Cultural Context of Jesus and His Disciples

42:39 Messianic Identity: Perception vs. Reality

49:57 Transitioning to Children's Trauma Therapy

52:26 Understanding Violence in Education

55:44 Therapy's Influence on Martial Arts

57:38 Therapy vs. Martial Arts as Healing

01:01:24 The Importance and Value of Therapy

01:06:07 Crossovers With Teaching BJJ and Therapy

01:09:44 Advice for Personal Growth and Kindness

01:12:49 Finding a Purpose

01:14:30 Promotions

01:16:03 Outro

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