A podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and every day life. In each episode, we sit down with a black belt who doesn’t make their primary income from BJJ, but has passions, hobbies, and a life beyond the belt. 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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A podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and every day life. In each episode, we sit down with a black belt who doesn’t make their primary income from BJJ, but has passions, hobbies, and a life beyond the belt. 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.
Dylan Freedman, Black Belt, Corrections Officer Trainer, Combatives Trainer - Beyond the Belt #26
Beyond the Belt
1 hour 34 minutes
2 months ago
Dylan Freedman, Black Belt, Corrections Officer Trainer, Combatives Trainer - Beyond the Belt #26
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 Supervision. He also travels the US and helps to teach defensive tactics for the company Effective Fitness Combatives.
Episode Links:
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/freedbjj
* Effective Fitness Combatives: https://www.efcombatives.com/
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Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Journey to Black Belt
03:57 Naming Things
11:07 Transitioning from Military to Martial Arts
17:01 The Evolution of Grappling Sports
25:26 Combat Sports in the 90s
29:15 Importance of Fundamentals and Ego
34:15 Understanding Human Behavior in Corrections
44:06 Misconceptions About Corrections Officers
51:12 Martial Arts in Law Enforcement Training
01:05:48 Understanding Defensive Strategies in Self-Defense
01:18:06 Not Getting Into Filmmaking
01:24:28 The Impact of Military Experience on Personal Growth
01:27:41 The Journey Over the Destination
01:34:30 Outro
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Beyond the Belt
A podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and every day life. In each episode, we sit down with a black belt who doesn’t make their primary income from BJJ, but has passions, hobbies, and a life beyond the belt. 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.
