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.
Heidi Cheng, Black Belt, 3D Fashion Engineer, Seamstress, Reclaimer - Beyond the Belt #27
Beyond the Belt
1 hour 2 minutes
1 month ago
Heidi Cheng, Black Belt, 3D Fashion Engineer, Seamstress, Reclaimer - Beyond the Belt #27
This is a conversation with Heidi Cheng, a black belt out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Heidi is a Fashion Engineer and Technical Designer, a seamstress, and a reclaimer of goods.
Episode Links:
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi.im_heidi
* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=45315
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-cheng-449792a/
* Training Academy: "The Jiujitsu Company" - https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucompany
* Decorative Embroidery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sashiko
* Mending Pottery with Gold: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Journey to Black Belt
01:18 Heidi's Seminar
06:58 Discovering the Love for Jiu-Jitsu
12:49 Advice for Women in Jiu-Jitsu
17:58 Overcoming Challenges in Training
20:10 The Joy of Learning and Problem Solving
23:11 Crafting and Creativity Beyond the Mat
26:54 Getting into Sewing
35:03 The Role of a Technical Designer
39:32 Navigating Challenges in Fashion Design
42:22 Seeing Your Work in the Real World
44:31 Transitioning to 3D Design
47:00 Personal vs. Professional Sewing
48:58 The Pursuit of Perfection
52:10 Embracing New Hobbies
56:27 Life Advice: Stick with It
01:02:19 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
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.
