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.
Matt Shamloo, Black Belt, Wedding Photographer - Beyond the Belt #24
Beyond the Belt
1 hour 32 minutes 59 seconds
3 months ago
Matt Shamloo, Black Belt, Wedding Photographer - Beyond the Belt #24
This is a conversation with Matt Shamloo, a black belt out of Long Island, New York, USA. Matt is a wedding photographer and videographer, BJJ and MMA coach, and avid Tony Robbins supporter.
Episode Links:
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattshamloo_bjjmma
* The Midnight Project Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themidnightprojectweddings
* The Midnight Project Website: https://www.themidnightproject.co/
* Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Journey to Black Belt
05:41 What is the Tony Robbins Experience
09:51 Self-Discipline and Personal Growth
16:19 Finding Gratitude and Perspective in Martial Arts
19:16 Confronting Weaknesses
24:56 Misconceptions about Tony Robbins
28:39 Changes in Outlook and Training
32:01 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
38:45 Teaching and Guiding Students
41:53 Overcoming Physical Limitations in Martial Arts
49:01 Lessons from Jiujitsu
53:52 Getting Into Wedding Videography
01:01:17 Wedding Stories
01:04:37 Capturing Sentiment in Photography
01:07:48 Life Lessons from Weddings
01:10:06 Connecting with Shy Couples
01:13:05 Handling Difficult Situations at Weddings
01:19:07 Lots of Life Advice
01:27:16 Future Aspirations and Personal Growth
01:32:36 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.
