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.
Paul Elliott, Black Belt, Software Engineer, Backpacker, Photographer - Beyond the Belt #23
Beyond the Belt
1 hour 49 minutes 42 seconds
4 months ago
Paul Elliott, Black Belt, Software Engineer, Backpacker, Photographer - Beyond the Belt #23
This is a conversation with Paul Elliott, a black belt out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. Paul is a software engineer, BJJ coach and writer, backpacker, and photographer.
Episode Links:
* Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/simplebjj
* Website: https://www.simplebjj.com
* Most Popular Article: https://simplebjj.com/a-week-with-henry-akins/
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Contact:
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Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:18 Journey to Black Belt
06:29 Finding Jiujitsu-Life Balance
13:23 Writing for Jitjitsu
20:17 Starting BJJ at 38
29:14 Writing Software Since the 80s
34:26 Transitioning from C++ to C# for Better Memory Management
38:06 LLMs and Large Code Bases
44:21 Balancing AI Assistance with Best Practices
53:40 Solo Backpacking and Optimization
01:00:27 DIY Gear for Backpacking Adventures
01:13:28 Redundancy and Adaptability in Outdoor Equipment
01:19:21 Recording the Backpacking Trips
01:21:39 Getting into Photography
01:28:07 Skydiving and Finding Balance
01:32:24 Prioritizing Goals and Managing Emotions
01:42:40 Traveling and Teaching More Jiujitsu
01:49:14 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.
