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.
Steve Jolly, Black Belt, Minister, Non-Profit Founder - Beyond the Belt #28
Beyond the Belt
1 hour 32 minutes
1 month ago
Steve Jolly, Black Belt, Minister, Non-Profit Founder - Beyond the Belt #28
This is a conversation with Steve Jolly, a black belt out of El Paso, Texas, USA. Steve is a Minister, traveled the world helping to provide clean water, and is the Founder/Director of the Rio Bravo project.
If you have the financial ability to donate to the Rio Bravo Project, go to https://www.riobravoproject.com/give where you can either do a one-time donation or a regular monthly contribution. Or if you have the ability to donate kids Gis or other BJJ gear, reach out to Steve directly on Instagram.
Episode Links:
* Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenjolly
* Rio Bravo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riobravoproject
* Rio Bravo Project: https://www.riobravoproject.com/
* Rio Bravo Donations: https://www.riobravoproject.com/give
* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=16487
* Give Clean Water Charity: https://givecleanwater.org/
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:47 Journey to Black Belt
03:46 Getting into BJJ
09:48 Ego and Tapping in Jiujitsu
12:56 Teaching Kids Jiujitsu
15:45 Discipline and Self-Control in Martial Arts
25:00 The Rio Bravo Project
33:24 Funding the Dream: Grassroots Support
36:15 Going Beyond Jiujitsu
41:08 Comprehensive Programs for Kids
50:17 Getting Clean Water to Fiji
59:40 Living Life for Others
01:09:01 Education to Ministry
01:11:41 Finding Your Own Definition of Ministry and Service
01:15:31 Connecting Through Service
01:22:01 Global Perspectives on Life
01:28:31 Looking Ahead
01:32:05 Outro
Podcast Links:
* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
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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.
