Brandon Gaspar is a black belt out of Ontario, Canada. Brandon is former gold miner, current geologist, and now works as a research analyst doing technical due diligence on mineral development projects.

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* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@bgaspar00

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgaspar

* SCP Resource Finance: https://www.scp-rf.com/

* Volt Rush by Henry Sanderson - https://btb.fan/10-book1

* The New Map by Daniel Yergin - https://btb.fan/10-book2

* Solo Travel Collection Instagram: https://instagram.com/@SoloTravelCollection

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:20 Journey to Black Belt

02:38 The Meaning of Belts

04:06 A Non-Typical BJJ Journey

10:17 Gracie University Curriculum

14:46 Jiujitsu's Role in Life

16:22 Being a Geologist and a Gold Miner

19:09 The Geologist's Role in Mining Operations

21:29 Licking and Smelling Rocks

22:42 Shifting from Mining to Operations

25:46 Evaluating Mining Projects

28:29 The Community's Role in Mining

31:25 Responsible Mining Practices

34:39 Properly Closing Down a Mine

36:52 PR in Mining and Modern Day Mineral Needs

39:23 Geopolitics of Global Mining Needs

42:40 Geopolitical Tensions and Resource Control

48:34 Innovations in Lithium Mining

51:15 Nickel and Dirty Nickel

54:29 Financing Mines and Venture Capital

01:00:55 Martial Arts and Stress Management

01:08:02 BJJ Defensive Focus and Training Differently

01:16:36 Living Day by Day

01:18:58 Outro

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Alex Buch is a black belt out of Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Alex is a lifelong martial artist, former MMA fighter, philosophy major, and social worker focusing childhood behaviorial therapy.

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* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=35397

* Alex's Instagram: https://instagram.com/@xelabook

* Kuzushi BJJ: https://instagram.com/@kuzushi_bjj_dinslaken

* Caveirinia JJ Düsseldorf IG: https://instagram.com/@cjjfdusseldorf

* Caveirinia JJ Düsseldorf Web: https://www.cjjfduesseldorf.de/

* Dortmund Luta Livre IG: https://instagram.com/@luta_livre_akademie_dortmund

* Dortmund Luta Livre Web: http://lutalivre-dortmund.de/

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:20 Getting the Black Belt

01:52 Navigating Gym Changes

04:35 The Sport Builds Trust

08:08 Dealing with Injuries and Time Off the Mats

10:59 Advice for Women in Jiu-Jitsu

12:37 How to Say No To A Roll

14:09 Finding the Right Gym

19:48 Traveling and Training Martial Arts

20:45 Becoming a Social Worker

22:05 Working With At Risk Youth

25:59 Understanding Youth Behavior and Violence

27:33 Teaching Kids About Violence

30:49 Objective Philosophy

33:19 Diverse Discourse

37:50 The Interplay of Philosophy and Social Work

40:15 The Joy of Traveling and Learning

41:59 Stuff to Promote

42:58 Outro

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Michael Zolondek, a black belt out of Gainesville, Florida, USA. Michael received his PhD in New Testament language, literature, and theology with a focus on Jesus as a historical figure. He's also a childhood psychologist focusing on behavior and trauma with his own wellness practice.

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• Instagram: https://instagram.com/@dr_mvz
• Nogi Garage: https://youtube.com/@thegaragenogiBJJ
• Michael Zolondek Amazon Author Page: https://btb.fan/8-amz-author
• Michael Zolondek - The Quest for a Historical Jesus Methodology: https://btb.fan/8-jesus-quest
• Michael Zolondek - We Have Found the Messiah: https://btb.fan/8-found-messiah
• Viktor E Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning: https://btb.fan/8-book1
• Jamie Marich - Transforming Trauma with Jiu-Jitsu: https://btb.fan/8-book2
• Arise Wellness Center Gainesville: https://www.arisegnv.com/
• Child Advocacy Center Gainesville: https://childadvocacycentergainesville.org/
• Marcelo Garcia Gainesville: https://bjjgainesville.com/

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:24 Journey to Black Belt

05:33 What's Different as a Black Belt

08:02 Re-Discovering Jiu-Jitsu

09:51 Teaching and Learning Styles in Jiu-Jitsu

17:05 Bridging Jiu-Jitsu and Academic Teaching

20:12 Exploring Religion and Personal Beliefs

24:58 The Impact of Studying Religion

27:00 Historical Methodologies in Jesus Studies

29:48 Criteria of Authenticity in Historical Jesus Studies

34:41 The Challenges of Historical Jesus Research

38:04 Cultural Context of Jesus and His Disciples

42:39 Messianic Identity: Perception vs. Reality

49:57 Transitioning to Children's Trauma Therapy

52:26 Understanding Violence in Education

55:44 Therapy's Influence on Martial Arts

57:38 Therapy vs. Martial Arts as Healing

01:01:24 The Importance and Value of Therapy

01:06:07 Crossovers With Teaching BJJ and Therapy

01:09:44 Advice for Personal Growth and Kindness

01:12:49 Finding a Purpose

01:14:30 Promotions

01:16:03 Outro

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