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.
Randy McCarty, Black Belt, Electronics Tech, Hunter, MMA Fighter - Beyond the Belt #31
Beyond the Belt
1 hour 20 minutes
1 month ago
Randy McCarty, Black Belt, Electronics Tech, Hunter, MMA Fighter - Beyond the Belt #31
This is a conversation with "Wreck It" Randy McCarty, a black belt out of Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA. Randy is a electronics technician, outdoorsman, lifelong rifle and bow hunter, and retired professional MMA fighter.
Episode Links:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/wreck_it_randy_mc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randy.mccarty.58
Jesse Briggs MMA Academy: https://www.instagram.com/briggsmma/
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Journey to Black Belt
03:22 Teaching and Learning in Jiu-Jitsu
06:20 Overcoming Challenges and Injuries
09:07 The Role of Jiu-Jitsu in Life
12:24 Fighting Background and Transition to MMA
24:46 Mental Warfare in Combat Sports
27:44 The Origin of Wreck-It Randy
32:12 The Impact of Knockouts on Health
37:44 A Life of Hunting
53:26 The Silence of Hunting and Self-Reflection
57:30 Hiking
01:02:57 Parenting Lessons and Personal Growth
01:05:26 Embracing Pain and Consistency in Life
01:13:19 Future Aspirations and Life Goals
01:19:43 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.
