# My Black Belt

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#20 - Nick 'Chewy' Albin - Getting A BJJ Black Belt Doesn’t Require Much Discipline

Expect to get the everyday perspective on if and how strength should be used in BJJ, how he broke his tooth and got his nickname, what weird gyms and bad coaches look like, how to deal with athletic guys on the mat and training when you're getting old, focus for white belts, his thoughts on how fas…

Ep. 404 What Chuck Norris Taught Me About Stopping the Drift & Dominating Every Shift

Most players think the problem is their skill. Their compete level. Their conditioning. Here's the truth — your body is there. But are YOU? The invisible drift is silently costing elite players shifts, trust, and careers every single day. And nobody in that building is addressing it. In this episod…

How I Became BJJ Black Belt As A Non Athlete | EP 55

Achieving a BJJ black belt has been one of the most demanding accomplishments I've ever pursued. It took 10 years to transform from a new white belt into a Jiu-Jitsu black belt. I have faced several challenges and hurdles, but I overcame them.   In this episode, I will break down my black belt s…

Thoughts on ADHD & Goals for 2026

It’s January 10th.  By now, odds are you’ve already fallen down on some of your resolutions.  To that end, I want to talk about two of my goals that I can almost guarantee were more delayed than yours are, and the takeaways I have from them. When my boys were born, I set a goal to earn my black be…

Lessons Learned For MTB From Earning My BJJ Black Belt

10 years ago I decided to become a literal white belt at something new - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I had been riding bikes for 12 years at that point and had achieved a reasonable level of skill and fitness. But my progress at that point was only in small increments, which is typical when you reach a ce…

I got my BLACK BELT at 9 (I could probably beat up 9-year-olds)

I talk about the TikTok ban, my apartment break in, and my dad being hilarious. Dedicated to Trevor Moore. Please follow me on Insta (@BobbySheehanLOL), unless you don't want to. #socialdilemma #makingsense #selfdefenseclass #comedypodcast

(Ep.#263) Weekly Special Guest Spotlight: Jason Neef

Episode #263- Each week we will spotlight a special guest who is doing their part to help make our society a happier, healthier & safer place to live. This week's special guest spotlight is Mr. Jason Neef. He is the owner and CEO of Kicksite, a martial arts-specific program used by school owners to…

Why I Didn't Want My Black Belt

Edmund Li shares his remarkable journey from aspiring MMA fighter to respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner of Sapateiro Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, we discuss mentorship, humility, coaching, competition, longevity, strength training, and the responsibility that comes with earning a bla…