Mikhail Oza, Black Belt, Software Strategist, Scuba Diver - Beyond the Belt #22

This is a conversation with Mikhail Oza, a black belt out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Mikhail is technology strategist with Microsoft, BJJ coach and commentator, and scuba diver.   Episode Links: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhail-oza/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baloothebeardog * The Jiujitsu Company: https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucompany * The Jiujitsu Shop: https://www.jiujitsuphilly.com/shop * Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=3661 * 4 Archetypes of People (Jets Coach): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jonathangreechan_according-to-robert-saleh-there-are-4-types-activity-7100209641984294912-tGBB/ * Arena Grappling: https://www.arenagrappling.com/ * FSM BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/fsmbjj * Andrew Kochel vs Luke Staley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj37iy9aBO8   Contact: Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest   Outline: 00:00 Intro 00:18 Journey to Black Belt 02:52 BJJ and Community 06:20 Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Culture 09:46 Regulated Tension and Cruise Control 13:22 Reducing the Obsession 17:31 Finding Balance 19:50 Coaching Philosophy and Leadership 23:58 Strategic Thinking in Jiu-Jitsu and Work 28:46 The Platform Play 33:23 Perspectives on Coaching 44:30 The Importance of Resilience and Enjoyment in Life 50:24 Leadership and Coaching: Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu 01:00:20 Coaching People and Your Partner 01:07:46 Journey into Scuba Diving 01:15:38 The Role of Scuba Diving in Life 01:18:55 High-Stakes Moments in Diving 01:27:41 Respect, Value, and Fun 01:31:47 Commentary in Jiu-Jitsu Matches 01:39:36 The Future 01:43:39 Outro   Podcast Links: * Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/ * Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify * Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple * RSS: https://btb.fan/rss   Social: * Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyondthebeltpod * Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/beyondthebeltpod.bsky.social * Facebook: https://btb.fan/fb