This is a conversation with Gorka Uztarroz, a black belt out of Paris, France. Gorka is an artist who likes to focus most of his creative energy on comics. He also works for a medical repatriation company.
Episode Links:
* Art Website: https://www.gorkauztarroz.com
* Comic Website: https://www.lefrenchninja.com
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/cosmogol666
* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=32726
Contact:
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Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Journey to Black Belt
02:55 Black Belt Legitimacy
06:18 Growth in Jiujitsu
09:24 Finding Joy in the Process
18:54 BJJ and Injuries
22:20 BJJ Saved My Art
26:35 Digital Art and Physical Mediums
31:12 Artistic Inspirations
34:33 Self-Publishing and Self-Promotion
42:56 Le French Ninja Inspiration
46:46 The Heart of Storytelling: Vulnerability and Authenticity
50:59 Understanding Medical Repatriation
01:03:37 Future Projects and Inspirations
01:12:53 Outro
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