Chokeholds & Cha-Cha: How Marco Hurtado Dances Through Life | The Bearded Boomer | Talking with Donato S2 EP 108
Marco Hurtado (@Bearded__Boomer) teaches both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and dance…..not at the same time. He began training BJJ at the age of 44, and started teaching in 2021 and earned his black belt in 2023. Marco joined TikTok in 2019 and grew to over 1 million followers through a combination of cosplay, dancing and fashion content. Via his popularity on TikTok, he was asked to audition for the NBC show hosted by Shakira called “Dancing with Myself” in 2022. Marco was selected to participate in the first episode and ended up making it to the 4th round. Since then, he has expanded his focus to Instagram and Youtube. Marco teaches dance to seniors in his town of Maplewood, NJ, and also launched a Podia channel where people can purchase his choreography tutorials.
Marco discovered these new careers after almost 30 years in corporate America. Being laid off after 23 years with a global pharmaceutical company ended up being the best thing that ever happened to him. A door was opened that he had never known was closed. Marco loves introducing people to his passions: BJJ and dance. Having the ability to directly impact people in a way that makes them healthier and happier is something Marco never had in his 30 year corporate career.
One thing Marco would like to clarify is that although his online username is Bearded__Boomer, he is shy of being a boomer by just a few years. When he first joined TikTok, all the kids kept calling him “Boomer”. They were just trolling him because to them, anyone over the age of 35 was a “boomer”. Marco became tired of correcting them so he just adopted the name and took away their ability to troll him. Besides, Marco loves alliteration.
Get ready for an unforgettable episode of Talking with Donato! This week, we welcome Marco Hurtado, a man who seamlessly blends the art of combat with the rhythm of dance. From MMA grappling to salsa moves, Marco shares his journey, proving that life is all about balance—on the mat and the dance floor.
Joining the conversation is The Bearded Boomer, bringing his signature wit and wisdom to break down the worlds of sports, entertainment, and pop culture.
We dive into topics like:
✅ MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, and the evolution of combat sports
✅ The surprising connection between martial arts and dance
✅ Hilarious and insightful takes on today’s entertainment scene
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