The UNcivilized Podcast with Traver Boehm
Education:Self-Improvement
What Brazilian Jiujitsu will teach men about power with Robert Wunderlich.
Human beings have always been an amazing animal to study, from their cultures to their abilities. Today's guest, Robert Wunderlich knows it well. he is not just well-knowledged in anthropology; he is also a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu who after kicking your ass may have a pleasant conversation about human culture and their social manifestations with you.
In this episode, Robert told us about how martial arts movies started his passion for Jiu-Jitsu, why he loves teaching others, and the bond in the martial arts community. Also, I asked him an overloaded question where his answer was: "Nothing lasts forever".
Do not miss this episode where anthropology and Jiu-Jitsu get mixed and create a fascinating perspective.
About Robert:
Robert Wunderlich is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also has a Masters Degree in Anthropology from the University of Wyoming. He is the founder of the Shokunin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association and the head instructor and co-owner of The Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Arvada. He had the privilege of working as a project archaeologist (Registered Professional Archaeologist) in Cultural Resource Management for 18 years throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Kansas, and Croatia.
Connect with Robert:
Personal | @wunderbjj
Academy | @theacademybjj
Personal | facebook.com/robert.wunderlich1
Academy | facebook.com/ABJJA/
What you’ll hear:
1:53 Robert anthropological studies.
3:03 Martial arts as inspiration: What guides him into jiu-jitsu.
6:14 Shokunin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Robert talks about his academy and the opening process.
7:03 What anthropology and Jiu-Jitsu have in common.
10:05 Martial arts community: Sharing experiences.
12:16 “This is not a sprint, this is a marathon”: Robert talks about resiliency.
17:52 The main characteristic a Jiu-Jitsu fighter must-have.
24:03 Robert talks about white belt beauty.
30:13 Introducing you to the UNcivilized nation.
30:56 Over 30’s: The drive for adult men in Jiu-Jitsu.
35:28 The US in 2020: Robert talks about his perspective through the lenses of an anthropologist.
39:51 Robert talks about the prehistoric cultures and shares his journey in anthropology.
41:01 “Nothing lasts forever”: Robert talks about the precipice of our culture.
45:35 Robert’s pivot: Robert shares his recommendation for men on how to begin their personal expansion.
52:50 Where to find Robert.
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