#104 Robert Degle

Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode, we have a black belt under Brandon Bennet of the Renzo Gracie Academy, Robert Degle.Today Robert discusses why he made the decision to forgo a master's degree in philosophy to become a full-time grappler, instructor, and competitor. Robert also shares how he deals with the nerves of competing, the differences between training in the US vs Europe, whether or not Jiu Jitsu will ever become a huge spectator sport and why, and a ton more.Here is The RŌL Radio with one of the most sought-after instructors in the world who has taught in over 18 countries and on three continents, Robert Degle.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/robertdeglebjj/https://robertdeglebjjonline.teachable.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxnePJnhtHMMN2CWdqNMdwEpisode Highlights:4:20 The Influence of Seinfeld7:29 Find the Humor in the Miserable10:46 Training and Instructing Around the World16:30 Sports Cultures21:58 You're Actually Quite Smart23:59 Masters Degree or BJJ39:21 Jiu Jitsu for Spectators43:59 Rule Sets52:49 Rob’s Start in BJJ57:55 Jiu Jitsu vs Wrestling Opportunities1:05:50 Jiu Jitsu for a Living1:16:02 Alex Humen’s Question1:22:22 The Instinctive and the Deliberate1:25:04 Favorite Seinfeld MomentsSupport the show