On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with Dr. Larry Funke. Dr. Funke is a PhD professor of Engineering (University of Notre Dame) and instructs at Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH.Dr. Lawrence Funke - Ohio Northern University:https://www.onu.edu/directory/larry-funke This show is dedicated to understanding the differences in why certain people join Jiu-Jitsu, and things that make them stay for the long haul. Topics include:- Larry's professional background and educational experience- Different athletic backgrounds influencing the WHY with Jiu-Jitsu- Differences in the training room with people who are different- Early problems that Larry had with Jiu-Jitsu and overcoming them- Growing beyond physical goals in Jiu-Jitsu- Lessons learned on the mats from a PhD professor's perspective- Understanding what we are training forFollow Tyler on Instagram and Facebook:facebook.com/beckleytinstagram.com/beckleyt Follow the podcast on Instagram:instagram.com/4bjjpodcast Find information and resources from Tyler's BJJ academy and Gym: @findlaybjj @findlaybarbell Find out more about workouts, training, and programming on Tyler's Patreon:patreon.com/beckleystrengthbjjFollow Dr. Larry Funke on Social Media:instagram.com/funke.larry Get more information on Ohio Northern University:onu.edu
