My name is Jake Runnels and I am 23 years old and looking to travel the world and meet fascinating individuals. I am an obsessive practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I love to learn new skills and constantly devote my time to getting better at things( including: Guitar, Language learning, Meditation, basketball, archery, etc.) I love exercising and spending time in nature. I have lived in America all my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to travel the world. I think it is a unique way to meet new people and learn about the culture.

Interests

• books
• cooking
• guitar
• martial arts
• languages
• mma
• muay thai
• kickboxing
• brazilian jiu jitsu

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Anything Classic Rock

#1 - Jimi Hendrix
Pink Floyd
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Beatles
Aerosmith
Nirvana

Books:
(authors)
Tim Ferriss
Walter Isaacson
Joseph Campbell
Aldous Huxley
Jordan Peterson
Viktor Frankl
Carl Jung

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Started my own business at 19, Couchsurfed Europe using Jiu-Jitsu contacts, Lived in Colombia for a year total, Visited the Amazon.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know Jiu-Jitsu and some basic self defense
A few chords / Spanish songs on Guitar
Looking to keep learning Spanish
I love learning about history

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and basics of kickboxing
Insight into American life
How to shoot a bow & arrow
How to shoot a 3-pointer (basketball)
Great books
Food

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, United States