Robert Van de Walle is a retired Belgian judoka. He was the first judoka to ever compete at five Olympics, from 1976 to 1992. Competing in the half-heavyweight category he won the gold medal in 1980 and a bronze in 1988 at the age of 34. Van de Walle won European titles in 1980, 1985 and 1986. Together with Ingrid Berghmans he was the face of Belgian judo in the late 1970s and 1980s. After retiring from competitions he ran a coaching company together with his wife. He was the head of the Belgian delegation at the 2004 Summer Olympics. In summer 2021, 14 years after obtaining the rank of black belt 8th dan; Van De Walle, currently a member of Judo Club Crossing Schaerbeek, accepted his promotion to 9th dan from the International Judo Federation.
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Some of their strengths
Robert van de Walle has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Strong, Artistic, Adventurous, Creative, Generous, and Practical.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Robert van de Walle is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who really cares about helping others make the most of what they have.
Passionate and Intense
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Robert van de Walle well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Robert van de Walle as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Exacting and Achievement-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Robert van de Walle is someone who has very high expectations for people, and who can be extremely focused on achieving goals and objectives.
They are also someone who is mysterious, intuitive, and diplomatic, and who has a keen intuition, charisma, and a focus on balance and partnership.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Robert van de Walle tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Robert van de Walle's challenges
While Robert van de Walle has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Robert van de Walle can be Impulsive, Stubborn, Idle, Careless, Hesitant, Narcissistic, and Sensitive.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Robert van de Walle's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Sensitive and Critical
Robert van de Walle is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Robert van de Walle also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
