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Grappling with Growth: A Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu, Parkour, and Parenthood with Ian William | Ep 65
Tuesday, 13 May, 2025
On this episode of Conversations with Creators, I chat with Ian William. What do Jiu-Jitsu, parkour, and parenting have in common? More than you think. 🥋🏃♂️ In this episode, we dive into the journey of using martial arts and movement to build confidence, protect others, and grow as a human. From fighting bullying to facing fear, this is about more than just training—it’s about purpose, family, and community.00:00 Introduction to the Creator's Journey02:56 The Importance of Jiu-Jitsu in Self-Defense06:08 Building a Nonprofit Jiu-Jitsu Academy08:59 The Role of Martial Arts in Child Safety11:57 Real-Life Applications of Jiu-Jitsu15:11 The Balance of Family and Personal Safety18:00 The Emotional Weight of Parenting21:02 The Journey of Learning Jiu-Jitsu23:53 The Community Aspect of Martial Arts31:45 Facing Fear in Parkour33:01 Injuries and Recovery Stories35:30 The Evolution of Skills in Parkour40:47 The Shift in Parkour Community Dynamics44:06 Balancing Family Life and Parkour49:18 The Importance of Training Environment54:08 Lessons Learned from Parkour58:42 The ADCC: Jiu-Jitsu's Olympics01:01:11 Training for Competition vs. Self-Defense01:03:26 Mastery in Jiu-Jitsu: Aging Gracefully01:05:58 The Benefits of Grappling Over Striking01:11:02 The Journey of a Jiu-Jitsu Beginner01:18:38 Confronting Masculinity Through Jiu-Jitsu01:22:16 Finding Peace in the Journey01:27:23 Community Engagement: Fighting Bullying Through Jiu-JitsuThe video when I broke my neck: https://youtu.be/6T_OsnLBEvA?si=5kE-e4wXVdGb-EPtFind Ian here: https://www.instagram.com/badparkourtutorials/?hl=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-with-creators/donations
