Jimmy Choi | Parkinson’s to Marathons & Becoming a Ninja Warrior

Parkinson’s at 27? Most would’ve tapped out — Jimmy Choi laced up and ran marathons (literally). Jimmy opens up about growing up in Chicago, being diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s, and turning that life-altering moment into a mission of movement, meaning, and motivation.

Jimmy shares how burpees, family, TikTok antics, and Guinness World Records became his medicine. It’s a story of grit, humor, humility — and a whole lot of heart.

If you’ve ever faced a challenge and wondered “Why me?” — this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in for real talk, laughs, and some serious inspiration.

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:14 Parkinson’s at 27
• 4:00 The Wake-Up Fall
• 5:45 Asking for Help
• 9:15 Starting with Fitness
• 12:30 First 5K to Marathons
• 14:00 Injuries & Adapting
• 18:50 Family as Motivation
• 19:30 2-Minute Drill
• 21:20 Daily Mantra
• 22:20 Discipline Over Motivation
• 23:40 Managing Medication
• 27:30 World Record Burpees
• 30:00 Ninja Warrior Journey
• 32:00 Why He Shares His Story
• 35:00 Coachability & Learning
• 37:15 What Is Team Fox?
• 39:20 Building Hope Online
• 43:15 Legacy & Laughter
• 45:00 Advice to His Younger Self