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.

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This episode was sponsored by The Legacy Group and Jim Candella, Senior Vice President with UBS Financial Services in their Frankin, TN office.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:57 Parkinson’s at 27
• 4:43 The Wake-Up Fall
• 6:28 Asking for Help
• 9:58 Starting with Fitness
• 13:13 First 5K to Marathons
• 14:43 Injuries & Adapting
• 19:33 Family as Motivation
• 20:13 2-Minute Drill
• 22:03 Daily Mantra
• 23:03 Discipline Over Motivation
• 24:23 Managing Medication
• 28:13 World Record Burpees
• 30:43 Ninja Warrior Journey
• 32:43 Why He Shares His Story
• 35:43 Coachability & Learning
• 37:58 What Is Team Fox?
• 40:03 Building Hope Online
• 43:58 Legacy & Laughter
• 45:43 Advice to His Younger Self