Conversations with Creators

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They call us filmmakers, artists, musicians, the people who get shit done. Why? Because we are creators. In this podcast we dive into the who, what, how, and why with creators of all types. Find out what their process looks like, how they make their money, and what lessons they have learned along the way. This is Conversations with Creators

  1. Grappling with Growth: A Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu, Parkour, and Parenthood with Ian William | Ep 65

    2025/05/13

    Grappling with Growth: A Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu, Parkour, and Parenthood with Ian William | Ep 65

    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 Journey 02:56 The Importance of Jiu-Jitsu in Self-Defense 06:08 Building a Nonprofit Jiu-Jitsu Academy 08:59 The Role of Martial Arts in Child Safety 11:57 Real-Life Applications of Jiu-Jitsu 15:11 The Balance of Family and Personal Safety 18:00 The Emotional Weight of Parenting 21:02 The Journey of Learning Jiu-Jitsu 23:53 The Community Aspect of Martial Arts 31:45 Facing Fear in Parkour 33:01 Injuries and Recovery Stories 35:30 The Evolution of Skills in Parkour 40:47 The Shift in Parkour Community Dynamics 44:06 Balancing Family Life and Parkour 49:18 The Importance of Training Environment 54:08 Lessons Learned from Parkour 58:42 The ADCC: Jiu-Jitsu's Olympics 01:01:11 Training for Competition vs. Self-Defense 01:03:26 Mastery in Jiu-Jitsu: Aging Gracefully 01:05:58 The Benefits of Grappling Over Striking 01:11:02 The Journey of a Jiu-Jitsu Beginner 01:18:38 Confronting Masculinity Through Jiu-Jitsu 01:22:16 Finding Peace in the Journey 01:27:23 Community Engagement: Fighting Bullying Through Jiu-Jitsu The video when I broke my neck: https://youtu.be/6T_OsnLBEvA?si=5kE-e4wXVdGb-EPt Find Ian here: https://www.instagram.com/badparkourtutorials/?hl=en Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-with-creators/donations

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They call us filmmakers, artists, musicians, the people who get shit done. Why? Because we are creators. In this podcast we dive into the who, what, how, and why with creators of all types. Find out what their process looks like, how they make their money, and what lessons they have learned along the way. This is Conversations with Creators