Kyle Kingsbury: From UFC to Homeschooling Dad

Feb 29, 2024

Former UFC fighter Kyle Kingsbury shares his journey into unschooling his kids, emphasizing the value of sports for children's development. The discussion covers self-directed learning, balancing freedom and structure in parenting, and the importance of setting up an environment that fosters growth and curiosity.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Exploring Paths to Self-Education and Wellness

03:08 • 19min

Reimagining Education: History, Homeschooling, and Sports

22:05 • 28min

Fostering Well-Rounded Skills through Varied Sports Activities and Teamwork

50:24 • 2min

Exploring the Diverse Developmental Needs of Children

52:25 • 4min

Navigating Your Inner Compass

56:52 • 7min

Empowering Children Through Real-World Experiences

01:04:15 • 34min

Exploring Boys' Rites of Passage

01:38:22 • 14min

Exploration of Podcasts, Agriculture, and Personal Development

01:51:53 • 4min

Kyle Kingsbury is a former Division 1 Football Player, UFC Fighter, and Unschooling dad of two. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to health and wellness and formerly worked as the Director of Human Optimization at Onnit in Austin, TX. Kyle is now building a regenerative ranching operation while unschooling his two kids on the farm. In this episode, you’ll hear why Kyle decided to unschool his kids, the value of sports and athletics for children, and how Kyle finds balance between freedom and structure in parenting. You’ll also hear tips on how to raise your children holistically, help them develop their internal compass, and how to set up your environment in a way that fosters growth and curiosity. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - How Fighting in the UFC Forced Kyle to Become Interested in Education 12:00 - How Kyle Found a New Motivation to Learn 20:03 - Public Education vs. Self Education 33:00 - Building a Foundation for Kids 36:10 - How Sports Can Still Exist Outside of Public School 46:50 - The Value of Individual Sports like Jujitsu 52:23 - Ad: John Galt Mortgage Company 53:23 - Independent Learning Styles for Different Kids 56:50 - Trusting the Inner Compass of Children 1:16:37 - Finding Balance Between Freedom and Structure in Parenting 1:30:20 - How To Build an Educational Foundation for Your Kids 1:38:20 - The Value of Rites of Passage for Boys 1:51:50 - How to Connect with Kyle If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Health and Light - John Ott The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care - Sally Morell and Thomas Cowan Deschooling Society - Ivan Illich The Erotic and the Holy - Marc Gafni Hardcore History - Dan Carlin Sheepdog Response Apogee The Collapse of Parenting - Dr. Leonard Sax Easy Strength - Dan John Mastery - Robert Greene Biggest Little Farm How to Eat Move and Be Healthy - Paul Chek Metamorphic Human Design Bill Plotkin Tim Corcoran Of Water and Spirit - Malidoma Patrice Some Soltara Connect with Kyle Kingsbury: Podcast | Kyle Kingsbury Podcast Website | gardenersofeden.earthhttps: Physically Fit Program https://fitforservice.com/pages/2024#physically-fit Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.