John Wayne Parr, also known as JWP, is an Australian kickboxer and boxer, fighting out of Boonchu Gym in Gold Coast, Queensland. He is a former 10-time World Champion and was the runner up on The Contender Asia.
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00:00 Trailer. 02:01 Brian's thoughts on the episode. 04:59 Brian's Introduction. 05:50 Winning 125th fight at 40. 06:29 Brief retirement was time needed to reconnect with his 'why'. 09:17 "Silly", "fun" "love", words not usually equated with MMA. 13:00 Movement training views. 16:29 What drives him to keep fighting? 22:19 The route to Thailand and Thai Boxing aged 19. 30:26 History of Thai Boxing and why it's highly regarded as a national sport. 32:49 How John Wayne became the "gunslinger". 35:55 Living and learning in Thailand, with advice to visiting Westerners. 44:52 A tough time follows. 48:25 Recognition and success arrives. 57:04 Return to Australia and making a successful life there. 1:00:08 The Contender Asia. 1:05:53 Fighting with emotion. 1:09:03 Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor fight. 1:14:32 UFC 200 and Mark Hunt. 1:18:56 Thoughts on Brock Lesnar. 1:21:55 Ronda Rousey fight with Holly Holm in Sydney, Australia. 1:27:07 Coping strategy after a lost fight. 1:28:42 Why is John not a UFC fighter? 1:32:16 How does John justify enjoying something so violent? 1:41:37 John's belief in the spirit world and the influence of Buddhism. 1:49:42 Success Secrets. 1:5018 Who John considers is successful. 2:02:29 About Joe Rogan. 2:06:51 Brian's summing up. 2:08:59 Call to the 20 year old John Wayne Parr. 2:09:40 Best advice ever received. 2:11:14 Call to the 20 year old who wants to fight and be like him.
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John Wayne Parr on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Parr
John Wayne Parr on Twitter
https://twitter.com/johnwayneparr?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
John Wayne Parr on Facebook
https://en-gb.facebook.com/John-Wayne-Parr-30612449572/
John Wayne Parr on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/johnwayneparr/?hl=en
John Wayne Parr Documentary
http://muaythaipros.com/watch-john-wayne-parr-blessed-with-venom-documentary/
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