clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Jimmy Choi’s daughter put an end to his American Ninja Warrior excuses

He inspired so many on the course, but it was his little girl that got him there!

Jimmy Choi's American Ninja Warrior inspiration

Jimmy Choi's daughter put a stop to his excuses and got him on the course.

Posted by American Ninja Warrior Nation on Thursday, July 6, 2017

Jimmy Choi inspired millions with his run during the American Ninja Warrior Kansas City Qualifiers. But before he got there, he needed a little inspiration of his own.

Jimmy’s daughter is an American Ninja Warrior fan who knew her dad could do it. But Jimmy, who has Parkinson’s disease, doubted himself. His daughter was having none of his excuses and got her dad out and training right alongside her.

In the video above, Jimmy talks about the journey that brought him to the American Ninja Warrior course!