NEVER GIVE UP: The Story of John Wayne Parr

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“I want to be remembered as a warrior. And I will live my life to prove it.”
At the age of 11 years old, John Wayne Parr discovered the love of his life. From his first day at the taekwondo school, to eventually moving over to kickboxing, John Wayne knew he was going to dedicate his life to becoming a martial artist.
When JWP was 19, he moved to Thailand and spent 5 years living in a hardcore Muay Thai gym. This was in the 90s, before the days of smartphones, instant messaging and social media.
He would become a 10-time world champion, fighting and beating some of the top Thai champions, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire the next generation of fighters to pursue their passion.
As JWP gleefully recount in precise details the bare bones living condition that bred champions in the ring, here are some life lessons we can learn from him.
Pursuing your passion isn’t always glamorous. But true passion can give you meaning to overcome the bad days.
Life is short, don’t take yourself too seriously.
You can always find something to laugh about even in the face of adversity.
JWP is a natural storyteller with a hilarious, self-deprecating sense of humour. Enjoy his epic story.
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@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
“I want to be remembered as a warrior. And I will live my life to prove it.” At the age of 11 years old, John Wayne Parr discovered the love of his life. From his first day at the taekwondo school, to eventually moving over to kickboxing, John Wayne knew he was going to dedicate his life to becoming a martial artist. When JWP was 19, he moved to Thailand and spent 5 years living in a hardcore Muay Thai gym. This was in the 90s, before the days of smartphones, instant messaging and social media. He would become a 10-time world champion, fighting and beating some of the top Thai champions, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire the next generation of fighters to pursue their passion. As JWP gleefully recount in precise details the bare bones living condition that bred champions in the ring, here are some life lessons we can learn from him. Pursuing your passion isn’t always glamorous. But true passion can give you meaning to overcome the bad days. Life is short, don’t take yourself too seriously. You can always find something to laugh about even in the face of adversity. JWP is a natural storyteller with a hilarious, self-deprecating sense of humour. Enjoy his epic story.
@brucele2776
@brucele2776 4 жыл бұрын
He is a nice guy.
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
@@brucele2776 indeed
@anonymousshawn9996
@anonymousshawn9996 4 жыл бұрын
Do u remember all the Facebook memes of him back in like, 2008? That’s how I learned about him.
@jav.angel1205
@jav.angel1205 4 жыл бұрын
Just awesome !! Thank you for making this documentary. I really enjoyed. Plus I liked that is was longer than usual.. Almost 40 mins ! Please consider making other long videos. You do a exceptional job.
@darkchild130
@darkchild130 4 жыл бұрын
This dude is fucking awesome.
@jakkri1
@jakkri1 4 жыл бұрын
I see why the thais appreciate him so much. He is such a likeable and humble guy his passion is what he is living for. BIG RESPECT !
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
humility so important
@ubet6691
@ubet6691 4 жыл бұрын
My sentiments exactly! What a guy 🙏🏼
@MasterofPlay7
@MasterofPlay7 3 жыл бұрын
he looks like a killer though xD
@Lootakitt
@Lootakitt 3 жыл бұрын
He’s a Thai lol
@JohnAnderson-oo2wb
@JohnAnderson-oo2wb 3 жыл бұрын
Tidy
@connorjennings6093
@connorjennings6093 4 жыл бұрын
He’s got the bearing of a thai. Seems very cheery and humble
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
indeed! great observation!
@drgreenthumb2607
@drgreenthumb2607 3 жыл бұрын
We are lucky in my opinion in Australia having a strong Asian influence our sociology has taught us humbleness and inner peace. Not all Australians jump on board, but it makes sense to many of us. ✌️
@billybandana8
@billybandana8 3 жыл бұрын
@@drgreenthumb2607 mate this country for the most part treat asians pretty poorly lol, this is coming from a thai aussie
@buttsniffa7469
@buttsniffa7469 3 жыл бұрын
@@billybandana8 ok "Tony Stewart", sure you are
@billybandana8
@billybandana8 3 жыл бұрын
@@buttsniffa7469 yep my name is tony lol
@Team_Banchamek
@Team_Banchamek 4 жыл бұрын
John Wayne is such a nice person, you can’t help but love him
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
buakaw!
@olimpicus
@olimpicus 4 жыл бұрын
@@LawrenceKenshin wow
@area609joe2
@area609joe2 3 жыл бұрын
He is beyond nice. I have always read how amazing he is towards kids.
@KathyiaS
@KathyiaS 3 жыл бұрын
Totally! He sounds like such a generous and humble guy.
@MassageASMR
@MassageASMR 4 жыл бұрын
I have had the pleasure to be trained by Wayne, he is an absolute legend of a man. Now my son has the pleasure to be trained by his daughter. His gym has such a welcoming feeling to it.
@zenfonedavid4466
@zenfonedavid4466 3 жыл бұрын
his daughter is cute, no..she is pretty. rare for a fighter
@sadderbythecloud
@sadderbythecloud 3 жыл бұрын
@SkimShark Mic gold coast Australia mate :)
@Psilocybins
@Psilocybins 3 жыл бұрын
Boonchu yewwwww
@mozzie67
@mozzie67 3 жыл бұрын
@SkimShark Mic and just to piggy back on top no she does not, she does however teach some of the classes, I trained there for 5 years before I moved too far away and can honestly say the whole family are the nicest people in the world
@themonsterbaby
@themonsterbaby 2 жыл бұрын
@@zenfonedavid4466 not sure what her looks have to do with anything but there are plenty of beautiful fighters out there. But who cares, as long as they are dedicated fighters and bring it when it's time to perform...
@jheath76
@jheath76 4 жыл бұрын
Now who’s gonna try and say that when he got to speaking about his Dad it didn’t bring a tear to your eyes?
@mvvkiran
@mvvkiran 4 жыл бұрын
His Smile, His Laugh, they come straight from the heart... there's absolutely no filter and it's full of emotion... He's a great guy, I believe likeable the very instant someone gets the know him. From the rest of the comments, I think I am right :) 17:00 xD xD xD xD
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
such a great energy
@DacsterMC
@DacsterMC 4 жыл бұрын
How can you not love this guy? True legend of the sport and such a nice guy
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
true legend for sure !
@olegb139
@olegb139 2 жыл бұрын
My love for him is all but gone after he went anti vax, posting dangerous advice and misinformation. "Never meet your heroes..."
@WafeWegu
@WafeWegu 2 жыл бұрын
@@olegb139 at least he stayed true to him self and didnt just be pro vax cus everybody is going for it, so that just makes him so much better that he stayed true to what he believes, just in the way of muay thai culture.
@olegb139
@olegb139 2 жыл бұрын
@@WafeWegu "at least he stayed true to himself". So he's putting others lives at risk and it's okay with you bc he's staying true to what he believes? Are you serious? People are still dying, loosing jobs, loosing money from COVID but you support a guy that believes it's not real. You're very very stupid.
@JohnPedder
@JohnPedder 4 жыл бұрын
JWP never passes up the opportunity on 3 things: - showing his vulnerability - showing his comedic nature - switching from those 2 things, to bloodlust warrior as soon as that bell rings And let me tell you something, those 3 things are hard for any man to do. Let alone for an Aussie to do in Australia considering we've got this 'gotta be a hard man' mentality 24/7. This lad has always been against the odds, even the Aussie media never gave this man a throne when he had world titles to his belt; JWP the world champ, but also the Australian champion of the World. For years and years, he was the GOAT in Australia yet wasn't a household name. Definitely a hall of fame sports star in Australia, whether he's got the title for that or not. JWP is a living legend. Period.
@globalcrossing3099
@globalcrossing3099 4 жыл бұрын
That's because the studies of wolf alphas was done in captivity, and we have been brainwashed into thinking you have to be a fucking dick. That's not real leadership, it's fear. When these assholes meet real alpha in the wild, they get fucked up!!!
@vipr1142
@vipr1142 3 жыл бұрын
The way he says "superstar" lmao. Like a girl: 07:42 in the video til 44 or something
@jordanbabcock9349
@jordanbabcock9349 3 жыл бұрын
Australia has been home to many World Treasures. Steve Irwin, John Wayne Parr..
@peterwaldie4478
@peterwaldie4478 4 жыл бұрын
Muay thai is probably the toughest full contact sport ,yet the fighters are the most humble and honest as this interview proves. J.W.P is a credit to Australia and muay thai
@StephenMoore777
@StephenMoore777 4 жыл бұрын
Man, this had me crying. Amazing insight to an amazing fighter. Cheers for the vid
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
let it flow bro! cheers!
@EcsMurphy
@EcsMurphy 4 жыл бұрын
Dude shut your sensitive ass up
@EcsMurphy
@EcsMurphy 4 жыл бұрын
.....nvm I cried
@o-654
@o-654 4 жыл бұрын
@@EcsMurphy Real men don't cry. We sweat from our eyes.
@Denis-cp2zq
@Denis-cp2zq 4 жыл бұрын
@@o-654 cry cry
@ChucksterOLove
@ChucksterOLove 4 жыл бұрын
I didn't plan on watching this entire video, but once I started watching I couldn't stop. Parr is a legend and he is an amazing person as well. Such an amazing story, talk about dedication... 👍
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!!
@Wezleechadd1327
@Wezleechadd1327 3 жыл бұрын
How can anybody not love John wayne parr? The toughest most humble farang ever. Deserves to be spoken about in the same regard as Ramon Dekkers. Never-ending respect 🙏
@leventealmasy
@leventealmasy 4 жыл бұрын
Mr.Parr smile, reminds me to the sneaky Thai smile , respectful kind on the outside hiding deadly warrior inside. It is truly amazing what he has achieved! His legacy will be remembered for long time ! Great Production again 👍!
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
Well said!!
@EcsMurphy
@EcsMurphy 4 жыл бұрын
This man is so brave to open up about his father, great respect from Ireland.
@allen1976able
@allen1976able 4 жыл бұрын
My sister and i would watch contender and jwp was our favorite and every time he won we would jump and cheer for him and once we jumped on our new sofa and it broke and we laughed like hell. We had tears in our eyes when he lost to yodsanklai.what a fight that was.
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
really great show
@allen1976able
@allen1976able 4 жыл бұрын
@@LawrenceKenshin yeah that was a great show and thats where i came to know about muay thai and fell in love with that fighting style.
@dersatansschuh4426
@dersatansschuh4426 4 жыл бұрын
JWP is a hero as a fighter and such a good soul. I respect him a lot as a fighter but to me, he's even more of a role model as a human!
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
great role model
@elcanaldejohnbo-linemanpue3143
@elcanaldejohnbo-linemanpue3143 4 жыл бұрын
Mark Hunt ,mi peliador favorito!
@dersatansschuh4426
@dersatansschuh4426 4 жыл бұрын
@@elcanaldejohnbo-linemanpue3143 lo mismo para mi jajaja
@elcanaldejohnbo-linemanpue3143
@elcanaldejohnbo-linemanpue3143 4 жыл бұрын
@@dersatansschuh4426 ,,,ja ja saludos desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷... Respeto y amor
@dersatansschuh4426
@dersatansschuh4426 4 жыл бұрын
@@elcanaldejohnbo-linemanpue3143 Saludos desde Alemania! Espero que vosotros estan sanos! Mucha suerte en el tiempo que viene
@Jonwallachio
@Jonwallachio 4 жыл бұрын
JWP the nicest killer you could ever meet
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
great champion
@qt4814
@qt4814 4 жыл бұрын
Australian Muay Thai Royalty 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 Amazing job Lawrence 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
thank you for the support bro!
@jheath76
@jheath76 4 жыл бұрын
Wow,so honest,humble and respectful, you can do nothing but like this guy,WHY did it take so long for me to come across this guy?
@WHANAUPEACE
@WHANAUPEACE 4 жыл бұрын
Mad RESPECT man. MAD Respect from a Kiwi to a fellow Anzac. R.I.P to your Dad. You're a true warrior man. Only a real man shows his emotion and love. A warrior can fight to the death but still return home to his family with love and peace in his heart.
@playmaker3901
@playmaker3901 2 жыл бұрын
This hits even harder after his final match last night. Glad he got a massive ovation especially during his emotional post fight interview. Forever living legend.
@mdubleyew7924
@mdubleyew7924 4 жыл бұрын
John Wayne Parr criminally underrated.
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
he's great
@mdubleyew7924
@mdubleyew7924 4 жыл бұрын
@@LawrenceKenshin He seems to have more recognition for what he has done in Thailand rather than here in Australia, it's insane. Great example of someone who loves the sport and culture for what it is, as opposed to what it can do for him.
@josephisblessedallhonorngl2511
@josephisblessedallhonorngl2511 3 жыл бұрын
I respect the fact that this warrior keeps it real. Nothing sugarcoated at all . Thank u. JOHN WAYNE
@seanfagan6727
@seanfagan6727 4 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe this sweet natured guy is such a devastating warrior in the ring. Great guy.
@annis750
@annis750 4 жыл бұрын
How can you not like JWP? What a humble legend.
@richardhenry1969
@richardhenry1969 4 жыл бұрын
This is probably the most honest an very real fighter. Listening to him you see his love for the sport an how much you have to put into it, body an soul. What a amazing man thank you for sharing this.
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
Well said!!
@naomiminame6855
@naomiminame6855 2 жыл бұрын
Notice how many times he says "I've been lucky/fortunate". Such a humble man, he's a living treasure.
@sizzer33
@sizzer33 4 жыл бұрын
what a guy.. JWP vs buakaw probably one of the first fight i watched on youtube. i was hooked on muay thai ever since
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
great guy to hook u on with!
@doncataldo167
@doncataldo167 4 жыл бұрын
Hard to hear someone like JWP is having a hard time having to leave something he loves so much. I'm sure John will never read this, but you still have fighting in your life. Everyone you teach and coach will have a part of you in them when they fight. When your students start coaching, your influence will continue to be passed on. You will always be a fighter John. Completing in the ring is just one form of fighting. You will be remembered and your career is celebrated. I hope you find satisfaction and fulfillment in this new stage of your life, as a respected teacher and a legend.
@jammiedodger629
@jammiedodger629 2 ай бұрын
John is one of the most decent, kind and humble people I've ever had the privilege of meeting. Even in victory he is kind, considerate and thoughtful and empathetic of his opponent.
@deucey89
@deucey89 4 жыл бұрын
What an absolute legend 🇦🇺
@Paratemori
@Paratemori 4 жыл бұрын
Legendary fighter, great person, small ego 🙏💪
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
great words
@screaminguitarist
@screaminguitarist 4 жыл бұрын
JWP!! the living legend, i admire this guy so much. Can't wait to see him in the ring again. Really dig the human of fighting series lawrence!!
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
cheers for support!
@1977jelliott
@1977jelliott 4 жыл бұрын
JWP has retired
@screaminguitarist
@screaminguitarist 4 жыл бұрын
@@1977jelliott he signed with ONE champsionship this year! :)
@1977jelliott
@1977jelliott 4 жыл бұрын
@@screaminguitarist oh wow! What a bloody warrior 👍
@rawbbingmysellph7464
@rawbbingmysellph7464 4 жыл бұрын
@@screaminguitarist WOW WTF!!! Really???
@omarwest2430
@omarwest2430 5 ай бұрын
15:21 "I just got to ring! ... Ah... I can't ring." Hit me like a truck. I love the way he speaks. Simple yet powerful.
@MrShihTzuchoco
@MrShihTzuchoco 3 жыл бұрын
im here after Joe Ragan menthined this bloke to A.Volkanovski .what a guys so much love and passion for the sport .amazing
@freemind1229
@freemind1229 4 жыл бұрын
I literally grew up watching him, he is always humble yet deadly. My inspiration, thank you champ!
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
cheers for watching!
@mightyPants
@mightyPants 4 жыл бұрын
Never thought I'd laugh and cry (the part about his father) just watching one person talk. Honest and humble despite everything he's achieved. Thank you very much for the interview and upload.
@anonymousdude5550
@anonymousdude5550 2 жыл бұрын
You can tell by John Wayne Parr mannerisms that he has become Thai. The humbleness, laughter, joking, and smiling Wayne Parr has really become a Legendary Thai Old Man. Haha man, what a legend
@supernomadx
@supernomadx 3 жыл бұрын
All respect to John, what a way to live life. He summed up well the difference of western ThaiBoxing and the Thai. If you want to learn muay thai, you need to go to Thailand. I learned that the wrong way, spending years in local gyms looking for authentic muay thai.. Most gyms will sell you the aerobic stuff which John talks about, even if you want to train seriously, or the european version of muay thai which is basically kickboxing or boxing with some kicks. The true art and spirit of MuayThai can be found only in thailand and i imagine in very few gyms around the rest of the world.
@jonkrapper
@jonkrapper 4 жыл бұрын
Whoever hits the dislike problem has severe problems! Great documentary! Thank you Lawrence!
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
much love
@calebmouth
@calebmouth 4 жыл бұрын
Must be tae kwon do people
@shogunsh0
@shogunsh0 4 жыл бұрын
God I'd upvote this 1,000,000 times if I could. What a great story his life makes, especially when we're the same age and share such a strong passion for martial arts. Thank you Lawrence, another amazing piece.
@Kalpanikbhagwan
@Kalpanikbhagwan 4 жыл бұрын
Only one word... Respect to this warrior Wayne Parr
@darrelljohns8376
@darrelljohns8376 3 жыл бұрын
I have always liked this man as a fighter but more of who he is as a bloke!! Who couldn’t love him!! What a brilliant legendary rippa of a bloke!!
@bushidowarrior4917
@bushidowarrior4917 4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Parr, you are a true “GENTLE GIANT”... You have always been my favourite fighter. Your dad is prouder now than he ever was..... We all love you.... Thank You for all that you have given us.... Your loyal fans...
@Ark-Hive_DJ
@Ark-Hive_DJ 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoying this SO much. Watching in 5 min intervals, treating it like chapters of a book. Very inspiring. The part about boogeyman anxiety and then realising we're all human and equally vulnerable. Love it
@ryanjosiah9605
@ryanjosiah9605 4 жыл бұрын
Enlightenment Through the Path of The Warrior
@kingpete8811
@kingpete8811 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could be half the person Parr is ... not the fighter but the person .. what a great man
@vacinden
@vacinden 4 жыл бұрын
What an incredible guy! Thank you Lawrence Kenshin for bringing this to us, much appreciated.
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
cheers for supporting!
@bula9737
@bula9737 4 жыл бұрын
My goodness he is one lovely human. Wow ❤️ He’s so soft spoken. So driven. Stood in the face of his fears and took it head on. You don’t find too many like this one. May he live on in the hearts of future lovers of the sport.
@jdiaz8819
@jdiaz8819 2 жыл бұрын
I commented on his page on Instagram and mentioned how he went to Back to Thailand and then slipped money into the hand of his Thai father the family he stayed with, he replied and I will always remember that was awesome.a true gentleman
@darkhorse75be
@darkhorse75be 3 жыл бұрын
If we could all be like John Wayne Parr the world would be a better place indeed...
@davidkeep6526
@davidkeep6526 4 жыл бұрын
LEGEND!!!!! By far the best Australian Muay Thai fighter and presents a great argument for the best Western Muay Thai fighter full stop! His fights with Iron Mike and The Preacher were stuff of legend in Australian fight history! I miss him laying the " big cabosh " on some poor opponent. Respect JWP.
@lowlowseesee
@lowlowseesee 4 жыл бұрын
ive heard of this man for yeeeeears. im 40 and being doing martial arts on and off since the 90s. i didnt know anything about him and i for sure didnt know he was like this. what a pleasure. thanks for this
@gwbenites
@gwbenites 3 жыл бұрын
What a genuine, super nice and humble guy.
@orezutic4685
@orezutic4685 4 жыл бұрын
what a gracious and dear man this is
@larsbokberg
@larsbokberg 4 жыл бұрын
WHAT a fighter.....WHAT a personallity this man is....respect to him...💪🙏🤛
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
respect!
@johnjoe1934
@johnjoe1934 4 жыл бұрын
I shed a tear for him there. A humble man who was very good at his chosen profession. A great watch, very inspiring.
@new.Creation.In.Christ
@new.Creation.In.Christ 4 жыл бұрын
Had the privilege of training under JWP at boonchu gym back in 2014 the parrs are one awesome family much love n respect!
@HumanAction1
@HumanAction1 4 жыл бұрын
Living legend and the absolute gold standard in humility and sportsmanship
@BB-fn2eb
@BB-fn2eb 4 жыл бұрын
Watch this warrior since I was young. He had the heart of a lion tough as nails and such a humble person. God bless John Wayne Parr.
@rambaasomdet3013
@rambaasomdet3013 4 жыл бұрын
Knowing how much JWP scarified so much for the sport makes me think he would be a UFC champ if he had fight mma and not Muay Thai. I love both sports though
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
@revidffum4735
@revidffum4735 4 жыл бұрын
Who would dislike such a great story?!?
@myamotomusashi7196
@myamotomusashi7196 4 жыл бұрын
This guy laughs so much, he is such a humble and a sympathetic guy. It would be an honour to meet him one day. :-) He made me cry, I remembered my Teacher Hubert Numrich also an icon of Martial Arts unfortunately he died this year because of cancer. Best wishes from Darmstadt Germany!
@liveitloveitlife
@liveitloveitlife 4 жыл бұрын
Great documentary JWP, youre a top guy and a true warrior with a great attitude and with humour too. Really enjoyed that.
@milesy2k7
@milesy2k7 4 жыл бұрын
JWP inspired me massively, he’s the reason I started watching Muay Thai then training Muay Thai a few years later until now.. Thank you JWP for the inspiration and memories and thank you Lawrence again for the videos
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
cheers bro much love
@mnkystyle
@mnkystyle 4 жыл бұрын
This guys a true legend of Muay Thai
@Boro_MuayThai
@Boro_MuayThai 11 ай бұрын
As someone thats been such a failure in life (i dropped out of school, and haven’t really made much of myself and I struggle with mental problems) all i ever wanted to do was make my parents proud but i never could, my fathers very ill with kidney failure and every day i fear of losing him, whenever i leave for training he says “go kick some butt” and i feel like i can finally do something he can be proud of, hearing John talk about losing his father to cancer and his fight where he had to get up and keep going for his father really hit hard but was very inspirational. What a legendary human being.
@MrTevake16
@MrTevake16 4 жыл бұрын
So sympathic and positive. I always had the same dreams, but no possibility to realize them. Now I am with my wife and my daughter who I really love, but my love for Thailand and Muay Thai will never die. And I am still practicing on the heavy bag. And I am still learning Thai language and still going to Thailand . John, all my respect, buddha bless you
@edvardthomson7264
@edvardthomson7264 4 жыл бұрын
What a legend.... top 5 aus fighters of all tiime and just an all around legend and nice guy.. congrats on ur career and congrars on your family
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
great fighter for sure
@tongandeathgrip901
@tongandeathgrip901 4 жыл бұрын
He said "I was somewhat successful". In that time he was undefeated. I love this guy! Respect and love from New Zealand brother.
@Brdr685
@Brdr685 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly how can u not love JWP. Even coming from nz watching as many fights of him as I could, and sometimes going for his opponent, I have so much respect for and know it is going to be a war
@calebhendrickson2067
@calebhendrickson2067 4 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of sagats humility, and intensity! A true warrior!
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏
@simonclayton5358
@simonclayton5358 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Thank you Lawrence Kenshin. thank you John Wayne Parr. Awesome and inspirational. Many thanks.
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!!!
@area609joe2
@area609joe2 3 жыл бұрын
#JWP is amazing, I been a fan for over 20 years. So easy why people gravitate toward him. He has an incredible positive presence. Might be the fan boy in me but his smile is contagious. I Wish him a speedy Recovery after Hip Replacement.
@stevieferdian3037
@stevieferdian3037 4 жыл бұрын
The one and only he's a Legendary fighter from australia one and only🙏
@pointfire94
@pointfire94 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for portraying the morals and humility that our Nak Muay Farang need to succeed in life.
@Kpictures_NYC
@Kpictures_NYC 4 жыл бұрын
He seems like a real nice genuine guy.
@wayneblackman6407
@wayneblackman6407 4 жыл бұрын
My Parr you have paid your dues Champ.
@dungkung479
@dungkung479 4 жыл бұрын
John Wayne, your smile is very Thai. The Thai spirit will probably flow around you.
@nokmuay1970
@nokmuay1970 4 жыл бұрын
GJ - I remember being the only farang when I was there traiing in 1999. Things are very different now. I met Orono at Rangsit Stadium JWP good dude man!
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
nice bro good times
@omegasquad868
@omegasquad868 4 жыл бұрын
you were probably the only farang at whatever camp you were at in 1999 guarantee you werent the only farang training to fight in Thailand
@nziwikiwi4020
@nziwikiwi4020 4 жыл бұрын
Big respect Bro ,,Humble Warrior
@willmc6728
@willmc6728 2 жыл бұрын
i fought at the Beenleigh Tav back in the early 90's, promoted by the Briggs family. I was the final fight of the night and lost by majority decision. I remember watching this skinny kid on the undercard, his name was Wayne Parr. What a journey you've had. JWP "legend"
@sbk2262
@sbk2262 4 жыл бұрын
I met Wayne Parr twice at Penrith panthers on 2 separate fight nights at the after fight gatherings,he is so humble and so down to earth,I also met his father, who looked and acted very similar,very decent men,he let me stay in the dressing room while preparing for the Greg Foley fight with Paul Briggs,he was so relaxed before the fight.
@russellwestbrook9542
@russellwestbrook9542 4 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest So humble and likeable wonderful pearson
@Reddragondiaries
@Reddragondiaries 4 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic. It really captured the soul of martial arts and how it drives us.
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the support bro
@suhribzevolution645
@suhribzevolution645 Ай бұрын
ผมคนไทยรักและชื่นชมคุณมาก คุณไม่ลืมประเทศไทยที่คุณเติบโตมา แม้แต่ตอนบัวขาวได้รับรางวัลใน K1 2004คุณก็ร่วมแสดงความยินดีกับบัวขาว และพูดคุยกับบัวขาวด้วยภาษาไทย
@shanedockrey9728
@shanedockrey9728 4 жыл бұрын
Love John Parr, keep up ur work John, ppl love you.
@Aperato
@Aperato 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lawrence for this post JWP is a living God. The most humble lovable person and one of the best Muay thai fighters ever !!! You have been doing your job very well for a very long time too. I'm always happy about your videos! Keep it up and thanks again !!
@amorfati9519
@amorfati9519 4 жыл бұрын
A great fighter and a great man. The video is awesome, perfect. Thanks a lot for this moment.
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@markfollon9434
@markfollon9434 4 жыл бұрын
J.WP. The definition of a champion sense of the word.
@Blueskylights
@Blueskylights 4 жыл бұрын
Sad thing is there is not much financial support on this dangerous yet beautiful sport.nothing but love for this true martial artist.he lived mine and so many guys dream.
@keremd.dragon2855
@keremd.dragon2855 4 жыл бұрын
Very authentic and real person, i like him. This sort of humans have a reason to have a hard life, because we are fighters!! We need this, this makes us to who we are 💪🏼
@emZee1994
@emZee1994 4 жыл бұрын
He's got a very precious personality. Naive, innocent and childish in the best way. And his daughter looks so sweet you would never guess she could hit like that haha secret weapon
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
very precious!!
@finneire2081
@finneire2081 3 жыл бұрын
Well put i agree
@randymuaythai492
@randymuaythai492 2 жыл бұрын
you are a great fighter n a great person. the story about you fought while your dad is also struggling with cancer makes me cry. I don't know what to do if I have to fight under that kind of pressure. what a respectable man.
@rossevans7347
@rossevans7347 4 жыл бұрын
How could you not love this guy! No wonder he doesnt have any haters 👌🏼👍🏼
@richardmanikhot3406
@richardmanikhot3406 4 жыл бұрын
A truly inspiring documentary chronicalling JWP's martial arts journey. He fought only the best and Songchai has said that he was on Ramon Dekkers level. Hilarious, he became an expert in back crack waterfalls.
@post8760
@post8760 4 жыл бұрын
He has such a down to earth personality. What a great video as always sir. We need more videos like this😀
@LawrenceKenshin
@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@dirksmith896
@dirksmith896 4 жыл бұрын
I lived in oz in 90s as a fighter and I was best friends with Wayne's trainers.. Blair and steve vick.. Wayne (John Wayne) was a wide eyed kid having his first few fights and even then was a nice natured young respectful lad.. So great to see he's done so well for himself
@nadzammohd6782
@nadzammohd6782 3 жыл бұрын
Camp life really shown in him and such a nice guy.
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