Legends and Dragons 54- Aaron Eaton

Show Notes

The hosts of The Legends and Dragons podcast, Chance Burleson and Jimmy Clouse, are joined by Aaron Eaton, a jiu-jitsu blue belt and paramedic.

Jimmy shares that Chance will be stepping back from the podcast, with Phillip Bulloch replacing him.

Aaron shares his journey into jiu-jitsu, which began when his son expressed interest in martial arts after watching Power Rangers.

Aaron discusses how jiu-jitsu has been helpful in his work as a paramedic, particularly in controlling patients who are not in the right state of mind.

The conversation shifts to the possibility of Aaron teaching a class on how to survive being stabbed or cut, given his medical expertise.

Aaron talks about his background, including his past as an accountant and his eventual transition to becoming a paramedic. He describes his current role as a community health paramedic, where he addresses the underlying issues that cause people to repeatedly call 911.

Aaron shares his experiences coaching kids in jiu-jitsu, emphasizing the value of learning from the fundamentals taught in children’s classes.

The discussion touches on injuries in jiu-jitsu and how to adapt training while injured.

Jimmy recounts a memorable incident where he had to call an ambulance for himself after his tonsil surgery.

Aaron explains the difference between an EMT and a paramedic, highlighting the advanced medical procedures paramedics are trained to perform .

He shares a story about a 911 call where he successfully revived an 18-year-old soccer player who had collapsed on the field.

The episode concludes with Aaron expressing his belief that jiu-jitsu is beneficial for everyone, as it has positively impacted his own life in terms of physical health, confidence, and self-defense skills.

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