About Jim Levy

Credentials

NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer, National Strength and Conditioning Association
Shotokan karate black belt
Volunteer instructor for the weekly Karate & Fitness class at Braille Institute Los Angeles for blind and low-vision adults
B.A., Business and Japanese, Linfield University, McMinnville, OR

Jim's background includes decades of consistent training with weighted jump rope and Shotokan karate, complemented by a range of strength and conditioning exercises.

At 69, Jim brings decades of training experience to JumpIron, including lessons learned from building fitness, recovering from injuries, and learning how to train hard while reducing unnecessary risk.

That long-term experience shaped Jim's focus on an efficient, minimalist workout plan that reduces the risk of injury.

Jim performing Nordic hamstring curls at the park. Consistent posterior chain training reinforces the kinetic chain connection central to both weighted jump rope and karate fundamentals.

Volunteer Experience at Braille Institute

As a volunteer, Jim developed and launched the weekly Karate & Fitness class for blind and low-vision adults at Braille Institute Los Angeles in January 2024 and continues as its volunteer instructor.

This volunteer teaching experience has helped refine Jim’s approach to precise verbal instruction, safe class organization, and adapting challenging exercise to a wide range of abilities.

Jim’s volunteer work at Braille Institute is separate from JumpIron. JumpIron is an independent business. Braille Institute is not part of JumpIron and does not sponsor, operate, manage, or endorse JumpIron.