Today, Josh is a certified holistic health coach who helps others discover the benefits of proper eating habits and learn a positive outlook on our life in general and reaching our goals in particular. Even during those times of hardship, Josh also pushed his BMX career. His passion for BMX helped him focus and build the energy and determination to overcome his illness. Nowadays, Josh combines his love for BMX and his passion for health care and dietary habits on his blog dailybrainstorms.com.
In early January, Josh released his latest video full of new tricks on Ride BMX, which he had produced in record time right before a pending knee surgery. He still has to rest for another six weeks before being able to give it his 100% again.
The American is happy to get back on his BMX soon and work with his new partner: "I am honored to partner with TSG helmets & safety gear. They are not only down with BMX, more importantly, they care about the protection and longevity of our brains. This is something that I advocate for and that’s very important to me after surviving 3 brain tumors in my early twenties. They have also worked with legends like Ryan Nyquist, Rob Darden and Josh Harrington in the past when I was younger. To have TSG supporting my riding is a dream come true. You can catch me riding in the Evolution certified BMX helmet, TSG knee and shin pads, as well as gloves!"
“Josh is a BMX pro, triple-time brain tumor survivor, a certified health coach and a true inspiration. We are happy to welcome Josh as a new member of our Pro Team and as an important ambassador for the American market. Apart from wearing TSG helmets, protectors and gloves Josh will take an active role in developing new products. Welcome to TSG”, says Ruedi Herger, CEO.
At the end of 2015, Swiss protection brand TSG opened an office in the US. In 2016 they also add a new US team rider to their roster. From now on, BMX pro Josh Perry will use TSG helmets and protection. Josh is well-versed in the field of safety and protection. When he was 21, Josh was diagnosed with a brain tumor that had spread over large parts of the left side of his brain. That day abruptly ended his “normal” life as a BMX pro. The tumor was removed during a seven-hour operation, returned twice, and was the decisive factor in Josh questioning and realigning his life. His main focus remains on food. When Josh changed his eating habits he realized how much energy and self-healing is possible with the right diet.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.