Parsons is a 3rd degree Kukkiwon certified blackbelt and also a pioneer Arch Taekwondo member. He is an experienced competitor and has medaled at many local, state and regional tournaments in both sparring and poomsae. Parsons is also a Class D USA Taekwondo-certified referee.
Parsons is a theology graduate of St. Louis University and is a library assistant with the St. Louis County Library system. He lives in the St. Louis area with his wife Sarah and their cat Trillian.