Ep. 73 | Jiu Jitsu with Fred Suniga | SuccessFlow Podcast

In this episode of the Success Flow podcast, Phil Crawford and Steven Harris sit down with Fred Suniga, a Jiu-Jitsu instructor and competitor. Fred shares his journey from a military upbringing to becoming a full-time Jiu-Jitsu coach. The conversation delves into his coaching philosophy, the differences between Gi and No-Gi training, and the importance of mentorship in martial arts. Fred also discusses the competitive landscape of Jiu-Jitsu, his experiences in tournaments, and his definition of success, which centers around the impact one has on others. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jiu-Jitsu and Fred Suniga 01:12 Fred's Background and Early Influences 04:44 Coaching Philosophy and Working with Kids 07:55 The Competitive Landscape of Jiu-Jitsu 10:28 Gi vs. No-Gi: Understanding the Differences 15:04 Training Dynamics and the Reality of Sparring 19:54 Transitioning to a Full-Time Jiu-Jitsu Career 30:51 The Journey of Belt Promotions in Jiu-Jitsu 36:01 Lessons from Competition and Personal Growth 41:54 Defining Success in Jiu-Jitsu and Life To connect with Steven and ways he can help: Speaking Engagements/Team Workshops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://oppoflow.com/speaking-engagements⁠ Founder/Creator : https://oppoflow.com/ Co-Owner of Journey Payroll PHX : https://www.journeypayrollhr.com/ Subscribe via Email : https://oppoflowstorybook.beehiiv.com/ Actionable Playbooks : https://oppoflow.com/playbooks Connect everywhere else https://linktr.ee/steven.oppoflow To connect with Phil and contact directly: https://phillipcrawford.com/ https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford https://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/