On this episode of "So you want to be a Ninja" we're speaking with the OCR World Championships Master of the Rig Champion (pretty cool that I can call this guy my friend), Jay Flores. Jay is a Conquer the Gauntlet and Force 5 Pro Team Athlete, Global Stem Ambassador, ANW course tester, OCR coach, 2-time Ted Talk speaker, and placed at 15 OCRs around the globe in 2017. If you've ever struggled with the rig obstacle (I know I have/do), then this is the episode for you! Jay shares his top tips for conquering the rig, as well as: -What he does as a global STEM ambassador -How his engineering degree helps with OCR and ninja courses -How to minimize overthinking on the rig and other obstacles -His 20-year goal (it's not ninja/ocr related) -His favorite quote -His first OCR experience (he had an extra obstacle to conquer) -His favorite/least favorite obstacle -His athletic background growing up -How he became a Conquer the Gauntlet Pro Team Member -How he went from spending HOURS on rigs at OCRs to becoming MASTER OF THE RIG at the 2017 World OCR Championships -What it was like competing against Jamie Rahn from ANW in the Master of the Rig competition -How to work on rigs without having access to a rig CONNECT WITH JAY: https://www.jayfloresinspires.com/ IG: @coachjayflores FB: @jayflores2032 JAY'S SPONSORS AND DISCOUNT CODES: https://www.atomikclimbingholds.com/ Juice Performer: CTGPRO15 15% off order of Juice Performer's cherry or beet juice from Amazon.com Dryrobe.com: Custom CTG dryrobes Marenasport.com: medical compression apparel, CTGPROTEAM20 for 20% off WreckBag.com: CTGPROTEAM10 gets 10% off Wreck Bag facebook.com/JrenFitness- personal trainer for those looking to get healthy all the way up to pro athletes Oofos.com: Recovery sandals and shoes that reduce impact by 37% Mudgear.com: CTGSTRONG for 10% off OCR socks and apparel HarbingerFitness.com- all your fitness equipment needs including weighted vests Complex.com: Electrical Muscle Stimulator to recover faster and train harder Rocktape.com: kinesiology tape and mobility tools to keep you healthy CONNECT WITH ME: IG: @the_ice_ninja