Josh Bridges: SEAL, Athlete, Dad and Payer of the Man

You've seen him scream and punch the air like a smaller, less-green version of the Hulk. You've watched him pay the man, roar at the sky and kiss some babies. He's Josh Bridges: former Navy SEAL, six-time CrossFit Games athlete and one of the most popular characters in Games history.

But behind the muscles and handlebar mustache is a big heart and even bigger work ethic. Here, he speaks with Sean Woodland about his military career, his unyielding drive to win and memorable moments from the CrossFit Games.

Josh also talks about what it's like raising two young sons and what's in store for the future (competition and coffee).

Links:

josh-bridges.com
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Contact:

Instagram: @bridgesj3

Timeline:

1:03 – Playing all the sports.

2:25 – Becoming a Navy SEAL.

4:14 – Lessons learned from wrestling.

5:22 – Using CrossFit to go from beers and pizza rolls to BUD/S-ready.

7:08 – Visions of competition.

9:11 – Josh’s first CrossFit Games: “I wanted to win everything.”

10:23 – Finishing second in 2011 and watching from the sidelines in 2012.

13:07 – Reflecting on Regionals in California.

16:44 – Returning to the Games in 2013.

19:48 – Going head to head with Rich Froning.

21:49 – Lessons learned from failing to qualify in 2015.

24:23 – Are Josh’s competition days over?

25:44 – Raising young athletes.

27:23 – Developing mental toughness.

30:20 – Roasting coffee beans in Iraq.

32:58 – The future of Good Dudes Coffee.

34:45 – Reflecting on a career of competition.