#439 – Craig Jones: Jiu Jitsu, $2 Million Prize, CJI, ADCC, Ukraine & Trolling

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<p>Craig Jones is a legendary jiu jitsu personality, competitor, co-founder of B-Team, and organizer of the CJI tournament that offers over $2 million in prize money.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep439-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep439-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/craig-jones-2-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/craig-jones-2-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> &#8211; give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> &#8211; submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> &#8211; join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> &#8211; other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> CJI tickets: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/cji">https://lexfridman.com/cji</a><br /> CJI on B-Team&#8217;s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/bteamjiujitsu">https://youtube.com/bteamjiujitsu</a><br /> Craig Jones&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/craigjonesbjj">https://instagram.com/craigjonesbjj</a><br /> Craig Jones&#8217;s Instructionals: <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/craig-jones">https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/craig-jones</a><br /> B-Team&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/bteamjj/">https://instagram.com/bteamjj/</a><br /> B-Team&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://bteamjj.com/">https://bteamjj.com/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors &#38; get discounts:<br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep439-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep439-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep439-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep439-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep439-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>ExpressVPN:</b> Fast &#38; secure VPN.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/expressvpn-ep439-sc">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (12:20) &#8211; $1 million in cash<br /> (14:24) &#8211; Kazakhstan<br /> (16:49) &#8211; Ukraine<br /> (48:58) &#8211; Bali<br /> (56:18) &#8211; CJI<br /> (1:07:20) &#8211; Gabi Garcia<br /> (1:10:14) &#8211; The Alley<br /> (1:25:24) &#8211; Gordon Ryan and Nicholas Meregali<br /> (1:32:18) &#8211; Trolling<br /> (1:35:06) &#8211; ADCC<br /> (1:45:19) &#8211; Training camp<br /> (1:57:01) &#8211; Breaking legs<br /> (1:57:44) &#8211; Advice for beginners<br /> (2:04:23) &#8211; Volk<br /> (2:13:26) &#8211; Future of jiu jitsu<br /> (2:16:32) &#8211; Steroids<br /> (2:20:01) &#8211; Hope</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</b><br /> &#8211; Podcast Website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> &#8211; Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> &#8211; Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> &#8211; RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> &#8211; Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> &#8211; Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>