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Lex Fridman PodcastCraig Jones: Jiu Jitsu, $2 Million Prize, CJI, ADCC, Ukraine & Trolling | Lex Fridman Podcast #439
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- August 14, 2024
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- Channel
- Lex Fridman Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
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. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep439-sb See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. *Transcript:* https://lexfridman.com/craig-jones-2-transcript *CONTACT LEX:* *Feedback* - give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey *AMA* - submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama *Hiring* - join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring *Other* - other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact *EPISODE LINKS:* CJI tickets: https://lexfridman.com/cji CJI on B-Team's YouTube: https://youtube.com/bteamjiujitsu Craig Jones's Instagram: https://instagram.com/craigjonesbjj Craig Jones's Instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/craig-jones B-Team's Instagram: https://instagram.com/bteamjj/ B-Team's Website: https://bteamjj.com/ *SPONSORS:* To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: *Eight Sleep:* Temp-controlled smart mattress. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep439-sb *LMNT:* Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep439-sb *BetterHelp:* Online therapy and counseling. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep439-sb *NetSuite:* Business management software. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep439-sb *Shopify:* Sell stuff online. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep439-sb *ExpressVPN:* Fast & secure VPN. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/expressvpn-ep439-sb *OUTLINE:* 0:00 - Introduction 3:04 - $1 million in cash 5:08 - Kazakhstan 7:33 - Ukraine 39:42 - Bali 47:01 - CJI 58:04 - Gabi Garcia 1:00:58 - The Alley 1:16:08 - Gordon Ryan and Nicholas Meregali 1:23:01 - Trolling 1:25:49 - ADCC 1:36:02 - Training camp 1:47:45 - Breaking legs 1:48:27 - Advice for beginners 1:55:07 - Volk 2:04:09 - Future of jiu jitsu 2:07:16 - Steroids 2:10:44 - Hope *PODCAST LINKS:*
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SPEAKERS
Craig Jones
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Lex Fridman Podcast, featuring Craig Jones and Lex Fridman, Craig Jones: Jiu Jitsu, $2 Million Prize, CJI, ADCC, Ukraine & Trolling | Lex Fridman Podcast #439 explores Craig Jones on war, $2M jiu-jitsu gamble, and weaponized trolling Lex Fridman interviews elite grappler and provocateur Craig Jones about his new $3M-funded CJI tournament, intentionally scheduled against ADCC to force a conversation on athlete pay, free broadcasting, and how to grow jiu-jitsu.
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