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Becoming Elite, PEDs, BJJ, MMA, & The HIGH STAKES $3 Million CJI Tournament - Craig Jones

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Navigating Ego and Injury in BJJ

This chapter explores the unconventional marketing strategy of embracing a 'B team' mentality, illustrating how this approach minimizes competitive pressure through personal anecdotes involving silver medals. It also delves into the dynamics of training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate partners to prevent injury and the psychological challenges athletes face when returning from injuries. The discussion further examines the complexities of team dynamics in the sport, highlighting the inevitable ego clashes and transformations that occur within martial arts communities.

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