#363 – B-Team Jiu Jitsu: Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, and Nicky Ryan
Mar 6, 2023
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Craig Jones, a two-time ADCC silver medalist known for his leg lock mastery, joins fellow B-Team founders Nicky Rod and Nicky Ryan. They dive into the dynamics of competitive jiu-jitsu post-split from the Danaher Death Squad, sharing hilarious anecdotes and serious insights. The trio discusses the mental challenges of winning and losing, the innovative teaching methods they embrace, and the physical demands of the sport. They also explore the importance of camaraderie and resilience, while addressing the ethics of performance enhancement in grappling.
Craig Jones, Nicky Rod and Nicky Ryan, together with Ethan Crelinsten are founders of the B-Team, a legendary jiu jitsu team based in Austin, TX. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(06:21) – B-Team
(11:57) – Winning and losing
(19:43) – Danaher Death Squad (DDS)
(37:13) – Nicky Rod vs Gordon Ryan
(53:47) – Steroids
(1:08:31) – White belts
(1:16:40) – Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev
(1:36:15) – Greatest MMA fighter of all time
(1:38:43) – Dagestani fighters
(1:40:00) – Conor McGregor
(1:42:39) – Strength training and injuries
(1:55:03) – Pre-match ritual
(2:01:34) – Toughest match
(2:05:25) – Positional training
(2:11:59) – Perfect training week
(2:14:49) – Overtraining
(2:17:08) – Advice for beginners
(2:25:17) – Takedowns and submissions
(2:30:55) – Ego
(2:35:24) – Lion vs bear
(2:40:15) – Street fights
(2:42:17) – Money and friendship
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