Modern Wisdom #950 - Craig Jones - Drugged In Colombia, Escaping Jail & Defeating UFC Wrestling
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Jun 5, 2025 
Craig Jones, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and founder of the B-Team, shares wild tales from his nomadic lifestyle, including a harrowing drugging incident in Colombia and raucous nights in Medellín. He reflects on cultural contrasts in Ethiopia, the complexities of charity work, and encounters with local favelas. With humor and insight, Craig discusses grappling strategies, the dynamics of wrestling and jiu-jitsu, and how mentorship shapes athlete confidence in combat sports. His adventures reveal a world where fun meets chaos, challenging traditional norms in elite sports.
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Craig Jones Drugged in Colombia
- Craig Jones was drugged with scopolamine in Colombia, rendering him incapacitated but mentally aware enough to recall details like numbers.
- His friend Seth had to carry him home and check security footage to piece together the night.
Ethiopian Tribal Rituals Experience
- In Ethiopia, Craig witnessed tribal rituals where boys ran naked across bulls and women were whipped to show pain endurance for sex readiness.
- He also learned about genital mutilation practices in some tribes to discourage sexual pleasure among women.
Ketamine Trip Causes Existential Crisis
- Craig and companions tried ketamine nasal spray during a desert campfire in Ethiopia, inducing deep reflection and existential crisis in a local goat herder.
- The man decided to return to goat herding after vivid visions during the experience.