B Team Jiu Jitsu

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B-Team Jiu-Jitsu
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Also known asThe B-Team [1]
Date founded2021 [2]
Country of originUnited States
Founder Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan, Nick Rodriguez, Izaak Michell, and Ethan Crelinsten
Current headCraig Jones [3]
Arts taught Grappling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Ancestor schools Danaher Death Squad
PractitionersSee notable members
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B Team Jiu Jitsu (stylized as B-Team Jiu-Jitsu), also known simply as The B-Team, is a submission grappling team and gym located in Austin, Texas. Led by ADCC silver medalist Craig Jones, it is regarded as one of the top grappling organizations in the world. [4]

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History

The B-Team was founded in 2021 after a split in John Danaher's Danaher Death Squad. [5] The B-Team was initially headed by former Danaher team members Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan, Nick Rodriguez, Izaak Michell, and Ethan Crelinsten. [6] Around the same time of The B-Team's founding, Danaher, Gordon Ryan, and Garry Tonon created New Wave Jiu Jitsu in Austin, Texas. [7]

In 2022, The B-Team's Jay Rodriguez won the ADCC North American West Coast trials in the 88kg division, [8] while Izaak Michell won the ADCC Asia and Oceania trials in the 99kg division. [9] Izaak Michell later left The B-Team due to disputes over responsibilities, pay, and ownership of the team.

During the 2022 ADCC World Championships, The B-Team was represented by seven athletes competing across all weight classes. Nick Rodriguez won silver in the +99 kg while Craig Jones won silver at −99 kg. [10] [11] In January 2023, B-Team member Damien Anderson announced that he was opening a B-Team location in New Jersey. [12]

From August 16–17, 2024, B-Team head Craig Jones held the Craig Jones Invitational, counterprogramming the broadcast of the 2024 ADCC World Championship.

Notable members

A list of current and former members: [10]

See also

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References

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  2. ↑ Lindsey, Alex (August 21, 2021). "Craig Jones Gives First Tour Of New Academy, B-Team Jiu-Jitsu". Jitsmagazine.com.
  3. ↑ "Craig Jones". BJJ Heroes – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News. October 22, 2017.
  4. ↑ "B Team Jiu Jitsu". LowKickMMA.com. December 10, 2022.
  5. ↑ Jones, Phil (July 26, 2021). "John Danaher Announces The Death Of The Danaher Death Squad". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  6. ↑ "#363 – B-Team Jiu Jitsu: Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, and Nicky Ryan". Lex Fridman. March 6, 2023.
  7. ↑ "John Danaher, Craig Jones talk about conflict behind DDS split". BOEC.COM. October 19, 2022.
  8. ↑ "ADCC North American West Coast Trials 2022 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. April 4, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  9. ↑ "ADCC Asia And Oceania Trials 2022 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  10. 1 2 Coate, Ben (September 26, 2022). "Video: Craig Jones recaps The B-Team's performance at 2022 ADCC World Championships". Grappling Insider.
  11. ↑ "ADCC 2022 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jitsmagazine. September 18, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  12. ↑ Tang, Andrea (January 17, 2023). "BREAKING: Damien Anderson on Launching Brand New B-Team Gym, Fight Career Plans, and More". Jiu-Jitsu Times.
  13. ↑ "Ethan Crelinsten". BJJ Heroes - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News. May 11, 2020.
  14. ↑ Jones, Phil (October 16, 2021). "Robert Degle Joins B-Team Jiu-Jitsu". Jitsmagazine.com.
  15. ↑ Rogers, Kian (April 12, 2023). "Haisam Rida Joins B-Team Jiu-Jitsu". JitsMagazine. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Nicky Ryan". BJJ Heroes - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News. November 6, 2020.
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