B Team Jiu Jitsu Explained

B-Team Jiu-Jitsu
Aka:The B Team[1]
Date Founded:2021[2]
Country:United States
Founder:Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan, Nick Rodriguez, Izaak Michell, and Ethan Crelinsten
Head:Craig Jones[3]
Arts:Grappling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Notable Pract:See notable members

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]

History

The B-Team was founded in 2021 after a split in John Danaher's eponymous "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. Nicky 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:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Team, Familiar Faces: Who is a part of B Team Jiu Jitsu? . Jiu Jitsu Legacy . 2022-03-31 .
  2. Web site: Lindsey . Alex . Craig Jones Gives First Tour Of New Academy, B-Team Jiu-Jitsu . Jitsmagazine.com . 2021-08-21 .
  3. Web site: Craig Jones . BJJ Heroes – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News . 2017-10-22 .
  4. Web site: 2022-12-10 . B Team Jiu Jitsu . LowKickMMA.com.
  5. Web site: Jones . Phil . John Danaher Announces The Death Of The Danaher Death Squad . Jitsmagazine . July 26, 2021 . 9 June 2023.
  6. Web site: 2023-03-06 . #363 – B-Team Jiu Jitsu: Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, and Nicky Ryan . Lex Fridman.
  7. Web site: 2022-10-19 . John Danaher, Craig Jones talk about conflict behind DDS split . BOEC.COM.
  8. Web site: ADCC North American West Coast Trials 2022 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . April 4, 2022 . 9 June 2023.
  9. Web site: ADCC Asia And Oceania Trials 2022 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . June 21, 2022 . 9 June 2023.
  10. Web site: Coate . Ben . Video: Craig Jones recaps The B-Team's performance at 2022 ADCC World Championships . Grappling Insider . 2022-09-26 .
  11. Web site: ADCC 2022 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More . Jitsmagazine . September 18, 2022 . 9 June 2023.
  12. Web site: Tang . Andrea . BREAKING: Damien Anderson on Launching Brand New B-Team Gym, Fight Career Plans, and More . Jiu-Jitsu Times . 2023-01-17 .
  13. Web site: Ethan Crelinsten . BJJ Heroes - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News . 2020-05-11 .
  14. Web site: Jones . Phil . Robert Degle Joins B-Team Jiu-Jitsu . Jitsmagazine.com . 2021-10-16 .
  15. Web site: Rogers . Kian . Haisam Rida Joins B-Team Jiu-Jitsu . JitsMagazine . April 12, 2023 . 12 April 2023.
  16. Web site: Nicky Ryan . BJJ Heroes - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News . 2020-11-06 .

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