Hello you savages. Get a free list of my 100 favourite books - chriswillx.com/books/ Here's the timestamps: 00:00 Why Craig is Hated by BJJ 06:20 Are Martial Arts Lame? 12:09 Craig’s NonProfit Tournament 22:08 Why Craig is Fighting a Female 27:41 Getting People to Compete 31:23 Gordon Ryan’s Influence on the Sport 37:09 Philosophy of Life-Changing Money 43:34 What it Takes to Be a BJJ Champion 51:15 Testing for Steroids in BJJ 56:35 From Competitor to Organiser 1:00:36 MMA Compared to BJJ 1:08:35 Being on the Frontline of War 1:16:45 Why Craig Visited Chernobyl 1:22:20 Joining Ukrainian Firearm Training 1:26:31 How Ukrainians Viewed Craig 1:34:37 Why Craig Finds Kazakhstan Interesting 1:41:04 What Motivates Craig? 1:48:18 Where Craig Wants to Go Next 1:52:26 The Next Leaders in BJJ 1:55:19 The Risks of Running the Tournament 2:01:21 Where to Find Craig
When I was younger, maybe junior high, I got roped into watching my 3 month old niece while my sister got her hair done. So when there i am, sitting in the waiting area of a hair salon with my niece and who walks in but Craig Jones. I was nervous as fuck, and just kept looking at him, as he read a magazine and waited, but didn't know what to say. Pretty soon though my niece started crying, and I'm trying to quiet her down because I didn't want her to bother Craig, but she wouldn't stop. Pretty soon he gets up and walks over. He started running his hands through her hair and asking what was wrong. I replied that she was probably hungry or something. So, Craig put down his magazine, picked up my niece and lifted his shirt. He breast fed her right there in the middle of a hair salon. Chill guy, really nice about it.
Craig Jones is a comedian that happens to be an absolute killer on the mats. He's so effortlessly hilarious, haven't seen Chris crack up so many times in an episode lol.
@@NikkskaNot really. Most of Craig Jones fans are probably American. His sense of humor seems pretty obvious to me. Most people I train with think he’s hilarious. Seems like a lot of humor goes over Joes head honestly,
He’s soooo good for the sport a true start and marketing machine. I feel he’s single handedly growing the sport. We as grapplers owe you our gratitude Craig jones. You got eyes on the sport
@@User-54631unnecessary how Gordon ryan makes fun of ryan hall and his achievements in tournaments yet his coach has none at all. I dont know why bjj guys put danaher on a pedestal. If people knew the truth about him they'd lose their shit
I really liked the episode - thank you Chris for keeping your guest list very diverse and for having a mendable character that makes your guests flourish!
Been listening to Chris podcast for 4-5 years now and it’s cool to see Craig being invited. Special thanks to Craig for speaking about Kharkiv, my hometown, that’s is being bombarded daily by russia due to lack of Patriot systems in Ukraine. Now I’m living in Kyiv for 2 years, it was cool to see Craig come and do the seminar for all of us a couple of months ago ❤
@@alexk5390 I think you got it a lil backwards there. Russia is not the one that's been shelling civilians in Donbass since 2014 to the tune of over 14,000 dead. Might wanna do some research into the causes of this war, avoiding msm "news" sources.
I was really not expecting Craig to be on this podcast given all the slant of this channel being towards serious high-performing/self improvement types. But as a BJJ brown belt I love that you had him on. Thanks!
@@chrisquackarmbars LOL. True... I think I meant more that most guests are in that business bro/self improvement ilk... which is not really Craig's vibe. Either way just nice to see our sport get some good exposure!
this is one of the most comical & hilariously entertaining interviews ever. thanks for brining on craig. it is too funny watchin craig crack jokes one after another and chris struggle to keep a straight face
My goal in life is have this guy's attitude in life, he's moving and doing stuff but also doesn't care if everything goes to hell, he'll just start over with the same relaxed attitude.
Wasnt that interested, thought id give it a try for a few minutes, and what you know, the opening two minutes, brilliant. Ill stick around for another ten minutes Chris 😂
Love the podcast mate, quickly becoming my favourite. As the show has changed recently I will say IMO: Worse production quality with less ads is preferable to higher production quality with more ads
The trench thing in Chernobyl is true. 😂 Also that was Donetsk Airport and the veterans of that battle were called "Cyborg s" because they were soo hard to kill. Much respect Craig from Ukraine. *EDITED* Thank you @dsurajev
It is so jarring when Craig slips into a pretty nuanced and well-read explanation of important historical context to one of his little documentary projects
Oh man this whole interview was awesome. I watched from start to finish and it was really cool to hear Craig’s insight into his experience in Ukraine. He comes off really nonchalant and goofy but he is seriously eloquent and knowledgeable about so many things beyond the small bjj world. Can’t wait to see the shit storm that CJI will create
Craig being a world class athlete and selling sunglasses with a spoon in them is hilarious 😂. I don't even drink or anything but if somehow craig invited me to go party I'd be there in a heartbeat lol
Fuck yeah!! Loved this episode ❤ There is a particularly juicy chemistry between these two. Que the 'Step Brothers' montague 😆 Love both of you guys, keep fighting the good fight 💪📈
As a form of digestible entertainment for the masses, something out of the box definitely needs done and Craig is doing just that. What we have now is like WWE with just the wrestling, but now Craig is adding a story and getting people interested.
1:02:02 This was really cool to see. It’s easy to think this dude is basically just Deadpool of the bjj world and hearing him talk about that human connection and concern for the health of those who do MMA, is really cool.
Craig is basically becoming Anthony Bourdain before our eyes. Except instead of food, he's connecting with jiu jitsu. I'm excited to see where he takes it.
1:20:01 hrs Craig is talking about 'The Chernobyl Woodpecker' - there is a fascinating and quite weird documentary about it somewhere online, surely the type of stuff he'll enjoy immensely
All jokes aside, Craig Jones is easily in the top 25 best Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the world. With how many active competitors there are, that’s pretty impressive.
Love Craig Jones Don’t like the way it is edited and not continuous (á la JRE) as you jump into subjects with no lead up. Understand ads but just jumping into the middle of a conversation.
I think the fact that Kyiv's being shelled so hard everyday and people still doing their thing says a lot about targeting of those missles People leave the place eventually if its not mostly safe for them to live in, especially when its already 2 years into the conflict, but life goes on and thats not only because of the fact of Ukrainians being brave, lets be honest
I’ve talked to a US vet here in northern CA a few times now at a construction site. He’s told me he’s about to head back to Ukraine and has went a few times over the last few years. Volunteering.
I do worry about the 2nd place people. Fucking traumatizing to have a match for $1mil, with zero for 2nd (not counting the $10k for showing). I probably woulda thrown them a $50k or $100k bone just to not ruin someone's life - even if it came out of the $1mil.
Hello you savages. Get a free list of my 100 favourite books - chriswillx.com/books/ Here's the timestamps:
00:00 Why Craig is Hated by BJJ
06:20 Are Martial Arts Lame?
12:09 Craig’s NonProfit Tournament
22:08 Why Craig is Fighting a Female
27:41 Getting People to Compete
31:23 Gordon Ryan’s Influence on the Sport
37:09 Philosophy of Life-Changing Money
43:34 What it Takes to Be a BJJ Champion
51:15 Testing for Steroids in BJJ
56:35 From Competitor to Organiser
1:00:36 MMA Compared to BJJ
1:08:35 Being on the Frontline of War
1:16:45 Why Craig Visited Chernobyl
1:22:20 Joining Ukrainian Firearm Training
1:26:31 How Ukrainians Viewed Craig
1:34:37 Why Craig Finds Kazakhstan Interesting
1:41:04 What Motivates Craig?
1:48:18 Where Craig Wants to Go Next
1:52:26 The Next Leaders in BJJ
1:55:19 The Risks of Running the Tournament
2:01:21 Where to Find Craig
man your interview is way better than what joe rogan did with craig recently keep up the good work.
1:47:16 - Nope, We are the Only Catholic Asian Country
😅😅
Nevermind. Keep your money! 😂
Don't need creatine, jo! I have all DNA in me!
Have a wonderful journey! 💪😁👑
Craig Jones is the epitome of dont take life so seriously and it's why he's the coolest guy in martial arts
@@Itmightnotbeoverwho’s cooler?
@@MMAoracle Shavkhat "Nomad" Rakhmonov
@@MMAoracle the guy who came first
@@MMAoracle Welcome to Craig jokes jokes.
Except his politics
When I was younger, maybe junior high, I got roped into watching my 3 month old niece while my sister got her hair done. So when there i am, sitting in the waiting area of a hair salon with my niece and who walks in but Craig Jones. I was nervous as fuck, and just kept looking at him, as he read a magazine and waited, but didn't know what to say. Pretty soon though my niece started crying, and I'm trying to quiet her down because I didn't want her to bother Craig, but she wouldn't stop. Pretty soon he gets up and walks over. He started running his hands through her hair and asking what was wrong. I replied that she was probably hungry or something. So, Craig put down his magazine, picked up my niece and lifted his shirt. He breast fed her right there in the middle of a hair salon. Chill guy, really nice about it.
Bro💀💀
What a guy 🐐
Bro actually me, shit was well written
Blahahaha
A man of the people🥺
“Your tournament is in trouble if your mum is defending it” - this guy is too good
Craig Jones is a comedian that happens to be an absolute killer on the mats. He's so effortlessly hilarious, haven't seen Chris crack up so many times in an episode lol.
Craig Jones showing us that charisma and a fun personality go way further than all the medals in the world
I really hope CJI gives out silver medals for first place
😅
That would be brilliant lol
would be gold
Holy shit that would be so funny
Gave himself a silver medal for beating Gabi 😂
Chris is getting Craig Jones' humour better than Joe Rogan lol
Brits get aussie humour n vice versa
American’s struggle with British & Aussie sarcasm; they’re often too literal and take everyone at face value
@@NikkskaNot really. Most of Craig Jones fans are probably American. His sense of humor seems pretty obvious to me. Most people I train with think he’s hilarious. Seems like a lot of humor goes over Joes head honestly,
Cause his English, they tick the same
It’s because he’s from the UK
Craig jones upholding the aussie sarcasm on the international stage
It’s a fine and very under appreciated art
@@jameswilson2268 in the deepest, loudest Ozzie voice ever "go on you fukin beauty!"
Very diff than all the other sarcasm of the world. said only the ozzy's
He's so good at it the first couple times I heard him I couldn't work him out, then you slowly realise how brilliant he really is
@@aliwhittington3674 brilliant? lol I don't know if that is the right word
Glad craig is looking out for all the diabetics out there with his sunglasses
Gotta moderate the booger sugar
For real. My guess is Gordon has done next to nothing for diabetics
The fn booga suga messiah has blessed us with his genuis yet again 🎉💥🚀⛽️
He’s soooo good for the sport a true start and marketing machine.
I feel he’s single handedly growing the sport.
We as grapplers owe you our gratitude Craig jones.
You got eyes on the sport
Seeing Chris having to choose quickly if he wants to laugh at Craig's jokes in case they are too extreme is fun af
Craig jones sold me fentanyl under the school bleachers
How dare you it was mostly baby powder
“You serious Clark?”
He told me he was selling fent, but then I got it tested and it was mostly creatine. I got jacked but barely got high. Rip off
"John Danaher is like a serial killer who got away with it" 😂 how is he just dropping these lines so casual
100% Danaher is an unrealized serial killer, I've literally always thought that about him.
John daninher always does that American psycho, Patrick Bateman sigma male smile. Someone pointed it out to me. Now I see it in every daninher video.
Umm because he's Australian? 😎
@@User-54631unnecessary how Gordon ryan makes fun of ryan hall and his achievements in tournaments yet his coach has none at all. I dont know why bjj guys put danaher on a pedestal. If people knew the truth about him they'd lose their shit
Danaher is the typical Bond villain.
I really liked the episode - thank you Chris for keeping your guest list very diverse and for having a mendable character that makes your guests flourish!
Been listening to Chris podcast for 4-5 years now and it’s cool to see Craig being invited.
Special thanks to Craig for speaking about Kharkiv, my hometown, that’s is being bombarded daily by russia due to lack of Patriot systems in Ukraine.
Now I’m living in Kyiv for 2 years, it was cool to see Craig come and do the seminar for all of us a couple of months ago ❤
Now just imagine what the people of Donbass have been going thru for the past 10 years...
@@BarryMcCockiner-em5svso, Putin and fascist ruZZia have been demolishing Donbass for 10 years, yes, it is really sad
@@alexk5390 I think you got it a lil backwards there. Russia is not the one that's been shelling civilians in Donbass since 2014 to the tune of over 14,000 dead. Might wanna do some research into the causes of this war, avoiding msm "news" sources.
Greatest silver medalist in the world 👃❄
I heard at his tourney silver medals go to anyone that finishes first
I was really not expecting Craig to be on this podcast given all the slant of this channel being towards serious high-performing/self improvement types. But as a BJJ brown belt I love that you had him on. Thanks!
I mean CJ is pretty high performing, just not serious at all haha
@@chrisquackarmbars LOL. True... I think I meant more that most guests are in that business bro/self improvement ilk... which is not really Craig's vibe. Either way just nice to see our sport get some good exposure!
2 hours with no dead air
We know it’s your job but you hold a conversation like a pro 👌
this is one of the most comical & hilariously entertaining interviews ever. thanks for brining on craig. it is too funny watchin craig crack jokes one after another and chris struggle to keep a straight face
Thank you for your support to my country. We will never forget that
The kid in the Craig Jones documentary eventually becomes Damien Anderson, Craig's illegitimate bastard son.
Hahaha, what a cameo from semen hands
Wow honestly this was my 2nd favorite convo on the Modern Wisdom Podcast
I'll bite. What's your first?
This is the nicest guy in BJJ. Absolute Legend.
the tiny spoon had me dying 😭
Tiny spoon for "sugar"
Nose beers
Booger Sugar.
It's like Chael and his magic spoon 😂
My goal in life is have this guy's attitude in life, he's moving and doing stuff but also doesn't care if everything goes to hell, he'll just start over with the same relaxed attitude.
Never seen Chris laugh so much in a podcast 🤣
Craig better fucking survive going to these places
"Porra, let's talk now" 🤣
Which time he said this? Hahaa
What time was it hahahaha @@marcellorego9081
29:10
5:54 Chris really tried to hold it in😂😂😂😂
What a fantastic interview. I could listen to Craig Jones all day. What an inspirational guy.
i remember craig talking about those sun glasses with the street x time last year
Wasnt that interested, thought id give it a try for a few minutes, and what you know, the opening two minutes, brilliant. Ill stick around for another ten minutes Chris 😂
Love the Sleep Token tee shirt
WARNING ⚠️ Do not listen to this podcast while working out. Almost dropped dumbbells on myself listening to Craig Jones’ responses 😂
Love the podcast mate, quickly becoming my favourite. As the show has changed recently I will say IMO: Worse production quality with less ads is preferable to higher production quality with more ads
I'll be watching this CJI for sure. Great interview and Craig's onto something.
6 minutes in and Craig's made me laugh more than I have watching some comedy podcasts 🤣🤣
The trench thing in Chernobyl is true. 😂 Also that was Donetsk Airport and the veterans of that battle were called "Cyborg s" because they were soo hard to kill. Much respect Craig from Ukraine. *EDITED* Thank you @dsurajev
I think they were called Cyborgs or Kiborgi in Ukrainian:)
@@builtbydima I couldn't remember thank you bro. I have a buddy who fought there. I'll edit it.
It is so jarring when Craig slips into a pretty nuanced and well-read explanation of important historical context to one of his little documentary projects
Craig is a legend. Don’t take it too seriously, enjoy the rolls and hit the nose beers every once in a while. 👃 🍺
Didn’t expect this combo but it’s two of my favorites colliding
Probably one of the best pods
Craig is real life Deadpool
I think he would like better Gaypool 😅
If all the top players go over to compete in CJI instead of ADCC Craig should compete at ADCC and grab that gold medal he deserves!
The tiny spoon for that sugar is mad HAHAHAH
Hands down, the 2nd best mr prime minister you've had on the pod
Oh man this whole interview was awesome. I watched from start to finish and it was really cool to hear Craig’s insight into his experience in Ukraine. He comes off really nonchalant and goofy but he is seriously eloquent and knowledgeable about so many things beyond the small bjj world. Can’t wait to see the shit storm that CJI will create
I simply want to be homies with Craig. Absolute legend. I hope CJI pops off.
Craig is so funny! I ve never seen Chris laughing that loud before lol
Craig Jones the only jitser bigger than the sport. Inspiring bro. Keep it up
Great podcast, thanks to Craig for supporting Ukraine and getting much needed attention to our ongoing struggle 🤜🤛 much love
Respect the t shirt Chris! What a band!
The humour of Craig Jones makes this interview but also found the ukraine and chernobyl stuff profound. Its interesting hearing about life there.
a much more personal interview, thank you.
Craig being a world class athlete and selling sunglasses with a spoon in them is hilarious 😂. I don't even drink or anything but if somehow craig invited me to go party I'd be there in a heartbeat lol
Great stuff. Thanks for the awareness for our war with Russia
Just when I thought I couldn't love Craig Jones more... What a mensch.
35:39 "like the legitimate steven seagal" 😂
Excellent guest. Hilarious dude.
Holy this is funny!! Thanks for the pod 😂
Fuck yeah!! Loved this episode ❤ There is a particularly juicy chemistry between these two. Que the 'Step Brothers' montague 😆
Love both of you guys, keep fighting the good fight 💪📈
As a form of digestible entertainment for the masses, something out of the box definitely needs done and Craig is doing just that. What we have now is like WWE with just the wrestling, but now Craig is adding a story and getting people interested.
Craig did a great seminar at our gym earlier this year
1:02:02
This was really cool to see. It’s easy to think this dude is basically just Deadpool of the bjj world and hearing him talk about that human connection and concern for the health of those who do MMA, is really cool.
Awesome episode
Please invite Mikey musemeci to your event
He won’t compete. He would be tiny for under 80Kg he weights like 125 pounds
ONE Championship will never let him compete anywhere else
He has Autism but not steroids
@@micvili7527His physique looks major sus
Craig is basically becoming Anthony Bourdain before our eyes. Except instead of food, he's connecting with jiu jitsu. I'm excited to see where he takes it.
Craigs gunna make the new starters be even weirder and more awkward. I'm here for it.
Thank you very much for UA topic and for support, me and my comrades very appreciate it
Sick shirt Chris, does anyone know where it's from?
Sleep token! Hell yeah!
1:20:01 hrs Craig is talking about 'The Chernobyl Woodpecker' - there is a fascinating and quite weird documentary about it somewhere online, surely the type of stuff he'll enjoy immensely
What a guy, really enjoy hearing his insights 🙌🏿💫
All jokes aside, Craig Jones is easily in the top 25 best Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the world. With how many active competitors there are, that’s pretty impressive.
The little spoon is brilliant lol
Thabk you Craig for giving Gordon a break
Craig Jones is the most realistic Australian experience 😆
8:12 he's describing a negative correlation, where increases in one variable are associated with decreases in another variable.
Craig is the real goat. Thanks for the interview and supporting Ukraine!
Big thanks to Craig Jones for highlighting the russian invasion of Ukraine. He told the relevant story about the situation.
1:52:19 Craig has some serious Tom Hardy energy. Quick witted , silly and sly.
“Narrow but deep”
-That’s what we all craved
Very clever …🤔
Craig is the man! full support.
Love Craig Jones Don’t like the way it is edited and not continuous (á la JRE) as you jump into subjects with no lead up. Understand ads but just jumping into the middle of a conversation.
I think the fact that Kyiv's being shelled so hard everyday and people still doing their thing says a lot about targeting of those missles
People leave the place eventually if its not mostly safe for them to live in, especially when its already 2 years into the conflict, but life goes on and thats not only because of the fact of Ukrainians being brave, lets be honest
WTF are you babbling there.
Cracking podcast chris love to see you getting craig on
Chris with the Sleep Token shirt🤙🏼🤙🏼
I don’t even follow jiu jitsu . Craig just a captivating fellow 😂
I’m almost 3 years into bjj and Craig Jones is my fav pro grappler 😂😂
The spoon on his glasses is trademarked as the BUMP SPOON. patent pending 😂
CRAIG JONES YOUR THE BEST. NEVER CHANGE. Lets goooooo!!!!
I’ve talked to a US vet here in northern CA a few times now at a construction site. He’s told me he’s about to head back to Ukraine and has went a few times over the last few years. Volunteering.
Kazakh movie Craig is talking about "Dastur" (tradition ) . Partially about old medieval traditions effecting women's life, partially about exorcist
Absolute legend eyy
Glad CJI and BJJ is getting more attention, so far women's pay has been increased in ADCC, so it's having an impact.
thanks Craig for supporting Ukraine!
Wow my dude chris rocking the Sleep Token tshirt. Even love you more now. Worship!
I’ve never heard Chris laugh so much in an episode
All the interviews with non American podcasters faired better❤
I do worry about the 2nd place people. Fucking traumatizing to have a match for $1mil, with zero for 2nd (not counting the $10k for showing).
I probably woulda thrown them a $50k or $100k bone just to not ruin someone's life - even if it came out of the $1mil.
They are welcome to compete in ADCC and make half the money for second place as they would for showing up to CJI
@@ScuffedLandlord oh ok. So, because of that, it wouldn't be traumatic losing a winner-takes-all match for a million dollars?
Traumatic is to sit on hands and not landing in the 1 mil dollar fighting competition
Thanks for support Craig🇺🇦