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Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy and competition team
B Team Jiu-Jitsu , also known 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.
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History
The B-Team was started in 2021 after the split of
John Danaher 's eponymous "Danaher Death Squad",
[5] by former team members
Craig Jones , Nicky Ryan,
Nick Rodriguez , and Ethan Crelinsten.
[6] Around the same time, Danaher,
Gordon Ryan , and
Garry Tonon started New Wave Jiu-Jitsu in Austin.
[7]
In 2022,
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] 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.
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[11]
Izaak Michell left the B-Team due to disputes over responsibilities, pay, and ownership of the team.
In January 2023, B-Team member Damien Anderson announced that he was opening a B-Team location in New Jersey.
[12]
Notable members
A list of current and former members:
[10]
References
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"New Team, Familiar Faces: Who is a part of B Team Jiu Jitsu?" . Jiu Jitsu Legacy . March 31, 2022.
^ Lindsey, Alex (August 21, 2021).
"Craig Jones Gives First Tour Of New Academy, B-Team Jiu-Jitsu" . Jitsmagazine.com .
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"Craig Jones" . BJJ Heroes – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News . October 22, 2017.
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"B Team Jiu Jitsu" . LowKickMMA.com . December 10, 2022.
^ Jones, Phil (July 26, 2021).
"John Danaher Announces The Death Of The Danaher Death Squad" . Jitsmagazine . Retrieved June 9, 2023 .
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"#363 – B-Team Jiu Jitsu: Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, and Nicky Ryan" . Lex Fridman . March 6, 2023.
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"John Danaher, Craig Jones talk about conflict behind DDS split" . BOEC.COM . October 19, 2022.
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"ADCC North American West Coast Trials 2022 Full Results And Review" . Jitsmagazine . April 4, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2023 .
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"ADCC Asia And Oceania Trials 2022 Full Results And Review" . Jitsmagazine . June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2023 .
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a
b Coate, Ben (September 26, 2022).
"Video: Craig Jones recaps The B-Team's performance at 2022 ADCC World Championships" . Grappling Insider .
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"ADCC 2022 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More" . Jitsmagazine . September 18, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2023 .
^ Tang, Andrea (January 17, 2023).
"BREAKING: Damien Anderson on Launching Brand New B-Team Gym, Fight Career Plans, and More" . Jiu-Jitsu Times .
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"Ethan Crelinsten" . BJJ Heroes - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News . May 11, 2020.
^ Jones, Phil (October 16, 2021).
"Robert Degle Joins B-Team Jiu-Jitsu" . Jitsmagazine.com .
^ Rogers, Kian (April 12, 2023).
"Haisam Rida Joins B-Team Jiu-Jitsu" . JitsMagazine . Retrieved April 12, 2023 .
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"Nicky Ryan" . BJJ Heroes - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News . November 6, 2020.
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