#950 - Craig Jones - Drugged In Colombia, Escaping Jail & Defeating UFC Wrestling | Modern Wisdom

In this episode of the podcast, Chris Williamson interviews Craig Jones, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and promoter. They discuss Jones's adventures in Colombia, including meeting Pablo Escobar's sister and unintentionally getting drugged with scopolamine. The conversation shifts to Jones's charity work in Ethiopia and Peru, highlighting the poverty and challenges faced by children in those regions. They delve into Jones's travels to Venezuela, his MS-13 tattoo, and his nomadic lifestyle. The discussion covers CGI 2, a grappling event Jones is promoting, and his upcoming match against Gable Steveson. They explore the tactical evolution of BJJ, the importance of confidence in fighting, and Jones's role in Flow Grappling. The episode concludes with Jones teasing a European seminar run and a fundraising cause.

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Part 1: Cartagena & Colombia Adventures

Part 2: Charity Work & Cultural Encounters

Part 3: CGI2 & Grappling Evolution

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#950 - Craig Jones - Drugged In Colombia, Escaping Jail & Defeating UFC Wrestling

Modern Wisdom

Part 1: Cartagena & Colombia Adventures

Introduction and Cartagena Aftermath

Review of the First CGI Event and Adventures in Colombia

Unintentional Drugging with Scopolamine in Medellin

The Aftermath of the Drugging and Reflections on Colombian Culture

Part 2: Charity Work & Cultural Encounters

Charity Work in Ethiopia and Witnessing Tribal Ceremonies

Genital Mutilation and the Harsh Realities of Poverty in Ethiopia

Training Ethiopian Children and Ketamine-Induced Existential Crisis

Dodging Trouble Abroad and Cultural Differences

Building a School in Peru and Balancing Morality

Finding Reliable Partners and Exploring Favelas in Brazil

Content Creation and Visiting Venezuela

Global Entry and Tattoo Reveals

Part 3: CGI2 & Grappling Evolution

The Nomadic Lifestyle and CGI2

Royal Rumble Style Entrances and Facing Gable Steveson

Fixing the UFC's Wrestling Problem and Confusing Opponents

Flow Grappling Takeover and the Future of Grappling

Making Grappling More Exciting and the Quintet Format

CGI2 Teams and Reuniting with Jon Danaher

Nicholas Merigali's Injury and Protecting the Next Generation of Athletes

Greg Souders and Tactical Training in Jiu-Jitsu

Coaching in MMA and Building Confidence

Eras and Trends in Jiu-Jitsu

CGI2 Coaches and European Seminar Run

#950 - Craig Jones - Drugged In Colombia, Escaping Jail & Defeating UFC Wrestling

Modern Wisdom

Part 1: Cartagena & Colombia Adventures

00:00Introduction and Cartagena Aftermath

Introduction and Cartagena Aftermath

01:42Review of the First CGI Event and Adventures in Colombia

Review of the First CGI Event and Adventures in Colombia

05:07Unintentional Drugging with Scopolamine in Medellin

Unintentional Drugging with Scopolamine in Medellin

07:36The Aftermath of the Drugging and Reflections on Colombian Culture

The Aftermath of the Drugging and Reflections on Colombian Culture

Part 2: Charity Work & Cultural Encounters

12:35Charity Work in Ethiopia and Witnessing Tribal Ceremonies

Charity Work in Ethiopia and Witnessing Tribal Ceremonies

17:51Genital Mutilation and the Harsh Realities of Poverty in Ethiopia

Genital Mutilation and the Harsh Realities of Poverty in Ethiopia

23:43Training Ethiopian Children and Ketamine-Induced Existential Crisis

Training Ethiopian Children and Ketamine-Induced Existential Crisis

28:11Dodging Trouble Abroad and Cultural Differences

Dodging Trouble Abroad and Cultural Differences

31:34Building a School in Peru and Balancing Morality

Building a School in Peru and Balancing Morality

34:07Finding Reliable Partners and Exploring Favelas in Brazil

Finding Reliable Partners and Exploring Favelas in Brazil

39:39Content Creation and Visiting Venezuela

Content Creation and Visiting Venezuela

44:05Global Entry and Tattoo Reveals

Global Entry and Tattoo Reveals

Part 3: CGI2 & Grappling Evolution

47:05The Nomadic Lifestyle and CGI2

The Nomadic Lifestyle and CGI2

50:02Royal Rumble Style Entrances and Facing Gable Steveson

Royal Rumble Style Entrances and Facing Gable Steveson

53:35Fixing the UFC's Wrestling Problem and Confusing Opponents

Fixing the UFC's Wrestling Problem and Confusing Opponents

57:00Flow Grappling Takeover and the Future of Grappling

Flow Grappling Takeover and the Future of Grappling

1:01:25Making Grappling More Exciting and the Quintet Format

Making Grappling More Exciting and the Quintet Format

1:05:24CGI2 Teams and Reuniting with Jon Danaher

CGI2 Teams and Reuniting with Jon Danaher

1:09:21Nicholas Merigali's Injury and Protecting the Next Generation of Athletes

Nicholas Merigali's Injury and Protecting the Next Generation of Athletes

1:14:00Greg Souders and Tactical Training in Jiu-Jitsu

Greg Souders and Tactical Training in Jiu-Jitsu

1:17:41Coaching in MMA and Building Confidence

Coaching in MMA and Building Confidence

1:22:12Eras and Trends in Jiu-Jitsu

Eras and Trends in Jiu-Jitsu

1:27:00CGI2 Coaches and European Seminar Run

CGI2 Coaches and European Seminar Run