CJI Recap

The much anticipated Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) concluded last month, and it really challenged the status quo of submission grappling as a sport. In this episode, Shintaro recaps what really stood out to him while watching CJI– its accessibility through platforms like YouTube and Instagram, the high-stakes million-dollar cash prize, and the strategic sponsorship choices that appealed to the event's audience. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:10) Accessibility and Streaming of CJI (00:03:28) Comparisons with Other Grappling-focused Streaming Services (00:06:10) Big Sponsors at CJI (00:07:23) Rule Sets in Submission Grappling (00:11:35) Thoughts on Cash Prizes (00:16:57) The Role of a Unified Governing Body