Greg Souders explains his selection process for Team Misfits Americas at the Craig Jones Invitational 2.

Greg Souders shares his thoughts on the current BJJ instructional market.

Greg Souders is the founder and head coach of Standard Jiu-Jitsu, and has recently been appointed the head coach for Team Misfits Americas at the Craig Jones Invitational 2. Souders is also well-known for being the figurehead of the constraints-led approach to training Jiu-Jitsu.

Jits Magazine spoke to Greg briefly about the constraints-led approach, but primarily about his upcoming appearance at CJI 2. Greg explained how he intends to build the team and how he actually got the job in the first place. He also shared some insight into the rules he follows to be an effective cornerman, and his thoughts on the current state of the market for BJJ instructionals.

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0:00 Greg’s background
1:10 The constraints-led approach
3:58 BJJ instructionals
7:53 The future of Standard Jiu-Jitsu
10:57 Sapateiro Invitational
12:27 Building a champion
17:04 Coaching at CJI 2
22:12 Being a good cornerman
25:21 Thanks & Signing off

Jared Haymon shares what he thinks is the most important element of running a Jiu-Jitsu tournament.

Jared Haymon explains why the pit is the best option for Jiu-Jitsu matches!

Tye Ruotolo talks about his potential rematch with Mica Galvao

Tye Ruotolo talks about his upcoming title-defense against Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 31.

Tye Ruotolo talks about exactly what happened to his knee at CJI and what injuries he’s had to recover from.

Tye Ruotolo is the youngest IBJJF world champion of all time and the reigning ONE Championship welterweight submission grappling world champion. He is one of the most successful American Jiu-Jitsu competitors of his generation and he’s currently preparing to defend his ONE title against Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 31.

Jits Magazine spoke Tye about growing up as a Jiu-Jitsu child prodigy and how beneficial it was to have his brother Kade training with him. He also spoke reflected on his career with ONE Championship, talking about his toughest match so far and his next match against Dante Leon. Tye also shared the extent of the injury he suffered at CJI and his plans for an MMA career.

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0:00 Being a BJJ prodigy
1:14 Training with a brother
2:28 Tye’s ONE career
3:29 The CJI injury
4:37 Facing Dante Leon
5:14 Tye’s MMA debut
6:04 CJI 2
7:12 The Costa Rica academy
9:15 Returning to gi worlds
10:44 Rematches & plans for 2025
13:35 Absolute divisions
14:38 Thanks & signing off

Elijah Dorsey shares the moment that he decided to become a professional Jiu-Jitsu competitor.

Elijah Dorsey shares his thoughts on some of the toughest opponents he might face at the BJJ Stars 15 Middleweight grand prix.

Elijah Dorsey talks about why becoming a black belt feels like starting all over again in Jiu-Jitsu.

ADCC Trials winner Elijah Dorsey recently revealed that he plans to challenge himself in an MMA fight at some point soon.

Faris Ben-Lamkadem talks about his performance at the ADCC Trials in 2024, and his plans for the next cycle of trials.