CJI Recap - The Shintaro Higashi Show
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
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