Inside the crazy CJI 2 Euro Trials - Taylor Pearman Interview

Top European grappler Taylor Pearman was in the most controversial match of a wild CJI 2 Euro Trials.What was it like to take part in such a lively atmosphere? And did the event go too far in the attempt to entertain?The trials were designed to fill positions on the Euro team that will compete in the second Craig Jones Invitational.Five grapplers from the continent are now heading to Las Vegas in August for the 8-team event. But Taylor will not be in the European squad after an extremely contentious final in his division.Taylor joins host Ross on the Jiu Jitsu Oracle to share his unique perspective on the unpredictable event.00:00 CJI 2 Euro Trials Event Overview15:26 The Under 88kg Division27:07 Overtime Rules and Their Impact33:47 Post-Match ReflectionsSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracle

A podcast about jiu jitsu, that is going to preview and review all the big events, from ADCC to IBJJF. If you want to follow the elite competition scene in grappling, give us a listen. Hosts Ross and Calum train at SBG Aberdeen in Scotland. Ross is a black belt and the main coach at the club. Calum is a brown belt competitor, who won silver as a purple belt at the 2023 IBJJF no gi Europeans.

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