Brandon Reed's CJI 2 Journey: Daisy Fresh, Viral Slams, & Wrestling's Impact on Jiu-Jitsu Join us for an exclusive interview with 3x NAIA Wrestling National Champion Brandon Reed as he discusses his highly anticipated appearance at CJI 2 under the Daisy Fresh banner! Brandon shares his excitement for what he anticipates will be his biggest payday competition in jiu-jitsu to date and expresses immense gratitude to Heath Pedigo and the Daisy Fresh team, whom he considers family. Discover the unique story of how Brandon's connection with Daisy Fresh began after an unexpected loss at Nogi Worlds in 2021, leading him to fall in love with the team's collegiate wrestling-like environment. He details his consistent training camps, splitting time between Montreal and Daisy Fresh, and his confidence in his wrestling background translating effectively into CJI's submission-only Quintet hybrid rule set. Brandon explains his preference for CJI's "pit wall" rule, which prevents opponents from "running away" or walking out of bounds, a common frustration in traditional jiu-jitsu matches. He also discusses his rigorous leg lock defense training, sharpened after a loss at the ADCC Trials, and his belief in out-wrestling his opponents at CJI 2. Relive the viral moment of his ADCC slam and learn how this spontaneous, unpracticed move, fueled by his knowledge of ADCC rules (which allow slamming out of submissions), significantly boosted his seminar career. The interview also highlights the incredible talent within the Daisy Fresh team, including insights into Max Hanson's analytical approach and Jacob Couch's diverse grappling skills. Brandon addresses his controversial exchange with Gordon Ryan regarding "scrimmage wrestling" and offers his perspective on the encounter. He concludes by detailing Daisy Fresh's unique culture of open training, breaking the "unspoken rule" of secrecy in jiu-jitsu, and the importance of humility and embracing the full grappling game for wrestlers transitioning to jiu-jitsu.