Craig Jones Post-ADCC Thoughts on B-Team Performance

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  • Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
  • Craig Jones breaks down each member of the B-Team's performances from the 2022 ADCC World Championship.
    Instructionals: bjjfanatics.com/collections/c...
    Website: bteamjj.com/
    Instagram: / bteamjj
    Merch: www.ma1combat.com/
    00:00 - Intro
    00:25 - Ethan at 66kg
    02:14 - Nicky Ryan at 77kg
    04:37 - Kenta Iwamoto at 77kg
    05:55 - Izaak Michell at 88kg
    07:50 - JayRod at 88kg
    09:29 - Craig's own performance at ADCC
    10:15 - Craig vs Kyle Boehm
    11:11 - Craig vs Nicholas Meregali
    12:55 - Craig vs Kaynan
    14:37 - Nicky Rod at 99kg+
    14:56 - Nicky Rod vs John Hansen
    15:16 - Nicky Rod vs Felipe Pena
    15:47 - Nicky Rod vs Gordon Ryan
    16:57 - Nicky Rod in the absolute
    18:23 - Why Craig didn't do the absolute
    19:05 - Craig on Yuri & Kaynan vs Gordon
    19:36 - Outro
    #BTeamJiuJitsu #BJJ #JiuJitsu #NoGi
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  • @porkysugrim
    @porkysugrim Рік тому +321

    “We’re not here to take over we’re here to take part” 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @PauIdenino
      @PauIdenino Рік тому +26

      We're not here to take over, we're here to take silver

    • @drsssssssss
      @drsssssssss Рік тому +8

      Make it a rash guard

  • @mattcauth
    @mattcauth Рік тому +527

    I understand why you went up a division, and it's consistent with your character and as the team leader. Taking silver against those giants is a pretty insane accomplishment, congrats to you and the team. I really hope people realize this. WELL DONE to you & team!

    • @radoslavtodorov6923
      @radoslavtodorov6923 Рік тому +42

      He is the second best in the world regardless of which division he choses

    • @margaretpritchet
      @margaretpritchet Рік тому +21

      Gordon only spending 3 min of mat time to claim double gold (again) is even crazier.

    • @12monkey57
      @12monkey57 Рік тому

      That caprisun helps 🧃🧃🧃

    • @crazy4chaldrons
      @crazy4chaldrons Рік тому +7

      @@margaretpritchet what are you talking about? He went 10 minutes with Victor, 9 minutes with Heikki, and over 10 with Galvao. He’s obviously the best but it takes time against most elite players.

    • @artemthetrain14
      @artemthetrain14 Рік тому

      @@crazy4chaldrons ya I think he means 3 minutes the second day to finish his bracket. Lol. Gordon was always in control, but doesn't mean he didn't have to work

  • @thejchristopher
    @thejchristopher Рік тому +433

    Craig is one of my favorite people in BJJ. Hopefully he’ll take gold next ADCC

    • @Prone-Ski_BX
      @Prone-Ski_BX Рік тому +11

      Craig is a secret Gordon Ryan hater. Look at him he even trying to get a beard like Gordon. They need to go back to their master John danaher so they can start winning again.

    • @Prone-Ski_BX
      @Prone-Ski_BX Рік тому +12

      @@Nomad_Skateboarding Craig didn't compete against Gordon. And still lost.
      And none of them have gold.

    • @MBsr5
      @MBsr5 Рік тому +2

      ​@@Prone-Ski_BX their* master. Also, Gordon wouldn't accept them back if they wanted to. He is a cut and dry type of guy.

    • @km5384
      @km5384 Рік тому +3

      I am a huge Craig fan, but he didn’t look like he was competitive enough to to win it all this year.

    • @MBsr5
      @MBsr5 Рік тому +5

      @@km5384 he started out really well.

  • @mitch-lawless
    @mitch-lawless Рік тому +51

    "We're not here to take over; we're here to take part" fucking killed me!

  • @jordangill2710
    @jordangill2710 Рік тому +121

    Craig is not only one of the most likeable people in BJJ, but his humility, intelligence, logic and honesty make him a brilliant analyst, coach and competitor too.

    • @jonlau7937
      @jonlau7937 Рік тому +4

      spot on. his commentary is so well thought out - analytical, respect to the opponents and also fuckin hilarious with his commentary.

    • @TheMuffinManIsHappy
      @TheMuffinManIsHappy 10 місяців тому

      Dude these Aussie guys make me want to move to Australia. I know it’s probably just naivety/mystification lol but the people there just seem to have their priorities in order. I feel like here in America everyone’s so obsessed with being “tough” and “successful” - which isn’t bad necessarily, but I feel the US has a very outdated definition of both.

  • @AttiliusBJJ
    @AttiliusBJJ Рік тому +67

    You are the man Kreg.

    • @romeg5531
      @romeg5531 Рік тому +1

      Dudeeeee!! the way me and the boys were getting pissed off at the announcers who couldn’t say Craig and kept on saying Kreg!!! Fs 😂😂😂

    • @SwampCityRadio1974
      @SwampCityRadio1974 Рік тому +3

      @@romeg5531 Kreg's name is Kreg.

    • @zZTraCe
      @zZTraCe Рік тому

      Lmaooo 😂

    • @tekal85
      @tekal85 Рік тому

      They said crack

    • @lobsterairsoft499
      @lobsterairsoft499 Рік тому

      You are the Kreg man

  • @crazy4chaldrons
    @crazy4chaldrons Рік тому +76

    It’s genuinely meaningful to be likable and elite even if it doesn’t yet result in gold medals. Craig and his team seem like reasonable and emotionally frank people who are also insanely skilled. I’d be thrilled to share the mats with any of them while lots of elite competitors seem like complete tools.

  • @hamdyamrizal3955
    @hamdyamrizal3955 Рік тому +22

    Hey Craig don't normally comment on UA-cam but I have a lot of respect for you mate. Wishing you gold next ADCC

  • @wpb5876
    @wpb5876 Рік тому +68

    Craig Jones, absolute legend. Great breakdown. Overall the team did fantastic and definitely looking forward to more to come!

  • @shinkicksgetthechicks
    @shinkicksgetthechicks Рік тому +68

    For a new team you guys did incredibly well and I'm sure you will only get much better as a collective best of luck and looking forward to more of your videos - support from Perth 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

    • @richarddangler7596
      @richarddangler7596 Рік тому +1

      I didn’t know he did videos from Perth

    • @thejchristopher
      @thejchristopher Рік тому +4

      Not really a new team though. Just a subset of the old team.

    • @antufcti
      @antufcti Рік тому

      Both replies above to this comment are such wise asses 😂😂😂

  • @Aaron-bd9sj
    @Aaron-bd9sj Рік тому +86

    You're my favorite grappler Craig. I try to emulate your game, I have almost all of your instructionals, and it's helped me beat brown and black belts as a blue belt and I rarely get submitted even by higher belts.
    Thanks for your dedication and great content. You're the man.

    • @SweetNonExistence
      @SweetNonExistence Рік тому +2

      Out of all his instructionals, which one would you recommend the most?

    • @Aaron-bd9sj
      @Aaron-bd9sj Рік тому +13

      @@SweetNonExistence if I had to pick just one, I'd pick his power bottom because you a complete package for a seated game.
      A close second is his power top which is his passing material.
      I have his first stuff as well which is really good too but it's focused on one or two things.
      These newer instructionals are very comprehensive.
      If you feel like your passing is the most important thing to focus on currently, then maybe you'll choose that one over the power bottom one. The power bottom has wrestle ups, leg locks, guard play and strategy for short, mid, and long range, etc. It's why it's my favorite. But again, the passing one is also awesome because you get a complete passing game.

    • @SweetNonExistence
      @SweetNonExistence Рік тому +2

      @@Aaron-bd9sj Thanks for your answer man. Will check both of those out

    • @fmcdomer
      @fmcdomer Рік тому

      Why do u prefer Craig over Gordy?

    • @Aaron-bd9sj
      @Aaron-bd9sj Рік тому +7

      @@fmcdomer I think Gordon Ryan is the best no gi Grappler in the world. Undoubtedly. I have one Gordon course and it's his mount course (because he has by far the best no-gi mount game and it's the only additional course I've thrown into the mix.
      For me, I like Craig's style and the way he plays the game. I got into Craig because I came from a wrestling background in HS and was looking for no gi stuff (I've never been interested in the gi personally) and I liked his knee shield when it came to playing the game from bottom. He's also funny AF in his newer instructionals and he's clear and simple to understand. And courses are very systemic. They're chunked up, but not too chunked up. You really feel like when you're getting his power bottom course for example, that you can develop a comprehensive bottom game. Same with his passing.
      I'm sure there's other good stuff out there too, but Craig and I have similar builds and I just vibe with his style.

  • @tobygoodman9134
    @tobygoodman9134 Рік тому +97

    Great breakdown. Watching you guys at ADCC was the most exciting sporting event I've ever watched. I was so hyped watching you and Rod both destroy.

    • @Dadaadad268
      @Dadaadad268 Рік тому +5

      Have you ever watched UFC?

    • @dano1307
      @dano1307 Рік тому +3

      @@Dadaadad268 hahah exactly what I was thinking.

    • @FreekFreeksma
      @FreekFreeksma Рік тому +1

      @@Dadaadad268 I liked this more than UFC tbf. Maybe the UFC main card is interesting, and not even at all events, but this was just world class match ups all weekend long.

    • @tobygoodman9134
      @tobygoodman9134 Рік тому +3

      @@Dadaadad268 lol fair point, I do really enjoy the UFC, but the fact that ADCC span two days, was available to watch in the UK at a decent time (where as the UFC is always on at a crazy time in the UK), I just found it so good to watch. Plus the BJJ club group chat was popping off, and everyone was loving it. That's why I enjoyed it so much.

  • @FuckingRullezZ
    @FuckingRullezZ Рік тому +20

    Amazing to see B team living up to their name! 😂

  • @sfinas91
    @sfinas91 Рік тому +16

    Love the timestamps Craig! Appreciate the breakdown. Cheers, Love from Sydney!

  • @ToddVance
    @ToddVance Рік тому +17

    the axiom is - "To be a competitor you have to be selfish, to be a coach you have to be selfless." ... somehow Craig is able to do both and still be one of the greatest competitors in the world. Mad respect for this guy.

    • @natyong
      @natyong Рік тому +1

      Love Craig, but not sure if enough time has past to call him a great coach yet... selfish proven, selfless TBD...

  • @haroldb.3092
    @haroldb.3092 Рік тому +11

    My favorite grappler as both a competitor and personality. Was great seeing Craig and B Team at ADCC. This is only the beginning for these guys!

  • @aplus1080
    @aplus1080 Рік тому +16

    Side note: as if it isn't already obvious enough, B-Team has legitimately transcended gold anyways. There are plenty of ADCC/IBJJF gold medal winners that still no one cares about. Y'all inspire people with your character, work ethic, and skill!

  • @BradNeumyer
    @BradNeumyer Рік тому +4

    Really enjoyed this review, definitely got some awesome insights into the whole event. Looking forward to seeing how you guys do in the future!

  • @Macktube
    @Macktube Рік тому +10

    Wow what a thoughtful honest take on the event I'm glad everyone is in good spirits and I know you guys should be proud of your performance even though you didn't win gold.

  • @1franklyrichard
    @1franklyrichard Рік тому +30

    I’m down for this extended commentary to extend to 5-course meals, Uber drivers, film reviews, etc. Shit was in-depth and yet hilarious.
    Thank you. I’m just here to take part. 🙏🏼

    • @MangoBums
      @MangoBums Рік тому

      yeah im down for that too!

  • @tabletoppdx
    @tabletoppdx Рік тому +3

    Craig's honesty and analysis is why he's such a favorite. The epitomy of class. Hope he competes and coaches as well for many years.

  • @MasterTeep
    @MasterTeep Рік тому +28

    While you were 2nd at adcc, you'll always be #1 in my heart ❤️

    • @ronant567
      @ronant567 Рік тому

      Hahhaah

    • @aplus1080
      @aplus1080 Рік тому

      ALWAYS!

    • @robbielight9806
      @robbielight9806 11 місяців тому

      That’s ab all anybody in the B team will be fr they’re all good at 2nd place the name isn’t a coincidence

  • @huznmeee
    @huznmeee Рік тому +19

    You are the man Craig.

  • @amirkhoshdel4809
    @amirkhoshdel4809 Рік тому

    You guys are always great to watch. Great energy

  • @harry.pottered
    @harry.pottered Рік тому

    So much class... just a good dude. Great breakdown, interesting detail and respectful of the competitors. Love hearing him talk.

  • @Ballard68
    @Ballard68 Рік тому

    Excellent commentary! Thanks Craig!

  • @keithwyckoff5618
    @keithwyckoff5618 Рік тому +2

    Class Act. You're one of the best and my favorite guy to root for. You're serious without taking yourself too serious.

  • @robhastings_
    @robhastings_ Рік тому +1

    Great breakdown! Keep it up y'all

  • @joreilly
    @joreilly Рік тому

    Fantastic objective breakdown. Thanks Craig and the guys at the b team. The content is great. Congratulations on a fantastic performance by Craig and all the rest of the guys at B team. My fav was the beginning of the merigali match while Craig was chasing the sub like a maniac and then gassed himself, he had some beautiful transitions, an awesome match.

  • @beastoftheeast6673
    @beastoftheeast6673 Рік тому

    Craig your insight on the game is awesome. Do more of this.

  • @barryroberts4470
    @barryroberts4470 Рік тому +1

    Great work B Team. Loved seeing the Arruda Team on Izaak Michell's shorts. Hasn't forgotten where it all started.

  • @markstone6263
    @markstone6263 Рік тому

    great breakdown, appreciate it!

  • @SHENR0N1
    @SHENR0N1 Рік тому +1

    Big fan! Just moved to Austin and seeing you guys motivates me to one day get back to the mats!

  • @808BJJ_Black_Belt
    @808BJJ_Black_Belt Рік тому +1

    Great break down Craig thank you 🙏🏻

  • @Marcnshae2011
    @Marcnshae2011 Рік тому +3

    Props to the B team for showing what it is really about! Doing it for the love of training, competition, and support of your teammates. No doubt you will have great success as a team because of this mindset. Thanks got sharing Craig.

  • @ben2177
    @ben2177 Рік тому

    Awesome breakdown love the humor!

  • @grimsbybrazilianjiu-jitsu7423

    Fantasic showing from such a new team, happy to hear you will do another one and back at 88kg.

  • @aidanfegan6605
    @aidanfegan6605 Рік тому

    Great to hear your thoughts on all of this Craig. Humble and honest, like always

  • @johnkalba4056
    @johnkalba4056 Рік тому

    You guys are all warriors!!! Respect to all of you. All the sacrifices these guys have made up to this point is incredible and Unfathomable to ordinary humans.
    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @claytonbigbsy3880
    @claytonbigbsy3880 Рік тому +1

    Top effort lads!

  • @mozuna27
    @mozuna27 Рік тому

    Like this content. Please do this more often.

  • @benryan3638
    @benryan3638 Рік тому

    Awesome breakdown

  • @emobuddha
    @emobuddha Рік тому

    If anything ya'll had fun and showed up! Great performances!

  • @monkeyrook
    @monkeyrook Рік тому

    Great breakdown

  • @ShaunNel
    @ShaunNel Рік тому

    Good on ya bro, great breakdown

  • @rocket5557
    @rocket5557 Рік тому +1

    Very open and honest assessment while always maintaining your humor. If the whole jiu-jitsu thing doesn’t work out you’ll have an amazing career in comedy! Best of luck Craig. Second best in the world not your weight class isn’t too bad!

  • @davidlongoria786
    @davidlongoria786 Рік тому +3

    How the hell could you not love this dude!!?

  • @Josh-eb5vm
    @Josh-eb5vm Рік тому +1

    thank you for entertaining me

  • @Lezcarg1
    @Lezcarg1 Рік тому

    a pleasure to hear him

  • @cypresspuz
    @cypresspuz Рік тому +1

    Craig, you are a monster, mate. I wish you the very best.

  • @dcDOC19
    @dcDOC19 Рік тому

    One of the best to ever do it! oss!!

  • @CorpseSplat
    @CorpseSplat Рік тому +6

    Can't wait to see B-team again at the next adcc

  • @michaelkazz
    @michaelkazz Рік тому

    Hey, you guys did a great job for a B-Team. Finished how I expected a B-Team would finish😁

  • @paratrooper8916
    @paratrooper8916 Рік тому

    Craig is a stud very good insights into a great ADCC performance.

  • @artofwar1776
    @artofwar1776 Рік тому

    I was root’n for you man! You’ll get the next one!!!

  • @BrocketMarc
    @BrocketMarc Рік тому

    Nice breakdown. I really wish you guys can get over it and get back together. These have been tough years but grat years for you all.

  • @Jaaol1
    @Jaaol1 Рік тому

    Love the new motto!

  • @channelsicks
    @channelsicks Рік тому

    hilarious shit - great job to you guys

  • @theoutlaw486
    @theoutlaw486 Рік тому +4

    You made me tune into the event Craig, get that gold next time mate!

  • @jamesrosales89
    @jamesrosales89 Рік тому

    legendary move to go up to 99kgs , much respect Craig ! i’m rooting for you

  • @wandersondeoliveira211
    @wandersondeoliveira211 Рік тому

    Craig is definitely one of the best, and always a gent.

  • @porkysugrim
    @porkysugrim Рік тому

    Love B-Team!!!

  • @alvinho565
    @alvinho565 Рік тому +1

    craig is the man of people

  • @nickthavongod4914
    @nickthavongod4914 Рік тому +2

    Craigs the Goat. That Silver Medalist Killa 🦾

  • @Sheahova
    @Sheahova Рік тому

    That hook defense was nuts crazy how it came from both competitors

  • @kyleofe2
    @kyleofe2 Рік тому

    Thank you for the update, Greg!

  • @aplus1080
    @aplus1080 Рік тому

    God damn I love that whole squad.

  • @ernietheaccursed9124
    @ernietheaccursed9124 Рік тому

    Got to love the brutal honesty of Craig Jones. Absolute Australian hero mate 👏

  • @seniorbrogrammer
    @seniorbrogrammer Рік тому

    Will you guys be able to do full match break downs?

  • @LiquidityThieves
    @LiquidityThieves Рік тому

    dude, i started watching juijitsu again cuz of craig!!! such a cool dude!!!

  • @Aaron-bd9sj
    @Aaron-bd9sj Рік тому +32

    Also, with Gordon Ryan vs Nicky Rod, Gordon always wears a short sleeve rash guard, but for Nicky he wore a long sleeve rash guard (he switched back to a short sleeve rash guard for the Andre match).
    I think this was to maintain strong traction on Nicky's leg. This isn't "dirty", but it is a calculated move against someone so explosive like Nicky.

    • @joebeast15
      @joebeast15 Рік тому +14

      Good observation. You are right. I saw an interview where Gordon even brought up the fact he had a long sleeve rash guard on for Nicky Rod.

    • @TheMagiAlchemist
      @TheMagiAlchemist Рік тому +8

      Lol it wouldn’t make much difference anyway

    • @Aaron-bd9sj
      @Aaron-bd9sj Рік тому +14

      @@TheMagiAlchemist Gordon and John disagree enough to have changed it up. Look at how Gordon used an RNC control on Nicky's leg when setting up the leg entanglement. I definitely think the added arm traction helped a bit.
      Again, that isn't "unfair", but a legit tactical decision.

    • @thejchristopher
      @thejchristopher Рік тому

      😂

    • @FreekFreeksma
      @FreekFreeksma Рік тому +8

      @@TheMagiAlchemist every small benefit helps at the highest levels

  • @MangoBums
    @MangoBums Рік тому

    craig was super fair in his analysis ... no bias... really respectful .... great guy

  • @riotpoints99
    @riotpoints99 Рік тому

    Love the new motto! 😂

  • @MultiTictock
    @MultiTictock Рік тому

    From Kenta to Rod. This team is by far the favorite - Grappling Sitcom show

  • @huston345
    @huston345 Рік тому

    Good work Craig! Agree with you on Kaynan and Gordon. Interested to see how Gordon would deal with his crazy base. He seems to have the knee shield figured out.

  • @MrRonin1234
    @MrRonin1234 Рік тому

    Craig is the Best. LoL
    He's attitude is awesome

  • @hermanmelville3871
    @hermanmelville3871 Рік тому +2

    Canuto as a “warm up?” That’s some confidence right there.

  • @ambismagee3207
    @ambismagee3207 Рік тому +2

    I think Gordon Ryan understands the strength training side better than anyone else in the game. Also, the best injections money can buy.

  • @thealpha_9
    @thealpha_9 Рік тому

    The new motto got me!

  • @lukegodbold6696
    @lukegodbold6696 Рік тому +1

    "Congrats to Kaynan. He has encouraged me to move back down to 88kg" 🤣🤣

  • @hybriddude007
    @hybriddude007 Рік тому +3

    I have faith in B-team, you will capture gold on the next ADCC. Keep on training, avoid injuries, and strategize even more.

    • @margaretpritchet
      @margaretpritchet Рік тому +2

      Not in the heavyweight as long as Gordon is competing. And with the Ruotolo brothers now competing... I don't see B-Team doing much other than getting Silver. Still impressive.

    • @hybriddude007
      @hybriddude007 Рік тому

      @@margaretpritchet Ruotolos are beasts, they are on the same level strategically as Gordon, just listen to Joe Rogan’s podcast with Gordon, it’s mentioned by the king himself

  • @jon-kd5st
    @jon-kd5st Рік тому +2

    B team. Doing what they do best. Co grats on the silver

  • @kwest-fr
    @kwest-fr Рік тому

    Epic ending quote 🤣🤣. This guy is funny.

  • @jonasgrnnegaard7309
    @jonasgrnnegaard7309 Рік тому

    You’re the best 🏆💯🔥🇩🇰

  • @lilT-Ride
    @lilT-Ride Рік тому

    We all love Craig and the B Team no matter what

  • @michaelfujinaka
    @michaelfujinaka Рік тому +2

    So difficult to hear the primary reason for his move up to -99. Fits with his character tho what a good teammate and dude. Wanted so badly for this man to grab Adcc gold this year it’s so deserved.

  • @robertnoriega1388
    @robertnoriega1388 Рік тому

    Hell yea CJ CANT WAIT 2024 👊

  • @myrongainz6313
    @myrongainz6313 Рік тому

    The new team motto had me rolling. 😂😂

  • @Anthony-id6gu
    @Anthony-id6gu Рік тому

    lol great Stuff as always

  • @danielsiriphongs
    @danielsiriphongs Рік тому

    Loved this breakdown. I would have chipped in a bit of money to the judges to get some more negatives for Kaynan lol. Keep up the great spirits and I know y'all will come back strong for 2024.

  • @BrokenFistX
    @BrokenFistX Рік тому

    Kenta really really impressed me with his performance against JT.

  • @TheSmithJarrod
    @TheSmithJarrod Рік тому

    Ripping. Great results all round

  • @davidharris8780
    @davidharris8780 Рік тому +2

    The updated B team saying “we’re not here to take over we’re here to take second”

  • @Roberto_Costa
    @Roberto_Costa Рік тому

    Between all the guys I watch in BJJ you look the best and the one with more empathy. Salute to Australia (Childers-Noosa-Gold Coast) 🍻

  • @BG-sj7zh
    @BG-sj7zh Рік тому +1

    I cried for Craig's final. Your still everyone's fav.... The no gi ezekial tho from bottom mount..... Why didn't you try to bridge a lil more... YOu know better then me but I did cry on that one. THe collective heart of the fans was crushed in that match.

  • @Arthurdankarelli
    @Arthurdankarelli Рік тому

    Craig will get gold in 2 years. I have no doubts

  • @cameronsnyder1246
    @cameronsnyder1246 Рік тому +4

    Craig is my favorite guy in bjj and he moved up in weight because he is a great leader. He got stalled out by a giant.

    • @thos1618
      @thos1618 Рік тому

      To be fair Kaynan was all over him. Craig was resorting to trying to choke from the bottom of mount. Craig winning by penalty points would have been crazy though.

  • @Archive999
    @Archive999 Рік тому

    We’re not here to take over, we’re here to take part! Classic!😂😂😂🤷‍♂️🙏

  • @Darko1.0
    @Darko1.0 Рік тому

    B team living up to their name, OSS.

  • @trxscreed
    @trxscreed Рік тому

    Your match vs Kaynan was tough. When I saw the size difference I knew you had your work cut out for you, and as the match progressed I could see the physicality difference between you two. With someone so physically strong and technically sound, it would be interesting to see what strategy you could implement in order to secure that W.