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Adele Fornarino recently opened up about competing against her good friend Brianna Ste-Marie in the opening round of the absolute division at ADCC 2024.
Adele Fornarino shares her thoughts on taking part in the first ever female ADCC superfight in 2026!
Adele Fornarino discusses the difference in her preparation and mindset for ADCC 2024, compared to ADCC 2022.
ADCC 2024 double champion Adele Fornarino explains the meaning behind ‘Daddy mentality’ and her nickname’s origins!
Adele Fornarino is the ADCC 2024 double champion, winning both the under 55kg and absolute divisions at the event. She’s the first Australian ADCC world champion and the first female absolute champion in 19 years. Adele is also the reigning Who’s Number One Strawweight world champion and has won several major IBJJF events. Jake O’Driscoll is her coach, and the head coach of Essence Jiu-Jitsu.
Jits Magazine spoke to Adele and Jake about their backgrounds in the sport, and their experiences of the Australian Jiu-Jitsu scene. We also discussed the coach and athlete relationship, along with each of their experiences training and coaching at ATOS. Adele broke down some of her historic run at ADCC 2024 and her plans for the future, including the first ever female ADCC superfight and a rematch with Ffion Davies.
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0:00 Introduction
0:22 Jake’s introduction to Jiu-Jitsu
1:32 Adele’s introduction to Jiu-Jitsu
2:24 Adele meeting Jake
4:00 The relationship with ATOS
10:11 Improving after ADCC 2022
12:26 Gi competition & making a return
15:18 First female ADCC Superfight Championship
16:06 Jake’s superfights in 2025
18:53 The Australian Jiu-Jitsu scene
21:23 Ffion Davies rematch
22:54 Mayssa Bastos at ADCC 2024
28:38 Brianna Ste-Marie at ADCC 2024
32:48 ADCC 2024 overall
35:14 Absolute division
36:13 Plans for the future
37:43 Becoming Who’s Number One champion
39:09 Jake sailing off into the sunset
43:39 Professionalism in Jiu-Jitsu
49:20 The origin of Daddy mentality
52:33 Thanks & signing off
Chris Wojcik recently shared the lessons that he learned from his debut appearance at ADCC 2024, and what he intends to improve upon ready for his return at ADCC 2026.
Chris Wojcik is a top-four finisher in the under 88kg division at ADCC 2024 and the finalist of PGF World Season 7, along with being the brains behind The Grappler’s Diary. Chris currently trains at B-Team Jiu-Jitsu and is preparing for an upcoming appearance at EBI 22: The Welterweights.
Jits Magazine spoke to Chris about his journey up to ADCC 2024 and his performance at the event, along with the changes he’s going to make ahead of a return at ADCC 2026. We also spoke about his preparation for EBI 22, his advice for competition, and what his plans are for 2025 and beyond.
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0:00 Introduction
0:15 Serafin Jiu-Jitsu & moving to B-Team
3:50 Why B-Team over New Wave?
6:25 Lessons from ADCC Trials & competition advice
10:36 Will Chris return to gi competition?
15:06 Training for ADCC 2024
17:24 Does Chris prefer 77kg or 88kg?
18:34 ADCC 2024 review
21:25 Facing Jay Rod in the semi-final
23:40 Planning for ADCC 2026
28:14 PGF World Season 7
31:48 EBI 22 training camp
36:36 The decline of EBI overtime
38:02 Would Chris do CJI?
40:30 Matches Chris wants in 2025
45:18 Thanks & signing off
Ryan Aitken is a two-time Combat Jiu-Jitsu middleweight world champion and the reigning EBI absolute champion, but he most recently won PGF World Season 7 at light-heavyweight. Ryan is also a 10th Planet black belt and an ADCC veteran, with an upcoming match with Gabriel Almeida at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9.
Jits Magazine spoke to Ryan about his journey up to winning his first CJJ world title, and how he was able win the title for a second time. We also spoke about both of his incredible performances at EBI 21: The Absolutes and PGF World Season 7, along with his tactical approach to EBI overtime. Ryan then reviewed his matches from ADCC 2024 and shared the lessons he’s learned, along with his plans for the future.
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0:00 Introduction
0:19 Competing in MMA and choosing Jiu-Jitsu
3:03 Ryan’s thoughts on competing in the gi
6:14 Mastering EBI overtime
9:56 Winning EBI 21: The Absolutes
13:24 Moving weight classes
16:00 Reviewing ADCC 2024 & lessons learned
21:40 Post-ADCC & Winning PGF World Season 7
39:05 EBI overtime tactics
42:35 Why Ryan hates Las Vegas
44:48 Gabriel Almeida at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9
48:15 What’s next for Ryan?
52:20 Thanks & signing off
Our guest is Adele Fornarino, the 2024 ADCC Double Gold Champion and the first Australian to achieve this incredible milestone. 🏆🇦🇺
We’re also excited to introduce our co-host, Mayara Munhos! She’s a journalist, Media Coordinator at Atos BJJ On Demand, UFC Reporter, and founder of the YouTube channel Jiu-Jitsu in Frames, and also she is a 2024 IBJJF World Master Absolute Silver Medalist as a brown belt. 💪🎥
In this episode, Adele shares her inspiring journey, mindset strategies, future goals, and so much more. You don’t want to miss it! Go to AtosBJJOnDemand.com to watch it.
https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/galvaocast-28-adele-fornarino
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We spoke to Andy Murasaki about whether or not he would be making a return to no gi competition and not only is he interested in doing it, he’s already been offered matches with some big names!
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#tbt 2008 @cbjj Campeonato Brasileiro M1/Leve🥇 com meu brother @rodrigo_cf_feijao 🫡 Qual foi a posição que você mais usou na sua jornada de competição no Jiu-Jitsu?
Sem dúvida, essa é a minha. Infelizmente para o meu adversário, ele foi pego de surpresa, batendo a cabeça e acabou apagando. 🤕 #vitoriaporko
Por incrível que pareça, no absoluto, raspei um atleta super-pesado com a mesma posição. Ele foi de cabeça, e eu caí montado, com ele batendo porque tinha machucado o pescoço. Os dois saíram com colar cervical.🫣
Essa posição tem vários nomes, e meus alunos da @gdjiujitsuacademy no Arizona a chamam de “G Sweep” – como se fosse a “Raspagem do Gustavo”.
Claro que eu não criei a posição, mas sempre gostei de raspar por cima. Quando comecei a treinar na academia do mestre @dede_pederneiras André Pederneiras, tive cinco aulas particulares com o @renatoverissimobjj “Charuto”, que se encaixaram muito bem no meu jogo, incluindo essa raspagem. O Charuto teve um papel importante na minha evolução, especialmente quando eu era faixa roxa. Na mesma época, eu também assistia muito ao @roleta.bjj executando essa posição com perfeição. Não posso esquecer do meu brother @marcelinobjj que faz essa posição extremamente bem.
Qual é a mensagem aqui? Acredite nas suas posições mais fortes! Aquela em que você pensa: “Se eu chegar aqui, meus oponentes vão ter problemas.”
No entanto, não podemos depender de apenas um movimento ou situação. Sempre esteja disposto a sair da sua zona de conforto quando o jogo não estiver fluindo.
Lembre-se, o objetivo é ser sua versão mais autêntica, tanto no tatame de competição quanto na academia, então, no próximo campeonato, SOLTA O JOGO! 🚀🧨
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ADCC champion Giancarlo Bodoni vs Wagner Rocha. Back take to rear naked choke.