Chris Wojcik shares an inside perspective on the difference between competition opportunities in gi and no gi BJJ.

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

The D’Arce Choke (also known as the ‘No Gi Brabo Choke’) is a great submission to tap your opponent out when you’re in his half guard and he’s trying to take your back. In this short video BJJ blackbelt Stephan Kesting shows you the 7 steps to a better D’Arce submission. Download Stephan’s BJJ Position Checklist for free at https://www.grapplearts.com/book.

This match featuring Andrew Tackett and Sean Yadimarco is from Flow Sub Only Squad5 on April 2nd, 2023.

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This match featuring Villain Era (Marissa Pacelli, Nicole Mathew, and Lydia Bergamasco) vs The Wild Cards (Cathryn Ivy, Jenna Suydam, and Jackie Gates) is from Hammer Challenge Series 9 on March 11th, 2023.

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The Aoki lock is one of the most versatile, powerful and SURPRISING submissions in no gi grappling. From https://www.grapplearts.com/cutting-edge-leglocks/, the latest Grapplearts instructional with Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting

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The crucifix is a powerful controlling position with lots of submission opportunities. The entries in this video are some you may or may not be using, but I have found these to be some of the most useful, sneaky, effective entries for this position. For submission opportunities, check out other videos on that topic on my channel. I hope you like it!

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