Keith Krikorian shares his thoughts about competing against the next generation of Jiu-Jitsu competitors.
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Keith Krikorian shares his thoughts about competing against the next generation of Jiu-Jitsu competitors.
Keith Krikorian shares his thoughts on how Jiu-Jitsu can make you a better person.
Keith Krikorian discusses his upcoming rematch with Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira in the main event of Who’s Number One 26.
Keith Krikorian gets brutally honest about the idea of leaving legacy behind in Jiu-Jitsu.
Keith Krikorian is one of the most successful 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu competitors in the world. He’s a Combat Jiu-Jitsu world champion and an ADCC Trials winner, along with several silver and bronze medals from Trials. He has appeared at ADCC three times and counting, and is currently preparing for a rematch with Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira at Who’s Number One 26 with the lightweight title on the line.
Jits Magazine spoke to Keith about his upcoming rematch with Oliveira, including both his mental and technical preparation for it. We also discussed his phenomenal success at ADCC Trials and how he manages to keep training fun. Keith also shared some unique insights into some of the more philosophical aspects of being a combat sports competitor, like the idea of owing something to Jiu-Jitsu and leaving a legacy behind.
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0:00 How Keith discovered Jiu-Jitsu
1:08 Does Keith still do striking or MMA?
2:23 Keith’s success at ADCC Trials
4:48 Developing & using leglocks
7:35 Facing Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira at WNO 26
11:12 Facing bigger opponents
13:40 How to keep Jiu-Jitsu fun
16:00 Competing as an older grappler
18:35 Why does Keith compete?
21:45 Seeing what is in front of you, not who
25:51 Other matches & ADCC Trials 2025
30:18 ADCC European Trials
31:45 What Keith owes to Jiu-Jitsu
34:56 Leaving a legacy, or not
39:54 Staying grounded
42:43 Thanks & Signing off
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The Onnit Invitational 9 was an absolute cracker of an event. Putting together some of the best No Gi submission artists in the game, the Onnit Invitational has made a reputation for himself as one of the most exciting tournaments in Jiu Jitsu. Here is our list of ourr top 5 favorite submissions from their 9th installment.
Watch full event– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l9swKZrhNw
Individual matches:
Keith Krikorian vs Jordan Holy
Watch full match– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoxCPeSCOGA
Jordan Holy vs Brandon Gambucci
Watch full match– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSmaK_x_f_Q
PJ Barch vs Jordan Peitzman
Watch full match– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPvI3_q_kRs
Jordan Holy vs Phill Schwartz
Watch full match– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XPfJkMCK_4
William Tackett vs Zach Edwards
Watch full match– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoNnY_J6ygc
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