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Ffion Davies on doing CJI 1 and returning to ADCC

Gary Berger — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:01:15 +0000

Ffion Davies talks about doing CJI 1 last year and whether or not she would do ADCC again.

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Josh Cisneros on ADCC, wrestling for BJJ, and the Sapateiro world championship – JitsCast #19

Gary Berger — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:14:09 +0000

Josh Cisneros is an ADCC medalist and one of the top no gi grapplers in the world. He is a former wrestler and has used those skills to become one of the most well-rounded competitors in the sport, beating some of the best there are. He is currently preparing for the inaugural Sapateiro world championship at under 160lbs, where there is a $100,000 grand prize.

Jits Magazine spoke to Josh about his transition from wrestling to BJJ, and how he thinks that has helped his career as a no gi grappler. He also looked back at his performances at ADCC 2022 and ADCC 2024, while having one eye on ADCC 2026 next year. Josh also spoke about the upcoming Sapateiro world championship, picking out his biggest opposition in the division and discussing his rivalry with Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira.

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0:00 Moving from wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu
1:41 Training in smaller academies
3:50 Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira
4:43 Sapateiro world champion
6:16 Lessons from ADCC
7:46 Teaching & competing
9:27 CJI 2
10:29 Weight classes for Josh
12:45 Facing Owen Jones
14:19 Promotions Josh wants to compete for
15:56 Competing in the gi
19:47 People declining matches
20:46 Wrestling is harder than Jiu-Jitsu
22:26 What makes a difficult opponent for Josh
23:48 Training to win scrambles
25:49 Being well-rounded
27:22 Working on leglocks
28:15 The level of wrestling in Jiu-Jitsu
29:28 What Josh is working on now
30:05 Thanks & Signing off

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Elisabeth Clay on returning to ADCC

Gary Berger — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:35:51 +0000

Elisabeth Clay shares her thoughts on returning to ADCC, and whether or not she would do ADCC Trials again.

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Adele Fornarino on the first female ADCC superfight in 2026

Gary Berger — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:24:17 +0000

Adele Fornarino shares her thoughts on taking part in the first ever female ADCC superfight in 2026!

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JitsCast #7 – Adele Fornarino & Jake O’Driscoll

Gary Berger — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:41:10 +0000

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

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Chris Wojcik on ADCC 2024 Lessons

Gary Berger — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:21:26 +0000

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.

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JitsCast #4 – Chris Wojcik

Gary Berger — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:11:02 +0000

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

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