Chris Wojcik
BlackBiography
Chris Wojcik is an American submission grappler and black belt known for his aggressive guard and devastating leg locks. He is the author of A Grappler’s Diary, a book documenting his competition experiences, training insights, and approach to developing skill in jiu-jitsu.
Wojcik has built a reputation for a disciplined, concept-driven style that emphasizes positional sequences, efficient transitions, and a strong understanding of modern leg-lock mechanics. He has competed across major no-gi events and is regarded for his analytical approach to both training and instruction. At ADCC 2024, he submitted veteran Josh Hinger with an inside heel hook, and he has continued competing at the highest levels since, including a fine performance at CJI 2 against powerhouse grappler Mica Galvao.
He is also credited with popularizing a twisting cross-foot lock variation widely known as the "Woj lock." Through his technical style, writing, and competition achievements, Chris Wojcik has become a recognizable figure in the modern no-gi scene.
Personal
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Rankings
Submissions Breakdown
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Inside heel hook | 8 | 1 |
| Straight ankle lock | 4 | 0 |
| Outside heel hook | 2 | 2 |
| Rear naked | 2 | 1 |
| Aoki lock | 2 | 0 |
| Calf slicer | 1 | 0 |
| Triangle | 1 | 0 |
| Armbar | 1 | 2 |
| High-wrist guillotine | 0 | 1 |
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Taza | Win | 12/5/2025 | WNO 31 | Decision | Middleweight | — | 375 |
| Mica Galvao | Draw | 8/31/2025 | CJI 2 | N/A | Quintet | Finals | 375 |
| Lucas Kanard | Draw | 8/31/2025 | CJI 2 | N/A | Quintet | Semi-Finals | 219 |
| Jacob Couch | Draw | 8/31/2025 | CJI 2 | N/A | Quintet | Quarter-Finals | 94 |
| Michael Esquivel | Win | 4/18/2025 | WNO 27 | Straight ankle lock | Middleweight | — | 375 |
| Mateusz Szczecinski | Loss | 2/8/2025 | Polaris 31 | Decision | Quintet | — | — |
| Eoghan O'Flanagan | Win | 2/8/2025 | Polaris 31 | Decision | Quintet | — | 375 |
| Jozef Chen | Loss | 2/8/2025 | Polaris 31 | Decision | Quintet | — | — |
| Izaak Michell | Loss | 2025 | AIGA Champions League Final | Armbar | 83KG | — | — |
| Elder Cruz | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 5-0 | 88KG | — | — |
| Elder Cruz | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 88KG | — | — |
| Jay Rodriguez | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Decision | 88KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Jacob Rodriguez | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Decision | 88KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Ryan Aitken | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Decision | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | 33 |
| Sam Kilmer | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 88KG | 16 | 24 |
| Kevin Berbrich | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Decision | 88KG | 32 | 19 |
| Wesley Cooper | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 2-0 | 88KG | 64 | 14 |
| Ethan Wagner | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Outside heel hook | 88KG | 128 | 14 |
| Ryan Aitken | Loss | 2024 | PGF 7 | Rear naked | 93KG | — | — |
| Kyle Boehm | Draw | 2024 | PGF 7 | N/A | 93KG | — | 9 |
| Ryan Aitken | Loss | 2024 | PGF 7 | EBI Overtime | 93KG | Finals | — |
| Davis Asare | Draw | 2024 | PGF 7 | N/A | 205LB | — | 9 |
| Ryan Aitken | Loss | 2024 | PGF 7 | Overtime | 205LB | Finals | — |
| Marcin Maciulewicz | Win | 2024 | PGF 7 | Overtime | 205LB | Semi-Finals | 95 |
| Ernesto Rivera | Win | 2024 | PGF 7 | Straight ankle lock | 205LB | Quarter-Finals | 33 |
| Andre Porfirio | Loss | 2024 | Battle of the Promotions - Enigma | Decision | 88KG | — | — |
| Felipe Costa | Loss | 2024 | ADCC | Points: 3-0 | 88KG | — | — |
| Jay Rodriguez | Loss | 2024 | ADCC | Decision | 88KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Jacob Rodriguez | Loss | 2024 | ADCC | Decision | 88KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Charles Negromonte | Win | 2024 | ADCC | Decision | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | 356 |
| Josh Hinger | Win | 2024 | ADCC | Inside heel hook | 88KG | 16 | 309 |
| Linus Von Schrenk | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 2-0 | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Sean Passi | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Unknown | 88KG | 16 | 24 |
| Emil Termiz | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Triangle | 88KG | 32 | 19 |
| Alan Sanchez | Loss | 2024 | EBI 22 | EBI Overtime | 77KG | Finals | — |
| Ernesto Rivera | Win | 2024 | EBI 22 | Rear naked | Welterweight | Quarter-Finals | 76 |
| Fernando Benitez | Win | 2024 | EBI 22 | Armbar | Welterweight | 16 | 57 |
| Oliver Taza | Loss | 2023 | Twisted Church | Points | N/A | — | — |
| Felipe Cesar Silva | Loss | 2023 | SOGI | Overtime | Heavyweight | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Piotr Freschowicz | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Decision | 88KG | — | 30 |
| Santeri Lilius | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 3-0 | 88KG | Semi-Finals | 170 |
| Otto Kuikka | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Calf slicer | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | 30 |
| Mazen Azab | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Decision | 88KG | 16 | 21 |
| Mateusz Mazur | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 2-0 | 88KG | 32 | 17 |
| Max Bickerton | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Aoki lock | 88KG | 64 | 13 |
| Giuseppe Lamanna | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Inside heel hook | 88KG | 128 | 13 |
| Kody Steele | Loss | 2023 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 77KG | 16 | — |
| Jett Thompson | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 5-0 | 77KG | 32 | 17 |
| Tyrell Anderson | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Straight ankle lock | 77KG | 64 | 13 |
| Jesus Bejarano | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Inside heel hook | 77KG | 128 | 13 |
| Ryan Aitken | Loss | 2022 | Battle OB | Outside heel hook | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| David Garmo | Win | 2022 | Finishers 8 | Inside heel hook | 84KG | — | 15 |
| Ryan Aitken | Loss | 2022 | SOS 8 | Outside heel hook | Middleweight | Semi-Finals | — |
| Bobby Winther | Win | 2022 | SOS 8 | Inside heel hook | Middleweight | Quarter-Finals | 15 |
| Joshua Squires | Win | 2022 | SOS 8 | Aoki lock | Middleweight | 16 | 10 |
| PJ Barch | Loss | 2022 | SOS 7 | Inside heel hook | Welterweight | Finals | — |
| Michael John | Win | 2022 | SOS 7 | Straight ankle lock | Welterweight | Semi-Finals | 41 |
| Bobby Winther | Win | 2022 | SOS 7 | Overtime | Welterweight | Quarter-Finals | 15 |
| Matt Ferraiolo | Win | 2022 | SOS 7 | Inside heel hook | Welterweight | 16 | 10 |
| Bartosz Lukaszewicz | Win | 2022 | GrappleFest 14 | Decision | Welterweight | — | 30 |
| PJ Barch | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 4-0 | 77KG | — | 30 |
| William Tackett | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 4-0 | 77KG | Semi-Finals | 170 |
| Kieran Kichuk | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Advantage | 77KG | Quarter-Finals | 30 |
| Max Hanson | Loss | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Armbar | 77KG | 16 | — |
| Albruce Touaev | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Inside heel hook | 77KG | 32 | 17 |
| Michael Kastroba | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 77KG | 64 | 13 |
| Kody Steele | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Decision | 77KG | 128 | 13 |
| Dominic Ramos | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Rear naked | 77KG | 256 | 9 |
| Ross Nicholls | Loss | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Decision | 77KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Marek Hromadka | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 6-2 | 77KG | 16 | 21 |
| Richard Bukovcsan | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 5-0 | 77KG | 32 | 17 |
| Frantisek Lukes | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Outside heel hook | 77KG | 64 | 13 |
| Placido Santos | Loss | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast Noarth America | High-wrist guillotine | 77KG | 128 | — |
| Zack Edwards | Loss | 2021 | F2W 166 | Decision | 77KG | — | — |
| Miles Kirby | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Inside heel hook | 77KG | 256 | 6 |
| Dan Stittgen | Win | 2020 | B2 Grappling Series | Decision | 221LB | — | 1 |