BJJ Mental Models Ep. 365: Analog Versus Digital, feat. Chris Wojcik
Nov 24, 2025
Chris Wojcik, a Jiu-Jitsu competitor and instructor known for his instructional content and training resources, joins the conversation to explore the balance between digital and in-person learning. He critiques the limitations of online instructionals, arguing for the necessity of hands-on experiences for deeper skill acquisition. Chris emphasizes prioritizing training over studying, discusses the importance of precise communication in teaching, and shares insights on community support in grappling. Expect a lively debate on enhancing the relevance of digital resources in the Jiu-Jitsu landscape!
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Digital Gains, Analog Yearning
- Digital work enabled Chris Wojcik's career but left him craving analog experiences like seminars and walks.
- He finds in-person training produces deeper learning than one-way digital instructionals.
Instructionals Show, They Rarely Teach
- Most modern instructionals act as one-way catalogs that show moves but don't reliably teach skills.
- Chris argues that teaching without interaction slows learning and limits skill acquisition.
Train First, Study Second
- Never spend more time studying jiu-jitsu than training; training should come first and study should support it.
- Use study to supplement hands-on practice rather than replace mat time.
