A complete reverse Aoki ankle-lock system you can apply from outside ashi, cross ashi, and 50-50 for fast, reliable finishes.
The Bottom Line
This is the clearest straight ankle and reverse Aoki roadmap on the market right now. You get crisp finishing mechanics, second-leg attacks from 50-50, and options that work in heel-hook restricted events. If you already play pure heel hooks, use this to add safe, fast ankle locks that change the leg-lock conversation.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Leg-lockers without heel hooks
Skip if: You want only heel hooks
Tech focus: Reverse Aoki Lock, Woj Lock, Straight Ankle Lock, Outside Ashi, 50/50, Cross Ashi, Estima Lock
Biggest takeaway: Ankle locks can be a full system
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What You'll Learn
Woj Lock the World packages Chris Wojcik's reverse Aoki family into a tight, progressive finishing system. You learn how the Woj Lock, Aoki, and straight ankle interlink from outside ashi, cross ashi, and 50-50. Entries, finishing mechanics, and second-leg attacks are emphasized alongside safety and troubleshooting. The set also shows top-position ankle locks and how to weave in estimas and toeholds to create dilemmas. If you coach or compete under rules where heel hooks are limited, this gives you a high-percentage lower-body path without relying on them.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Reverse Aoki Lock
- Aoki Lock
- Straight Ankle Lock
- Woj Lock
- 50/50
- Cross Ashi
- Outside Ashi
- Estima Lock
- Toehold
- Belly Down Foot Lock
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 5 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I saw how second-leg attacks make 50-50 safer and far more productive for mid-level competitors.
Why Chris Wojcik?
Chris Wojcik is a BJJ black belt under Jeff Serafin. He competes for B-Team and is known for a refined lower-body attack game with ankle lock innovations. His competition results include ADCC and WNO wins, including a straight ankle lock finish at WNO 27. He writes The Grappler's Diary and frequently teaches seminars. His instruction emphasizes clear mechanics and decision trees over flashy move dumps.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Best ankle lock instructional I have seen; got immediate results after watching.
- Digestible length and covers aoki, ankle, woj and heel hook options from most positions.
- Helped me stop chasing heel hooks in 50-50 and attack the second leg instead.
- Great call when heel hooks are not legal; strong straight ankle and aoki focus.
- Clear mechanics and meta explained well in the Woj Lock podcast appearance.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some prefer Jason Rau or Mateusz Szczecinski for shotgun straight ankle specifics.
- If you want only deep heel hook material, Danaher sets go wider on that topic.
- A few noted ankle-lock enthusiasm can distract from developing passing focus.
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Smart Alternatives
- Dynamic Ankle Locks by Jason Rau – If you want more Y-guard entries and aoki options organized by situation. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
- Shotgun Aoki Locks by Mateusz Szczecinski – Strong pressure-based aoki finishes that complement Wojcik's mechanics. (Price: $79.00, 5 vols, 2023)
- Outside Ashi Reloaded by Jason Rau – Dilemma-building between ankle locks and heel hooks from outside ashi.
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Woj Lock the World: A guide to the future of ankle locks by Chris Wojcik on BJJ Fanatics
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Your next step
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