Paul Ardila on being a lawyer and a grappler, the PGF experience, and CJI 2 Trials - JitsCast #32

Paul Ardila is one of the most successful ADCC Trials competitors of all time, with four gold medals to his name. He has competed at ADCC five times during his career and was also a semi-finalist on PGF Season 7. Paul recently won the CJI 2 European Trials, booking his place as the wildcard for the European Misfits team at the event.

Jits Magazine's Alex Lindsey spoke to Paul to find out how he has been able to have such sustained success at ADCC Trials for over a decade, and how he manages to compete at the highest level while running his own law firm. Paul also spoke about his recent victory at the CJI 2 European Trials, breaking down his final match with Taylor Pearman.

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0:00 Balancing being a grappler and a lawyer
5:22 The transition from wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu
9:54 Gi competition
12:47 ADCC Trials success
15:09 The benefits of wrestling
17:06 Why Paul hasn't competed outside ADCC much
18:47 The PGF experience
24:18 CJI 2 European Trials
32:12 Paul's game
33:30 Would Paul have done CJI 1?
35:10 ADCC Trials 2025
38:26 Thanks & signing off