Maksymilian Wisniewski is one of the top Polish competition black belts. At the 2014 Europeans, he accomplished the feat of placing third at black belt adult middle heavy, in a division which had such names as Renato Cardoso, Rodrigo Fajardo, Thiago Sa , Max Carvalho etc…In this interview with BJJ Eastern Europe Maks talks about his BJJ journey and his experience at the Europeans: 

1. Hi Maks, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ Community of Eastern Europe?

Hi Im Maksymilian Wisniewski. Im 26 years old. I’m living in Poland and I train in my hometown Mosina and in Poznan. My main titles are 4 x Polish championship and 3rd place on European championships in brown 2010 and black belt 2014.

Maks took 3rd place at the 2014 Europeans at black belt adult

2. Please tell us about your Jiu-Jitsu story.

I started BJJ in 2002. My first trainer was Slawek Barczak. I was training with him for 6 years and then I opened a new academy with my friends. I was a purple belt at that time. In 2009 I got brown belt from Robert Drysdale. After that I got my black belt in 2012 from my Master.

3. You have really blown up on the European competition scene in the past years taking gold medals left and right. What triggered your success? How would you describe your BJJ style?

My BJJ style is aggressive. I like playing guard passes as well as playing guard. Recipe for my success is hard work and love for Jiu Jitsu.

4. Please tell us about your academy in Poland.

I lead affiliate academy of Zenith BJJ in Poznań. The headcoach of Zenith BJJ Poland is Przemo Gnat from Gniezno.

5. This year, you got a bronze medal at the IBJJF European Open. Please guide us through your matches.

In the first fight my opponent didn’t come. My second fight was with Felipe Mota. It was a close match. The score was 2:2 and advantages 1:1 but referee chose me. In the semi-final I have fought Renato Cardoso. We landed up in 50:50 from where He caught me in a toe hold.

6. What is next for you and your team in 2014?

Our goal for 2014 are Ibjjf events in Europe and some big tournaments in Poland.

7. If you want to thank somebody or sponsors, feel free

I want to thank My family and my girlfriend, my Team Zenith Mosina and Poznań. My coachs Robert Drysdale and Przemo Gnat. My sponsor Pit Bull West Coast. Thanks a lot!!!

8. Thanks Maks and all the best!

Thank you Bjj Eastern Europe.

Watch Maks vs Felipe Mota at the 2014 Europeans: