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I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show
Jiu-Jitsu is hard. Join host Josh McKinney on his forever quest to "suck less at jiu-jitsu." Learn from high level black belts, in depth conversations, and off the wall rants by the host himself. It is guaranteed that each episode will help you suck just a little less at jiu-jitsu, or your money back. Josh McKinney is an accomplished adult black belt competitor with a "suck-less" mindset that can help anyone progress
Episodes
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#337 Hot Takes: CJI Will Fail? Mikey Sold Out? Danaher Sucks?? | Bryce Allen Joins The Conversation
The Fans WORST BJJ hot takes of the year: don’t tap to pressure, cartwheel passes are trash, competing is “stupid,” and yes—we argue whether or not CJI will…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#336 Robert and Erik Arias: The BJJ Twins You'll Never Forget | "Jiu Jitsu Saved Our Lives"
Two brothers. Two paths. One life-changing journey. Robert Arias started training Jiu-Jitsu with me(@thejoshmckinney) about 10 years ago . Six years ago, Erik…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#335 Black Belt vs Reddit BJJ
r/BJJ is basically the Mean Girls of Jiu-Jitsu. It’s petty. It’s chaotic. It’s ruled by digital “mean girls” with four stripes and zero rolls. But today…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#334 Greg Souders: Is Greg Souders a Nice Guy?
You’ve heard him talk about the ecological approach. You’ve seen the debates. But who is Greg Souders, really? In this episode, I(@thejoshmckinney) sit down…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#333 THE 10 COMMANDMENTS of SUCKING LESS at JIU JITSU
In this sacred scroll of suck-reduction, Josh McKinney reveals The 10 Commandments to Suck Less at Jiu-Jitsu—a divine list of timeless ISAJJ truths spoken how…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#332 Kyle Watson & Mark Vives: How Great BJJ Coaches Build Champions
Want to win more as a competitor—or build a room full of killers as a coach? This episode delivers the strategies, mindset shifts, and real stories that shaped…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#331 Hot Takes: Should have to compete to get promoted?
What SHOULD BE Jiu-Jitsu's Belt Criteria?In this solo scorcher, Josh McKinney unloads his 25 spiciest Jiu-Jitsu hot takes — the kind that make you question…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu ShowThe Jiu Jitsu Community is Falling Apart. Here's what we can do.
Is Jiu-Jitsu really a community—or just a bunch of cliques in gis pretending to be one? In this episode, Josh rants on the myth of unity in BJJ, calls out the…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#329 UNPLATEU Your Jiu Jitsu
Feel like your Jiu Jitsu hit a wall? Burn the wall down. In this episode, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) gives you the no-nonsense, actually-useful strategies…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#328 Mastering Jiu-Jitsu’s TIME STONE (Seriously)
Ever roll with someone who seems impossibly fast or like they know what you're going to do before you do it? That’s not magic — it’s timing. In this episode of…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#327 The 25 Most HATED People in Every BJJ Gym
Welcome to the most brutally honest episode of ISAJJ yet. I(@thejoshmckinney) asked my listeners: What do you hate most about Jiu Jitsu? The answers were…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#326 Devin Pirata: Here's A List of BJJ Tradition's that I HATE
In this episode of I Suck at Jiu Jitsu, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) is joined by Devin Pirata(@devinpirata) to rant about the weirdest, cringiest, and most outdated…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#325 Competition HACKS for BJJ Coaches | How to Coach a Live Match
You can drill berimbolos ’til your hips explode, but if your corner can’t guide a match you’ll still walk home with participation pics. In this episode of The…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#324 James Driskill: Rickson's Uke | Finding Balance On and Off the Mats
Today, I sit down with James Driskill, a third-degree black belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie. James is not only Rickson’s trusted uke and teaching…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#323 The Ultimate Guide to BJJ Tape Study
Stop doom-scrolling and start skill-scrolling. In this episode—the Ultimate Guide to Visual BJJ Learning—Josh(@thejoshmckinney) finally delivers on his promise…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#322 Jack Taufer: Be Black Belt Level at White Belt moves
Today, I (@thejoshmckinney) sit down with Rickson Gracie black belt Jack Taufer (@jacktaufer) to explore the mindset and methods behind becoming a true master…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#321 How many Gorillas would it take to kill a blue belt?
In this Q and A episode Josh answers some of your wildest questions ranging from gorillas fighting blue belts all the way to how to teach a Jiu Jitsu…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#320 Chris Burns: Using Old School Methods to Perfect Your Jiu-Jitsu
Chris Burns has recently taken Jiu-Jitsu Teaching by storm. Not with new and flashy moves but with simple refined ideas that he has learned from his Professor…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#319 Hot Takes: Wrist-Locks, Wisdom, and Weirdos
Today we’re diving headfirst into another round of spicy hot takes—where flow rolls turn violent, blue belts turn into prophets, and your coach is probably…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#318 Justin Kichler and Justin Huff: From Training in a Garage to Teaching at an Academy
Today I (@thejoshmckinney) sit down with my friends Justin Kichler and Justin Huff to talk about the Jiu-Jitsu Journey.Huff, Kich, and I have been training…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#317 16 Reasons You STILL SUCK at Jiu-Jitsu
Ever wonder why your Jiu-Jitsu progress feels stuck? In this video, we’re exposing 16 painfully honest reasons you might still suck. Whether you’re training…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#316 Matt Kwan: What BJJ Learned from WWE | Wild Conspiracy Theories
"Take us to your Leader" Today I am joined by podcaster Matt Kwan( @TheEverydayJiuJitsuPodcast ) to discuss what WWE is doing that BJJ could be doing too…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#315 Sock-Wearing Guard-Pullers and the Fall of BJJ
This episode is a disaster—and that’s why you’ll love it. Josh answers YOUR most unfiltered, unhinged, and uncomfortable questions he’s ever gotten: Do stripes…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#314 HOT TAKES: Is my bjj gym a cult?
JOIN US.... For another episode of ISAJJ where host Josh McKinney goes through YOUR Hot Takes about jiu-jitsu. In today's episode we will be talking…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#313 Never Lose to Competition Anxiety Again
🚨 Struggling with competition anxiety in BJJ? 🚨 In this episode, I break down exactly how to overcome imposter syndrome, stay calm under pressure, and perform…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#312 Stephan Kesting: One Man, One Kidney, and a 1000-Mile Arctic Adventure
Join Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he sits down with Stephan Kesting ( @StephanKesting )—jiu-jitsu black belt, kidney transplant survivor, and wilderness…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#311 Marc Ste-Marie: Grappling since before you were born!
Today I am joined by OG Grappler Marc Ste-Marie. Marc has been on the mats for his whole life and has so many nuggets of wisdom to share!Marc is also father to…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#310 Do Belts Actually Matter in BJJ?
Join host Josh Mckinney as he goes through his Jiu-Jitsu journey to break down what every belt should be focused on. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) BJJ Mental…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#309 Chris Paines: BAN ALL SUBMISSIONS!? (Crazy Idea that Actually Makes Sense)
Chris Paines (@chrisvillainbjj) got tired of "how to defend everything" and recently decided to BAN Everything instead. Today I(@thejoshmckinney) get to talk…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#308 Is Your Jiu Jitsu Complete?
In todays episode I (@thejoshmckinney) present you with 3 simple methods to "Complete" your jiu jitsu game. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) BJJ Mental Models…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#307 Answering Mean Listener Mail
I asked for offensive questions, then listeners decided to offend me instead. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) BJJ Mental Models FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses Join…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#306 Steve McKinney: Life Hacks of a 63 Year Old Black Belt
My dad Steve and I have been training jiu-jitsu together for almost 17 years. In that time we have seen a lot of people who "are in it for the long haul" quit…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#305 I Started a Jiu Jitsu School at 21 | Here's what happened
At just 21 years old, I took a huge leap and opened my own Jiu-Jitsu school. In this episode, I share the story behind the decision, the challenges I faced…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#304 Jeremy Brick: Mindset Hacks of a WORLD CHAMP
Ever wonder what the difference between an average and an elite jiu-jitsu mindset? Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Jeremy Brick one of the most…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#303 Get Your NEXT BELT in 2025 | Quantum Jiu-Jitsu
Sign up for 50% of BJJ Mental Models Promo code “JOSH”: FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses Join ISAJJ PRO(“Master the Melt Pass”) Join the Gi Gazette…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#302 Steve McKinney: 63 Year Old Still gets BETTER at Jiu-Jitsu??
Steve McKinney is a Jiu Jitsu Black belt Under Kyle Watson, a personal trainer of over 30 years, an author, and a 63 year old who still trains Jiu Jitsu…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#301 "Bionic" Rob Handshy: Ruining BJJ TRADITIONS, Die Hard, and Wrist locks| Christmas Special
Merry Christmas from the ISAJJ Team! This year we decided to bring on everyone's favorite crazy bjj uncle, Rob Handshy (Bionic Rob). Today Rob brought a…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#300 Kyle Watson: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Gym of ALL TIME
"THIS. IS. EPISODE 300!" The HIT Squad has been referenced on the podcast many times but today we are going to give you the real scoop. 16 years ago someone…
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#298 One Concept to Never Get Injured Again
Nothing can slow down jiu-jitsu progression like a broken coccyx. Today on our thanksgiving special you can learn the super secret concept to never getting…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#297 Aliens, Bully Beatdowns, and Why no one cares about AJJ
In this sizzling hot takes episode, we dive into a wild mix of questions and opinions guaranteed to spark debate (and maybe a few laughs). What would you do if…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#296 Mike Mahaffey: The 2 Concepts that Change Jiu-Jitsu | Base and Pressure
Mike Mahaffey( @OldBastardBJJ ) has made a name for himself by helping other "old bastard" grapplers stay on the mat consistently. He recently joined the show…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#295 Miles Lukas and Todd Murphey: Breathwork, Biting, and Harry Wong
Today Wim Hof Method expert and Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Miles Lukas, comes back to the podcast. This time he brought a special guest with him, enter STL martial…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#294 Keenan Cornelius: Can Keenan Convert ME to American Jiu-Jitsu?
Is there such thing as American Jiu-Jitsu? In today's episode I(@thejoshmckinney) sit down with American Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner, Keenan Cornelius to find out!…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#293 Mike Mahaffey: Black Belts in Jiu-Jitsu and White Belts in Life
You may be surprised to find that not all black belts are great human beings. You will also find that today's guest is both a black belt and a great human…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#292 Justin Kichler: The Lost Art of Bullying (and other offensive topics)
Ever wonder who Josh's most offensive friend is? Enter Justin Kichler a black belt under Josh McKinney. In this conversation Josh and Justin take a stroll down…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#291 Hot Takes: Wristlocking Women and Tapping to Pressure
If your best friend quits jiu jitsu, can you still be friends? Join host Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he tackles some of the most controversial debates…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#290 Is your Jiu-Jitsu Built to Last? | I was WRONG about LONGEVITY
I was WRONG about LONGEVITY! For years I have told you guys the importance of consistency but I had no idea I was leading some of you into a common bjj…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#289 Jake Luigi: Less Impressed More Ai | Will Ai change jiu-jitsu learning forever?
The Future is now old man! Well, maybe like 10 years from now... In this episode I(@thejoshmckinney) get to sit down with Jake from the channel @LIMIBJJ to…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#288 Ross Tyler and Sam Luna: Two BJJ Police Officer's Plan to Transform Policing
Can 2 Officers Make a Difference? Ross Tyler (purple belt) and Sam Luna (brown belt) think so! Join us in this compelling episode as we interview two dedicated…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#287 "Bionic" Rob Handshy: Tik Tok Generation, Josh is on Steroids, and The greatest Moment in BJJ History
Is everyone born after September 11th Soft? Is Jiu-Jitsu Doomed? Would Josh take steroids for $1,000,000? Is Megalodon still swimming in the ocean today? Host…
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#286 80/20 Your Way to Better Jiu Jitsu
FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses Join ISAJJ PRO(“Master any Position in 6 weeks”) Join the Gi Gazette Ask Questions/Suggest Topics for the show Follow the show…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#285 BUSTED! Destroying BJJ's Biggest Myths
Does Size Matter? In this episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," we're tackling 10 of the most persistent myths in the BJJ world. From the idea that size…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#284: BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO VICTORY | 10 Tips to Win Your First BJJ Tournament
Getting ready for your first BJJ tournament? Whether you're a white belt or just stepping into the competition scene, this episode is your ultimate guide to…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#283 LIES BJJ People Tell Themselves | 10 Dumbest Phrases I've Heard on the Mats
What's the Dumbest Phrase You've Ever Heard on the Mats? Welcome to a no-nonsense episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," where we tackle some of the most…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#282 16 Years of BJJ SECRETS in 46 Minutes | Top 10 Hacks You NEED To KNOW
Today, I share 10 incredibly useful BJJ hacks I've learned over 16 years of training bjj. Learn to avoid being the "Stinky gi guy," find out why most…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#281 Will Ai Replace Your BJJ COACH? (Not if I can help it)
Today I am doing an episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show and I need you to write an outline. Today I want to look at the question, "can Ai coach bjj?" This…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#280 John McLaughlin and Bryce Allen: "Subs in Da Club" Match Breakdowns
Join host Josh McKinney as he sits down with his students John "Ron Ron " McLaughlin and Bryce Allen to break down the BJJ pro card that the trio just competed…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#279 Guide to Win Your Next Super Fight
Welcome to another episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show!" This week, we're tackling a unique aspect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: superfights. Unlike…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#278 Hack Your Mentality for Better BJJ
Welcome to another episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show!" In this episode, we're diving deep into the mental game of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you want to…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#277 MERICAN Jiu Jitsu | 4th of July Special
Instead of a description here's a version of Hulk Hogan's Theme music with an ISAJJ Twist. Enjoy! When you're learning BJJ and you want to thrive, Tune in to…