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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#276 Henry Akins Returns: Weight Distribution, Connection, and the Role of a Teacher
Is Henry Akins a visionary? After a year of focusing on Henry's concept of Weight Distribution host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) finally gets to sit down…
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#275 Can White Belts Teach? | The Perfect Open Mat | A Winners Mindset on Losing
Hey everyone, Josh McKinney here! In this episode, we're diving into some fiery hot takes and answering your burning questions about Jiu Jitsu. Ever wondered…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#274 You Suck, Here's what to do about it | Defeating YOUr Worst Enemy
"It's no surprise to me, I am my own worst enemy" You know that guy who keeps ruining your jiu-jitsu? It's not the president, your coach, or even your mat…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#273 The 3 NEEDS to Become a BLACK BELT
Your coach, your gym, and your mentality are the 3 things that are completely within your control that will determine how far you can make it on your journey…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#272 Be a Master of Consistency, Longevity, and Efficiency
Learn to master the 3 most important skills in jiu jitsu. Master the art of showing up, Learn to roll without injury, and start winning without using strength…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#271 Wanna Know a SECRET BLACK BELT STRATEGY? | All of the Best Grapplers Understand This Concept
Your Middle School Wrestling Coach, Your Favorite Black Belt, and the 2013 Baltimore Ravens all have one thing important thing in common. Their identity(and…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#270 How to HACK BJJ Competition Training Camps | How to Compete "Every Weekend" | Perform on COMMAND
Join Host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he digs into his competition notebook to break down 2 ideas that will change the way you look at preparing for bjj…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#269 The Secret to Getting Good at Jiu-Jitsu FAST | Decoding the 3 Lenses
Want to get better at jiu jitsu faster than ever? Well that’s a very complex goal! Join host Josh McKinney as he breaks down his idea of the 3 lenses and how…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#268 Josh McKinney's Top 10 SPICIEST BJJ Hot Takes
We are back with more hot takes! This time instead of hearing your heated opinions we thought we'd share ours! Enjoy Josh's most aggressive opinions! ISAJJ X…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#267 The Individual Responsibility of Team Work
Join host Josh McKinney in this insightful episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," titled “The Individual Responsibility of Teamwork.” Whether you’re a…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#266 25 WILD BJJ HOT TAKES | No Gi's Secret Agenda REVEALED
In this explosive episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," host Josh McKinney dives into 25 of the boldest and most controversial hot takes in the world of…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#265 The 10 Wildest Unwritten Rules in BJJ Schools Today
Join host Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) as he judges everyone else's bjj rules while breaking down the Top 10 Craziest Unwritten Rules in BJJ School's…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#264 The Unwritten RULES of Jiu-Jitsu
We all know that "there's no crying in baseball" but is crying allowed in jiu-jitsu? This question and 4 more will be answered on the newest episode of the I…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#263 The 5 Mistakes I Made in my 16 Year BJJ Journey | #4 is SO COMMON
In this eye-opening episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," host Josh McKinney takes a deep dive into his personal journey, revealing the 5 biggest mistakes…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#262 An Ode to Jiu-Jitsu Competition | 3 Terrible Reasons You SHOULD Compete in BJJ
Welcome to a special episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show." I'm your host, Josh McKinney, and today, we're diving deep into the heart of Brazilian…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#261 Jared Weiner: What I've Learned from 20 Years at Black Belt
What does BJJ look like after spending 20 years competing and building a HUGE team at Black Belt? Today we are joined by Jared Weiner to talk lessons learned…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#260 How Losing Made Me Good at BJJ | My Midwest BJJ Story
In this special episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," your host, Josh McKinney, takes you on a personal journey through his 16 years of training in…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#259 How to Compete (After a Big Life Change)
With a new age group, weight class, and training schedule can host Josh McKinney still compete? Find out in today's episode where Josh breaks down his matches…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#258 Devin Pirata: Competition Training, GOING TO SLEEP, and Making Friends
In today's episode Host Josh McKinney sits down with one of the toughest coaches that he knows, Devin Pirata(@devinpirata). Devin and Josh discuss coaching…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#257 Nick Sanders and Junior Silva: Competition Hacks, Injuring Each Other, and... Brazilians
In Today's Episode of ISAJJ Join Host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he sits down with the owners of Revive BJJ(One of the TOUGHEST Bjj Schools in The…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#256 The ONE Reason you aren't getting Promoted (and How to Fix It)
In today's episode host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) does a deep dive on the most important thing when it comes to getting good at jiu jitsu. This episode…
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#255 Kyle Watson and Steve McKinney: Becoming a GREAT Coach
in today's episode Host Josh McKinney sits down with his coach of 15 years Kyle Watson and Kyle's First Black belt, Steve McKinney. The trio tries to get to…
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#254 Fatherhood Ruins BJJ Training, Designated Winner, and Why I'm not Popular
Another wild Q&A with Black Belt, Josh McKinney! Ask us Anything Learn more about Designated Winner…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#253 Adam Meredith: How BJJ Sponsorships Actually Work and How to Enjoy the Journey
Ever wonder about how people can get sponsored in BJJ? I brought on an expert to help us find out. Here's a fun interview with Adam Meredith, the owner of…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#252 Josh Severit: Hilarious Training Stories, Bjj for Small Guys, and Old School Training
Did you know that the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show is "Sizeist?"Well not anymore! Today we have our smallest guest we've ever had, Josh Severit! Josh is a BJJ…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#251 Robert Arias: Midwest Black Belt Journey and a Little Racism
Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show. Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews his newest black belts, Robert Arias…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#250 Andrew "Mop" Ebers: UFC, Coaching Coaches, and Universal Grappling Concepts
Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show. Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews the always entertaining Andrew Ebers. They discuss…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#249 Matt Kwan: Chasing Your Passion, Training Methods, and Conspiracy Theories
Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show. Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews Black Belt Competitior, Head Coach(On Guard BJJ)…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#248 BJJ Hot Takes: AJJ vs BJJ, Techniques don't exist, and Gi is Unrealistic
Welcome to another gripping episode of the "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show" with your host, Josh McKinney! As a black belt, seasoned competitor, and a coach with…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#247 Mark RosenKoetter: Concepts, Training with Rener, and Finding Your BJJ Self
Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show. Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews one of his newest black belts, Mark Rosenkoetter…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#246 Eric Huebner Returns: How to Develop Elite Level Mental Toughness
Dive into a gripping episode of 'The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show' with your host, renowned black belt and expert coach, Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney). In this…
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#245 Finding a Great Mentor, The BJJ School Owner of the Future, and Controlling Your Own Training
In today's Episode of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh tackles important listener mail questions like... What Makes a Great Mentor, The most common pitfalls for…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#244 Sal Woods and George Kirgan: From Wrestling to BJJ | A Grappling Journey
In today's Interview on The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with two of his students who came up wrestling in the…
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#243 Picking Up BJJ Chicks, Making Money, and Unlearning BJJ
In today's Episode of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh tackles important listener mail questions like... Training without a Black Belt Mentor, Picking Up BJJ…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#242 Beating the Competition Adrenaline Dump, Analyzing your own Progression, Josh's Biggest Mistake
In the newest Episode of The I suck at Jiu-Jitsu show Host, Josh Mckinney does another round of Josh’s Jiu-Jitsu Journal where he answers listener mail. In…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#241 Kenny Florian: BJJ vs Battlebots, Aging like a Martial Artist, and Concepts that Matter
Welcome to the newest episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu show. Today host Josh McKinney sits down with former UFC fighter commentator and the host of…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#240 Josh's JJ Journal: Avoiding things that make jiu-jitsu not fun, Josh’s son is disrespectful, Training with big egos
In the first installment of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh answers listener mail, talks about the disrespect his newborn son has been throwing at him, and…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#239 Mark Vives: Perfecting Your Weekly Training Schedule
In this episode of ISAJJ host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with TAC Team Black Belt, Mark Vives. Mark is one of the most active @ibjjf competitors…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#238 Unlocking Jiu Jitsu Secrets | The Art of Asking Better Questions
In this episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu" podcast, host Josh McKinney, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and high-level coach, dives deep into the art of asking…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#237 Steve Kwan: Asking Better Questions to Better Your Understanding | BJJ Mental Models
One of the most valuable skills to be able to learn jiu-jitsu more efficiently is the ability of asking better questions.in this interview host Josh…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#236 Finding Consistency After Major Life Changes
In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, host Josh McKinney shares invaluable tips on how to get back to consistent BJJ training after major life…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#233 Jiu-Jitsu is... Pro-Football | Manage the Clock Like Tom Brady
In part 3 of the Jiu Jitsu is Series Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the similarities of Professional football and a BJJ round/match. learn to use…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#235 Competition Mindset, Injury Prevention, and Josh's terrible Nutrition
Welcome back to another informative episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show with your host, high-level competitor, and coach, Josh McKinney! Today, we dive…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#234 Jiu-Jitsu is... Cooking
In part 4 of the Jiu Jitsu is Series Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the similarities of Jiu-Jitsu and his other favorite hobby that he sucks at…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#232 Jiu-Jitsu is... Pro-Wrestling
In the Second Episode of the Jiu-Jitsu is Series. Host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down his childish love for pro wrestling and how they are light…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#231 Jiu-Jitsu is... Dragon Ball Z | Nerdiest Episode of ISAJJ Ever
In the first episode of the "Jiu-Jitsu is... Series" Josh shows how big of a DBZ nerd he is.. In this episode we compare the journey of Goku to the Journey of…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#230 Jared Weiner(repost) | Old School Violence
In this 2020 episode host Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) sits down with the head of his affiliation(TAC Team) Jared Weiner. Jared is an OG of Competitive…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#229 2 of the WORST Beatings I've taken(and how they made me better)
In this episode Host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down two brutal beatings he's taken in BJJ competition and how they were pre cursors to some of…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#228 Jeff Shulze(Repost): Imagery Training (The real science of visualization)
In this repost Josh sits down with Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Jeff Shulze. Jeff gives an incredibly thorough explanation of what imagery training is, how…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#227 Is Technique Dead?
In today’s episode Josh revisits the debate that was once a hot topic on ISAJJ. Concept or Technique? Josh has multiple episodes debating the difference/pros…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#226 Nick Sanders(Repost): Black Belt Competitor, School Owner, and Purple Heart Recipient
In today's throwback episode Josh interviews Black belt Nick Sanders. Nick talks about his unique journey that includes joining the army, becoming a US…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#224: The 3 Biggest Rules of Bjj Progression
In this episode host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) looks at the 3 primary pieces of jiu-jitsu progression. Chest Over Chest
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#223 Chris Paines(Repost): Defend Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
Welcome back to the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu" show! In this reposted gem from 2020, I sit down with my now good friend, Chris Paines( @ChrisPainesBJJ ) the…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#222 The BroScience of Visualization
In this episode Host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) takes an internal approach in the attempt to dissect the visualization habits and ideas that have…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#221 Robert Drysdale: The Legacy of Carlson Gracie Sr. and the Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Join Josh McKinney, host of the "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu" podcast, as he interviews BJJ black belt and author Robert Drysdale about his new book, "The Rise and…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#220 Evolving Together: Bridging the Gap Between Old and New School BJJ
In this thought-provoking episode of the 'I Suck at Jiu Jitsu' podcast, host Josh McKinney dives deep into the age-old debate of Old School vs. New School in…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#219 Shawn WIlliams(Repost): Simple Effective Training Method Ideas
In this repost Josh revisits an interview he had with world renowned coach, Shawn Williams. Josh also provides updates on how some of the training philosophies…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#218 The Best Jiu-jitsu Advice I've ever Received 2.0
In this episode Host Josh McKinney revisits a piece of training advice that helped him immensely 7 years ago. Fast forward to last week where he learned that…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#217 Henry Akins: Fix Your Jiu-Jitsu Training Method
Discover an enlightening episode on the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu" podcast, where host Josh McKinney engages in a captivating discussion with Henry Akins, widely…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#216 Random Ranting | Literally that's it
In today's episode host Josh McKinney talks about his recent vacation, what's upcoming for ISAJJ, and a seminar that broke his brain! Efficient BJJ Strength in…