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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#155 Andrew "MopJitsu" Ebers: UFC Coach Breaks down ADCC, Future of Amateur MMA, and Much more
Two of the biggest Jiu-Jitsu Nerds in St Louis, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) and Andrew Ebers(@MopJitsu), were trapped in a hotel in Vegas together for 3…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#154 5 Things All Great Black Belts Understand | 5 mindsets to become a black belt
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he mulls over every black belt friendship he's had over the last 15 years and what separated the "greats" from…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#153 BJJ, A Vehicle for Travel? | Feat. Chris Paines and Charles Harriott | Conversations with Globetrotters
Imagine having a universal handshake that allows you to travel anywhere in the world. You may already know this secret handshake and not even realize it…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#152 Perfecting your Schedule, Chasing Greatness, and Steroids vs Natty
"1 Minute Left in the Finals at Worlds. Your training schedule and mindset are going to decide whether or not you win." Join host, Josh…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#151 Mahmoud Jabr | Best Mindset Episode Ever
"This guy doesn't want to be GREAT" This is the mantra Mahmoud Jabr (@mahmoudjabr33) said to himself at the Chicago Open while down on points against a super…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#150 Chris Wojcik| From Up-and-Comer to Top 15 on Earth | Chicago Takeover Continues
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in week 3 of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews one of the best no gi grapplers in the country, Chris…
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#149 Jeff Serafin | Perfecting Your Training Schedule | Training Smarter, Feeling Better, and Having Fun
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in week 2 of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews High level jiu-jitsu coach, Jeff Serafin(@serafinbjj). In this…
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#148 Mark Vives| How to Compete Every Weekend | Every Competitor Should Hear this Episode
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he interviews Midwest Jiu-Jitsu Legend, Mark Vives. Josh Believes Mark has cracked the code of the perfect weekly…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#147 Donivan Blair | A Story of Small Towns, Big Dreams, Rock n' Roll, and Rolling Live
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as interviews Toadies Bassist, Donivan Blair. Donivan has a very unique story of coming from a small town and having…
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#146 3 Lesson's from the Career of the GOAT | A Tribute to Leandro Lo
Today the jiu-jitsu world woke up with terrible news. The loss of one of the Legends of the sport, Leandro Lo. Lo had always been my favorite grappler and I…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show"Am I Wasting My and My Coach's Time?" | SLS 11 | The Importance of Being Discouraged in Jiu-Jitsu
"I am working hard but almost feel like I'm getting worse!" Today, we break down the 4 phases of learning and how they help with feeling discouraged in…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#145 Turn Your Jiu Jitsu Into a Video Game | Crazy Hack to Increase Your Progression
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he looks at some simple tweaks you can make to your mindset that can change how you look at progression forever…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu ShowThe 3 Types of Training Partners | Finding Your Jiu-Jitsu Soulmate | SLS 10
Who should I drill with? How often should I be losing? Find out the answers to those questions and more on the all new Suck Less Saturday Join host, Josh…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#144 The Best Jiu Jitsu Advice I've Ever Received | "Learn to Roll Without Strength"
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the best BJJ Advice he's ever received. PLUS A solid rant on the art of "practicing winning" Get…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu ShowOpen Mat or Structured Class, Which is better? | SLS9
A lot of coaches are anti their students going to Open Mats only. Today we explore the uses of an open mat and how to structure a training schedule. Join host…
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#143 Pro Wrestling is Real, Jiu-Jitsu is Fake | Future Predictions on the Business of Jiu-Jitsu
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he discusses WWE, BJJ, Bowling, and Vacation Bible School and how all 4 are pretty much the same thing. PLUS A…
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How to Win a Competition That You Probably Can't | SLS8 | 3 Mindsets I stole from Mike Crisp
How Much of winning a big tournament comes down to mindset? In today's episode we break down 3 mindsets from Mike Crisp's (@mikecrispbjj) recent interview on…
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#142 Mike Crisp: How to Be A Nice Guy, and a MEAN Competitor | ADCC West Coast Trials Bronze Medalist
Ever wonder what kind of mentality it takes to place in one of the biggest divisions in grappling history? Mike Crisp(@mikecrispbjj) Knows! In today's episode…
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Is it disrespectful to not drill "the move of the day?" | SLS7
How much can you change up on the "move of the day" before your coach gets angry? Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he answers Suck Less Saturday…
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#141 White to Black in 2 years | Is it Possible?
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he sketches out a plan that he would give to someone who was required to go from white to black belt in just 2…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show"My Progression STOPPED" | SLS6 | Top 3 Reasons Your Jiu-Jitsu Progression Might Stall out
Has Your Progression Stalled Out? Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he looks at 3 reasons that you might be in the "I can't get better" mental…
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#140 Using The Force | How to Feel Effortless in Jiu-Jitsu
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks through a jiu-jitsu term that you've probably never heard of... in jiu-jitsu at least. The mastery of…
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The Grind | SLS1 | How to Tough it Out
Day 6 in the 7 Days to Suck Less and THE RETURN OF SUCK LESS SATURDAYS Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down... and then he composes…
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The Art of the Rest Day| SLS5 | How to Train Full-time Without Steroids
Are you tired of being tired? Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down his current routine. ALSO, a secret that Josh stole that will get…
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#139 Simplifying BJJ Travel | Competition/Cross-Training/Seminar Travel Tips
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he gives very simple tips on getting the most out of your BJJ Travel Experience. Get Your FREE Copy of The 3…
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Watching Tape From 3 Perspectives| SLS4 | How to watch Jiu-Jitsu Tape
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he discusses the best ways to watch tape as a scientist, an athlete, or an artist Get Your FREE Copy of The 3…
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#138 Mentors, Learning in Concepts, and the Future of The Show | Random Show
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in this installment of the Random Show. Today, he recaps the Midwest BJJ camp, and a few of the lessons learned on…
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How to "Flip the Switch" on Command | SLS3 | 3 Tips to get into the "Just do Jiu-Jitsu" state
Can you go from average joe to kill mode in 3 deep breaths? Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he discusses some simple practices to be able to find…
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#137 The ONE Skill ALL Blue Belts Should Have
The one skill every blue belt must have is... SHRIMPING! Just Kidding Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about what quality he looks for…
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The Mental Battle of Jiu-Jitsu Injuries | SLS2
Suck Less Saturday is back in full effect! Today Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down how to deal with BJJ injuries and some really interesting thoughts on…
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#136 3 Life Lessons That Jiu-Jitsu has Taught Me | Why to have a focus
A bit philosophical, a bit funny, and a big announcement! Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about 3 important lessons that he's learned…
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# 135 Everything's great Let's Innovate! | What Should We be Innovating on in Jiu-Jitsu?
The last day of the 7 Days to Suck Less Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks how to innovate and what he views as the important things to be…
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#133 A Guide to Finding Online Instructors | How to Get the MOST Out of Your Instructionals
Day 5 in the 7 Days to Suck Less Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down his method for finding the right online instructionals. He also…
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#132 The 4 Hour Workweek for BJJ Schools | The ABC's of Running a Martial Arts School
Day 4 in the 7 Days to Suck Less Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the 3 things you need to run a successful martial arts school…
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#131 3 Ways to Fix Your Competition Anxiety
Day 3 in the 7 Days to Suck Less Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the 3 ways that you can beat your competition anxiety and then…
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#130 The Athlete, Artist, and Scientist | The 3 Lenses
Day 2 in the 7 Days to Suck Less Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the 3 ways that people tend to learn jiu-jitsu, and how to hack…
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#129 Learn to Master The Flow | NEW TRAINING METHOD | Designated Winner
The 7 Days To Suck Less Starts Now! Join Host Josh McKinney and learn his favorite new training method, designated winner, and how it can help you master your…
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#128 How(and Why) to Build a great BJJ Team | The Mindset of Unstoppable Progression
Get to the academy, we're about to build something great! In today's episode Josh(@thejoshmcknney) gives his favorite ways to build a great BJJ team and why…
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#127 How to Steal Ideas, Techniques, and Strategies | Inspiration
I like when they say a movie is inspired by a true story. That's kind of silly. "Hey, Mitch, did you hear that story about that lady who drove her car into the…
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#126 10 Mistakes Most White Belts Make | Some Black Belts Still Make These Mistakes
Getting frustrated after losing? Being a Creonte? The North South Knot?? We all know white belts make a ton of mistakes! They're supposed to, they're white…
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#125 The Two Types of BJJ | Chaos Jiu-Jitsu vs Control Jiu-Jitsu
Is it bad to be physical? Today Josh tackles this question and A LOT more to help us all understand the difference between chaos and control jiu-jitsu! PLUS…
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#124 Staying Positive in a Negative World | ADCC Trials/Pans Recap | Worst Travel Experience Ever
7 Cancelled flights later... Here Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down some of his favorite ways to keep and smile and even find enjoyment in terrible…
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#123 Recovery for Jiu-Jitsu | How to Deal with Small Injuries and Prevent Big Ones
"I'm tired, I should try to force the techniques that I know by using even more physicality(strength/speed/explosiveness)." -The way most grapplers seem to…
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#122 Staying Consistent: Building Macro and Micro Routines
"Just keep showing up to training" This was the advice of most of the black belts I have interviewed on the show when asking, "how do you suckless at…
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#121 Matt Wahlstrom: Epic Roll, Networking, and Art
Passion and Art. There are not many better words to describe an interview with today's guest, Matt Wahlstrom(@epicrollbjj). Listen as Matt and…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#120 Kyle Watson: Finding Success After Failure
One small decision can change someone's life. Today I(@thejoshmckinney) sit down with Kyle Watson(@watson_martial_arts) who's decision to let me train…
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#119 Coty Kellison - Most Powerful ISAJJ Interview Ever
"You can change this, YOU just have to change it" Words that black belt Coty Kellison told himself at one of the lowest points of his life. Check out this…
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#118 Does Drilling Work? | Simple hacks to enjoy drilling
Drillers Make Killers!... Right? Learn not only why but how to properly drill. AND Find out why some people who never drill are still incredibly good Receive a…
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#117 Let's Get Physical... Physical | How/When/Why to use Physicality
Does Strength even matter? Or Does Technique conquer all? Technique Conquers All! ...To an extent at least. Understanding Physical Limitations(yours or your…
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116 Random Show: Artist vs Athlete, Everyone is on Steroids, and Why Most Seminars Suck
The Most Random Episode of all time! If you've ever wanted to spend an hour inside the head of Josh Mckinney (@thejoshmckinney) then this episode is your…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#115 Logan Wayne: Teaching with Simplicity
Could Jiu-Jitsu be simplified? Logan Wayne and Josh McKinney have been trying! Here is a great conversation about teaching yourself and teaching students. Join…
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#114 Steve McKinney: Train Forever, Live Forever | Secrets of a 62 Year Old Black Belt
Steve McKinney has discovered the BJJ fountain of youth and he wants to tell you about it! Join The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj Receive a FREE…
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show#113 Double Your BJJ Speed in One Hour | Distance Management
Double your speed in one podcast. Need I say more? Join The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu…
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#112 Pacing(part 2): "The Prevent" | Never get tired again
Resting while training? Oh, you mean "preventing?" Learn the secrets of the prevent on today's episode! Join The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj…
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#111 BLITZING, the most offensive strategy that there is | Pacing(part 1):
Want a secret strategy that can help a blue belt beat a black belt? Then you're in the right place! Let's talk about... BLITZING! Join The Patreon…
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#110 How to Accomplish Impossible Things
I have set an "impossible" goal for myself, in today's episode I talk about how I am going to approach this goal! Let's all try to accomplish the impossible in…
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#109 Random Show: Cancel Culture, Warm Ups, Steroids, Die Hard, and A Whole Lot More
In this episode Josh gives his unedited opinions about cancel culture, warm ups, steroids, coaches abusing their power, and a whole lot more! ...What could go…
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#108 Chris Paines: Talking BJJ Theory After an Hour Roll
What is it like rolling with the "How to Defend Everything guy?" Well it's as frustrating as you would assume. Immediately after that we sat and talked…
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#107 Everything to know before starting a BJJ School
If you build it, they will come. Just kidding, but if you build the right gym in the right place and attract the right people, they will come. Today…
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106 John Will: Improve Your Situation By 5%
Imagine being credited with bringing jiu-jitsu to an entire continent! Well that's exactly what my next guest, John Will, did. Today I(@thejoshmckinney) get to…