Podcasts by I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

#189 The Mental Battle of BJJ Tournaments: Kyle, Junior, and Josh Get Real (a little too real) from 2023-04-25T06:10:29

Welcome to the most offensive episode of ISAJJ yet!

In this episode, host Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) sits down with Kyle Watson (@watson_martial_arts) and Junior Silva ...

#188 The Secret to Endless Progression | Overcoming Plateaus in Jiu Jitsu from 2023-04-20T06:10:52

In this episode of I Suck At Jiu Jitsu, host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) discusses how to overcome plateaus in(or related to) Jiu Jitsu and keep improving your game.

Plateaus can be f...

#187 Adam Meredith: Imposed Will, Brand Building Tips, and How to Get Further Together from 2023-04-17T06:10:21

Welcome to the latest episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show! In this installment, host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews BJJ black belt Adam Meredith, owner of Imposed Will, a St. Lou...

#186: Josh tells ALL | Random Show | Josh Comments on Rener Controversy from 2023-04-13T06:10:56

Welcome to a VERY random episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu" show, hosted by Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney)! 

In this episode, we explore a variety of interesting topics in t...

185 Kyle Watson: Lessons of a Life Long Learner (Repost) from 2023-04-11T06:10:07

Welcome to another episode of ISAJJ, where we delve deep into the minds of some of the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

I...

#184 The Ultimate Guide to Coaching BJJ (Part 2) from 2023-04-06T06:10:45

In This Episode (Part 2 of 2) Host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) shares some of his favorite Jiu-Jitsu conversations, including positive talk between a coach and student, stealing an idea from...

#183 Chris Paines Returns! | "Do as I do Now" from 2023-04-04T06:10:52

ISAJJ Interviews are back baby!

Welcome to episode 183 of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show"! In this episode, host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews BJJ coach ...

#182 The Ultimate Guide to Coaching BJJ (Part 1) from 2023-03-30T06:10:53

In This Episode (Part 1 of 2) Host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the role of a BJJ coach, which includes being an instructor, motivator, and mentor. We also discuss how to become be...

#181: The Ultimate Guide For Starting(and Sticking with) BJJ from 2023-03-23T06:10:36

In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show, Jiu-Jitsu black belt and host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) shares his insights and experiences on how to get started in BJJ. Whether you'...

#180 The Myth of Mental Toughness | How to Strengthen Your Mental Toughness Muscle from 2023-03-16T06:10:44

Join host Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) on the latest episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu show as he tackles the myth of mental toughness and the potential dangers of overemphasizing it.

#179 Get Your Head in the Game, Not in a Guillotine | Simple Tweaks to your mindset to get you to the Next Level from 2023-03-09T07:10:13

In this episode host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) talks about the importance of having a growth mindset over a fixed mindset in jiu-jitsu.

As a practitioner of jiu-jitsu, it's easy to ...

#178 Main Event Recap, Mindset, and Creative Winning Strategies from 2023-03-02T07:10:24

As a fellow Jiu Jitsu practitioner who has struggled with competition anxiety, our host, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) will share his recent competition experience and discuss the importance o...

#177 Simple Hacks to 10x Your Jiu Jitsu Progress | Building Black Belt Habits for Black Belt Progression from 2023-02-23T07:10:50

Are you stuck in a plateau in your Jiu-Jitsu training?   

In this episode of the “I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu” show, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) focuses on simple hacks ...

#176 Laugh Out Loud With Josh McKinney's Funniest Jiu-Jitsu Moments from 2023-02-16T07:10:02

In this episode, we're thrilled to bring you some of the funniest Jiu Jitsu stories ever told, courtesy of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show’s Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney).   

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#175 A Loser's Guide to Never Lose Again from 2023-02-09T07:10:40

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks why the fear of losing will cause you to lose more.  

PLUS an actual method for never losing again  

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#174 3 Steps to Jiu Jitsu Greatness | The 3 Pieces of the Jiu-Jitsu Puzzle from 2023-02-02T07:10:20

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down jiu-jitsu progression into 3 simple steps.   

If you care about your jiu-jitsu progression, listen to th...

#173 The 5 Most Important Decisions on YOUR Jiu-Jitsu Journey from 2023-01-26T14:56

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he reveals the 5 most important decisions that EVERYONE makes on their jiu-jitsu journey  

PLUS some incredibly important ti...

#172 I was WRONG about BJJ Schedule | The Perfect Schedule doesn't exist? from 2023-01-19T07:00:49

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he realizes he has been wrong about finding the "perfect training schedule" for the last 15 years of his life..  

PLUS Why C...

#171 Ask Josh Anything: Reaching Goals, Hair Care Tips, Finding Concepts, Competing on A Budget, and Much More from 2023-01-12T07:10:54

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) on a Q&A day where he answers 17 different listener questions ranging from "Retaining more Knowledge" to "Keeping Your Hair Perfect in a Match." &n...

#170 3 Reasons You STILL Suck in 2023 from 2023-01-05T07:10:55

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he looks at HIS 3 biggest struggles in Jiu-Jitsu Progression, and how they can help you suck a little less.  

PLUS Find out ...

#169 I Bought a Time Machine | What Jiu-Jitsu will be like in the Year 2033 from 2022-12-29T07:10:34

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he takes a peak into the future of jiu-jitsu  

Imagine, 10 years into the future. Will it be gi or no gi? Will that even mat...

#168 Should You start a BJJ Podcast/Youtube/TikTok in 2023? from 2022-12-22T07:10:47

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he tries to convince you to start creating BJJ content!  

Not only will you learn why you should start creating but also som...

#167 Jake Luigi | How to be Less Impressed, and More Involved (On The Mats) from 2022-12-20T10:20:07

Jiu-Jitsu is changing every single day.  

Jake Luigi(@shorthairedjake) from  @LIMIBJJ ...

#166 Can you get a Black Belt from ONLY YouTube? from 2022-12-15T07:10:35

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he explores a thought exercise...  

You and 5 other have no grappling experience. You have access to all of the free BJJ con...

#165 Tum Energia | Creating a Great Culture for Learning from 2022-12-13T10:20:42

Jiu-Jitsu is GROWING.   

My next guest Tum Energia (@tumenergia) is helping jiu-jitsu grow in the Netherlands and he has some cool ideas on how to do it! 

#164 5 Lessons Every White Belt NEEDS to know | A lot of Black Belts Still Don't Understand These Ideas from 2022-12-08T07:10:40

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about 5 important lessons that the mats will eventually teach you. 

Plus the WORST commercial in ISAJJ show history  

#163 3 Ways to Never Get Injured Again from 2022-12-01T07:10:55

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about 3 concepts for longevity on the mats  

Plus Learn what Josh calls The Secret to Jiu-Jitsu Success  

#162 Masters vs Adults, Christmas Movies, and Cops Who Don't Train | Random Show from 2022-11-24T14:00:19

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he delivers an unscripted and unedited random show.   

Plus Josh answers the question you've been wondering about, "sho...

#161 Don't Wish For Jiu-Jitsu to be Easier | Wish to be Tougher from 2022-11-17T07:10:07

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about why you should cherish how hard jiu-jitsu is now  

Plus 3 tips for black belt level toughness  

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#160 Why Consistency Feels Impossible | Steps to make Consistency Possible from 2022-11-10T07:10:28

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he discusses one of his greatest struggles. Consistency.  

Oh really, you struggle with consistency too? Don't panic because...

#159 How to Beat People Who are Better Than You | Breaking down Grappling into Smaller Parts from 2022-11-03T06:10:02

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down grappling to it's simplest parts.

Once you know what each round of grappling consists of you will have an easier t...

#158 Designated Winner | The Only Training Method You Will Ever Need from 2022-10-27T06:10

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down his favorite training method(Designated Winner) and how you could be utilizing it to "Suck-Less" at Jiu-Jitsu. 

#157 5 Hilarious Stories that aren't Remotely Jiu-Jitsu Related | Halloween Spooktacular? from 2022-10-20T06:10:02

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as tells 5 Hilarious and Unfortunate stories from his childhood.  

People often refer to I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu as a Jiu-Jitsu com...

#156 The Most Valuable Skill in Jiu-Jitsu | It's the same for Hobbyists, Competitors, and School Owners from 2022-10-13T06:10:39

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as focuses on telling you why focus is the most important thing to focus on in jiu-jitsu.   PLUS a lookback at the most discussed topic of the first 80 e...

#155 Andrew "MopJitsu" Ebers: UFC Coach Breaks down ADCC, Future of Amateur MMA, and Much more from 2022-10-06T05:47:22

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 days.  This episode is a result ...

#154 5 Things All Great Black Belts Understand | 5 mindsets to become a black belt from 2022-09-29T06:10:04

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 the rest.  

P...

#153 BJJ, A Vehicle for Travel? | Feat. Chris Paines and Charles Harriott | Conversations with Globetrotters from 2022-09-22T06:10:44

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...  

Join host, J...

#152 Perfecting your Schedule, Chasing Greatness, and Steroids vs Natty from 2022-09-15T06:10:17

"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 McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he...

#151 Mahmoud Jabr | Best Mindset Episode Ever from 2022-09-08T06:10:55

"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 tough comp...

#150 Chris Wojcik| From Up-and-Comer to Top 15 on Earth | Chicago Takeover Continues from 2022-09-01T06:10:27

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 Wojcik(@chrismwojcik)    In this episode Josh ge...

#149 Jeff Serafin | Perfecting Your Training Schedule | Training Smarter, Feeling Better, and Having Fun from 2022-08-25T06:10:15

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 episode Josh gets to dissect t...

#148 Mark Vives| How to Compete Every Weekend | Every Competitor Should Hear this Episode from 2022-08-18T06:10

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 routine ...

#147 Donivan Blair | A Story of Small Towns, Big Dreams, Rock n' Roll, and Rolling Live from 2022-08-11T06:10:01

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 HUGE ambitions. 

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#146 3 Lesson's from the Career of the GOAT | A Tribute to Leandro Lo from 2022-08-07T21:04:27

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 just ...

"Am I Wasting My and My Coach's Time?" | SLS 11 | The Importance of Being Discouraged in Jiu-Jitsu from 2022-08-06T15:22:59

"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 jiu-jitsu.  ...

#145 Turn Your Jiu Jitsu Into a Video Game | Crazy Hack to Increase Your Progression from 2022-08-04T06:10:15

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.  PLUS A solid rant on understa...

The 3 Types of Training Partners | Finding Your Jiu-Jitsu Soulmate | SLS 10 from 2022-07-30T15:12:15

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 McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he a...

#144 The Best Jiu Jitsu Advice I've Ever Received | "Learn to Roll Without Strength" from 2022-07-28T06:10:35

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"  

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Open Mat or Structured Class, Which is better? | SLS9 from 2022-07-23T06:10:52

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.  

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#143 Pro Wrestling is Real, Jiu-Jitsu is Fake | Future Predictions on the Business of Jiu-Jitsu from 2022-07-21T06:10:54

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 step by ste...

How to Win a Competition That You Probably Can't | SLS8 | 3 Mindsets I stole from Mike Crisp from 2022-07-16T06:10:33

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 the ...

#142 Mike Crisp: How to Be A Nice Guy, and a MEAN Competitor | ADCC West Coast Trials Bronze Medalist from 2022-07-14T06:00:25

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 Jos...

Is it disrespectful to not drill "the move of the day?" | SLS7 from 2022-07-09T13:59:09

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 questions a...

#141 White to Black in 2 years | Is it Possible? from 2022-07-07T06:00:55

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 years.   

"My Progression STOPPED" | SLS6 | Top 3 Reasons Your Jiu-Jitsu Progression Might Stall out from 2022-07-02T06:00:45

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 loop. Through...

#140 Using The Force | How to Feel Effortless in Jiu-Jitsu from 2022-06-30T06:00:43

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 the Force is...

The Grind | SLS1 | How to Tough it Out from 2022-06-29T20:52:51

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 himself and tries to grind through a g...

The Art of the Rest Day| SLS5 | How to Train Full-time Without Steroids from 2022-06-25T06:30:11

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 you two consecutive days... kinda...

#139 Simplifying BJJ Travel | Competition/Cross-Training/Seminar Travel Tips from 2022-06-23T05:19:58

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 Lenses: https...

Watching Tape From 3 Perspectives| SLS4 | How to watch Jiu-Jitsu Tape from 2022-06-18T05:37:11

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 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujits...

#138 Mentors, Learning in Concepts, and the Future of The Show | Random Show from 2022-06-16T05:00:12

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 the way. &n...

How to "Flip the Switch" on Command | SLS3 | 3 Tips to get into the "Just do Jiu-Jitsu" state from 2022-06-11T05:32:03

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 the "flow state" in jiu-jitsu, on...

#137 The ONE Skill ALL Blue Belts Should Have from 2022-06-09T06:00:09

The one skill every blue belt must have is... SHRIMPING! 

Just Kidding  

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about what quality...

The Mental Battle of Jiu-Jitsu Injuries | SLS2 from 2022-06-04T06:32:59

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 prevention   Get Your FREE Copy of The ...

#136 3 Life Lessons That Jiu-Jitsu has Taught Me | Why to have a focus from 2022-06-02T05:30:08

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 from jiu-ji...

# 135 Everything's great Let's Innovate! | What Should We be Innovating on in Jiu-Jitsu? from 2022-05-29T06:20:18

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 innovatin...

#133 A Guide to Finding Online Instructors | How to Get the MOST Out of Your Instructionals from 2022-05-27T06:13:18

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 brea...

#132 The 4 Hour Workweek for BJJ Schools | The ABC's of Running a Martial Arts School from 2022-05-26T06:11:02

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 that doesn't...

#131 3 Ways to Fix Your Competition Anxiety from 2022-05-25T12:07:01

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 your next o...

#130 The Athlete, Artist, and Scientist | The 3 Lenses from 2022-05-24T05:48:17

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 this infor...

#129 Learn to Master The Flow | NEW TRAINING METHOD | Designated Winner from 2022-05-23T05:47:41

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 flow! &nb...

#128 How(and Why) to Build a great BJJ Team | The Mindset of Unstoppable Progression from 2022-05-12T06:27:40

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 that is eve...

#127 How to Steal Ideas, Techniques, and Strategies | Inspiration from 2022-05-05T06:08:25

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 lake with her kids and they all dr...

#126 10 Mistakes Most White Belts Make | Some Black Belts Still Make These Mistakes from 2022-04-28T06:00:55

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 belts after all!  Here are ...

#125 The Two Types of BJJ | Chaos Jiu-Jitsu vs Control Jiu-Jitsu from 2022-04-21T06:08:05

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!  

#124 Staying Positive in a Negative World | ADCC Trials/Pans Recap | Worst Travel Experience Ever from 2022-04-14T07:00

7 Cancelled flights later...  

Here Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down some of his favorite ways to keep and smile and even find enjoyment in terrible situations!  <...

#123 Recovery for Jiu-Jitsu | How to Deal with Small Injuries and Prevent Big Ones from 2022-04-07T05:00

"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 think 

Here Jo...

#122 Staying Consistent: Building Macro and Micro Routines from 2022-03-31T06:00

"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 jiu-jitsu?"  ...

#121 Matt Wahlstrom: Epic Roll, Networking, and Art from 2022-03-24T06:00

Passion and Art.  

There are not many better words to describe an interview with today's guest, Matt Wahlstrom(@epicrollbjj).  

Listen as Matt and...

#120 Kyle Watson: Finding Success After Failure from 2022-03-17T07:00

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 jiu-jitsu complet...

#119 Coty Kellison - Most Powerful ISAJJ Interview Ever from 2022-03-10T08:00

"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.  

#118 Does Drilling Work? | Simple hacks to enjoy drilling from 2022-03-03T08:00

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 FREE copy of Simplifying ...

#118 Does Drilling Work? | Why Some People Love Drilling and Others Hate it from 2022-03-03T08:00

Drillers Make Killers!... Right?  

Learn not only why but how to properly drill.  

AND  

Find out why some people who neve...

#117 Let's Get Physical... Physical | How/When/Why to use Physicality from 2022-02-24T15:44:57

Does Strength even matter? Or Does Technique conquer all?

Technique Conquers All!  

...To an extent at least. Understanding Physical Limitations(yours ...

116 Random Show: Artist vs Athlete, Everyone is on Steroids, and Why Most Seminars Suck from 2022-02-17T08:00

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 chance. ...

#115 Logan Wayne: Teaching with Simplicity from 2022-02-10T07:00

Could Jiu-Jitsu be simplified? Logan Wayne and Josh McKinney have been trying! 

Here is a great conversation about teaching yourself and teaching students.  

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#114 Steve McKinney: Train Forever, Live Forever | Secrets of a 62 Year Old Black Belt from 2022-02-03T06:00

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 copy of Simplifying Jiu...

#113 Double Your BJJ Speed in One Hour | Distance Management from 2022-01-27T07:00

Double your speed in one podcast. Need I say more? 

Join The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj &nb...

#112 Pacing(part 2): "The Prevent" | Never get tired again from 2022-01-20T13:00

Resting while training? Oh, you mean "preventing?"  Learn the secrets of the prevent on today's episode!  Join The Patreon: Listen

#111 Pacing(part 1): BLITZING, the most offensive strategy that there is! from 2022-01-13T07:00

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 Pat...

#110 How to Accomplish Impossible Things from 2022-01-07T01:50:26

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 2022! &nb...

#109 Random Show: Cancel Culture, Warm Ups, Steroids, Die Hard, and A Whole Lot More from 2021-12-30T22:06:44

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 wron...

#108 Chris Paines: Talking BJJ Theory After an Hour Roll from 2021-12-16T07:00

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 a...

#107 Everything to know before starting a BJJ School from 2021-11-26T20:05:32

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 Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down every quest...

106 John Will: Improve Your Situation By 5% from 2021-11-18T07:00

Imagine being credited with bringing jiu-jitsu to an entire continent!  

Well that's exactly what my next guest, John Will, did.  

Today I(@thejos...

#105 The 5 Layers of BJJ Competition from 2021-11-04T06:00

Competing in Jiu-Jitsu is HARD!  

Learn about the 5 most important parts of jiu-jitsu competition and how you can be better prepared than anyone else in your division! &n...

#104 Chris Wojcik: Progressing as a Grappler, Writer, and Coach from 2021-10-28T06:00

A Jiu-Jitsu Writer? Is that a thing?   

Apparently it is a thing, and Chris Wojcik is very good at it!  

In this episode Josh(@thejoshmckinne...

#103 5 Tips to Train BJJ Forever from 2021-10-21T02:58:42

You love jiu-jitsu now, do you think you will love it when you're 70?  

Do you think that you will even be able to train at 70?  

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#102 Thomas Rozdzynski: Simple Training Methods, Structured Curriculums, and Running a School from 2021-10-14T06:00

There are a lot of layers to running a successful Jiu-jitsu school. Thomas Rozdzynski (@rozdzynskibjj) seems to understand all of them. 

This e...