I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

This episode is the exact system I used to help students go from white belt to blue belt in months, not years. After 18+ years of training and coaching, I realized something: 👉 Most people are training wrong. 👉 And it’s why they get better WAY slower than they should. So in this episode, I break down the 3-step formula to learn Jiu-Jitsu 10x faster. This is a system I’ve refined over years of coaching and competition. This is the same framework behind “Master Any Position in 6 Weeks”… but simplified so you can apply it immediately. Master Any Position in 6 Weeks: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6 Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4 Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 00:00 The 10x Jiu-Jitsu Secret (Why Most People Learn Too Slow) 03:00 The Old Way vs The Fast Way (What Actually Works) 05:40 The 3-Step Formula Explained 06:00 Step 1: Focus (Why You’re Getting Nowhere) 09:45 How to Choose the RIGHT Focus (Most People Mess This Up) 12:30 The 80% Rule (Fix What’s Actually Happening to You) 14:00 The Excuse Trap (Why You’re Not Improving) 16:40 The “Jiu-Jitsu ADD” Problem 21:50 Why Reflection After Training Matters 25:20 Step 2: Fight (How You Actually Get Better) 26:30 Understanding vs Reps (You Need BOTH) 28:00 Why Drilling Alone Fails 30:00 The Truth About Competition Reps (Underrated Advantage) 32:00 When Drilling DOES Work 34:20 Constraints Training (Pros & Cons) 36:00 The “Designated Winner” Hack (Game-Changer) 41:10 Positional Sparring Done RIGHT 43:00 Why Most People Waste Their Rounds 44:40 Step 3: Feedback (The Missing Piece) 45:30 Why Wins & Losses Are a TERRIBLE Metric 47:30 The Right Way to Measure Progress 49:00 How Black Belts Actually Train 50:10 Creating Your Own Metrics 52:30 Why Your Coach Won’t Fix This For You 54:40 The Ultimate Test: Can You Teach It? 57:00 The Loop That Makes You Dangerous 58:40 How to Repeat This Forever (Endless Progress) 59:30 Final Thoughts + How to Apply This Today

What if everything you’ve been told about “fundamentals” in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is wrong?For years you’ve heard it. Focus on the basics. Master the fundamentals. Drill the same moves over and over. But what if that advice is actually the reason you feel stuck on the mats?In this episode, Josh breaks down the biggest lie in BJJ and explains why there are no fundamental techniques. Jiu Jitsu is not a collection of moves. It is a series of problems that must be solved in real time.You’ll learn why top athletes don’t think in techniques, how to identify the real tasks that win you rounds, and how to stop becoming the victim of a thousand moves. This episode will completely change how you approach training, drilling, and building your own game.If you’ve ever felt like your Jiu Jitsu isn’t clicking, this is the shift you’ve been missing.Watch this before your next training session.Try this in training. Ask yourself what has to happen for you to win a round. Track what happens when you lose. Focus on accomplishing the same task with less strength and less movement every session.New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe if you want to suck less at Jiu Jitsu. Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

Finally, your voice can be heard! In episode #1 of "951-HOT-TAKE" I(@thejoshmckinney) listen to some of your most frustrated and hottest takes. If you've ever been annoyed about someone who doesn't deserve their next belt getting promoted before you, then you NEED to listen to this episode. BJJ Belt promotions are one of the most vague and frustrating parts of jiu jitsu. How can we solve it? Don't worry, I have the answer and it's simple and it'll shock you. We also talk about big guys being mistreated, submissions not working, and how dumb stripe are. Whites and Blacks(belts) alike will laugh and learn from this new episode format for the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu show. It took 367 episodes but we really have found our stride... Subscribe for more jiu jitsu breakdowns, seminars, competition insights, and gameplans. Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4 Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp **0:00** I Suck at Jiu Jitsu (Intro + new hotline concept) **1:41** HOT TAKE #1: Stop crying about heavyweights **3:03** Should you avoid bigger opponents? (real answer) **5:24** Why going harder is actually making you worse **7:14** HOT TAKE #2: Omoplatas are useless?! **9:03** Why omoplatas actually work (but not how you think) **11:21** Why most people NEVER get good at them **16:35** HOT TAKE #3: Adults who need stripes should quit **17:30** The truth about stripe promotions (black belt secret) **20:30** The awkward reality of belt promotions **22:29** HOT TAKE #4: Promotions on the podium are cringe **24:31** When it’s actually okay to promote on the podium **30:00** HOT TAKE: People self-promoting belts?! **33:32** THE BIG REVEAL: Belts don’t matter **35:07** Why self-promoters don’t win long-term **40:00** How to know if you DESERVE your next belt **46:08** HOT TAKE: Wrestlers shouldn’t be white belts **48:42** Wrestling vs Judo (spicy take) **50:18** Why consistency beats talent every time **54:16** Quick mindset shift: Are you actually improving? **55:55** WILDEST TAKE: Infect your competition to win 😳 **56:28** Is that… illegal?? **59:10** REAL QUESTION: Who’s the jerk in this roll? **1:02:12** The REAL problem: bad communication in training **1:05:10** Why “rolling light” always turns into war **1:06:29** The simplest solution: just don’t train with them **1:08:46** Outro: Why everyone still sucks (and that’s okay)

I ranked every major guard pass in jiu jitsu from useless to essential based on what actually works when you’re trying to pass against good people. In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, I break down the best guard passes in grappling using three criteria: risk, finishability, and versatility. If you’ve ever felt stuck inside someone’s guard, constantly getting swept, submitted, or forced into bad decisions just trying to pass, this will help you see things a lot more clearly. This isn’t just a list of flashy passes. I’m talking about what actually holds up in real training and competition. Which passes are worth building your game around, which ones are more situational, and which ones probably aren’t worth your time right now. I cover passes like the knee cut, torreando, leg drag, side smash, leg weave, float pass, tripod pass, body lock pass, long step, over under, double under, single under, X pass, Sao Paulo pass, cross pant grip passing, back step, reverse knee cut, knee staple, surfer pass, hip switch, cross body half guard passing, and more. If you’re newer and trying to figure out where to focus, or you’ve been training for a while and want to tighten up your passing system, this should give you a solid direction. And if you think I got something completely wrong, I want to hear it. Drop your hottest take in the comments. Subscribe for more jiu jitsu breakdowns, seminars, competition insights, and gameplans. Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4 Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 0:00 Intro 0:17 Why This Episode Will Change Your Guard Passing 1:47 The Tier List Criteria 5:50 Risk in Guard Passing 8:13 Finishability 10:04 Versatility 12:23 Torreando Pass 14:41 X Pass 16:08 Leg Drag 17:17 Cartwheel Pass 18:57 Datsusara Sponsor Break 20:24 Single Under Pass 21:58 Knee Cut Pass 24:59 Reverse Knee Cut 26:06 Back Step Pass 29:25 Over Under Pass 32:03 Competitor’s Journey Ad 33:24 DLR Stepover Pass 34:27 Double Under Pass 35:28 Body Lock Pass 37:22 Side Smash / Folding Pass 40:00 Near Side Underhook Pass 41:34 Leg Weave Pass 43:20 Knee Weave / Dope Mount 43:49 Smash Half Guard Pass 44:46 Float Pass 46:00 High Step Pass 47:23 BJJ Mental Models Sponsor Break 48:36 Sao Paulo Pass 50:09 Tripod Pass 51:06 Long Step Pass 52:56 Knee Staple Pass 54:45 Cross Pant Grip Pass 55:40 Surfer Pass 57:13 Double Under Lapel Pass / Squid Pass 59:42 Reverse Leg Drag 1:01:26 Hip Switch vs Crossbody Half Guard Pass 1:03:14 Crossbody Half Guard Pass 1:04:04 How to Build Guard Passing Combos 1:04:56 Torreando Combo 1:05:54 Leg Drag Combo 1:07:21 Knee Cut Combo 1:09:20 Knee Weave Combo 1:10:35 Why Stack Passes Ranked Lower 1:13:12 Final Thoughts on the Tier List 1:14:16 951 Hot Take + Guard Passing Seminar 1:14:57 Why the Tier List Trilogy Ends Here

I ranked 66 submissions in Jiu-Jitsu from F Tier to SS Tier (completely useless to absolutely unstoppable) Some of these finishes are guaranteed taps at the highest levels of grappling. Others… shouldn’t even be taught. In this video I break down the most effective submissions in jiu jitsu, the most overrated techniques in grappling, and the finishes that still dominate modern gi, no-gi, and mma. ⚠️ Fair warning: This list is going to make some people angry. Armbar Masterclass: https://youtu.be/08T8lHD_FSk "For the Art" Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/341V8L79iVzoh90H3JVikH?si=753bc99c4f4745c2 Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 8:22 Americana – Still One of the Most Reliable Submissions 10:32 Inside Heel Hook – The Submission Everyone Fears 11:41 Americana From Closed Guard – STOP 12:06 Loop Choke – The Sneaky Attack That Keeps Working 13:58 Rear Triangle – The Back Attack People Forget About 16:04 Banana Split – Looks Crazy… But Does It Work? 17:59 D’Arce Choke – A Modern Grappling Staple 19:36 Head Scissors – Hilarious 21:17 Sponsor Break – Datsusara Gi 22:59 Knee Bar – The Straightforward Leg Lock 24:33 Bow & Arrow Choke 25:18 Straight Arm Lock / Shoulder Crunch – Underrated Control 27:10 Diesel Squeezel – The Weird Submission That Actually Works 31:11 Anaconda Choke 32:30 Kesa Gatame Pressure – Can Pressure Be a Submission? 34:45 Armbar From Bottom – The Classic Everyone Learns 36:40 Ninja Choke 37:29 Cross Collar Choke – The Most Traditional Gi Finish 38:20 Gogoplata – Flashy or Functional? 39:24 Electric Chair 42:04 Rear Naked Choke – The King of All Submissions? 45:26 Peruvian Necktie – The Wild Front Headlock Attack 45:41 Aoki Lock – The Submission That Shocked the Gi World 48:48 Bicep Slicer – Painful But Rare 49:44 Clock Choke – A Brutal Gi Finish 51:24 Tarikoplata – The Modern Shoulder Destroyer 52:31 Twister – The Eddie Bravo Special 53:38 Armbar From Top 55:01 Guillotine – The Fastest Submission in Grappling 57:16 Monoplata – The Hidden Shoulder Attack 58:03 Outside Heel Hook – The Other Dangerous Leg Lock 59:03 Hammerlock – Old School Control Move 59:47 Bulldog Choke – The Wrestling Surprise 1:02:36 Brabo Choke – The Gi Version of the D’Arce 1:05:02 Toe Hold – The Most Common Leg Lock 1:05:49 Wrist Lock – The Most Hated Submission 1:07:11 Calf Slicer – Painful and Underused 1:09:06 Zipper Choke – One of the Meanest Gi Attacks 1:10:05 Triangle From Guard – The Most Famous Submission 1:11:20 Suloev Stretch – The Hamstring Destroyer 1:14:20 Buggy Choke – The Internet’s Favorite Submission 1:17:08 Mounted Triangle – A Powerful Variation 1:18:53 Paper Cutter Choke 1:19:51 Mir Lock – A Rare Shoulder Attack 1:21:06 Japanese Necktie – The D’Arce’s Cousin 1:22:41 Von Flue Choke 1:23:27 Canto Choke – A Deep Gi Cut 1:24:18 Straight Ankle Lock – The Original Leg Lock 1:25:40 Muffler – The Sneaky Back Attack 1:27:34 Texas Cloverleaf – The Wrestling Throwback 1:28:18 Arm Triangle – The Most Dominant Mount Finish 1:29:29 North-South Choke – The Slow Suffocation 1:30:17 Kesa Gatame Armbar – The Hidden Arm Attack 1:31:18 Baratoplata – A Very Strange Shoulder Lock 1:32:29 Z Lock – The New Leg Lock People Are Learning 1:33:28 Estima Lock – The Foot Lock That Changed Gi Grappling 1:34:07 Reverse Triangle – The Inverted Classic 1:35:16 Woj Lock – The New School Foot Lock 1:37:13 Scorpion Death Lock – Does This Even Work? 1:38:21 Teepee Choke – The Tight Triangle Variation 1:39:27 Ezekiel Choke 1:41:54 Baseball Bat Choke – The Sneakiest Gi Trap 1:45:20 Guillotine From Bottom Side Control – A Risky Move 1:46:24 Homer Simpson Choke – Yes, That’s a Real Submission 1:48:10 Omoplata – The Shoulder Lock That Never Goes Away 1:51:08 Kimura – The Submission Everyone Must Know 1:51:40 Choi Bar – The Modern Armbar Upgrade

I ranked 28 different guards in Jiu-Jitsu from F Tier to SS Tier based on real effectiveness at the highest levels of grappling. Which guards are actually worth learning… and which ones are a complete waste of time? In this video I break down the best guards in Jiu Jitsu, the most overrated guards, and the positions that still dominate modern gi and no-gi competition. ⚠️ Some of these rankings may make you mad. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 0:00 Intro 0:16 I Ranked Every Guard in Jiu-Jitsu 3:32 Criteria for the Tier List 9:21 Quarter Guard 12:17 Donkey Guard / Reverse Closed Guard 17:04 X Guard 20:06 Lockdown 22:55 Knee Shield 23:54 Coyote Guard 25:50 Deep Half Guard 28:04 K Guard 29:31 Single Leg X Guard (SLX) 33:03 Seated Guard (Sit-Up / Koala Guard) 34:12 Reverse De La Riva (RDLR) 35:35 De La Riva (DLR) 37:32 Spider Guard 39:38 Collar Sleeve Guard 41:16 Lapel Guards (Overview) 41:40 Shallow Lapel Guards (early lapel / lapel lasso / lapel spider) 43:53 Deep Lapel Guards (worm / squid / etc.) 47:27 Hybrid Lapel Guards (lapel added to no-gi guards) 50:24 Open Guard (Disconnected) 51:25 50/50 Guard 53:45 Rubber Guard 55:22 Williams Guard 56:52 Shin-on-Shin 57:28 Inverted Guard 59:23 Smashed Half Guard 1:01:15 Turtle Guard 1:02:49 Lasso Guard 1:03:33 Butterfly Guard 1:05:05 Octopus Guard 1:08:48 Closed Guard 1:11:34 Final Tier List Recap (bottom to top) 1:16:19 SS Tier Reveal + Wrap Up

I brought a mic to open mat at ISAJJx (The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show Experience) and asked one simple question:“What’s your hottest jiu-jitsu take?”That’s it. That was the mistake.What started as a chill open mat at Headnod HQ turned into a full-blown mat-side debate about everything we pretend not to care about in jiu-jitsu… but absolutely care about. From disgusting mouthpiece etiquette to gym owner capitalism, from guard pullers to hoverers, from “flow rolling” lies to the eternal BJJ vs AJJ identity crisis, nothing was safe.We’ve got black belts calling people out, gym owners confessing what actually annoys them, competitors admitting the stress nobody talks about, and at least one take that was so hot it didn’t survive the edit.This episode is raw, live, and exactly what jiu-jitsu sounds like when you stop pretending it’s polite.If you train, you’ll recognize every personality in this video.If you don’t train, you’ll question why we do this to ourselves.Welcome to open mat with a microphone.Subscribe for more jiu-jitsu culture, comedy, and the stuff people only say when the round timer’s off.Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

You’re training a lot. You know the names of the positions. You’ve watched the instructionals. You’ve saved the Instagram clips. And somehow… you still feel like you kind of suck at everything. That usually doesn’t mean you’re bad at jiu-jitsu. It means you’re training randomly. In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show, I’m joined by Bryce and Bryan Allen (the Allen Bros), and we break down how to stop guessing what to work on and start training with a real focus—even if you don’t control what your gym is teaching that week. We talk about how to choose the right thing to train when there are a million options online, how to let your rounds organically reveal what actually needs work. We dig into why “did I win?” is a terrible metric for improvement, and how to build real self-coaching skills so you keep getting better no matter where you train. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve learned everything… but I’m not good at anything,” this episode will help you fix that. Stop wasting rounds. Train what actually matters. I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo") Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

SHOCK WARNING - There are stories describing injuries and other content some listeners may find disturbing. Don't be fainting while driving and then blaming the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show. You've been warned. The episode is actually really good though. Coming back from injury isn’t just physical... it’s ego, identity, and expectations colliding at once. In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to return the right way… and why most people sabotage themselves before they ever step back on the mats.Featuring Kyle Watson, Andy Sabens, and a special guest, this conversation drifts into crazy arrests, training as you age, competition(or lack their of), and some stories that you won't believe — but everything somehow comes back to leadership, pressure, and staying composed when things get unpredictable.Because the truth is: people don’t listen to 2-hour podcasts just to “solve a problem.” They listen to be entertained. If we can make it interesting, we can help you suck less. Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo")Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

**A Few weeks ago at the Fuji Expo in KC, I (@thejoshmckinney) grabbed a mic at the end of a long tournament day and did what every exhausted coach should do: talk trash, tell stories, and give hot takes while the adrenaline wears off.** **You’ll hear from the Arias Bros (including a wild match story that ends in a heel hook attempt in the gi), plus more coaches breaking down what they saw on the mats, what tournaments get right/wrong, and the weird culture stuff we all pretend isn’t real (handshake etiquette, rulesets, coaching “disappointment,” and more).** **Thanks to all the coaches who jumped on the mic to chat.** **If you’ve ever coached all day, competed and got banged up, or just love the post-tournament parking-lot vibes—this one’s for you.** **Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo")** **Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck** **sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”** **Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/** **The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp** **00:00 – Live at the Fuji BJJ Expo** **01:30 – Aras Bros interview & wild black belt match story** **04:20 – Coaching all day, winning & losing at tournaments** **06:00 – Fuji Expo thoughts & Midwest Jiu-Jitsu** **08:00 – ISAJJ Show Experience & camp announcement** **10:40 – Jiu-Jitsu injury insurance explained** **17:45 – Tournament risk, injuries & gym owner responsibility** **20:00 – Hot takes, sponsors & mat hygiene talk** **23:30 – Coaching mindset, injuries & training updates** **27:00 – Gi vs No-Gi & tournament formats** **33:30 – Favorite matches & coaching disappointments** **41:00 – Post-match etiquette & jiu-jitsu traditions** **45:20 – Masters vs adult divisions & rulesets** **50:00 – Spicy hot takes & culture commentary** **57:45 – Final thoughts & wrap-up**

Everyone Has a Hot Take about BJJ… So We Gave Them all a Microphone This is the FIRST EVER episode of Hot Takes Wanted—and we didn’t hold back. I(@thejoshmckinney) grabbed as many people as possible and let them unload their most unfiltered jiu-jitsu opinions. No scripts. No safety nets. Just raw takes from the mats. Guard pulling? Gi vs No-Gi? Wrestling elitism? American Jiu-Jitsu? Barefoot tournament savages?? Yeah… it all came up. Some people think you can’t complain about guard pulling if you can’t pass a guard. Others say you shouldn’t guard pull if you can’t wrestle. Some swear No-Gi isn’t even Jiu-Jitsu—it’s just submission wrestling. Others say if you don’t train in the gi, you’re missing the point entirely. Then things got weird (in the best way). We got takes on: -Boxers vs Jiu-Jitsu in real fights -Why belt promotions are broken (or perfect) -Why American Jiu-Jitsu is its own thing -Why your toes should get stomped on if you walk barefoot at tournaments -And even why the infamous “r*pe choke” should be renamed Some takes are smart. Some are spicy. Some will absolutely make you mad. And that’s the point. 👇 Jump in the comments: Which take was the WORST? Which one was 100% correct? And what hot take should we put on blast in the next episode? This is jiu-jitsu culture—unfiltered. I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo") Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

What does it actually take to become unbreakable in jiu-jitsu — mentally, physically, and over an entire career? I(@thejoshmckinney) recorded this conversation live at the Fuji BJJ Expo with Victor Hugo (victorhugojj), right in the middle of a tournament atmosphere, with matches happening, crowds moving, and pressure everywhere. No studio. No edits. Just a real, unfiltered conversation with one of the most dominant and respected competitors of this generation. Victor Hugo doesn’t talk about techniques here. He talks about how he lives his life and how it applies to jiu-jitsu. In this live interview, Victor breaks down: - Why flow matters more than force at the highest level - How he trains without burning out or getting stuck - What actually goes through his head before world championship finals - How early losses shaped him instead of breaking him - Why adaptability beats having “one best move” - How he stays calm when everything is on the line - And what most athletes get wrong about longevity, pressure, and winning This was filmed tableside at Fuji BJJ Expo, during a live tournament weekend — the noise, the distractions, the energy — and Victor stayed exactly who he is: calm, thoughtful, and intentional. If you’ve ever: - Felt stuck in your training - Burned out chasing results - Struggled with pressure in competition - Or wondered how elite athletes stay composed while everyone else panics This conversation will change how you think about jiu-jitsu.This isn’t hype.This is Big Man Flow — explained by the man who lives it. I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo") Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/ isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ he Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp Champion’s Stay Present: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney

Most people won’t waste 2026 on purpose—but they will by accident. In this short, no-fluff episode of *The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show*, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the **simple mistakes that keep white belts stuck and black belts stale**—and how small tweaks can completely change your progress next year. This isn’t about new techniques, secret systems, or training harder. It’s about fixing the **boring fundamentals of how you train**, so your time on the mat actually turns into skill. If you want 2026 to be the year your jiu-jitsu finally clicks, this episode is your reset. - Why most people “train a lot” but don’t get better- How to stop drifting and start improving with intention- The biggest mindset traps holding back every belt level- How to structure training so progress compounds over time Give me 59 minutes—and don’t waste 2026. Master Any Position in 6 Weeks: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6) Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): [https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [sportshygiene.com](http://sportshygiene.com) Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: [https://www.dsgear.com/](https://www.dsgear.com/) The Competitor’s Journey: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp) Champion’s Stay Present: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp) Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) Follow the show on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney) **What you’ll learn:**

What happens when you take the wildest, deepest, most ridiculous Jiu-Jitsu conversations of the year… and put them in one episode?This is it.⚠️ 7 straight hours of black belt wisdom, hot takes, mindset shifts, technical gold, and straight-up Jiu Jitsu madness — all pulled from the best moments of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show in 2025.Whether you're a white belt looking for breakthroughs…A coach searching for clarity…Or a die-hard fan of the chaos — this episode is your end-of-year deep dive.⏱️ What’s Inside:🤯 Unfiltered rants, raves, and revelations🧠 Practical advice that actually moves your game forward🔥 Conversations that shook the Jiu-Jitsu community🥋 Clips that made you laugh, rethink, and rewind🗣 Featuring guests like:Henry Akins, Greg Souders., Glen Powditch, Steve McKinney, and other top-tier minds from the mats.If you’re serious about Jiu-Jitsu, this is the 7-hour reset your brain needs before 2026.👇 Comment your favorite moment below — I might pin it. ISAJJ Experience Tickets: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 00:00 - Jack Taufer explains connection and belt rank 22:13 - Why the Jiu Jitsu Community is falling apart 45:00 - What makes Greg Souders tick? 1:07:54 - Henry Akins and Micheal Zenga Breakdown what makes the best Jiu Jitsu 1:35:04 - What is American Jiu Jitsu? | The AJJ Declaration of Independence 2:07:44 - How to get your Black Belt in 7 Years 2:27:36 - Worst Hot Takes of 2025 2:58:10 - Identifying every hateable person at your jiu jitsu school 3:26:18 - Glyn Powditch teaches Breathwork for jiu jitsu and survivial 3:58:10 - Warning: Jiu Jitsu is Ruining Your Life 4:22:23 - How to use a Performance day 4:38:22 - CJI is going to suck? 5:16:56 - Josh loses in front of everyone but still has a better day than Ralph 5:51:41 - Thank You Notes of 2025 6:09:19 - Steve McKinney | Life Hacks to live Forever Jack Taufer explains connection and belt rank - https://youtu.be/bDFFiauY3lc Why the Jiu Jitsu Community is falling apart - https://youtu.be/hlCWCv327Uc What makes Greg Souders tick? - https://youtu.be/R5XI3CfLV9g Henry Akins and Micheal Zenga Breakdown what makes the best Jiu Jitsu - https://youtu.be/tN-eIL7euSo What is American Jiu Jitsu? | The AJJ Declaration of Independence - https://youtu.be/KVSyAde-yrQ How to get your Black Belt in 7 Years - https://youtu.be/9RsayPzb-7E Worst Hot Takes of 2025 - https://youtu.be/UDmUl4cYvcs Identifying every hateable person at your jiu jitsu school - https://youtu.be/mnCMwvx0erI Glyn Powditch teaches Breathwork for jiu jitsu and survival - https://youtu.be/7akgVE7vy0c Warning: Jiu Jitsu is Ruining Your Life - https://youtu.be/tgsV_8dsUJw How to use a Performance day - https://youtu.be/8fMjTOiBAhY CJI is going to suck? - https://youtu.be/eNP9a4o12i4 Josh loses in front of everyone but still has a better day than Ralph - https://youtu.be/Z7Tz-rEMy_4 Thank You Notes of 2025 - https://youtu.be/VHah0cikGHg Steve McKinney | Life Hacks to live Forever - https://youtu.be/pDBVTmCKcsc

This special is a rapid-fire AMA where I answer your questions on jiu-jitsu, coaching, competing, gym ownership, family life, burnout, bad ideas, good albums, worse warm-ups, and everything in between. From how to suck less as a white belt, to training 2–3x a week, to biggest failures, future goals, and what actually matters after the medals fade.Some answers are tactical. Some are honest. A few are probably controversial.All of them are real.Hit play, start the year smarter, and take one idea into training this week. [Sign up for ISAJJx](https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo) Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp Champion’s Stay Present: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suckFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney

Christmas is here Again! So that means it's time for a visit with everyone's favorite Jiu-Jitsu Uncle, "Bionic" Rob Handshy(@bionic_bjj)! Today on Rob's agenda: AJJ propaganda TRT Annoying things about Josh Enjoy this wide ranging Christmas Special with everyone's favorite Jiu Jitsu Uncle. ISAJJ Experience Sign Up: [https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo](https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo) Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): [https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [sportshygiene.com](http://sportshygiene.com) Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: [https://www.dsgear.com/](https://www.dsgear.com/) The Competitor’s Journey: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp) Champion’s Stay Present: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp) Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) Follow the show on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

Trt is one of the hottest topics in Jiu Jitsu. Today I (@thejoshckinney) take a deep dive into listener opinions on TRT. Some people call it cheating, some people call it necessary, and other's call it gender affirming care. Join me as I get cancelled by a bunch of high testosterone mad men. [ISAJJ Experience](https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo) Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) [BJJ Mental Models](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [sportshygiene.com](http://sportshygiene.com) Promo Code “ISUCK” [Datsusara](https://www.dsgear.com/) 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK” [The Competitor’s Journey](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp) Join[⁠ISAJJ PRO](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place) Follow the show on[⁠ Instagram⁠](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) [⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

In this raw and hilarious conversation, Josh sits down with Less Impressed More Involved (Jake Luigi) to talk about the real world of BJJ content creation — the burnout, the loneliness, the tech, the business, the passion, and why creators keep doing it anyway. From the Outlier Database to the creative grind, this is one of the most honest Jiu-Jitsu conversations you’ll hear all year. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): [https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [sportshygiene.com](http://sportshygiene.com) Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: [https://www.dsgear.com/](https://www.dsgear.com/) The Competitor’s Journey: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp) Champion’s Stay Present: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp) Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) Follow the show on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

This Thanksgiving, I’m giving thanks to the real heroes of jiu-jitsu: the ball-kneeing white belt, the conspiracy blue belt, the ref-blaming victim, and that mysterious hair in my mouth. If you’ve ever trained Jiu Jitsu and thought, “Am I the only one suffering?”—this episode is your emotional support roll. Plus, finger tape, gi drawstrings, and that one dude who’s definitely high. [AJJ Shirt](https://tinyurl.com/ysw75s2w) [HeadnodHQ Home of American Jiu-Jitsu](https://headnodhq.com/welcome-to-headnod-home-of-american-jiu-jitsu/) Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) [BJJ Mental Models](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [sportshygiene.com](http://sportshygiene.com) Promo Code “ISUCK” [Datsusara](https://www.dsgear.com/) 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK” [The Competitor’s Journey](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp) Join[⁠ISAJJ PRO](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place) Follow the show on[⁠ Instagram⁠](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) [⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

What if one rule could change your Jiu-Jitsu forever?In this episode, Josh breaks down Performance Days — the once-a-week training hack that forces you to focus, show up sharp, and actually test your skills under pressure. No extra conditioning, no complicated drills… just one intentional day designed to make you suck less fast.If you’ve been feeling stuck, plateaued, or inconsistent, this rule will change everything. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) [⁠ BJJ Mental Models ⁠](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [⁠sportshygiene.com⁠](http://sportshygiene.com) Promo Code “ISUCK” [⁠Datsusara⁠](https://www.dsgear.com/) 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK” [⁠The Competitor’s Journey⁠](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp) [⁠Champion's Stay Present⁠](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp ) Join[⁠ ⁠ISAJJ PRO⁠](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place) Follow the show on[⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) [⁠⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)