I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Rose Miller, aka @rosierollz, is everywhere on BJJ Instagram right now because she does something that sounds simple but is actually incredibly rare: she gives simple but helpful advice.In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, Rose and I talk about how to actually learn Jiu Jitsu faster, why so many people waste years training without a real plan, and how a black belt thinks about improvement differently than a beginner.We get into her start in Jiu Jitsu, losing a lot early, competing, getting injured, learning how to learn, teaching white belts and blue belts, creating BJJ content, CLA/ecological training, drilling, women leading in Jiu Jitsu, and why starting every round from your knees is probably making your Jiu Jitsu worse.This is not just a “do these 3 moves” episode. This is a conversation about how to train smarter, how to think better, and how to keep getting better at Jiu Jitsu without making your entire life miserable.Follow Rose on Instagram: @rosierollzGet my free ebook The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.com 00:00 Intro 00:46 How Rose Miller got into Jiu Jitsu 03:31 Why Jiu Jitsu gave Rose structure and direction 05:28 Starting at Gracie South Bay with elite women 08:45 Rose’s first Jiu Jitsu competition 11:18 Losing a lot and learning how to learn 13:02 Why Rose refused to quit Jiu Jitsu 15:09 The original goal of becoming a black belt 16:30 What changes when you finally get your black belt 18:19 Injuries, COVID, concussions, and loving the process 22:01 Becoming a “try-hard hobbyist” 25:17 Why Rose makes beginner-friendly BJJ content 29:13 Rose’s intention behind creating content 34:10 Women leading in Jiu Jitsu 40:42 Training in San Diego vs smaller Jiu Jitsu scenes 43:56 Cross-training, loyalty, and gym culture 47:23 Would Rose be different if she started at a hobbyist gym? 49:57 Using competition as a learning tool 53:06 Why Rose’s Jiu Jitsu content works 57:31 Drilling, CLA, and live training 1:04:33 Why CLA people can be so annoying 1:07:10 Advice for beginners learning Jiu Jitsu today 1:10:27 Stop starting rounds from the knees 1:12:34 Why Jiu Jitsu standup is still evolving 1:16:37 Is Jiu Jitsu Brazilian or American? 1:17:50 Final thoughts

BJJ works… until it doesn’t. In this episode, I sit down with Jena Bishop, a BJJ World Champion, elite grappler, and now professional MMA fighter, to talk about the brutal truth of taking world-class Jiu-Jitsu into the cage. Jena has beaten some of the biggest names in grappling, including Mackenzie Dern, Angelica Galvão, Luiza Monteiro, and Gabi McComb. But after transitioning into MMA, she learned something most Jiu-Jitsu athletes don’t want to hear: Your sport Jiu-Jitsu game might not survive punches, wrestling, scrambles, and people who refuse to play guard. We talk about why guard pulling doesn’t translate, why being on top matters more than ever, why some elite grappling styles fail in MMA, how striking changes every position, and what BJJ athletes need to fix before stepping into a cage. Jena also opens up about burnout, fight week anxiety, weight cuts, PFL, the current state of women’s safety in Jiu-Jitsu, and why the culture of hero-worship in BJJ has created serious problems. This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the show. Get my free competition training ebook, The Competitor’s Journey: simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp Sponsored by Datsusara: Use code ISUCK at dsgear.com Free BJJ Mental Models course: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck What You’ll Learn Why elite BJJ doesn’t automatically work in MMA Why pulling guard is usually a terrible idea in a fight How punches change guard, back control, leg locks, and top pressure Why Jena stopped training mostly in the gi The biggest mistake Jiu-Jitsu athletes make when transitioning to MMA How fight camp, burnout, weight cutting, and mindset really work Why Jena believes BJJ culture needs to stop protecting the wrong people 0:00 Intro 0:50 Jena’s biggest BJJ wins 1:53 Why Jena switched to MMA 4:36 Getting punched changes everything 6:11 Finding her first MMA fight 9:14 Training BJJ vs training MMA 11:41 Why guard pulling fails in MMA 14:35 Bad BJJ habits for fighting 15:35 Why half guard works in MMA 18:11 Why top position matters most 18:49 MMA rounds vs BJJ matches 21:00 Preparing for opponents 24:10 Jena’s fighting style 25:26 How Jena handles fight nerves 29:44 Burnout and fight camp 33:40 Weight cut karaoke 37:35 Post-weigh-in ritual 39:00 Cutting weight for MMA 42:23 Fight week routine 45:34 Jena’s MMA goals 48:27 Should MMA fighters train gi? 54:22 BJJ habits that don’t translate 56:19 Why elite grapplers struggle in MMA 58:04 Wrestling exposes BJJ athletes 1:00:25 BJJ culture problems 1:05:20 Protecting women and kids in BJJ 1:09:57 Leaving toxic gyms 1:13:03 Annoying BJJ gym characters 1:14:43 Jena’s next PFL fight

Is your Jiu-Jitsu gameplan actually helping you win… or are you just collecting random techniques? In this episode, I sit down with Beatrice Jin([⁨@berimbozo⁩](https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCrrROeXH4uzWa8785R0Klsg)), black belt competitor, coach, and one of the funniest creators in Jiu-Jitsu, to talk about how to build a real competition game instead of just “getting better at everything.” Beatrice breaks down why specificity matters, how she rebuilt her own game after tough losses, why most technique content misses the point, and how competitors should think about grips, guards, training rounds, and strategy if they actually want to improve. We also talk about guard pulling, drilling, women’s open mats, funny Jiu-Jitsu content, competing at black belt, and why your gameplan might suck. What you’ll learn: - Why “training everything” can hold you back - How to build a specific A-game for competition - Why your grips matter more than your moves - How Beatrice structures competition training - Why guard pulling might be the smartest strategy - When drilling helps — and when it’s a waste of time - How to stop training randomly and start training with intent Try this in training: Pick one primary guard, one secondary guard, and one grip sequence you want to force. Start rounds from there. Your goal is not to “do Jiu-Jitsu.” Your goal is to get to your spot, score first, submit first, or learn exactly where your game breaks. Get Josh’s free competition prep ebook, The Competitor’s Journey, at simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp Get Rob Biernacki’s free Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles course from BJJ Mental Models at bjjmentalmodels.com/suck Check out Datsusara hemp gear and use promo code ISUCK at dsgear.com for 10% off. New episodes of the I Suck At Jiu-Jitsu Show every Thursday. Subscribe so you can suck less at Jiu-Jitsu. 0:00 Beatrice Jin Joins The Show 1:50 Why The Whiteboard Videos Went Viral 7:03 Being A Serious Competitor AND A Meme 10:49 Why Most BJJ Technique Videos Suck 18:35 Why Black Belt Competition Feels Different 23:45 There Are No Mindset Tricks 26:36 How Beatrice Trains Between Competitions 28:33 Should Competitors Actually Drill? 31:01 Why She Added K Guard 32:15 How To Build Your Competition Game 35:47 Beatrice’s Genius Competition Class 48:18 Should Women Train With Men? 52:41 Guard Pulling Is Mathematically Correct 54:04 If Your Guard Gets Passed, You Deserve To Lose 1:09:06 How To Suck Less At Jiu-Jitsu

I asked the internet for their hottest BJJ takes… and honestly, this was a mistake. In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, Josh, Bryce, and Brian react to listener-submitted BJJ hot takes that range from painfully true to completely unhinged. We talk about injured training partners who still roll like it’s ADCC finals, why “let’s roll light” basically means nothing, whether you should wash your belt, why middle-aged blue belts might have the biggest target in the gym, and whether submission-only rulesets are actually ruining grappling. If you’ve ever had a teammate say “I’m injured, let’s go light” and then immediately try to kill you… this episode is for you. Call the Hot Takes Hotline Got a BJJ hot take? Call 951-HOT-TAKE and leave us your worst, funniest, or most controversial jiu-jitsu opinion. We may roast you. We may agree with you. We may accidentally start a gym war. Get Josh’s free competition prep ebook, The Competitor’s Journey, at simplifyingjiujitsu.com Get Rob Biernacki’s free Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles course from BJJ Mental Models at bjjmentalmodels.com/suck Check out Datsusara hemp gear and use promo code ISUCK at dsgear.com for 10% off.

**Should You Compete or Waste Money?** If you’ve ever sat on the fence about competing in Jiu-Jitsu… this episode is for you. We break down the *real* reasons people compete (and the lies they tell themselves), whether tournaments are actually worth the money, and how competition can completely change your Jiu-Jitsu, and your mindset. This isn’t just ADCC vs IBJJF. It’s about **who competition is for, who it’s NOT for, and how to actually get value out of it.** If you’re a competitor (or thinking about becoming one), this episode will help you decide: 👉 Should you compete at all? 👉 Which tournaments actually make sense for you? 👉 And how to stop overthinking it and just go. - Why most people compete (and why they’re wrong)- The real benefit of competition (it’s not medals)- How competition forces faster improvement- ADCC vs IBJJF: pros, cons, and who they’re for- Why local tournaments might be the smartest move- The biggest mistake beginners make with competing- How to know if competing is right for YOU - Add **1 “performance day” per week** (competition-style rounds only)- Stop talking about competing, be about competing- Treat each tournament like a **rep, not a result**- Compete more locally before chasing “big” events **🔥 What You’ll Learn🥋 Try This in Training (Mini Playbook)** - Add **1 “performance day” per week** (competition-style rounds only)- Stop talking about competing, be about competing- Treat each tournament like a **rep, not a result** - Compete more locally before chasing “big” events ISAJJ Rash Guards: https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-showJiu-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 00:00 – Should You Even Compete? 01:00 – Why People *Say* They Compete 02:00 – The Truth: Competing Is Selfish 05:00 – The Real Value of Competition 07:00 – Competition vs “Who’s Better” 08:30 – Why Competition Forces Growth 10:30 – Stop Talking, Start Competing 12:00 – The “Performance Day” Hack 15:00 – Why Competition Changes You 18:00 – Regret & Missed Opportunities 21:00 – Fear of Competing Explained 23:00 – Just Sign Up (Big Mistake People Make) 24:30 – Which Tournaments Matter? 26:00 – ADCC vs IBJJF Overview 27:30 – IBJJF Pros 33:30 – IBJJF Cons (Cost, Politics) 38:00 – ADCC Pros (Clout, Culture) 43:00 – ADCC Cons (Organization Issues) 48:00 – Local Tournaments Explained 49:30 – Why You Should Compete More Often 53:30 – The Real Answer: Just Compete 55:00 – What To Do After You Lose 59:00 – Why Competition Changes You Forever 1:02:00 – Final Advice for Competitors

The greatest BJJ matches of all time… who made the top 10? This isn’t just a list of exciting fights. These are the matches that actually changed jiu jitsu. The ones that shifted the meta, shocked people, or proved something nobody saw coming. I ranked them off four things. How important they were to the sport, the story going into the match, how fun they are to watch, and whether the result flipped expectations. You’ll probably disagree with something on here. Good. That’s kind of the point. From Roger vs Buchecha to Eddie shocking the Gracies, to some newer matches that quietly changed the game, this is the list that tells the story of BJJ. Drop your number one in the comments and tell me what I got wrong. ISAJJ Rash Guards: https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-show 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

Guard pulling is SOFT… or is it just smarter? In this Hot Takes Hotline episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, we dive straight into one of the most heated debates in jiu jitsu. Is sitting guard weak, or are people just mad they can’t pass it? The episode kicks off with an all-time caller who works a brutal blue collar job and makes a case that might completely flip how you see guard pulling. If you “sit at work,” you don’t get to complain about someone sitting guard. From there, it only gets more unhinged. We get into whether turtle guard is actually a guard or just a bad habit, why people care way too much about medals that don’t matter, and the ongoing gi vs no gi argument about what’s actually “realistic” in a fight. There’s also a hilarious breakdown of people waiting for you to get tired before asking you to roll, and why that mindset might be holding you back more than helping. Some takes are brutally honest, some are completely ridiculous, and a few might actually change how you train. Along the way, we talk about the difference between technique and strength, how rule sets shape your game, and why most people arguing about jiu jitsu online are missing the bigger picture. At the end of the day, this episode proves one thing. Everyone in jiu jitsu has an opinion, and most of them are insane. Drop your hottest take in the comments, call in to 951 HOT TAKE, and if you see someone sitting guard this week… go pass it. ISAJJ Rash Guards: 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 “Guard Pulling is SOFT”… Until This Guy Spoke 8:31 The Truth About Masters Medals (Nobody Admits This) 16:51 Waiting Until I’m Tired to Roll is PATHETIC 22:34 “You Only Won Because You’re Small” 🤡 29:37 Turtle Guard is FAKE… Or Is It? 37:09 “Let’s Roll Light” is the Biggest Lie in BJJ 39:12 Why Instructionals Are So Hard to Follow 43:53 Do Skull Rash Guards Kill Your Cardio? 😂 46:47 Ecological Training vs Drilling (Who’s Right?) 52:55 Signing Up “Unapproved” is SOFT Behavior 59:14 The Worst Guy at Morning Class 💀 1:02:34 No-Gi is NOT More Realistic (Hot Take) 1:14:02 Rubber Guard = Essential Oils of BJJ

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:**