I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Black belt interviews, beginner-friendly, ~100 minute episodes.

Hosted by Josh McKinney.

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#123 Recovery for Jiu-Jitsu | How to Deal with Small Injuries and Prevent Big Ones

"I'm tired, I should try to force the techniques that I know by using even more physicality(strength/speed/explosiveness)." -The way most grapplers seem to think Here Josh(@thejoshmckinney) gives some really simple tips on how he deals with battling small injuries and trying to prevent big ones. PLUS this episode has some vivid descriptions of Josh's worst injuries, they are hilarious(if you aren't Josh)! Mastering the Duck Guard (for 40% OFF): [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack ) Join the FREE Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Newsletter: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/newsletter](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/newsletter)

Apr 7, 2022 · 55:25 · Listen
#122 Staying Consistent: Building Macro and Micro Routines

"Just keep showing up to training" This was the advice of most of the black belts I have interviewed on the show when asking, "how do you suckless at jiu-jitsu?" Most of these black belts recognize that consistency is the most difficult battle for most grapplers, and if you want to not suck at jiu-jitsu, you have to be consistent! Here Josh(@thejoshmckinney) gives some really simple tips on how he deals with battling routine and consistency. PLUS at the end of the episode Josh reveals 3 questions to ask yourself each night for unlimited jiu-jitsu progression. Mastering the Duck Guard (for 40% OFF): [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack ) Join the FREE Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Newsletter: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/newsletter](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/newsletter)

Mar 31, 2022 · 55:09 · Listen
#121 Matt Wahlstrom: Epic Roll, Networking, and Art

Passion and Art. There are not many better words to describe an interview with today's guest, Matt Wahlstrom(@epicrollbjj). Listen as Matt and Josh(@thejoshmckinney) talk start ups, networking, training method, epic roll, and a whole lot more! Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in ) Simplifying Takedowns: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/takedowns](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/takedowns) Support Matt's Art: [https://epicrollbjj.com/](https://epicrollbjj.com/)

Mar 24, 2022 · 1:15:40 · Listen
#120 Kyle Watson: Finding Success After Failure

One small decision can change someone's life. Today I(@thejoshmckinney) sit down with Kyle Watson(@watson_martial_arts) who's decision to let me train jiu-jitsu completely changed my life. Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in ) Simplifying Takedowns: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/takedowns](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/takedowns ) Follow Josh on instagram: @thejoshmckinney

Mar 17, 2022 · 1:14:31 · Listen
#119 Coty Kellison - Most Powerful ISAJJ Interview Ever

"You can change this, YOU just have to change it" Words that black belt Coty Kellison told himself at one of the lowest points of his life. Check out this interview for the powerful story about how real friends and jiu-jitsu literally saved Coty's life. Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in ) Simplifying Takedowns: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/takedowns](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/takedowns) Follow Josh on instagram: [@thejoshmckinney](https://www.instagram.com/thejoshmckinney/)

Mar 10, 2022 · 1:08:54 · Listen
#118 Does Drilling Work? | Simple hacks to enjoy drilling

Drillers Make Killers!... Right?   Learn not only why but how to properly drill.   AND   Find out why some people who never drill are still incredibly good   Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in   Simplifying Takedowns: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/takedowns   Follow Josh on instagram: @thejoshmckinney

Mar 3, 2022 · 48:50 · Listen
#117 Let's Get Physical... Physical | How/When/Why to use Physicality

Does Strength even matter? Or Does Technique conquer all? Technique Conquers All! ...To an extent at least. Understanding Physical Limitations(yours or your opponents) is one of the most important things while training. Like Captain Jack said, "The only rules that really matter are these: what a man can do and what a man can't do." Learn how to use any physical attribute to your advantage, all while protecting your weaknesses Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in ) Info On Train Until 60 and Beyond: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/60](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/60 )

Feb 24, 2022 · 1:06:54 · Listen
116 Random Show: Artist vs Athlete, Everyone is on Steroids, and Why Most Seminars Suck

The Most Random Episode of all time! If you've ever wanted to spend an hour inside the head of Josh Mckinney (@thejoshmckinney) then this episode is your chance. You have been warned. Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in ) Info On Train Until 60 and Beyond: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/60](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/60 ) 40% OFF Of Train Until 60(and beyond): [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/offers/C4BfktWpcoupon_code=OLDMAN](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/offers/C4BfktWpcoupon_code=OLDMAN)

Feb 17, 2022 · 1:04:32 · Listen
#115 Logan Wayne: Teaching with Simplicity

Could Jiu-Jitsu be simplified? Logan Wayne and Josh McKinney have been trying! Here is a great conversation about teaching yourself and teaching students. Join The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney 40% OFF Of Train Until 60(and beyond): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/offers/C4BfktWp?coupon_code=OLDMAN

Feb 10, 2022 · 1:07:17 · Listen
#114 Steve McKinney: Train Forever, Live Forever | Secrets of a 62 Year Old Black Belt

Steve McKinney has discovered the BJJ fountain of youth and he wants to tell you about it! Join The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney Info On Train Until 60 and Beyond: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack 40% OFF Of Train Until 60(and beyond): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/offers/C4BfktWp?coupon_code=OLDMAN Schedule a Private with Steve - Steve@fitnessandmore.net

Feb 3, 2022 · 1:31:44 · Listen
#113 Double Your BJJ Speed in One Hour | Distance Management

Double your speed in one podcast. Need I say more? Join The Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj](https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj ) Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in ) Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney Info On Mastering Duck Guard: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack ) 40% OFF Of Mastering The Duck Guard: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/offers/G6Bc7eGw?coupon_code=BJJSUCKS](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/offers/G6Bc7eGw?coupon_code=BJJSUCKS ) Listen to Josh's legendary interview with Ryron Gracie: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk_xMhzTkc4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk_xMhzTkc4)

Jan 27, 2022 · 51:12 · Listen
#112 Pacing(part 2): "The Prevent" | Never get tired again

Resting while training? Oh, you mean "preventing?" Learn the secrets of the prevent on today's episode! Join The Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj](https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj) Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in) Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney Info On Mastering Duck Guard: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack) 40% OFF Of Mastering The Duck Guard: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/offers/G6Bc7eGw?coupon_code=BJJSUCKS](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/offers/G6Bc7eGw?coupon_code=BJJSUCKS)

Jan 20, 2022 · 44:54 · Listen
#111 BLITZING, the most offensive strategy that there is | Pacing(part 1):

Want a secret strategy that can help a blue belt beat a black belt? Then you're in the right place! Let's talk about... BLITZING! Join The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney

Jan 13, 2022 · 54:11 · Listen
#110 How to Accomplish Impossible Things

#110 How to Accomplish Impossible Things

I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

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! Join The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney

Jan 7, 2022 · 52:08 · Listen
#109 Random Show: Cancel Culture, Warm Ups, Steroids, Die Hard, and A Whole Lot More

In this episode Josh gives his unedited opinions about cancel culture, warm ups, steroids, coaches abusing their power, and a whole lot more! ...What could go wrong? DISCLAIMER: Do not listen to this episode if you're easily offended. Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu:[https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in]( https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in) Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney

Dec 30, 2021 · 1:09:28 · Listen
#108 Chris Paines: Talking BJJ Theory After an Hour Roll

What is it like rolling with the "How to Defend Everything guy?" Well it's as frustrating as you would assume. Immediately after that we sat and talked jiu-jitsu theory, training method, and understanding of jiu-jitsu! Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney

Dec 16, 2021 · 57:25 · Listen
#107 Everything to know before starting a BJJ School

If you build it, they will come. Just kidding, but if you build the right gym in the right place and attract the right people, they will come. Today Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down every question he asks someone before they start a jiu-jitsu school. Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney

Nov 26, 2021 · 55:22 · Listen
106 John Will: Improve Your Situation By 5%

Imagine being credited with bringing jiu-jitsu to an entire continent! Well that's exactly what my next guest, John Will, did. Today I(@thejoshmckinney) get to sit down with Member of the Dirty Dozen, John Will. Very few people have been around jiu-jitsu longer than John and he uses his years of experience to simplify things for the new jiu-jitsu practitioner! Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney

Nov 18, 2021 · 1:05:36 · Listen
#105 The 5 Layers of BJJ Competition

#105 The 5 Layers of BJJ Competition

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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! Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney

Nov 4, 2021 · 1:02:43 · Listen
#104 Chris Wojcik: Progressing as a Grappler, Writer, and Coach

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(@thejoshmckinney) sits with purple belt no gi world champ Chris Wojcik to talk about training, writing, content creation, and coaching. Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in ) Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Chris' blog on Medium: [https://chriswojcik.medium.com/](https://chriswojcik.medium.com/ ) Chris' Ebook 15 Ways to Get Better at Jiu-Jitsu Faster: [https://christophermwojcik.com/learn-bjj-faster/](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(@thejoshmckinney) sits with purple belt no gi world champ Chris Wojcik to talk about training, writing, content creation, and coaching. Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Chris)

Oct 28, 2021 · 1:02:03 · Listen

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