I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

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

Hosted by Josh McKinney.

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Kristen Beatty: Mental Health and Jiu-jitsu

In today's episode Josh interviews teammate Kristen Beatty on how jiu-jitsu has helped her mental health, how to overcome being a "bad competitor," and proper grammar.

May 27, 2020 · 58:43 · Listen
Lionel Turner: LEaO Optics

Lionel Turner: LEaO Optics

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In today's show Josh interviews one of the first sponsors that he ever got in jiu-jitsu, Lionel Turner, owner of LEaO Optics. This is probably one of the most wide ranging episodes we've ever released. Enjoy!

May 20, 2020 · 2:05:37 · Listen
#46 Mark Vives: Overcoming

#46 Mark Vives: Overcoming

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In today's interview Josh talks to long time friend Mark Vives. In this interview Mark shares his story from opening his school, overcoming a suicide attempt, and one day becoming one of the best masters competitors that the world has ever seen!

May 18, 2020 · 1:25:22 · Listen
#45 Logan Wayne: Coming Back to Jiu-Jitsu

Today Josh interviews his long time friend and business partner, Logan Wayne. Logan is a brown belt who currently operates Headnod Training Center Jerseyville. As discussed in the episode Logan has battled with mental health and depression and explains some of the ways he combats them, This episode is the 2nd of 4 episodes with a mental health focus that we will be releasing in the month of May and we hope you guys enjoy it on top of finding some useful nuggets.

May 11, 2020 · 1:05:16 · Listen
#44 Jeff Serafin: The Future of Jiu-Jitsu

In today's episode Josh interviews Jeff Serafin. Jeff is one of the most knowledgeable people that you will ever meet when it comes to competitive jiu-jitsu.

May 8, 2020 · 1:24:09 · Listen
#41 Mark Reding: Never Stop Learning

#41 Mark Reding: Never Stop Learning

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In today's episode Josh Interviews fellow Tac Team Black Belt, Mark Reding. Mark's perspective is incredibly unique due to the fact that he holds 5 different martial arts black belts. Josh gets to ask Mark the most important question of them all, "If you can only have one martial art for self defense, which would it be?"

May 1, 2020 · 56:48 · Listen
#40 Tanner Rice: Illegal Jiu-Jitsu

#40 Tanner Rice: Illegal Jiu-Jitsu

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Tanner Rice has been in the media a lot lately for his reopening of his Jiu-Jitsu school during the shelter in place orders of California. Some make him out to be a money hungry business owner, others look to him as an activist, but after this interview we hope that you will simply see him as a person.

Apr 30, 2020 · 42:51 · Listen
#39 Kenny Florian: Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu

#39 Kenny Florian: Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu

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In today's Episode, Josh interviews former 3x UFC title contender, Kenny Florian. Kenny does an amazing job explaining progression in jiu-jitsu on top of giving some amazing insight on the difference between fighters, athletes, and martial artists. This episode is absolutely stuffed full of information, enjoy!

Apr 29, 2020 · 1:06:34 · Listen
#38 Jason Neef: the steps for your business to survive.

In today's episode Josh interviews Jason Neef, the CEO of kicksite. Jason probably has more direct contact with school owners than anyone else and brings a simple guide on surviving this survival mode that we are all in.

Apr 28, 2020 · 1:01:29 · Listen
#37: Kyle Watson Returns

#37: Kyle Watson Returns

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In today's episode Josh sits down with his long time coach Kyle Watson as they discuss what it's like filming an instructional and what Josh plans to have done with his own ashes.

Apr 27, 2020 · 1:19:27 · Listen
#SucklessSaturday: What can we control

#SucklessSaturday: What can we control

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In today's episode of #sucklesssaturday Josh talks about finding the ability to win small battles in your life and the importance of doing so.

Apr 25, 2020 · 7:03 · Listen
#35 Jt Torres: Finding Motivation

#35 Jt Torres: Finding Motivation

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In Today's episode Josh Interviews 2 time ADCC Gold Medalist and owner of Essential bjj Jt Torres. They dig deep into the topic of goal setting and being driven. Enjoy!

Apr 22, 2020 · 1:02:57 · Listen

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