I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

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

Hosted by Josh McKinney.

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The Mental Battle of Jiu-Jitsu Injuries | SLS2

Suck Less Saturday is back in full effect!   Today Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down how to deal with BJJ injuries and some really interesting thoughts on prevention   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3   Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn

Jun 4, 2022 · 26:54 · Listen
#136 3 Life Lessons That Jiu-Jitsu has Taught Me | Why to have a focus

A bit philosophical, a bit funny, and a big announcement! Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about 3 important lessons that he's learned from jiu-jitsu that apply to every day life! Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 ) Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn)

Jun 2, 2022 · 28:10 · Listen
#133 A Guide to Finding Online Instructors | How to Get the MOST Out of Your Instructionals

Day 5 in the 7 Days to Suck Less Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down his method for finding the right online instructionals. He also breaks down exactly how he likes to watch instructionals and how to beat the analysis paralysis that often comes with instructionals. Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3)

May 27, 2022 · 42:55 · Listen
#132 The 4 Hour Workweek for BJJ Schools | The ABC's of Running a Martial Arts School

Day 4 in the 7 Days to Suck Less Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the 3 things you need to run a successful martial arts school that doesn't run you Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 ) Check out my favorite automation software, Kicksite: [https://kicksite.com/joshmckinney](https://kicksite.com/joshmckinney)

May 26, 2022 · 59:50 · Listen
#131 3 Ways to Fix Your Competition Anxiety

Day 3 in the 7 Days to Suck Less Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the 3 ways that you can beat your competition anxiety and then your next opponent! Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3)

May 25, 2022 · 41:35 · Listen
#130 The Athlete, Artist, and Scientist | The 3 Lenses

Day 2 in the 7 Days to Suck Less Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the 3 ways that people tend to learn jiu-jitsu, and how to hack this information to get better than ever before! Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3)

May 24, 2022 · 41:45 · Listen
#127 How to Steal Ideas, Techniques, and Strategies | Inspiration

I like when they say a movie is inspired by a true story. That's kind of silly. "Hey, Mitch, did you hear that story about that lady who drove her car into the lake with her kids and they all drowned?" "Yeah, I did, and you know what - that inspires me to write a movie about a gorilla!" - Mitch Hedberg There are a lot of great grapplers out there, how can we learn from them without every buying an instructional? Inspiration! In today's episode Josh(@thejoshmcknney) gives his favorite ways to steal techniques and ideas from the best grapplers in the world. Join the FREE Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Newsletter: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/newsletter](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/newsletter)

May 5, 2022 · 42:13 · Listen
#126 10 Mistakes Most White Belts Make | Some Black Belts Still Make These Mistakes

Getting frustrated after losing? Being a Creonte? The North South Knot?? We all know white belts make a ton of mistakes! They're supposed to, they're white belts after all! Here are the 10 most common mistakes that white belts make PLUS how to prevent/fix them! 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 28, 2022 · 55:42 · Listen
#125 The Two Types of BJJ | Chaos Jiu-Jitsu vs Control Jiu-Jitsu

Is it bad to be physical? Today Josh tackles this question and A LOT more to help us all understand the difference between chaos and control jiu-jitsu! PLUS Learn the reason why, even with better technique, you are still losing to bigger stronger opponents. 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 21, 2022 · 43:26 · Listen
#124 Staying Positive in a Negative World | ADCC Trials/Pans Recap | Worst Travel Experience Ever

7 Cancelled flights later... Here Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down some of his favorite ways to keep and smile and even find enjoyment in terrible situations! PLUS this episode has some vivid descriptions of some crazy runs that Josh was able to see in person at both the Pans and ADCC Trials. 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 14, 2022 · 50:17 · Listen
#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

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