I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Apr 25 2024 112
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Jiu-Jitsu is hard. Join host Josh McKinney on his forever quest to "suck less at jiu-jitsu." Learn from high level black belts, in depth conversations, and off the wall rants by the host himself. It is guaranteed that each episode will help you suck just a little less at jiu-jitsu, or your money back. Josh McKinney is an accomplished adult black belt competitor with a "suck-less" mindset that can help anyone progress Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/support

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#267 The Individual Responsibility of Team Work | Team Work Makes the Dream Work

Apr 25 2024 48 mins  
Join host Josh McKinney in this insightful episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," titled “The Individual Responsibility of Teamwork.” Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a beginner, understanding the importance of teamwork in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is crucial for anyone training in the sport. In this episode, Josh explores how collaborative training enhan

#266 25 WILD BJJ HOT TAKES | No Gi's Secret Agenda REVEALED

Apr 18 2024 73 mins  
In this explosive episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," host Josh McKinney dives into 25 of the boldest and most controversial hot takes in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From questioning the efficacy of traditional training methods to challenging commonly held beliefs within the BJJ community, this episode is sure to stir debate and provoke thought. Whether you&#

#265 The 10 Wildest Unwritten Rules in BJJ Schools Today

Apr 11 2024 38 mins  
Join host Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) as he judges everyone else's bjj rules while breaking down the Top 10 Craziest Unwritten Rules in BJJ School's today! Join⁠ ⁠ISAJJ PRO⁠⁠(April 1st Release of The Trinity of Guard Passing): Join the⁠ Gi Gazette⁠ ⁠⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠⁠ for the show FREE Copy of⁠ ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠⁠ Follow the show

#264 The Unwritten RULES of Jiu-Jitsu

Apr 04 2024 46 mins  
We all know that "there's no crying in baseball" but is crying allowed in jiu-jitsu? This question and 4 more will be answered on the newest episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show where host Josh McKinney gives his best advice to keep you on the mats and off of the social media arguments. Join ⁠ISAJJ PRO⁠(April 1st Release of The Trinity of Guard Passing): �

#263 The 5 Mistakes I Made in my 16 Year BJJ Journey | #4 is SO COMMON

Mar 28 2024 56 mins  
In this eye-opening episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," host Josh McKinney takes a deep dive into his personal journey, revealing the 5 biggest mistakes he's made over 16 years of practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From the pitfalls of overconfidence and the importance of choosing the right mentors, to lessons in competition and the value of intentional practice

#262 An Ode to Jiu-Jitsu Competition | 3 Terrible Reasons You SHOULD Compete in BJJ

Mar 20 2024 39 mins  
Welcome to a special episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show." I'm your host, Josh McKinney, and today, we're diving deep into the heart of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions. With over 200 episodes behind us, we've explored various facets of BJJ, from techniques and training to mindset and beyond. This episode, however, is a tribute to the transformative power

#261 Jared Weiner: What I've Learned from 20 Years at Black Belt

Mar 13 2024 87 mins  
What does BJJ look like after spending 20 years competing and building a HUGE team at Black Belt? Today we are joined by Jared Weiner to talk lessons learned, match breakdowns, and what jiu jitsu looks like after dedicating such a large part of your life to the art. Jared is the head of TAC team, an East Coast Based Affiliation, and a team that has recently cemented themselves as

#260 How Losing Made Me Good at BJJ | My Midwest BJJ Story

Mar 07 2024 59 mins  
In this special episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," your host, Josh McKinney, takes you on a personal journey through his 16 years of training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With over 200 episodes under our belt, we're diving deep into Josh's story, revealing the highs and lows of his competitive career, his evolving philosophy on training, and how embracing failu

#259 How to Compete (After a Big Life Change)

Feb 29 2024 48 mins  
With a new age group, weight class, and training schedule can host Josh McKinney still compete? Find out in today's episode where Josh breaks down his matches at the Memphis Open and explains which methods from the podcast worked and which ones didn't! Check us out at simplfyingjiujitsu.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsus

#258 Devin Pirata: Competition Training, GOING TO SLEEP, and Making Friends

Feb 22 2024 93 mins  
In today's episode Host Josh McKinney sits down with one of the toughest coaches that he knows, Devin Pirata(@devinpirata). Devin and Josh discuss coaching methods that led to HUGE SUCCESS for the VaVaPirata BJJ Team.The duo also discusses what it's like being choked unconscious 4 times in the same day. Black belts and white belts alike will gain so much perspective during this con