
I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show
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
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Jan 30, 2025 • 56min
#307 Answering Mean Listener Mail
I asked for offensive questions, then listeners decided to offend me instead.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 38min
#306 Steve McKinney: Life Hacks of a 63 Year Old Black Belt
My dad Steve and I have been training jiu-jitsu together for almost 17 years.
In that time we have seen a lot of people who "are in it for the long haul" quit. Whether from injury, life changes, or simply being as soft as butter we have seen so many people give up on their dream of "training jiu jitsu forever."
Today we reveal every secret of Steve's longevity AND we offend everyone in the process.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 54min
#305 I Started a Jiu Jitsu School at 21 | Here's what happened
At just 21 years old, I took a huge leap and opened my own Jiu-Jitsu school.
In this episode, I share the story behind the decision, the challenges I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way.
Whether you're thinking about starting your own academy, chasing a dream, or just curious about what it takes to build something from scratch, this is for you.
Let me take you behind the scenes of one of the craziest decisions of my life!
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Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 13min
#304 Jeremy Brick: Mindset Hacks of a WORLD CHAMP
Ever wonder what the difference between an average and an elite jiu-jitsu mindset?
Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Jeremy Brick one of the most accomplished Masters Competitors ever!
Learn the secrets to always progressing and learn how important the right coach is for the right athlete!
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Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 1min
#303 Get Your NEXT BELT in 2025 | Quantum Jiu-Jitsu
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Dec 26, 2024 • 54min
#302 Steve McKinney: 63 Year Old Still gets BETTER at Jiu-Jitsu??
Steve McKinney is a Jiu Jitsu Black belt Under Kyle Watson, a personal trainer of over 30 years, an author, and a 63 year old who still trains Jiu Jitsu regularly.
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Dec 19, 2024 • 1h 11min
#301 "Bionic" Rob Handshy: Ruining BJJ TRADITIONS, Die Hard, and Wrist locks| Christmas Special
Merry Christmas from the ISAJJ Team!
This year we decided to bring on everyone's favorite crazy bjj uncle, Rob Handshy (Bionic Rob). Today Rob brought a Christmas bag with him full of Gifts, Old bjj traditions, and Wrist Locks.
and he's running low on everything but wristlocks...
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Dec 12, 2024 • 2h 23min
#300 Kyle Watson: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Gym of ALL TIME
"THIS. IS. EPISODE 300!"
The HIT Squad has been referenced on the podcast many times but today we are going to give you the real scoop.
16 years ago someone decided to invest a lot of money into an abandon army depot with the hopes of making the first ever "MMA Super-Gym."
The gym ran for 3 years before having to sell, in that time they changed tons of lives, produced multiple TUF/UFC Fighters, and shifted the course of a small Illinois town forever.
So today I'm joined by my coach, former UFC Fighter, and former Hit Squad BJJ Coach, Kyle Watson(@watson_martial_arts). Kyle and I(@thejoshmckinney) share stories, critiques, and lessons learned from the 3 years that we spent at "The Greatest Gym of ALL TIME*"
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Dec 5, 2024 • 1h 46min
#299 Richie Kelly: "What am I gonna do, tap?"
Have you ever tried not tapping? What's the worst that could happen?
Today, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with his newest Black Belt, Richie Kelly(@richiekellybjj) aka "the Goose."
In this wide ranging conversation you can't tell what's sarcasm or belief. Enjoy as the boys discuss Drinking Electrolytes, Fighting Old men, and Eating Submissions.
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Nov 28, 2024 • 52min
#298 One Concept to Never Get Injured Again
Nothing can slow down jiu-jitsu progression like a broken coccyx.
Today on our thanksgiving special you can learn the super secret concept to never getting injured again!
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