

I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show
Josh McKinney
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
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
Episodes
Mentioned books

Oct 26, 2023 • 41min
#235 Competition Mindset, Injury Prevention, and Josh's terrible Nutrition
Welcome back to another informative episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show with your host, high-level competitor, and coach, Josh McKinney! Today, we dive deep into the realm of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as Josh answers 20 burning questions submitted by YOU, our valued listeners. This episode is packed with invaluable insights and expert advice tailored just for you.
Learn to add wild techniques to your game, how to eat like a champion, how to never stop improving and a whole lot more!
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Oct 24, 2023 • 31min
#234 Jiu-Jitsu is... Cooking
In part 4 of the Jiu Jitsu is Series Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the similarities of Jiu-Jitsu and his other favorite hobby that he sucks at... cooking!
Learn to understand how to do things by feel in this exciting episode of ISAJJ
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Oct 17, 2023 • 35min
#232 Jiu-Jitsu is... Pro-Wrestling
In the Second Episode of the Jiu-Jitsu is Series. Host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down his childish love for pro wrestling and how they are light years ahead on branding and entertainment.
Learn how understanding the Undertaker and Kane can help you build your own Jiu Jitsu brand!
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Oct 12, 2023 • 39min
#231 Jiu-Jitsu is... Dragon Ball Z | Nerdiest Episode of ISAJJ Ever
In the first episode of the "Jiu-Jitsu is... Series" Josh shows how big of a DBZ nerd he is..
In this episode we compare the journey of Goku to the Journey of a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner that wants to be the best in the world.
You will learn about growth mindset,testing yourself, team building, and most importantly...
Hear Josh's opinions on achieving Ultra Instinct(and if it even exists)
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Oct 10, 2023 • 1h 19min
#230 Jared Weiner(repost) | Old School Violence
In this 2020 episode host Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) sits down with the head of his affiliation(TAC Team) Jared Weiner.
Jared is an OG of Competitive Jiu-Jitsu and one of the toughest competitive minds in Jiu-Jitsu.
Chest Over Chest
ISAJJ Gi/No-Gi Preorder

Oct 5, 2023 • 37min
#229 2 of the WORST Beatings I've taken(and how they made me better)
In this episode Host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down two brutal beatings he's taken in BJJ competition and how they were pre cursors to some of Josh's most game changing concepts.
Chest Over Chest Seminar
The Daily Dose

Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 9min
#228 Jeff Shulze(Repost): Imagery Training (The real science of visualization)
In this repost Josh sits down with Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Jeff Shulze.
Jeff gives an incredibly thorough explanation of what imagery training is, how to do it, and WHY to do it.
Enjoy one of the most useful episodes of ISAJJ ever!
Chest Over Chest Full Seminar
Books Discussed: Kabat-Zinn, J., & Hanh, T. N. (2009). Full catastrophe living: Using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness. Delta. Mumford, G. (2015). The mindful athlete: Secrets to pure performance. Parallax Press.
Guided Mediation

Sep 28, 2023 • 52min
#227 Is Technique Dead?
In today’s episode Josh revisits the debate that was once a hot topic on ISAJJ.
Concept or Technique?
Josh has multiple episodes debating the difference/pros and cons of both conceptual and technical teaching styles but today Josh has a big reveal…
At this point in time, Josh is considered to be a completely conceptual teacher.
So today Josh will answer the question that so many people are asking… Is technique dead?
Chest Over Chest Full Seminar

Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 18min
#226 Nick Sanders(Repost): Black Belt Competitor, School Owner, and Purple Heart Recipient
In today's throwback episode Josh interviews Black belt Nick Sanders. Nick talks about his unique journey that includes joining the army, becoming a US marshall, and then a physical therapist by day and Jiu-jitsu coach by night.
Chest Over Chest Course
Nick Sanders and Dan Schucart #203

Sep 21, 2023 • 46min
#224: The 3 Biggest Rules of Bjj Progression
In this episode host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) looks at the 3 primary pieces of jiu-jitsu progression.
Chest Over Chest