I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he mulls over every black belt friendship he's had over the last 15 years and what separated the "greats" from the rest.   PLUS Learn why "just don't get there" is such common advice.   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

Imagine having a universal handshake that allows you to travel anywhere in the world. You may already know this secret handshake and not even realize it...   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he is convinced to travel and teach internationally by two famous Bjj Globetrotters Chris Paines(@chrisvillainbjj) and Charles Harriott(@charlesharriott)    Be warned, Chris and Charles can probably convince anyone that they should be traveling more! PLUS Why most seminars aren't worth the money and how they could be!   Special Thanks to Bryce Allen(@bryceallen_) of @allenbrosjiujitsu for producing this episode.  Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3   "The Gentle Art of Travel" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5uZJzEBL6o   Chris' Latest Instructional: (Course Not out Yet)   Charles' Latest Instructionals:  https://bjjfanatics.com/products/leglocks-101-by-charles-harriott AND https://bjjfanatics.com/products/inversions-101-and-the-art-of-inversion-by-charles-harriott

"1 Minute Left in the Finals at Worlds. Your training schedule and mindset are going to decide whether or not you win."   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he recaps his last month of traveling and competing and all of the lessons learned on the way.   PLUS A mistake you're probably making in your routine Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

"This guy doesn't want to be GREAT"   This is the mantra Mahmoud Jabr (@mahmoudjabr33) said to himself at the Chicago Open while down on points against a super tough competitor with less than a minute left. Listen to the episode to find out what happened next!   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in the final week of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews one of the toughest brown belts in the world, Mock(Mahmoud Jabr).   In this episode Josh learns of a secret mantra that has helped Mock win tons of big matches throughout his career. PLUS A deep dive into Mock's training routine, diet, and how he can balance nursing and competing   Special Thanks to Bryce Allen(@bryceallen_) of @allenbrosjiujitsu for producing this episode.    Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in week 3 of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews one of the best no gi grapplers in the country, Chris Wojcik(@chrismwojcik)    In this episode Josh gets to relive Chris' insane ADCC West Coast Trials run match by match. Chris explains what it was like to knock off #8 in the world ranked, Kody Steele in the opening rounds of the tournament.    PLUS A deep dive into Chris' training/recovery routines and a follow up on Chris' micro drilling.   Special Thanks to Bryce Allen(@bryceallen_) of @allenbrosjiujitsu for producing this episode    Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in week 2 of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews High level jiu-jitsu coach, Jeff Serafin(@serafinbjj). In this episode Josh gets to dissect the routine and coaching habits of Serafin BJJ Head Coach, Jeff Serafin. Jeff dives deep on common pitfalls among athletes, how to train to have fun, and why you probably should be resting more. PLUS Jeff’s perspective on Chris Wojcik’s training before ADCC West Coast Trials 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 Timestamps: Intro 1m Training methods 4m Shift in last ten years 15m Favorite rules as a fan 17m Prep for trials 25m How to help a students confidence 27m Chris v Kody 29m The reaction of press 30m New facility 33m Branding of facility 35m Favorite seminars/teachers 37m What do you value most in recovery, rest 39m Tips on sleep 43m Rest days 44m What do you value most in building an athlete 46m Hidden gems(gyms) in jiu-jitsu 49m Advice for someone who doesn't have the right crew 53m Best advice 56m Tips on making BJJ fun 57m Balancing focus 59m Last words 1:01 m

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he interviews Midwest Jiu-Jitsu Legend, Mark Vives.   Josh Believes Mark has cracked the code of the perfect weekly routine for jiu-jitsu athletes.    PLUS Marks great insight on doing jiu-jitsu routine by "feel"   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

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as interviews Toadies Bassist, Donivan Blair. Donivan has a very unique story of coming from a small town and having HUGE ambitions.  PLUS An important piece of advice from Donivan for any young person looking to make it big!   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

Today the jiu-jitsu world woke up with terrible news. The loss of one of the Legends of the sport, Leandro Lo.    Lo had always been my favorite grappler and I just wanted to put a short episode together not focused on his death but his life and one of the best jiu-jitsu career's ever.   I hope some of the thoughts and stories shared in this episode are helpful. RIP Leandro Lo

"I am working hard but almost feel like I'm getting worse!"   Today, we break down the 4 phases of learning and how they help with feeling discouraged in jiu-jitsu.   PLUS, Learn why being discouraged in jiu-jitsu is probably "exactly what you need" right now.   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he answers Suck Less Saturday listener questions about jiu-jitsu training and culture.   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