I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

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! Sign up for 50% of ⁠BJJ Mental Models ⁠Promo code “JOSH”:  FREE Copy of⁠ ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠⁠ ⁠ISAJJ BUNDLE BLACK FRIDAY DEAL⁠ Join the⁠ Gi Gazette⁠ ⁠⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠⁠ for the show Follow the show on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠⁠

In this sizzling hot takes episode, we dive into a wild mix of questions and opinions guaranteed to spark debate (and maybe a few laughs). What would you do if the guy who bullied you in high school showed up to open mat? Is No-Gi really easier—or just more practical for a street fight? Plus, we tackle the IBJJF scoring system, Masters divisions, and the ultimate mystery: Do aliens exist? Oh, and let’s not forget a quick detour into Kangaroo Jack and why that movie might’ve broken trust forever. It’s Episode #297, and nothing is off-limits! Sign up for 50% of BJJ Mental Models Promo code “JOSH”:  FREE Copy of ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠ ISAJJ BUNDLE BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Join the Gi Gazette ⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠ for the show Follow the show on⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠

Mike Mahaffey( @OldBastardBJJ ) has made a name for himself by helping other "old bastard" grapplers stay on the mat consistently. He recently joined the show to talk some ideas on longevity but after getting to train together I thought it would be even more fun to talk about how the right techniques and concepts make longevity possible. Rough Hands camp (feat Josh and Mike) Sign up for 50% of BJJ Mental Models Promo code “JOSH”:  FREE Copy of ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠ Join ⁠ISAJJ PRO(“Master the Melt Pass”) Join the Gi Gazette ⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠ for the show Follow the show on⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠

Today Wim Hof Method expert and Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Miles Lukas, comes back to the podcast. This time he brought a special guest with him, enter STL martial arts OG Todd Murphey. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation where you will learn: the real meaning of martial arts, proper biting technique, and why touching the gi is holding you back! MILES BREATHWORK Course Promo code MILESWOW for 20% OFF Imposed Will x ISAJJ Gear⁠ (Available Until Nov 14) Sign up for 50% of⁠ BJJ Mental Models⁠ Promo code “JOSH”:  FREE Copy of⁠ ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠⁠ Join⁠ ⁠ISAJJ PRO⁠(“Master any Position in 6 weeks”) Join the⁠ Gi Gazette⁠ ⁠⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠⁠ for the show Follow the show on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠⁠

Is there such thing as American Jiu-Jitsu? In today's episode I(@thejoshmckinney) sit down with American Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner, Keenan Cornelius to find out! I really think that this episode will change a lot of people's perspective, because it definitely changed mine... If you think AJJ is BS let me know why in the comments! Imposed Will x ISAJJ Gear (Available Until Nov 14) Sign up for 50% of BJJ Mental Models Promo code “JOSH”:  FREE Copy of ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠ Join ⁠ISAJJ PRO(“Master any Position in 6 weeks”) Join the Gi Gazette ⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠ for the show Follow the show on⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠ Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro(00:19) - Post Training High(02:39) - The Best Part of Competition(03:59) - Competition Actually Sucks(05:49) - Keenan’s Thoughts on Competition(07:19) - Gym Ownership is the Future(09:09) - Will Keenan Return to Competition?(13:34) - Running 2 BJJ Schools(15:19) - Josh’s Background(17:04) - Jiu Jitsu’s Only Backup Plan(18:49) - Growing Multiple Jiu Jitsu Schools(27:38) - How to Teach Coaches to Teach(30:08) - Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the Problem?(34:23) - BJJ Membership Software(38:08) - Making Jiu Jitsu Easier to Start(42:54) - Is AJJ Visually Different from BJJ?(46:39) - No Peeing on the Mats(48:44) - How to Build a Jiu Jitsu Cult(51:19) - American Jiu-Jitsu Techniques?(55:49) - American Jiu-Jitsu Ideals(58:54) - Can it JUST be “Jiu-Jitsu”?(01:00:34) - Make Jiu Jitsu American Again(01:04:44) - Standing up for Your Beliefs(01:07:39) - All Bald People Juice(01:12:14) - Keenan is BACK (Dojo Storm)(01:17:34) - Training AI, Editing Reels, and Long-form Podcasts(01:22:14) - Final Farewell to BJJ

You may be surprised to find that not all black belts are great human beings. You will also find that today's guest is both a black belt and a great human being. Mike Mahaffey( @OldBastardBJJ ) has made a name for himself by helping other "old bastard" grapplers stay on the mat consistently. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation where we talk jiu-jitsu politics, martial arts, and where we brutally insult some random blue belt named Zac. ISAJJ x Imposed Will Gear Sign up for 50% of BJJ Mental Models Promo code “JOSH”:  FREE Copy of ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠ Join ⁠ISAJJ PRO(“Master any Position in 6 weeks”) Join the Gi Gazette ⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠ for the show Follow the show on⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠

Ever wonder who Josh's most offensive friend is? Enter Justin Kichler a black belt under Josh McKinney. In this conversation Josh and Justin take a stroll down memory lane to try to figure out exactly why this generation(the tik tok generation) is soft as butter. Sign up for 50% ofhttps://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/a/2147518662/e9h9DL7v Promo code “JOSH”:  FREE Copy ofhttps://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Joinhttps://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck(“Master any Position in 6 weeks”) Join thehttps://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/GG https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/ask for the show Follow the show onhttps://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney

If your best friend quits jiu jitsu, can you still be friends? Join host Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he tackles some of the most controversial debates in jiu-jitsu. Enjoy as we break down thoughts like, "Is tapping to pressure only for the tik tok generation?" This episode will make you laugh, think, and hopefully suck a little less at jiu-jitsu. Sign up for 50% of BJJ Mental Models Promo code “JOSH”: https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/a/2147518662/e9h9DL7v  Join ISAJJ PRO(“Master any Position in 6 weeks”): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck Ask Questions/Suggest Topics for the show: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/ask FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow  Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney  Join the Gi Gazette: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/GG

I was WRONG about LONGEVITY! For years I have told you guys the importance of consistency but I had no idea I was leading some of you into a common bjj pitfall! In today's episode I(@thejoshmckinney) break down how to know whether or not your bjj is "built to last." Join me as we deep dive into longevity, consistency, and of course a little steroid use. Sign up for 50% of ⁠BJJ Mental Models⁠ Promo code “JOSH”:  FREE Copy of⁠ ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠⁠ Join⁠ ⁠ISAJJ PRO⁠(“Master any Position in 6 weeks”) Join the⁠ Gi Gazette⁠ ⁠⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠⁠ for the show Follow the show on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠⁠

The Future is now old man! Well, maybe like 10 years from now... In this episode I(@thejoshmckinney) get to sit down with Jake from the channel  @LIMIBJJ  to discuss how Ai will play a roll in jiu jitsu learning in the near future. Jake has been dedicated to "being useful" to the jiu jitsu community and his new venture with Chat GiPT (yes it's an amazing name) is going to be a game-changer! Sit back and enjoy a very relaxed, idea-generating episode! Sign up for 50% of BJJ Mental Models Promo code “JOSH”:  FREE Copy of ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠ Join ⁠ISAJJ PRO(“Master any Position in 6 weeks”) Join the Gi Gazette ⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠ for the show Follow the show on⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠