

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
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Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 9min
#149 Jeff Serafin | Perfecting Your Training Schedule | Training Smarter, Feeling Better, and Having Fun
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
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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

Aug 18, 2022 • 1h 20min
#148 Mark Vives| How to Compete Every Weekend | Every Competitor Should Hear this Episode
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"
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Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn

Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 8min
#147 Donivan Blair | A Story of Small Towns, Big Dreams, Rock n' Roll, and Rolling Live
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!
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Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn

Aug 7, 2022 • 18min
#146 3 Lesson's from the Career of the GOAT | A Tribute to Leandro Lo
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

Aug 6, 2022 • 17min
"Am I Wasting My and My Coach's Time?" | SLS 11 | The Importance of Being Discouraged in Jiu-Jitsu
"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

Aug 4, 2022 • 40min
#145 Turn Your Jiu Jitsu Into a Video Game | Crazy Hack to Increase Your Progression
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he looks at some simple tweaks you can make to your mindset that can change how you look at progression forever. PLUS A solid rant on understanding your individuality in jiu-jitsu.
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

Jul 30, 2022 • 22min
The 3 Types of Training Partners | Finding Your Jiu-Jitsu Soulmate | SLS 10
Who should I drill with? How often should I be losing? Find out the answers to those questions and more on the all new Suck Less Saturday 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

Jul 28, 2022 • 42min
#144 The Best Jiu Jitsu Advice I've Ever Received | "Learn to Roll Without Strength"
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the best BJJ Advice he's ever received.
PLUS A solid rant on the art of "practicing winning"
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

Jul 23, 2022 • 16min
Open Mat or Structured Class, Which is better? | SLS9
A lot of coaches are anti their students going to Open Mats only.
Today we explore the uses of an open mat and how to structure a training schedule.
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he answers Suck Less Saturday 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

Jul 21, 2022 • 56min
#143 Pro Wrestling is Real, Jiu-Jitsu is Fake | Future Predictions on the Business of Jiu-Jitsu
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he discusses WWE, BJJ, Bowling, and Vacation Bible School and how all 4 are pretty much the same thing.
PLUS A step by step plan on how to make big jiu-jitsu money 5 years from now
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


