

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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Apr 14, 2022 • 50min
#124 Staying Positive in a Negative World | ADCC Trials/Pans Recap | Worst Travel Experience Ever
7 Cancelled flights later...
Here Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down some of his favorite ways to keep and smile and even find enjoyment in terrible situations!
PLUS this episode has some vivid descriptions of some crazy runs that Josh was able to see in person at both the Pans and ADCC Trials.
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Apr 7, 2022 • 55min
#123 Recovery for Jiu-Jitsu | How to Deal with Small Injuries and Prevent Big Ones
"I'm tired, I should try to force the techniques that I know by using even more physicality(strength/speed/explosiveness)." -The way most grapplers seem to think
Here Josh(@thejoshmckinney) gives some really simple tips on how he deals with battling small injuries and trying to prevent big ones.
PLUS this episode has some vivid descriptions of Josh's worst injuries, they are hilarious(if you aren't Josh)!
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Mar 31, 2022 • 55min
#122 Staying Consistent: Building Macro and Micro Routines
"Just keep showing up to training"
This was the advice of most of the black belts I have interviewed on the show when asking, "how do you suckless at jiu-jitsu?"
Most of these black belts recognize that consistency is the most difficult battle for most grapplers, and if you want to not suck at jiu-jitsu, you have to be consistent!
Here Josh(@thejoshmckinney) gives some really simple tips on how he deals with battling routine and consistency.
PLUS at the end of the episode Josh reveals 3 questions to ask yourself each night for unlimited jiu-jitsu progression.
Mastering the Duck Guard (for 40% OFF): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack
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Mar 24, 2022 • 1h 16min
#121 Matt Wahlstrom: Epic Roll, Networking, and Art
Passion and Art.
There are not many better words to describe an interview with today's guest, Matt Wahlstrom(@epicrollbjj).
Listen as Matt and Josh(@thejoshmckinney) talk start ups, networking, training method, epic roll, and a whole lot more!
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Mar 17, 2022 • 1h 15min
#120 Kyle Watson: Finding Success After Failure
One small decision can change someone's life.
Today I(@thejoshmckinney) sit down with Kyle Watson(@watson_martial_arts) who's decision to let me train jiu-jitsu completely changed my life.
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Mar 10, 2022 • 1h 9min
#119 Coty Kellison - Most Powerful ISAJJ Interview Ever
"You can change this, YOU just have to change it"
Words that black belt Coty Kellison told himself at one of the lowest points of his life.
Check out this interview for the powerful story about how real friends and jiu-jitsu literally saved Coty's life.
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Mar 3, 2022 • 49min
#118 Does Drilling Work? | Simple hacks to enjoy drilling
Drillers Make Killers!... Right?
Learn not only why but how to properly drill.
AND
Find out why some people who never drill are still incredibly good
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Feb 24, 2022 • 1h 7min
#117 Let's Get Physical... Physical | How/When/Why to use Physicality
Does Strength even matter? Or Does Technique conquer all?
Technique Conquers All!
...To an extent at least. Understanding Physical Limitations(yours or your opponents) is one of the most important things while training.
Like Captain Jack said, "The only rules that really matter are these: what a man can do and what a man can't do."
Learn how to use any physical attribute to your advantage, all while protecting your weaknesses
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Feb 17, 2022 • 1h 5min
116 Random Show: Artist vs Athlete, Everyone is on Steroids, and Why Most Seminars Suck
The Most Random Episode of all time!
If you've ever wanted to spend an hour inside the head of Josh Mckinney (@thejoshmckinney) then this episode is your chance. You have been warned.
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Feb 10, 2022 • 1h 7min
#115 Logan Wayne: Teaching with Simplicity
Could Jiu-Jitsu be simplified? Logan Wayne and Josh McKinney have been trying!
Here is a great conversation about teaching yourself and teaching students.
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