I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Jiu-jitsu progression is tough.  Add in injuries, over training, and lack of motivation and then it's impossible, right?   Today, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down how to keep outside forces from stopping your jiu-jitsu progression.   If you have any questions or ideas for future episodes please email Josh@simplifyingjiujitsu.com   To receive a free copy of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Learning ebook(Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu) head over to simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

A lot of people think that mental toughness comes natural.   Either you have it or you don't.   Devin Pirata proves that you have to earn being mentally tough!   In this Episode, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with the newest member of the TAC team affiliation, Devin Pirata(@devinpirata) to talk some awesome stories from Devin's past and also some different thoughts that Devin has about how you should be training to protect your body.   Receive a FREE COPY of Josh's Ebook Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in   Donate Now to Mission 1:11 : https://www.mission111.org/

We all have a plan of how we're going to get our black belt and what we will do once we get it.   Sometimes, plans change.   Today, Josh talks with his newest black belt Derek Maguire about what it's like to have to change your jiu-jitsu plans when life changes!

In this new Joint Podcast format, Josh sits down with Chris Paines of The Villaincast and they break down the value of concepts and techniques, How to learn, and why you may struggle in competition.   Free Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

In this episode, Josh gets a listener question on how coaches should and shouldn't treat their students. As always he takes a round-about way to answer this question and also a few more, like: The difference between a coach and a teacher How to Know which one you are The One thing a coach can NEVER do if they want to become/remain successful Free Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

Are you born mentally tough?   Combat Wrestling World Champion, Eric Huebner, doesn't think so.   Join Josh(@thejoshmckinney) as he interviews his brand new Black Belt, Eric(@erichueb12).  They dig deep into what it takes to have a great competitor mindset. Free Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) has lost his mind!   You can't claim that "getting" a black belt is easy, right?  Wrong.  You could order one off of amazon and "have" a black belt in 2 days.   The trick is becoming a black belt. In todays episode Josh Breaks down how to become a black belt and what he believes the belt to mean

One of the toughest things in jiu-jitsu is navigating injuries.   In todays episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down exactly how he teaches his students to manage injuries and what he does himself.   To keep up with everything be sure to subscribe to Josh's Youtube/Instagram/Facebook where he puts out new jiu-jitsu content every day.

Let's say you make it to the biggest stage in MMA, where do you go after?   Today I sit down with my good friend Luigi Fioravant. Former UFC fighter and now a pure jiu-jitsu artist.  It was awesome to get to pick someone's brain about what it's like to be cheered by thousands and then pay to compete in IBJJF tournaments. Luigi also has a very interesting perspective when it comes to the cops need/don't need BJJ argument. Because Luigi himself is a police officer.   Enjoy!  Buy Tickets to Luigi's upcoming match: https://nitrotickets.com/fuji

You Either WIN or You LEARN  Wrong!   It is very easy to lose and learn nothing. Jiu-Jitsu progression is all about becoming a good learner. It's not as easy as just losing.   We have to fight the enemy of Progression...  Excuses!   Join Josh(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down how to learn from both winning and losing and the mistakes you just might be making!