I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Today Josh gets to sit down with the host of the Grappling Central Podcast, Ryan Ford. Ryan is the brown belt who has probably gotten to conversate with more high level black belts than anyone on earth! Getting to hear his opinions is fun and educational. Some other topics of the episode are: Should you "make" your kids train jiu-jitsu Steroid use in BJJ Car rides with Dan Severn Professional Wrestling Old school Pride Fights

Can you learn Jiu-Jitsu on Youtube?   Of Course!   But how do you do it?  How do you know what you're watching even works?   Chewjitsu aka NIck Albin weighs in on this topic. Plus, he gives an incredible amount of  input on dealing with the struggles of having too many options in BJJ.   Chewy, as always, offers incredible insight on these topics and more and breaks them down into easily understandable bits that even Josh(@thejoshmckinney) can understand!

In the first Q&A of the year Josh(@thejoshmckinney) talks about how he finished the year sick and in quarantine.   Other topics: What should each belt know? Are there dumb questions in Jiu-Jitsu? What are Josh's New Years Resolutions?   Check Out Josh's Free Ebook "Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

Dealing with a "boneless" or a "this doesn't work" training partner can be so frustrating!  In today's episode Josh@thejoshmckinney) shows some of his favorite methods to deal with bad partners, how he finds the right partner, and how to drill properly when you have the right partner.  Duck Guard: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack

The feeling of "I'm not getting better" is one of the most frustrating things that can happen in Jiu-Jitsu!   Today Josh(@thejoshmckinney) shares some of his simple methods to breaking through plateaus.   There are different reasons that you may feel like you're not progressing but as you will see from the video there is one MAIN reason that most people feel stuck.  Learn what it is and how to beat it!   To Simplify Your Jiu-Jitsu and receive Josh's free ebook Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu click here: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

Different types of Breathing?   I wasn't aware!   Jiu-Jitsu Black Black belt Miles Lukas blows my mind with different breathing techniques in todays episode.   He also talks, escaping police custody, cold water therapy, and a conversation that he had with Rickson Gracie.   For a free copy of the Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in   Check out Miles: http://breath.fitness/classes

Which works better, techniques or concepts?   This is something that id debated among jiu-jitsu coaches.    "Should I teach a broad concept or a specific technique?"   In todays episode of the I suck at Jiu-Jitsu show Josh will give his opinion on the best way to teach/learn with a really simple idea.  Focusing on the why.   Check out the episode to find out how focusing on why can change your jiu-jitsu training!   For a free copy of our simplifying jiu-jitsu ebook, check out: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

There are no concepts that cover everything in jiu-jitsu, right?  Chris Paines may have one.  Today I get to interview the BJJ Black Belt who has never trained BJJ and his ideas on training jiu-jitsu are jaw dropping!  We get to discuss Chris' unique lineage, the concept that made him so popular, and his opinions(that I happen to share) on jiu-jitsu style warm ups.   This episode is guaranteed to simplify the way you look at jiu-jitsu!   FREE Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook - https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/kimura   Essentials of Jiu-Jitsu: Kimura - https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/kimura

What does it mean to overcome?   I decided to ask film maker, Sam Rivera this question. Considering he built his entire brand on this powerful word, he seemed like the expert.  As we dig deep in the interview you will learn A LOT of really interesting things on more than just overcoming. You will learn how Sam built a network with some of the biggest names in the business including Joe Rogan, Jocko, and even Teddy Atlas.   Sam also describes the thought processes that got him out of the lowest of lows and how you can do the same! Receive a Free Copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

We always talk in jiu-jitsu about how easy guys who wrestled in school have it.    "They just need to learn some submissions."   I hear that all of the time. But, is it true?   I find that a majority of wrestlers that come in, don't stick with jiu-jitsu for some reason or another.  Today I(@thejoshmckinney) have the pleasure of interviewing Eric Huebner(@erichueb12), one of my brown belts who was(and still is) a phenomenal wrestler and has transitioned into being sold out for gi jiu-jitsu.  We dig into what it was like making that jump and why he loves jiu-jitsu so much.  We also are able to tell the crazy story of the first time that I ever directly experienced racism.   You guys are going to LOVE this episode. Enjoy!  Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu free e book: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in