

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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May 27, 2021 • 1h 22min
#89 Shawn Williams: Simple Tips for Faster Progression
Shawn Williams(@shawnwilliamsbjj) breaks down what are some of the best strategies to progressing at jiu-jitsu. Whether you are a beginner or a black belt you will benefit from some of the tips that Shawn gives.
In this episode Shawn teach Josh(@thejoshmckinney) how to study tape, what a training schedule should look like, and even how to deal with injuries.
Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in
Carbyne Industries: https://carbyneindustries.com/
Shawn Williams Online: https://shawnwilliamsbjj.tv/

May 20, 2021 • 17min
#88 Is Shrimping A Waste of Time?
STOP WASTING MY TIME!
I(@thejoshmckinney) have always hated going to other schools to train in actual classes because it's so common that they are inefficient and no one seems to care.
I thought today might be a perfect day for a rant to kick us off on the path to efficiency.
Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

May 13, 2021 • 28min
#87 The 4 Stages of Jiu-Jitsu Learning
Did you know there are 4 stages to learning jiu-jitsu?
Well at least for Josh(@thejoshmckinney) there are. Note: He could be wrong, he's no rocket scientist.
Join Josh on a journey to break down each style of learning jiu-jitsu and how to fast track it.
simplifying jiu-jitsu ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

May 6, 2021 • 1h 27min
#86 Jon Perrine: Roadmap to the Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle
Have You Sold Out For Jiu-Jitsu?
My next guest has!
In todays Episode, Jon Perrine talks about what it was like moving to St Louis to train Jiu-Jitsu after a really unique, "how I started training" story.
Check out Jon's New Course the Roadmap to The Open Guard: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/roadmap

May 4, 2021 • 38min
#85 Progressing While Injured, Exhausted, and Unmotivated
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

Apr 29, 2021 • 1h 37min
#84 Devin Pirata: How to Train Tough
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/

Apr 8, 2021 • 1h 5min
#83 Derek Maguire: 17 Years to Black Belt
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!

Apr 1, 2021 • 1h 26min
#82 Chris Paines: Technique Vs Concept | Artist Vs Athlete
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

Mar 25, 2021 • 28min
#81: Should Your Coach Yell at You?
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

Mar 18, 2021 • 1h 8min
#80 Eric Huebner: Mindset of a Competitor
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


