I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

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I nearly quit jiu-jitsu as a purple belt.    This isn't something that I talk about very much, or even at all really. I used to try to get fulfillment in winning grappling tournaments. It worked for a long time, all the way up until I stopped winning.    I know the thought of quitting jiu-jitsu is something that nearly everyone goes through in their  journey. I wanted to take today and be honest about my struggle and some of the incredibly fortunate events and people that helped me get through this mindset.    If you have a story of overcoming quitting jiu-jitsu, I would love to hear from you and share it on the podcast. Send me an email at josh@simplifyingjiujitsu.com or my instagram @thejoshmckinney    40% off of SImplifying Takedowns(only until 9/17/20): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/takedowns    FREE Ebook on making your jiu-jitsu training more efficient: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

We've all had a friend that seemed like they were in it for the long haul all of the sudden stop showing up. It sucks because you feel like you're losing a training partner and a friend. Because like, who can be friends with someone who doesn't train?   As you progress you will see it happen more and more. There are 3 common reasons that people quit Jiu-Jitsu. In today's episode, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) talks about what they are and how to avoid them.   Get your copy of Simplifying takedowns: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/takedowns 

I know I will take heat for this episode. But, like I say at the end, I would love to hear your opinion if you're pro warm ups in a class environment. I just find them to be a waste of time.   Small caveat that I should of mentioned but simply forgot. I have found that warm ups in kids/teen classes are really helpful for getting kids focused and ready for class.   Get Your Free Copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu at simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

As a grappler, do you ever watch a tv show or youtube channel and think, "This guy is so cool, I bet he'd love jiu-jitsu?"   Maybe I am the only weirdo who does that. Either way, finding out that someone that you look up to trains is such a fun experience!    That is what happened to me a few weeks back when I found out Alex Mazhukhin(@mr.build_it) aka Mr.Build It on Youtube, took up jiu-jitsu a few years back.   In this interview you get to see someone who is highly successful in one creative aspect who is applying those principles to jiu-jitsu.    Alex also gives some extremely helpful tips to Josh(@thejoshmckinney) on social media that those of you who may want to enter the influencer world may really benefit from!   Be sure to claim your free copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu at simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

Today I will attempt to answer an impossible to answer question and probably offend everyone who listens. Who in my opinion should be on the BJJ Mount Rushmore?   As with every Q&A on the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show we dig into A LOT!   Why am I not "feeling" technique very quickly? What has been the biggest challenge as a business owner during covid? Should their be criteria for each belt?  We dig into all of these and many more Q's today.   If you enjoy this episode be sure to Subscribe to the show for all of our future content.   If you just absolutely LOVE free jiu-jitsu content go to simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in to get a FREE copy of Josh's newest ebook "Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu."

For me(@thejoshmckinney) coming up in the St Louis Jiu-Jitsu scene there is one person that was never a part of my team, whom I believe had a huge influence on my jiu-jitsu. Whether by creating tournament series/super fight shows that I was able to compete on or training up opponents that I had the privilege of fighting. That person was Jw Wright(@jw.wright).   I think if there's one hidden thing to pull out of this interview it is how important it is to give back to your local jiu-jitsu community. That was something that Jw has always done. Even though you could argue that my team was his direct competitor in business and in competition there was always an open door policy both ways when to came to cross training and helping each other out.    If you enjoyed today's episode be sure to subscribe to the channel.   If you want to be a part of the simplifying jiu-jitsu email list go to simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in and I will also send you a FREE copy of the "Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu" ebook that I recently wrote.  Be on the lookout for my new youtube series "Why You Suck at Jiu-Jitsu" where we break down the fine details of a move/position and explain what most people miss.

Happy #SucklessSaturday! I'm today's short episode we dig in on one of the worst mindsets for jiu-jitsu(and success in general). The victim mentality. Learn some really quick tips to identify and defeat this poisonous attitude, that you might not even realize that you have!

Ever wonder why you roll with some people and it feels like they're not even trying? Want to know a secret? They AREN'T!   These are the people that understand how to "Feel" Jiu-Jitsu.   In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show Josh (@thejoshmckinney) breaks down his most important training ideology yet.   Please send all questions and suggestions about the show to Josh@simplifyingjiujitsu.com

Do you ever get discouraged in your training? Work or school getting in the way?   Well today I get to sit down with one of my best friends, Justin Huff to talk about how he managed school and a 9 to 5 to eventually become a black belt!   In this episode we discuss how training in the same environment doesn't always translate into having the same game.   For your FREE copy of the Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook go to Simplifyingjiujitsu.com