

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
Episodes
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Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 23min
#244 Sal Woods and George Kirgan: From Wrestling to BJJ | A Grappling Journey
In today's Interview on The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with two of his students who came up wrestling in the historic Granite City Wrestling Program.
George and Sal both had different Journey's but both ended up continuing their grappling Journey's by training Jiu-Jitsu at HeadnodHQ with Josh and Steve McKinney.
This episode you will hear about the unique mindset that wrestlers can bring to bjj, how to fill the hole a lot of wrestlers feel in their heart after college, and even a wild robbed at gun-point story.
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Get Stronger in 15 Min

Nov 30, 2023 • 46min
#243 Picking Up BJJ Chicks, Making Money, and Unlearning BJJ
In today's Episode of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh tackles important listener mail questions like...
Training without a Black Belt Mentor, Picking Up BJJ Chicks, Unlearning bad habits, and who the smelliest person he's ever competed against.

Nov 23, 2023 • 45min
#242 Beating the Competition Adrenaline Dump, Analyzing your own Progression, Josh's Biggest Mistake
In the newest Episode of The I suck at Jiu-Jitsu show Host, Josh Mckinney does another round of Josh’s Jiu-Jitsu Journal where he answers listener mail.
In today’s episode Josh tackles the topics of: How to Analyze Your Own Progression, How to Beat The Competition Adrenaline Dump, What to Focus on to Win in 2024, PLUS Josh Breaks down his Biggest Jiu-Jitsu Mistake
Chest Over Chest Seminar: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/wmacoc

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 14min
#241 Kenny Florian: BJJ vs Battlebots, Aging like a Martial Artist, and Concepts that Matter
Welcome to the newest episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu show. Today host Josh McKinney sits down with former UFC fighter commentator and the host of BattleBots Kenny Florian to discuss jiu Jitsu concepts, how to age as a martial artist, making peace with retirement, how to train smarter, and a whole lot more.

Nov 16, 2023 • 43min
#240 Josh's JJ Journal: Avoiding things that make jiu-jitsu not fun, Josh’s son is disrespectful, Training with big egos
In the first installment of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh answers listener mail, talks about the disrespect his newborn son has been throwing at him, and speaks his mind about the thief of most people's Jiu jitsu Joy.
Why is Josh's Bjj So Bizarre

Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 10min
#239 Mark Vives: Perfecting Your Weekly Training Schedule
In this episode of ISAJJ host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with TAC Team Black Belt, Mark Vives. Mark is one of the most active @ibjjf competitors on the planet and has his weekly routine down to a science.
Learn Mark's weekly program modelled after NFL athletes and how YOU can create a weekly training schedule to optimize your training and be the best competitor(and hobbiest) that you can be!
Efficient Strength for BJJ in 15 Min

Nov 9, 2023 • 55min
#238 Unlocking Jiu Jitsu Secrets | The Art of Asking Better Questions
In this episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu" podcast, host Josh McKinney, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and high-level coach, dives deep into the art of asking better questions to gain a deeper understanding of Jiu Jitsu. Discover how a lack of attention during training can hinder your progress and how mindful questioning can unlock the secrets of this martial art.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
-Why quality questions are your secret weapon in Jiu Jitsu
-The common hurdles that prevent us from asking better questions
-How to recognize a 'poor' question and turn it into a 'powerful' one
-Practical steps to enhance your questioning approach during training
-Insights on how top-tier BJJ practitioners leverage questions for their success
STAY ENGAGED:
Josh will not only share personal anecdotes and expert advice but also respond to listener questions, offering a live demonstration of how to craft questions that cut through the noise and lead to enlightenment.
Master the Concept of Chest Over Chest Passing
Learn the 15 Minute Strength and Conditioning protocol

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 14min
#237 Steve Kwan: Asking Better Questions to Better Your Understanding | BJJ Mental Models
One of the most valuable skills to be able to learn jiu-jitsu more efficiently is the ability of asking better questions.in this interview host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) gets to sit down with the host of bjj mental models Steve Kwan to dig deeper on how Steve is able to ask some of the best questions in the BJJ Podcasting world.
Bjj Strength in 15 Min
Check out Josh on BJJ Mental Models

Nov 2, 2023 • 39min
#236 Finding Consistency After Major Life Changes
In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, host Josh McKinney shares invaluable tips on how to get back to consistent BJJ training after major life changes. Whether you’ve just welcomed a new baby, entered a new relationship, moved cities, or changed BJJ schools, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you find your rhythm again on the mats. Dive in as Josh draws from personal experience and years of coaching to guide you through setting realistic goals, building a support network, and staying mentally engaged with BJJ. Don’t let life’s big moments keep you away from the sport you love. Tune in, get inspired, and roll your way back to consistency! Subscribe for more BJJ insights and stories.

Oct 26, 2023 • 32min
#233 Jiu-Jitsu is... Pro-Football | Manage the Clock Like Tom Brady
In part 3 of the Jiu Jitsu is Series Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the similarities of Professional football and a BJJ round/match.
learn to use the clock to your advantage and your opponent's demise.
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