

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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Mar 7, 2024 • 60min
#260 How Losing Made Me Good at BJJ | My Midwest BJJ Story
In this special episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," your host, Josh McKinney, takes you on a personal journey through his 16 years of training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With over 200 episodes under our belt, we're diving deep into Josh's story, revealing the highs and lows of his competitive career, his evolving philosophy on training, and how embracing failure has been crucial to his development as an athlete and coach.
Join Josh as he shares intimate details of his early days on the mats, the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to Jiu-Jitsu, and the lessons learned from countless battles lost and won. This episode is not just about the techniques but the mindset that drives success both on and off the mat. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the show, you'll find inspiration and insight in Josh's story of perseverance, growth, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in Jiu-Jitsu.
Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes that combine interviews with seasoned practitioners and Josh's solo monologues, all designed to teach you something important about Jiu-Jitsu, training, and the mindset required to excel in this art.
The 3 Lenses
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Feb 29, 2024 • 49min
#259 How to Compete (After a Big Life Change)
With a new age group, weight class, and training schedule can host Josh McKinney still compete?
Find out in today's episode where Josh breaks down his matches at the Memphis Open and explains which methods from the podcast worked and which ones didn't!
Check us out at simplfyingjiujitsu.com

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 34min
#258 Devin Pirata: Competition Training, GOING TO SLEEP, and Making Friends
In today's episode Host Josh McKinney sits down with one of the toughest coaches that he knows, Devin Pirata(@devinpirata).
Devin and Josh discuss coaching methods that led to HUGE SUCCESS for the VaVaPirata BJJ Team.The duo also discusses what it's like being choked unconscious 4 times in the same day.
Black belts and white belts alike will gain so much perspective during this conversation.
Teaching Chest Over Chest at Pirata BJJ
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Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 37min
#257 Nick Sanders and Junior Silva: Competition Hacks, Injuring Each Other, and... Brazilians
In Today's Episode of ISAJJ Join Host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he sits down with the owners of Revive BJJ(One of the TOUGHEST Bjj Schools in The Country) Nick Sanders and Junior Silva.
Today the trio discusses past competition success(and failures), How Pros Game Plan for a Jiu-Jitsu Match, and the evolution of BJJ
Ask ISAJJ ANYTHING
Pick up the Star Spangled Spider Guard

Feb 8, 2024 • 56min
#256 The ONE Reason you aren't getting Promoted (and How to Fix It)
In today's episode host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) does a deep dive on the most important thing when it comes to getting good at jiu jitsu.
This episode could have more information on getting very good in a short period of time than any ISAJJ EVER!
Get Duck Guard

Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 28min
#255 Kyle Watson and Steve McKinney: Becoming a GREAT Coach
in today's episode Host Josh McKinney sits down with his coach of 15 years Kyle Watson and Kyle's First Black belt, Steve McKinney.
The trio tries to get to the bottom of what separates the great, good, and bad coaches.
ask us anything: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/ask

Jan 25, 2024 • 40min
#254 Fatherhood Ruins BJJ Training, Designated Winner, and Why I'm not Popular
Another wild Q&A with Black Belt, Josh McKinney!
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Learn more about Designated Winner: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PIpSyKhOGye1lb7jgkfOo?si=JzIJ4Dh0Rh-W_3aDOXV1FQ

Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 17min
#253 Adam Meredith: How BJJ Sponsorships Actually Work and How to Enjoy the Journey
Ever wonder about how people can get sponsored in BJJ?
I brought on an expert to help us find out.
Here's a fun interview with Adam Meredith, the owner of Imposed Will (@imposedwill). The goal of this interview was to discuss everything an athlete would need to get a sponsorship. We definitely dig deep into that topic but we also discuss enjoying the process on your way to any goal.This is a fun interview that any practitioner would enjoy!
Ask ISAJJ Anything: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/ask
Check out the 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 46min
#252 Josh Severit: Hilarious Training Stories, Bjj for Small Guys, and Old School Training
Did you know that the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show is "Sizeist?"Well not anymore! Today we have our smallest guest we've ever had, Josh Severit! Josh is a BJJ brown belt, a lawyer, and is able to beat you down at only 140 pounds!
In this episode Josh and host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) discuss what it's like to train jiu-jitsu as a smaller guy, what jiu-jitsu was like 17 years ago, and share a bunch of hilarious training/competition stories.
Black belts and white belts a like will get plenty of laughs from this episode.
BJJ Strength in 15 min: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/15
Check out our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney

Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 24min
#251 Robert Arias: Midwest Black Belt Journey and a Little Racism
Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show.
Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews his newest black belts, Robert Arias (Ariasbrosbjj). Robert is the first person to go from white to black belt under HeadnodHQ.
In this episode, Josh and Robert talk about Robert’s BJJ Journey, What it's like to train at Headnod, and even the worst beatings they've ever taken. They also dive into a very funny story of getting kicked out of a restaurant for being brown.
Black Belts and White belts all will have something to learn from this thought provoking Episode of ISAJJS.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney


