It took me 7 years to make my first dollar in jiu-jitsu. Over the last 6 years I have realized that not only can ANY practitioner make money with jiu-jitsu but it's actually a lot more fun than you'd think. In todays episode I give my favorite strategies to turn your favorite hobby into a career(or second stream of income). If you enjoy this episode please be sure to give a 5 star review, share it with a friend, or/and send me a private message! Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: http...
Oct 07, 2021•55 min
One of the sharpest jiu-jitsu minds, Jon Thomas(@jonthomasbjj) jumps on the show to talk learning from youtube, training method, and how to break down technique. Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 18 min
We all struggle with consistency, some more than others. Today, Josh explains some simple ways to develop more consistency on and off the mats. Shawn Williams Ebook: https://online.shawnwilliamsbjj.tv/enhance Ryron Gracie Interview on Engaging: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk_xMhzTkc4&t=782s Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Free ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in...
Sep 24, 2021•34 min•Ep. 99
Ever wonder how a good wrestler on the right team can quickly come into jiu-jitsu to beat some of the top competitors in the world? It's not that he has better techniques, he has been given the right strategy for his current skill set. BUT Technique concurs all! Right? It does... That is until someone comes in with a better strategy to avoid your great technique. Today, Josh discusses 3 simple strategy he uses for his BJJ progression and the progression of others! Free Ebook on Simplifying Your ...
Sep 09, 2021•31 min
How do you train injured? Is starting a gym a good idea? What the heck does "vava" even mean?? Vava(@davidvava)answers these questions and more in his conversation with Josh(@thejoshmckinney). Free Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 36 min
It's no secret that a majority of people start jiu-jitsu to better learn to protect themselves and their families. Today, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) talks with Todd Fox(@tourtraining), a man who has made a career out of protection. Get Todd Fox's FREE PDF on the 5 A's of SURVIVAL: http://tourprotection.com/ Learn More about Todd: http://www.toddafox.com/ Get Protection For and From Humanity: https://www.amazon.com/Protection-Humanity-Todd-Fox/dp/057862298X Get a FREE copy of SIMPLIFYING JIU-JITSU: h...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 22 min
What mindset can get you to black belt coming out of Lawrence, Kansas? Today, Josh asks Charlie Hiersche(@chazbuckett) exactly how he looks at jiu-jitsu, mindset, and greek food! Free Copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Burnout? No, that's a bad word! My name is Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) and I was completely burnt out on jiu-jitsu! Today, I want to show you the three steps that I took to be excited about jiu-jitsu again. FREE Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in
Aug 12, 2021•19 min•Ep. 94
OG Black Belt James Clingerman (@james_clingerman) breaks down what it's like to run 9 different businesses including 2 schools. On top of his businesses he also is able to balance training, being a husband, and competing in Jiu-jitsu. Check out James' website: https://www.thefighthub.com/ Simplifying jiu-jitsu ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 43 min
A walk through of Josh using the end goal method as a black belt. Duck Guard: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/offers/G6Bc7eGw?coupon_code=JULY
Jul 01, 2021•49 min
In today's Q&A Josh answers A LOT of questions including, his thoughts on steroids in bjj, politics, and how to develop attributes
Jun 24, 2021•53 min
No two competitors are alike, should their mindset be? Today, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down 3 important tips on competing better! Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu FREE Ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Check Out Samurai-Con: https://www.samurai-con.com/
Jun 10, 2021•37 min
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 O...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 22 min
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 20, 2021•17 min
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 13, 2021•28 min
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 06, 2021•1 hr 27 min
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...
May 04, 2021•38 min
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:...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 37 min
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 08, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 26 min
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 25, 2021•28 min
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
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) has lost his mind! You can't claim that "getting" a black belt is easy, right? Wrong. You could order one off of amazon and "have" a black belt in 2 days. The trick is becoming a black belt. In todays episode Josh Breaks down how to become a black belt and what he believes the belt to mean
Mar 10, 2021•23 min
One of the toughest things in jiu-jitsu is navigating injuries. In todays episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down exactly how he teaches his students to manage injuries and what he does himself. To keep up with everything be sure to subscribe to Josh's Youtube/Instagram/Facebook where he puts out new jiu-jitsu content every day.
Mar 03, 2021•16 min
Let's say you make it to the biggest stage in MMA, where do you go after? Today I sit down with my good friend Luigi Fioravant. Former UFC fighter and now a pure jiu-jitsu artist. It was awesome to get to pick someone's brain about what it's like to be cheered by thousands and then pay to compete in IBJJF tournaments. Luigi also has a very interesting perspective when it comes to the cops need/don't need BJJ argument. Because Luigi himself is a police officer. Enjoy! Buy Tickets to Luigi's upcom...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 16 min
You Either WIN or You LEARN Wrong! It is very easy to lose and learn nothing. Jiu-Jitsu progression is all about becoming a good learner. It's not as easy as just losing. We have to fight the enemy of Progression... Excuses! Join Josh(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down how to learn from both winning and losing and the mistakes you just might be making!
Feb 09, 2021•13 min
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...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 26 min
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!...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 23 min
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
Jan 02, 2021•26 min
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
Dec 16, 2020•26 min•Ep. 72
