In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show, Jiu-Jitsu black belt and host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) shares his insights and experiences on how to get started in BJJ. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, Josh's tips and advice can help you on your jiu-jitsu journey. He covers everything from finding the right gym, to setting goals, to developing a training plan, and much more. So if you're looking to start BJJ or want to improve your game, be sure to tun...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Join host Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) on the latest episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu show as he tackles the myth of mental toughness and the potential dangers of overemphasizing it. While mental toughness is crucial in Jiu Jitsu training and competition, putting too much value on it can lead to injuries and burnout. In this insightful episode, Josh explains the importance of staying positive and consistent. Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion about finding the right balance betw...
Mar 16, 2023•54 min
In this episode host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) talks about the importance of having a growth mindset over a fixed mindset in jiu-jitsu. As a practitioner of jiu-jitsu, it's easy to fall into the trap of a fixed mindset, where you believe that your skills and abilities are set in stone, and you are limited by your natural talent or lack thereof. However, adopting a growth mindset can transform your approach to jiu-jitsu and help you achieve your full potential. In this episode, Josh shares ...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min
As a fellow Jiu Jitsu practitioner who has struggled with competition anxiety, our host, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) will share his recent competition experience and discuss the importance of having a positive mindset when competing. We'll also explore unique ways competitors can use designated winners to their advantage and offer tips for developing a winning mindset. To start, we'll do a recap of Josh's Recent Super Fight. He'll share thoughts and feelings about the competition, including ...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Are you stuck in a plateau in your Jiu-Jitsu training? In this episode of the “I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu” show, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) focuses on simple hacks to help take your Jiu-Jitsu progression to the next level. Josh provides actionable guidance to help you break through the intermediate belt range and increase your skill level in no time. Tune in for Josh's best approaches to get the techniques and strategies of the black belt level. Watch me compete(PPV) Feb 25th: https://fb.me/e/2jrm...
Feb 23, 2023•56 min
In this episode, we're thrilled to bring you some of the funniest Jiu Jitsu stories ever told, courtesy of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show’s Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney). If you're a fan of Jiu Jitsu or just love a good laugh, you won't want to miss this episode. Josh shares his wildest and most entertaining Jiu Jitsu moments that are sure to leave you in stitches. From crazy training sessions to epic competition mishaps, Josh's storytelling skills will keep you entertained from start to finish....
Feb 16, 2023•59 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks why the fear of losing will cause you to lose more. PLUS an actual method for never losing again PLUS PLUS Josh talks about some of his most brutal losses Watch Me Compete Feb 25th: https://bluecornerllc.square.site/product/bjj-competitor-josh-mckinney/266?cs=true&cst=custom Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Ryron Gracie Interview: https://youtu.be/Lk_xMhzTkc4...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down jiu-jitsu progression into 3 simple steps. If you care about your jiu-jitsu progression, listen to this episode Watch Me Compete Feb 25th: https://bluecornerllc.square.site/product/bjj-competitor-josh-mckinney/266?cs=true&cst=custom Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Designated Winner Episode: https://youtu.be/NMVP5Ix6U24 Designated Winner Episode 2: https://youtu.be/hMiPLWD2C3g Ryron Gracie I...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he reveals the 5 most important decisions that EVERYONE makes on their jiu-jitsu journey PLUS some incredibly important tips on the student-coach relationship Watch Me Compete: https://bluecornerllc.square.site/product/bjj-competitor-josh-mckinney/266?cs=true&cst=custom Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he realizes he has been wrong about finding the "perfect training schedule" for the last 15 years of his life.. PLUS Why Cell Phones are the Devil Watch Josh Compete: https://bluecornerllc.square.site/ (Select Josh McKinney at Checkout) Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) on a Q&A day where he answers 17 different listener questions ranging from "Retaining more Knowledge" to "Keeping Your Hair Perfect in a Match." PLUS What Skills Every Beginner Should Master Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he looks at HIS 3 biggest struggles in Jiu-Jitsu Progression, and how they can help you suck a little less. PLUS Find out why Josh thinks "Mastering One's Self" is probably impossible Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he takes a peak into the future of jiu-jitsu Imagine, 10 years into the future. Will it be gi or no gi? Will that even matter anymore? Will the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show even exist?? Find out now! Spoiler Alert: Jiu-Jitsu Dies at the end of this episode... Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3...
Dec 29, 2022•41 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he tries to convince you to start creating BJJ content! Not only will you learn why you should start creating but also some simple steps to take to start creating. Plus Josh Reveals what it means to get lost in the sauce. Which he thinks is one of the biggest problems with "Jiu-Jitsu Fame." Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Check out Josh's students Bryce and Bryan(@allenbrosjiujitsu) on their jiu-jitsu/content...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Jiu-Jitsu is changing every single day. Jake Luigi(@shorthairedjake) from @LIMIBJJ is on a mission to help you and I find the latest changes in jiu-jitsu so we aren't left behind! In this interview, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) and Jake talk Designated Winner, Training on a small team, Gordon Ryan, and much more. PLUS Learn Jake's Routine to finding the newest trends in jiu-jitsu. Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he explores a thought exercise... You and 5 other have no grappling experience. You have access to all of the free BJJ content online. Could the 6 of you eventually become black belt level on the mats? Plus Josh Reveals his 5 favorite YouTube Channels PLUS PLUS Josh talks about some new YouTube drama. Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Book a Private Podcast: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/private...
Dec 15, 2022•58 min
Jiu-Jitsu is GROWING. My next guest Tum Energia (@tumenergia) is helping jiu-jitsu grow in the Netherlands and he has some cool ideas on how to do it! PLUS Tum has advice on how to make a jiu-jitsu school much more welcoming through the correct training methods. Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Tum's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnergiaMartialArts...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about 5 important lessons that the mats will eventually teach you. Plus the WORST commercial in ISAJJ show history Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Book a Private Podcast: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/private
Dec 08, 2022•52 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about 3 concepts for longevity on the mats Plus Learn what Josh calls The Secret to Jiu-Jitsu Success Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Book a Private Podcast: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/private
Dec 01, 2022•56 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he delivers an unscripted and unedited random show. Plus Josh answers the question you've been wondering about, "should you leave your coach if he disagrees with anything that Josh says?" The answer might surprise you. Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3
Nov 24, 2022•44 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about why you should cherish how hard jiu-jitsu is now Plus 3 tips for black belt level toughness Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3
Nov 17, 2022•36 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he discusses one of his greatest struggles. Consistency. Oh really, you struggle with consistency too? Don't panic because we can tackle this one together! Plus find out how Josh did this weekend in the Strange Hands Main Event! Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Coty Kellison Interview: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hyrGJHPcPub...
Nov 10, 2022•52 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down grappling to it's simplest parts. Once you know what each round of grappling consists of you will have an easier time dissecting why or even how you lost. Plus Learn 3 Simple Strategies to try when you're out-matched Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Less Impressed More Involved Video: https://youtu.be/7s0A9lj_IfA Josh vs Coty(to the death) starting at 1:00pm central time on Nov 6th, 2022: https:...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down his favorite training method(Designated Winner) and how you could be utilizing it to "Suck-Less" at Jiu-Jitsu. "Finally, a way to teach jiu-jitsu that keeps my students from talking to me." - Josh Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3
Oct 27, 2022•44 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as tells 5 Hilarious and Unfortunate stories from his childhood. People often refer to I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu as a Jiu-Jitsu comedy show, we don't think it is. Today, we thought it would be fun to show you what a real comedy podcast hosted by Josh McKinney would be like. PLUS learn why Josh really really really hates parakeets. Like seriously, hates them. Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3...
Oct 20, 2022•44 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as focuses on telling you why focus is the most important thing to focus on in jiu-jitsu. PLUS a lookback at the most discussed topic of the first 80 episodes of "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu." Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 FREE trial of Kicksite: https://kicksite.com/isuckatjiujitsu
Oct 13, 2022•55 min
Two of the biggest Jiu-Jitsu Nerds in St Louis, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) and Andrew Ebers(@MopJitsu), were trapped in a hotel in Vegas together for 3 days. This episode is a result of that madness. Enjoy. PLUS Mop has advice for young athletes about a common pitfall in the MMA and Jiu-Jitsu world Special Thanks to Bryce Allen(@bryceallen_) of @allenbrosjiujitsu for producing this episode. Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses Wolves Den Youtube...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he mulls over every black belt friendship he's had over the last 15 years and what separated the "greats" from the rest. PLUS Learn why "just don't get there" is such common advice. Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3
Sep 29, 2022•52 min
Imagine having a universal handshake that allows you to travel anywhere in the world. You may already know this secret handshake and not even realize it... Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he is convinced to travel and teach internationally by two famous Bjj Globetrotters Chris Paines(@chrisvillainbjj) and Charles Harriott(@charlesharriott) Be warned, Chris and Charles can probably convince anyone that they should be traveling more! PLUS Why most seminars aren't worth the money and ...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 27 min
"1 Minute Left in the Finals at Worlds. Your training schedule and mindset are going to decide whether or not you win." Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he recaps his last month of traveling and competing and all of the lessons learned on the way. PLUS A mistake you're probably making in your routine Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3
Sep 15, 2022•50 min