I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Josh McKinney
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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

  1. #374 Beatrice Jin: Build Your Competition Game

    5D AGO

    #374 Beatrice Jin: Build Your Competition Game

    Is your Jiu-Jitsu gameplan actually helping you win… or are you just collecting random techniques? In this episode, I sit down with Beatrice Jin( ⁨@berimbozo⁩ ), black belt competitor, coach, and one of the funniest creators in Jiu-Jitsu, to talk about how to build a real competition game instead of just “getting better at everything.” Beatrice breaks down why specificity matters, how she rebuilt her own game after tough losses, why most technique content misses the point, and how competitors should think about grips, guards, training rounds, and strategy if they actually want to improve. We also talk about guard pulling, drilling, women’s open mats, funny Jiu-Jitsu content, competing at black belt, and why your gameplan might suck. What you’ll learn: - Why “training everything” can hold you back - How to build a specific A-game for competition - Why your grips matter more than your moves - How Beatrice structures competition training - Why guard pulling might be the smartest strategy - When drilling helps — and when it’s a waste of time - How to stop training randomly and start training with intent Try this in training: Pick one primary guard, one secondary guard, and one grip sequence you want to force. Start rounds from there. Your goal is not to “do Jiu-Jitsu.” Your goal is to get to your spot, score first, submit first, or learn exactly where your game breaks. Get Josh’s free competition prep ebook, The Competitor’s Journey, at simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp Get Rob Biernacki’s free Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles course from BJJ Mental Models at bjjmentalmodels.com/suck Check out Datsusara hemp gear and use promo code ISUCK at dsgear.com for 10% off. New episodes of the I Suck At Jiu-Jitsu Show every Thursday. Subscribe so you can suck less at Jiu-Jitsu. 0:00 Beatrice Jin Joins The Show 1:50 Why The Whiteboard Videos Went Viral 7:03 Being A Serious Competitor AND A Meme 10:49 Why Most BJJ Technique Videos Suck 18:35 Why Black Belt Competition Feels Different 23:45 There Are No Mindset Tricks 26:36 How Beatrice Trains Between Competitions 28:33 Should Competitors Actually Drill? 31:01 Why She Added K Guard 32:15 How To Build Your Competition Game 35:47 Beatrice’s Genius Competition Class 48:18 Should Women Train With Men? 52:41 Guard Pulling Is Mathematically Correct 54:04 If Your Guard Gets Passed, You Deserve To Lose 1:09:06 How To Suck Less At Jiu-Jitsu

    1h 15m
  2. #373 "Let's Roll Light" is a LIE! | 951-HOT-TAKE #3

    MAY 7

    #373 "Let's Roll Light" is a LIE! | 951-HOT-TAKE #3

    I asked the internet for their hottest BJJ takes… and honestly, this was a mistake. In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, Josh, Bryce, and Brian react to listener-submitted BJJ hot takes that range from painfully true to completely unhinged. We talk about injured training partners who still roll like it’s ADCC finals, why “let’s roll light” basically means nothing, whether you should wash your belt, why middle-aged blue belts might have the biggest target in the gym, and whether submission-only rulesets are actually ruining grappling. If you’ve ever had a teammate say “I’m injured, let’s go light” and then immediately try to kill you… this episode is for you. Call the Hot Takes Hotline Got a BJJ hot take? Call 951-HOT-TAKE and leave us your worst, funniest, or most controversial jiu-jitsu opinion. We may roast you. We may agree with you. We may accidentally start a gym war. Get Josh’s free competition prep ebook, The Competitor’s Journey, at simplifyingjiujitsu.com Get Rob Biernacki’s free Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles course from BJJ Mental Models at bjjmentalmodels.com/suck Check out Datsusara hemp gear and use promo code ISUCK at dsgear.com for 10% off.

    1h 30m
  3. #372 Should YOU Compete in Jiu Jitsu?

    APR 30

    #372 Should YOU Compete in Jiu Jitsu?

    Should You Compete or Waste Money? If you’ve ever sat on the fence about competing in Jiu-Jitsu… this episode is for you. We break down the real reasons people compete (and the lies they tell themselves), whether tournaments are actually worth the money, and how competition can completely change your Jiu-Jitsu, and your mindset. This isn’t just ADCC vs IBJJF. It’s about who competition is for, who it’s NOT for, and how to actually get value out of it. If you’re a competitor (or thinking about becoming one), this episode will help you decide: 👉 Should you compete at all? 👉 Which tournaments actually make sense for you? 👉 And how to stop overthinking it and just go. Why most people compete (and why they’re wrong) The real benefit of competition (it’s not medals) How competition forces faster improvement ADCC vs IBJJF: pros, cons, and who they’re for Why local tournaments might be the smartest move The biggest mistake beginners make with competing How to know if competing is right for YOU Add 1 “performance day” per week (competition-style rounds only) Stop talking about competing, be about competing Treat each tournament like a rep, not a result Compete more locally before chasing “big” events 🔥 What You’ll Learn🥋 Try This in Training (Mini Playbook) Add 1 “performance day” per week (competition-style rounds only) Stop talking about competing, be about competing Treat each tournament like a rep, not a result Compete more locally before chasing “big” events ISAJJ Rash Guards: https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-showJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 00:00 – Should You Even Compete? 01:00 – Why People Say They Compete 02:00 – The Truth: Competing Is Selfish 05:00 – The Real Value of Competition 07:00 – Competition vs “Who’s Better” 08:30 – Why Competition Forces Growth 10:30 – Stop Talking, Start Competing 12:00 – The “Performance Day” Hack 15:00 – Why Competition Changes You 18:00 – Regret & Missed Opportunities 21:00 – Fear of Competing Explained 23:00 – Just Sign Up (Big Mistake People Make) 24:30 – Which Tournaments Matter? 26:00 – ADCC vs IBJJF Overview 27:30 – IBJJF Pros 33:30 – IBJJF Cons (Cost, Politics) 38:00 – ADCC Pros (Clout, Culture) 43:00 – ADCC Cons (Organization Issues) 48:00 – Local Tournaments Explained 49:30 – Why You Should Compete More Often 53:30 – The Real Answer: Just Compete 55:00 – What To Do After You Lose 59:00 – Why Competition Changes You Forever 1:02:00 – Final Advice for Competitors

    1h 6m
  4. #371 The Greatest BJJ Matches of All Time!

    APR 23

    #371 The Greatest BJJ Matches of All Time!

    The greatest BJJ matches of all time… who made the top 10? This isn’t just a list of exciting fights. These are the matches that actually changed jiu jitsu. The ones that shifted the meta, shocked people, or proved something nobody saw coming. I ranked them off four things. How important they were to the sport, the story going into the match, how fun they are to watch, and whether the result flipped expectations. You’ll probably disagree with something on here. Good. That’s kind of the point. From Roger vs Buchecha to Eddie shocking the Gracies, to some newer matches that quietly changed the game, this is the list that tells the story of BJJ. Drop your number one in the comments and tell me what I got wrong. ISAJJ Rash Guards: https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-show Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/  The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

    1h 7m
  5. #370 "Sitting Guard is SOFT" | 951-Hot-Take #2

    APR 16

    #370 "Sitting Guard is SOFT" | 951-Hot-Take #2

    Guard pulling is SOFT… or is it just smarter? In this Hot Takes Hotline episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, we dive straight into one of the most heated debates in jiu jitsu. Is sitting guard weak, or are people just mad they can’t pass it? The episode kicks off with an all-time caller who works a brutal blue collar job and makes a case that might completely flip how you see guard pulling. If you “sit at work,” you don’t get to complain about someone sitting guard. From there, it only gets more unhinged. We get into whether turtle guard is actually a guard or just a bad habit, why people care way too much about medals that don’t matter, and the ongoing gi vs no gi argument about what’s actually “realistic” in a fight. There’s also a hilarious breakdown of people waiting for you to get tired before asking you to roll, and why that mindset might be holding you back more than helping. Some takes are brutally honest, some are completely ridiculous, and a few might actually change how you train. Along the way, we talk about the difference between technique and strength, how rule sets shape your game, and why most people arguing about jiu jitsu online are missing the bigger picture. At the end of the day, this episode proves one thing. Everyone in jiu jitsu has an opinion, and most of them are insane. Drop your hottest take in the comments, call in to 951 HOT TAKE, and if you see someone sitting guard this week… go pass it. ISAJJ Rash Guards:  Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/  The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 0:00 “Guard Pulling is SOFT”… Until This Guy Spoke 8:31 The Truth About Masters Medals (Nobody Admits This) 16:51 Waiting Until I’m Tired to Roll is PATHETIC 22:34 “You Only Won Because You’re Small” 🤡 29:37 Turtle Guard is FAKE… Or Is It? 37:09 “Let’s Roll Light” is the Biggest Lie in BJJ 39:12 Why Instructionals Are So Hard to Follow 43:53 Do Skull Rash Guards Kill Your Cardio? 😂 46:47 Ecological Training vs Drilling (Who’s Right?) 52:55 Signing Up “Unapproved” is SOFT Behavior 59:14 The Worst Guy at Morning Class 💀 1:02:34 No-Gi is NOT More Realistic (Hot Take) 1:14:02 Rubber Guard = Essential Oils of BJJ

    1h 18m
  6. #369 Learn BJJ 10x Faster | 3-Step System

    APR 9

    #369 Learn BJJ 10x Faster | 3-Step System

    This episode is the exact system I used to help students go from white belt to blue belt in months, not years. After 18+ years of training and coaching, I realized something: 👉 Most people are training wrong. 👉 And it’s why they get better WAY slower than they should. So in this episode, I break down the 3-step formula to learn Jiu-Jitsu 10x faster. This is a system I’ve refined over years of coaching and competition. This is the same framework behind “Master Any Position in 6 Weeks”… but simplified so you can apply it immediately. Master Any Position in 6 Weeks: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6 Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4 Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/  The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 00:00 The 10x Jiu-Jitsu Secret (Why Most People Learn Too Slow) 03:00 The Old Way vs The Fast Way (What Actually Works) 05:40 The 3-Step Formula Explained 06:00 Step 1: Focus (Why You’re Getting Nowhere) 09:45 How to Choose the RIGHT Focus (Most People Mess This Up) 12:30 The 80% Rule (Fix What’s Actually Happening to You) 14:00 The Excuse Trap (Why You’re Not Improving) 16:40 The “Jiu-Jitsu ADD” Problem 21:50 Why Reflection After Training Matters 25:20 Step 2: Fight (How You Actually Get Better) 26:30 Understanding vs Reps (You Need BOTH) 28:00 Why Drilling Alone Fails 30:00 The Truth About Competition Reps (Underrated Advantage) 32:00 When Drilling DOES Work 34:20 Constraints Training (Pros & Cons) 36:00 The “Designated Winner” Hack (Game-Changer) 41:10 Positional Sparring Done RIGHT 43:00 Why Most People Waste Their Rounds 44:40 Step 3: Feedback (The Missing Piece) 45:30 Why Wins & Losses Are a TERRIBLE Metric 47:30 The Right Way to Measure Progress 49:00 How Black Belts Actually Train 50:10 Creating Your Own Metrics 52:30 Why Your Coach Won’t Fix This For You 54:40 The Ultimate Test: Can You Teach It? 57:00 The Loop That Makes You Dangerous 58:40 How to Repeat This Forever (Endless Progress) 59:30 Final Thoughts + How to Apply This Today

    1h 1m
  7. #368 You Learned BJJ All Wrong!

    APR 2

    #368 You Learned BJJ All Wrong!

    What if everything you’ve been told about “fundamentals” in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is wrong?For years you’ve heard it. Focus on the basics. Master the fundamentals. Drill the same moves over and over. But what if that advice is actually the reason you feel stuck on the mats?In this episode, Josh breaks down the biggest lie in BJJ and explains why there are no fundamental techniques. Jiu Jitsu is not a collection of moves. It is a series of problems that must be solved in real time.You’ll learn why top athletes don’t think in techniques, how to identify the real tasks that win you rounds, and how to stop becoming the victim of a thousand moves. This episode will completely change how you approach training, drilling, and building your own game.If you’ve ever felt like your Jiu Jitsu isn’t clicking, this is the shift you’ve been missing.Watch this before your next training session.Try this in training. Ask yourself what has to happen for you to win a round. Track what happens when you lose. Focus on accomplishing the same task with less strength and less movement every session.New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe if you want to suck less at Jiu Jitsu. Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

    1h 2m
  8. #367 "Belt's Don't Matter" | 951-HOT-TAKE #1

    MAR 26

    #367 "Belt's Don't Matter" | 951-HOT-TAKE #1

    Finally, your voice can be heard! In episode #1 of "951-HOT-TAKE" I(@thejoshmckinney) listen to some of your most frustrated and hottest takes. If you've ever been annoyed about someone who doesn't deserve their next belt getting promoted before you, then you NEED to listen to this episode. BJJ Belt promotions are one of the most vague and frustrating parts of jiu jitsu. How can we solve it? Don't worry, I have the answer and it's simple and it'll shock you. We also talk about big guys being mistreated, submissions not working, and how dumb stripe are. Whites and Blacks(belts) alike will laugh and learn from this new episode format for the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu show. It took 367 episodes but we really have found our stride... Subscribe for more jiu jitsu breakdowns, seminars, competition insights, and gameplans. Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4 Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/  The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 0:00 I Suck at Jiu Jitsu (Intro + new hotline concept) 1:41 HOT TAKE #1: Stop crying about heavyweights 3:03 Should you avoid bigger opponents? (real answer) 5:24 Why going harder is actually making you worse 7:14 HOT TAKE #2: Omoplatas are useless?! 9:03 Why omoplatas actually work (but not how you think) 11:21 Why most people NEVER get good at them 16:35 HOT TAKE #3: Adults who need stripes should quit 17:30 The truth about stripe promotions (black belt secret) 20:30 The awkward reality of belt promotions 22:29 HOT TAKE #4: Promotions on the podium are cringe 24:31 When it’s actually okay to promote on the podium 30:00 HOT TAKE: People self-promoting belts?! 33:32 THE BIG REVEAL: Belts don’t matter 35:07 Why self-promoters don’t win long-term 40:00 How to know if you DESERVE your next belt 46:08 HOT TAKE: Wrestlers shouldn’t be white belts 48:42 Wrestling vs Judo (spicy take) 50:18 Why consistency beats talent every time 54:16 Quick mindset shift: Are you actually improving? 55:55 WILDEST TAKE: Infect your competition to win 😳 56:28 Is that… illegal?? 59:10 REAL QUESTION: Who’s the jerk in this roll? 1:02:12 The REAL problem: bad communication in training 1:05:10 Why “rolling light” always turns into war 1:06:29 The simplest solution: just don’t train with them 1:08:46 Outro: Why everyone still sucks (and that’s okay)

    1h 10m
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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

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  • Creator
    Josh McKinney
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    393
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