Hot Take: Self-promoting belts explained

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...

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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)