

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
Episodes
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Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 37min
#246 Eric Huebner Returns: How to Develop Elite Level Mental Toughness
Dive into a gripping episode of 'The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show' with your host, renowned black belt and expert coach, Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney). In this inspiring session, we're joined by the legendary Eric Huebner(@erichueb12), a Hall of Famer in combat wrestling and a distinguished BJJ black belt. Discover the powerful mindset shifts that wrestling instilled in Eric and how it propelled him to stellar heights in 2 other Grappling Arts(Jiu Jitsu and Combat Wrestling)
Join us as Josh and Eric meticulously dissect Eric's epic journey in Combat Wrestling, analyzing each match from the dual perspectives of a seasoned coach and a dedicated athlete. Uncover the mental strategies and battles that elevate an athlete from being merely good to truly elite.
The conversation also delves into the challenges faced by Jiu Jitsu competitors during periods of inactivity or Retirement, offering valuable insights for athletes coping with similar situations.
This episode is a treasure trove for anyone in the Jiu Jitsu world, be it a fierce competitor or a passionate hobbyist. Get ready to be inspired by Eric Huebner, the man Josh McKinney hails as "the David Goggins of Jiu Jitsu." Don't miss this enthralling dialogue that bridges the gap between wrestling excellence and Jiu Jitsu mastery!
Master Chest Over Chest

Dec 7, 2023 • 60min
#245 Finding a Great Mentor, The BJJ School Owner of the Future, and Controlling Your Own Training
In today's Episode of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh tackles important listener mail questions like...
What Makes a Great Mentor, The most common pitfalls for someone wanting to start their own BJJ School, and how to take control of your own training when you don't have control of your own training.
Check out the Chest Over Chest Seminar Course

Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 23min
#244 Sal Woods and George Kirgan: From Wrestling to BJJ | A Grappling Journey
In today's Interview on The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with two of his students who came up wrestling in the historic Granite City Wrestling Program.
George and Sal both had different Journey's but both ended up continuing their grappling Journey's by training Jiu-Jitsu at HeadnodHQ with Josh and Steve McKinney.
This episode you will hear about the unique mindset that wrestlers can bring to bjj, how to fill the hole a lot of wrestlers feel in their heart after college, and even a wild robbed at gun-point story.
Check out HeadnodHQ
Get Stronger in 15 Min

Nov 30, 2023 • 46min
#243 Picking Up BJJ Chicks, Making Money, and Unlearning BJJ
In today's Episode of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh tackles important listener mail questions like...
Training without a Black Belt Mentor, Picking Up BJJ Chicks, Unlearning bad habits, and who the smelliest person he's ever competed against.

Nov 23, 2023 • 45min
#242 Beating the Competition Adrenaline Dump, Analyzing your own Progression, Josh's Biggest Mistake
In the newest Episode of The I suck at Jiu-Jitsu show Host, Josh Mckinney does another round of Josh’s Jiu-Jitsu Journal where he answers listener mail.
In today’s episode Josh tackles the topics of: How to Analyze Your Own Progression, How to Beat The Competition Adrenaline Dump, What to Focus on to Win in 2024, PLUS Josh Breaks down his Biggest Jiu-Jitsu Mistake
Chest Over Chest Seminar: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/wmacoc

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 14min
#241 Kenny Florian: BJJ vs Battlebots, Aging like a Martial Artist, and Concepts that Matter
Welcome to the newest episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu show. Today host Josh McKinney sits down with former UFC fighter commentator and the host of BattleBots Kenny Florian to discuss jiu Jitsu concepts, how to age as a martial artist, making peace with retirement, how to train smarter, and a whole lot more.

Nov 16, 2023 • 43min
#240 Josh's JJ Journal: Avoiding things that make jiu-jitsu not fun, Josh’s son is disrespectful, Training with big egos
In the first installment of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh answers listener mail, talks about the disrespect his newborn son has been throwing at him, and speaks his mind about the thief of most people's Jiu jitsu Joy.
Why is Josh's Bjj So Bizarre

Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 10min
#239 Mark Vives: Perfecting Your Weekly Training Schedule
In this episode of ISAJJ host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with TAC Team Black Belt, Mark Vives. Mark is one of the most active @ibjjf competitors on the planet and has his weekly routine down to a science.
Learn Mark's weekly program modelled after NFL athletes and how YOU can create a weekly training schedule to optimize your training and be the best competitor(and hobbiest) that you can be!
Efficient Strength for BJJ in 15 Min

Nov 9, 2023 • 55min
#238 Unlocking Jiu Jitsu Secrets | The Art of Asking Better Questions
In this episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu" podcast, host Josh McKinney, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and high-level coach, dives deep into the art of asking better questions to gain a deeper understanding of Jiu Jitsu. Discover how a lack of attention during training can hinder your progress and how mindful questioning can unlock the secrets of this martial art.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
-Why quality questions are your secret weapon in Jiu Jitsu
-The common hurdles that prevent us from asking better questions
-How to recognize a 'poor' question and turn it into a 'powerful' one
-Practical steps to enhance your questioning approach during training
-Insights on how top-tier BJJ practitioners leverage questions for their success
STAY ENGAGED:
Josh will not only share personal anecdotes and expert advice but also respond to listener questions, offering a live demonstration of how to craft questions that cut through the noise and lead to enlightenment.
Master the Concept of Chest Over Chest Passing
Learn the 15 Minute Strength and Conditioning protocol

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 14min
#237 Steve Kwan: Asking Better Questions to Better Your Understanding | BJJ Mental Models
One of the most valuable skills to be able to learn jiu-jitsu more efficiently is the ability of asking better questions.in this interview host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) gets to sit down with the host of bjj mental models Steve Kwan to dig deeper on how Steve is able to ask some of the best questions in the BJJ Podcasting world.
Bjj Strength in 15 Min
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