I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

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

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 Cha...

"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...

"This guy doesn't want to be GREAT"   This is the mantra Mahmoud Jabr (@mahmoudjabr33) said to himself at the Chicago Open while down on points against a super tough competitor with less than a minute left. Listen to the episode to find out what happened next!   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in the final week of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews one of the toughest brown...

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in week 3 of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews one of the best no gi grapplers in the country, Chris Wojcik(@chrismwojcik)    In this episode Josh gets to relive Chris' insane ADCC West Coast Trials run match by match. Chris explains what it was like to knock off #8 in the world ranked, Kody Steele in the opening rounds of the tournament.    PLUS A de...

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in week 2 of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews High level jiu-jitsu coach, Jeff Serafin(@serafinbjj). In this episode Josh gets to dissect the routine and coaching habits of Serafin BJJ Head Coach, Jeff Serafin. Jeff dives deep on common pitfalls among athletes, how to train to have fun, and why you probably should be resting more. PLUS Jeff’s perspec...

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he interviews Midwest Jiu-Jitsu Legend, Mark Vives.   Josh Believes Mark has cracked the code of the perfect weekly routine for jiu-jitsu athletes.    PLUS Marks great insight on doing jiu-jitsu routine by "feel"   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3   Check out the all new course "How to L...

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as interviews Toadies Bassist, Donivan Blair. Donivan has a very unique story of coming from a small town and having HUGE ambitions.  PLUS An important piece of advice from Donivan for any young person looking to make it big!   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3   Check out the all new course "How to L...

Today the jiu-jitsu world woke up with terrible news. The loss of one of the Legends of the sport, Leandro Lo.    Lo had always been my favorite grappler and I just wanted to put a short episode together not focused on his death but his life and one of the best jiu-jitsu career's ever.   I hope some of the thoughts and stories shared in this episode are helpful. RIP Leandro Lo

"I am working hard but almost feel like I'm getting worse!"   Today, we break down the 4 phases of learning and how they help with feeling discouraged in jiu-jitsu.   PLUS, Learn why being discouraged in jiu-jitsu is probably "exactly what you need" right now.   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he answers Suck Less Saturday listener questions about jiu-jitsu training an...

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he looks at some simple tweaks you can make to your mindset that can change how you look at progression forever.  PLUS A solid rant on understanding your individuality in jiu-jitsu.  Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3   Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingji...

Who should I drill with? How often should I be losing? Find out the answers to those questions and more on the all new Suck Less Saturday  Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he answers Suck Less Saturday listener questions about jiu-jitsu training and culture.  Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Check out the all new course "How to Learn...

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the best BJJ Advice he's ever received.   PLUS A solid rant on the art of "practicing winning"   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3   Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn

A lot of coaches are anti their students going to Open Mats only.   Today we explore the uses of an open mat and how to structure a training schedule.   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he answers Suck Less Saturday questions about jiu-jitsu training and culture.   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3   Check out the all new cou...

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he discusses WWE, BJJ, Bowling, and Vacation Bible School and how all 4 are pretty much the same thing.   PLUS A step by step plan on how to make big jiu-jitsu money 5 years from now   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3   Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifying...

How Much of winning a big tournament comes down to mindset?    In today's episode we break down 3 mindsets from Mike Crisp's (@mikecrispbjj) recent interview on the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show    Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he answers Suck Less Saturday questions about jiu-jitsu training and culture.   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplify...

Ever wonder what kind of mentality it takes to place in one of the biggest divisions in grappling history?   Mike Crisp(@mikecrispbjj) Knows!  In today's episode Josh(@thejoshmckinney) talks with Mike about his trials run, training, mindset, sky-diving, and a whole lot more! Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3  Check out the all new course "How...

How much can you change up on the "move of the day" before your coach gets angry?  Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he answers Suck Less Saturday questions about jiu-jitsu training and culture.   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3  Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he sketches out a plan that he would give to someone who was required to go from white to black belt in just 2 years.    PLUS A breakdown of what Josh thinks John Danaher does that separates him from almost every coach   Disclaimer: This episode is a bit off the walls  Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiuji...

Has Your Progression Stalled Out?   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he looks at 3 reasons that you might be in the "I can't get better" mental loop. Throughout the episode, Josh breaks down a few things to try to get you out of that mindset!   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3  Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu...

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks through a jiu-jitsu term that you've probably never heard of... in jiu-jitsu at least.  The mastery of the Force is probably the main difference in between "good" and "great" jiu-jitsu.    PLUS A Big "Designated Winner" breakthrough that happened this Monday.   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiuj...

Day 6 in the 7 Days to Suck Less and THE RETURN OF SUCK LESS SATURDAYS   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down... and then he composes himself and tries to grind through a great episode.   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

Are you tired of being tired?   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down his current routine.    ALSO, a secret that Josh stole that will get you two consecutive days... kinda  Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3   Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he gives very simple tips on getting the most out of your BJJ Travel Experience.   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3   Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he discusses the best ways to watch tape as a scientist, an athlete, or an artist   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3   Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn