Josh McKinney

I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

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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

Author

Josh McKinney

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Sports

Podcast website

simplifyingjiujitsu.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

#138 Mentors, Learning in Concepts, and the Future of The Show | Random Show 16.06.2022

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in this installment of the Random Show.  Today, he recaps the Midwest BJJ camp, and a few of the lessons learned on the way.   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

How to "Flip the Switch" on Command | SLS3 | 3 Tips to get into the "Just do Jiu-Jitsu" state 11.06.2022

Can you go from average joe to kill mode in 3 deep breaths?    Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he discusses some simple practices to be able to find the "flow state" in jiu-jitsu, on command.   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

#137 The ONE Skill ALL Blue Belts Should Have 09.06.2022

The one skill every blue belt must have is... SHRIMPING!  Just Kidding   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about what quality he looks for before promoting to blue belt and how you can develop this skill in your training   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...

The Mental Battle of Jiu-Jitsu Injuries | SLS2 04.06.2022

Suck Less Saturday is back in full effect!   Today Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down how to deal with BJJ injuries and some really interesting thoughts on prevention   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

#136 3 Life Lessons That Jiu-Jitsu has Taught Me | Why to have a focus 02.06.2022

A bit philosophical, a bit funny, and a big announcement!   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks about 3 important lessons that he's learned from jiu-jitsu that apply to every day life!  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

# 135 Everything's great Let's Innovate! | What Should We be Innovating on in Jiu-Jitsu? 29.05.2022

The last day of the 7 Days to Suck Less   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he talks how to innovate and what he views as the important things to be innovating on in jiu-jitsu!   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

#133 A Guide to Finding Online Instructors | How to Get the MOST Out of Your Instructionals 27.05.2022

Day 5 in the 7 Days to Suck Less   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down his method for finding the right online instructionals.  He also breaks down exactly how he likes to watch instructionals and how to beat the analysis paralysis that often comes with instructionals.   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

#132 The 4 Hour Workweek for BJJ Schools | The ABC's of Running a Martial Arts School 26.05.2022

Day 4 in the 7 Days to Suck Less   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the 3 things you need to run a successful martial arts school that doesn't run you Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3  Check out my favorite automation software, Kicksite: https://kicksite.com/joshmckinney

#131 3 Ways to Fix Your Competition Anxiety 25.05.2022

Day 3 in the 7 Days to Suck Less   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the 3 ways that you can beat your competition anxiety and then your next opponent!  Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

#130 The Athlete, Artist, and Scientist | The 3 Lenses 24.05.2022

Day 2 in the 7 Days to Suck Less   Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down the 3 ways that people tend to learn jiu-jitsu, and how to hack this information to get better than ever before!   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

#129 Learn to Master The Flow | NEW TRAINING METHOD | Designated Winner 23.05.2022

The 7 Days To Suck Less Starts Now!   Join Host Josh McKinney and learn his favorite new training method, designated winner, and how it can help you master your flow!   Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

#128 How(and Why) to Build a great BJJ Team | The Mindset of Unstoppable Progression 12.05.2022

Get to the academy, we're about to build something great!   In today's episode Josh(@thejoshmcknney) gives his favorite ways to build a great BJJ team and why that is even important!   Join the FREE Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Newsletter: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/newsletter

#127 How to Steal Ideas, Techniques, and Strategies | Inspiration 05.05.2022

I like when they say a movie is inspired by a true story. That's kind of silly. "Hey, Mitch, did you hear that story about that lady who drove her car into the lake with her kids and they all drowned?" "Yeah, I did, and you know what - that inspires me to write a movie about a gorilla!" - Mitch Hedberg   There are a lot of great grapplers out there, how can we learn from them without every bu...

#126 10 Mistakes Most White Belts Make | Some Black Belts Still Make These Mistakes 28.04.2022

Getting frustrated after losing? Being a Creonte? The North South Knot??  We all know white belts make a ton of mistakes! They're supposed to, they're white belts after all!  Here are the 10 most common mistakes that white belts make PLUS how to prevent/fix them!  Mastering the Duck Guard (for 40% OFF): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack  Join the FREE Simplifying Jiu-Ji...

#125 The Two Types of BJJ | Chaos Jiu-Jitsu vs Control Jiu-Jitsu 21.04.2022

Is it bad to be physical?    Today Josh tackles this question and A LOT more to help us all understand the difference between chaos and control jiu-jitsu!   PLUS Learn the reason why, even with better technique, you are still losing to bigger stronger opponents.   Mastering the Duck Guard (for 40% OFF): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack   Join the FREE Simplifying...

#124 Staying Positive in a Negative World | ADCC Trials/Pans Recap | Worst Travel Experience Ever 14.04.2022

7 Cancelled flights later...   Here Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down some of his favorite ways to keep and smile and even find enjoyment in terrible situations!   PLUS this episode has some vivid descriptions of some crazy runs that Josh was able to see in person at both the Pans and ADCC Trials.    Mastering the Duck Guard (for 40% OFF): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/q...

#123 Recovery for Jiu-Jitsu | How to Deal with Small Injuries and Prevent Big Ones 07.04.2022

"I'm tired, I should try to force the techniques that I know by using even more physicality(strength/speed/explosiveness)." -The way most grapplers seem to think  Here Josh(@thejoshmckinney) gives some really simple tips on how he deals with battling small injuries and trying to prevent big ones.   PLUS this episode has some vivid descriptions of Josh's worst injuries, they are hilarious...

#122 Staying Consistent: Building Macro and Micro Routines 31.03.2022

"Just keep showing up to training"   This was the advice of most of the black belts I have interviewed on the show when asking, "how do you suckless at jiu-jitsu?"   Most of these black belts recognize that consistency is the most difficult battle for most grapplers, and if you want to not suck at jiu-jitsu, you have to be consistent!   Here Josh(@thejoshmckinney) gives some really...

#121 Matt Wahlstrom: Epic Roll, Networking, and Art 24.03.2022

Passion and Art.   There are not many better words to describe an interview with today's guest, Matt Wahlstrom(@epicrollbjj).   Listen as Matt and Josh(@thejoshmckinney) talk start ups, networking, training method, epic roll, and a whole lot more!   Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in   Simplifying Takedowns: https://www.simp...

#120 Kyle Watson: Finding Success After Failure 17.03.2022

One small decision can change someone's life.   Today I(@thejoshmckinney) sit down with Kyle Watson(@watson_martial_arts) who's decision to let me train jiu-jitsu completely changed my life.   Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in  Simplifying Takedowns: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/takedowns  Follow Josh on instagram: @...

#119 Coty Kellison - Most Powerful ISAJJ Interview Ever 10.03.2022

"You can change this, YOU just have to change it"    Words that black belt Coty Kellison told himself at one of the lowest points of his life.   Check out this interview for the powerful story about how real friends and jiu-jitsu literally saved Coty's life.   Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in   Simplifying Takedowns:...

#118 Does Drilling Work? | Simple hacks to enjoy drilling 03.03.2022

Drillers Make Killers!... Right?   Learn not only why but how to properly drill.   AND   Find out why some people who never drill are still incredibly good   Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in   Simplifying Takedowns: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/takedowns   Follow Josh on instagram: @thejoshmckinney

#117 Let's Get Physical... Physical | How/When/Why to use Physicality 24.02.2022

Does Strength even matter? Or Does Technique conquer all? Technique Conquers All!   ...To an extent at least. Understanding Physical Limitations(yours or your opponents) is one of the most important things while training.    Like Captain Jack said, "The only rules that really matter are these: what a man can do and what a man can't do."   Learn how to use any physical attribute...

116 Random Show: Artist vs Athlete, Everyone is on Steroids, and Why Most Seminars Suck 17.02.2022

The Most Random Episode of all time!    If you've ever wanted to spend an hour inside the head of Josh Mckinney (@thejoshmckinney) then this episode is your chance. You have been warned.  Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in   Info On Train Until 60 and Beyond: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/60   40% OFF Of Train Unt...

#115 Logan Wayne: Teaching with Simplicity 10.02.2022

Could Jiu-Jitsu be simplified? Logan Wayne and Josh McKinney have been trying!  Here is a great conversation about teaching yourself and teaching students.   Join The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isuckatbjj   Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in   Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow    Follow Josh...

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