I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Shawn Williams(@shawnwilliamsbjj) breaks down what are some of the best strategies to progressing at jiu-jitsu. Whether you are a beginner or a black belt you will benefit from some of the tips that Shawn gives.    In this episode Shawn teach Josh(@thejoshmckinney) how to study tape, what a training schedule should look like, and even how to deal with injuries.   Simplifying Jiu-Jit...

STOP WASTING MY TIME!   I(@thejoshmckinney) have always hated going to other schools to train in actual classes because it's so common that they are inefficient and no one seems to care.   I thought today might be a perfect day for a rant to kick us off on the path to efficiency.   Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

Did you know there are 4 stages to learning jiu-jitsu?   Well at least for Josh(@thejoshmckinney) there are. Note: He could be wrong, he's no rocket scientist.   Join Josh on a journey to break down each style of learning jiu-jitsu and how to fast track it.   simplifying jiu-jitsu ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

Have You Sold Out For Jiu-Jitsu?   My next guest has!   In todays Episode, Jon Perrine talks about what it was like moving to St Louis to train Jiu-Jitsu after a really unique, "how I started training" story.   Check out Jon's New Course the Roadmap to The Open Guard: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/roadmap​

Jiu-jitsu progression is tough.  Add in injuries, over training, and lack of motivation and then it's impossible, right?   Today, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down how to keep outside forces from stopping your jiu-jitsu progression.   If you have any questions or ideas for future episodes please email Josh@simplifyingjiujitsu.com   To receive a free copy of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Le...

A lot of people think that mental toughness comes natural.   Either you have it or you don't.   Devin Pirata proves that you have to earn being mentally tough!   In this Episode, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with the newest member of the TAC team affiliation, Devin Pirata(@devinpirata) to talk some awesome stories from Devin's past and also some different thoughts that Devin has...

We all have a plan of how we're going to get our black belt and what we will do once we get it.   Sometimes, plans change.   Today, Josh talks with his newest black belt Derek Maguire about what it's like to have to change your jiu-jitsu plans when life changes!

In this new Joint Podcast format, Josh sits down with Chris Paines of The Villaincast and they break down the value of concepts and techniques, How to learn, and why you may struggle in competition.   Free Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

In this episode, Josh gets a listener question on how coaches should and shouldn't treat their students. As always he takes a round-about way to answer this question and also a few more, like: The difference between a coach and a teacher How to Know which one you are The One thing a coach can NEVER do if they want to become/remain successful Free Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook: https://www.simplifyin...

Are you born mentally tough?   Combat Wrestling World Champion, Eric Huebner, doesn't think so.   Join Josh(@thejoshmckinney) as he interviews his brand new Black Belt, Eric(@erichueb12).  They dig deep into what it takes to have a great competitor mindset. Free Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) has lost his mind!   You can't claim that "getting" a black belt is easy, right?  Wrong.  You could order one off of amazon and "have" a black belt in 2 days.   The trick is becoming a black belt. In todays episode Josh Breaks down how to become a black belt and what he believes the belt to mean

One of the toughest things in jiu-jitsu is navigating injuries.   In todays episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down exactly how he teaches his students to manage injuries and what he does himself.   To keep up with everything be sure to subscribe to Josh's Youtube/Instagram/Facebook where he puts out new jiu-jitsu content every day.

Let's say you make it to the biggest stage in MMA, where do you go after?   Today I sit down with my good friend Luigi Fioravant. Former UFC fighter and now a pure jiu-jitsu artist.  It was awesome to get to pick someone's brain about what it's like to be cheered by thousands and then pay to compete in IBJJF tournaments. Luigi also has a very interesting perspective when it comes to the...

You Either WIN or You LEARN  Wrong!   It is very easy to lose and learn nothing. Jiu-Jitsu progression is all about becoming a good learner. It's not as easy as just losing.   We have to fight the enemy of Progression...  Excuses!   Join Josh(@thejoshmckinney) as he breaks down how to learn from both winning and losing and the mistakes you just might be making!

Today Josh gets to sit down with the host of the Grappling Central Podcast, Ryan Ford. Ryan is the brown belt who has probably gotten to conversate with more high level black belts than anyone on earth! Getting to hear his opinions is fun and educational. Some other topics of the episode are: Should you "make" your kids train jiu-jitsu Steroid use in BJJ Car rides with Dan Severn Professional Wres...

Can you learn Jiu-Jitsu on Youtube?   Of Course!   But how do you do it?  How do you know what you're watching even works?   Chewjitsu aka NIck Albin weighs in on this topic. Plus, he gives an incredible amount of  input on dealing with the struggles of having too many options in BJJ.   Chewy, as always, offers incredible insight on these topics and more and brea...

In the first Q&A of the year Josh(@thejoshmckinney) talks about how he finished the year sick and in quarantine.   Other topics: What should each belt know? Are there dumb questions in Jiu-Jitsu? What are Josh's New Years Resolutions?   Check Out Josh's Free Ebook "Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

Dealing with a "boneless" or a "this doesn't work" training partner can be so frustrating!  In today's episode Josh@thejoshmckinney) shows some of his favorite methods to deal with bad partners, how he finds the right partner, and how to drill properly when you have the right partner.  Duck Guard: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack

The feeling of "I'm not getting better" is one of the most frustrating things that can happen in Jiu-Jitsu!   Today Josh(@thejoshmckinney) shares some of his simple methods to breaking through plateaus.   There are different reasons that you may feel like you're not progressing but as you will see from the video there is one MAIN reason that most people feel stuck.  Learn what it is...

Different types of Breathing?   I wasn't aware!   Jiu-Jitsu Black Black belt Miles Lukas blows my mind with different breathing techniques in todays episode.   He also talks, escaping police custody, cold water therapy, and a conversation that he had with Rickson Gracie.   For a free copy of the Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in   Chec...

Which works better, techniques or concepts?   This is something that id debated among jiu-jitsu coaches.    "Should I teach a broad concept or a specific technique?"   In todays episode of the I suck at Jiu-Jitsu show Josh will give his opinion on the best way to teach/learn with a really simple idea.  Focusing on the why.   Check out the episode to find out how focus...

There are no concepts that cover everything in jiu-jitsu, right?  Chris Paines may have one.  Today I get to interview the BJJ Black Belt who has never trained BJJ and his ideas on training jiu-jitsu are jaw dropping!  We get to discuss Chris' unique lineage, the concept that made him so popular, and his opinions(that I happen to share) on jiu-jitsu style warm ups.   This episo...

What does it mean to overcome?   I decided to ask film maker, Sam Rivera this question. Considering he built his entire brand on this powerful word, he seemed like the expert.  As we dig deep in the interview you will learn A LOT of really interesting things on more than just overcoming. You will learn how Sam built a network with some of the biggest names in the business including Joe R...

We always talk in jiu-jitsu about how easy guys who wrestled in school have it.    "They just need to learn some submissions."   I hear that all of the time. But, is it true?   I find that a majority of wrestlers that come in, don't stick with jiu-jitsu for some reason or another.  Today I(@thejoshmckinney) have the pleasure of interviewing Eric Huebner(@erichueb12), one o...

I Survived a hurricane last week. Here's how jiu-jitsu helped!