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

#SucklessSaturday: Preparing for Opportunity 16.05.2020

#SucklessSaturday is here! Today Josh talks about a big opportunity that he is looking for and the mistake most people make when it comes to opportunity.

#45 Logan Wayne: Coming Back to Jiu-Jitsu 11.05.2020

Today Josh interviews his long time friend and business partner, Logan Wayne. Logan is a brown belt who currently operates Headnod Training Center Jerseyville. As discussed in the episode Logan has battled with mental health and depression and explains some of the ways he combats them, This episode is the 2nd of 4 episodes with a mental health focus that we will be releasing in the month of May an...

#44 Jeff Serafin: The Future of Jiu-Jitsu 08.05.2020

In today's episode Josh interviews Jeff Serafin. Jeff is one of the most knowledgeable people that you will ever meet when it comes to competitive jiu-jitsu.

#43 My Biggest Embarrassment As A Black Belt 07.05.2020

In today's episode, Josh describes what it's like to lose when everyone is watching.

#42 Chris Papandria: Making A Difference In A Small Town 04.05.2020

In today's Episode Josh sits down with Bjj Black Belt Chris Papandria. They discuss many things but the big point is that you can use jiu-jitsu to make a difference no matter where you are.

#SucklessSaturday: Do You Deal With This Too? 02.05.2020

In today's episode of #SucklessSaturday Josh discusses whether or not it's okay to use jiu-jitsu to ignore the negative in your life.

#41 Mark Reding: Never Stop Learning 01.05.2020

In today's episode Josh Interviews fellow Tac Team Black Belt, Mark Reding. Mark's perspective is incredibly unique due to the fact that he holds 5 different martial arts black belts. Josh gets to ask Mark the most important question of them all, "If you can only have one martial art for self defense, which would it be?"

#40 Tanner Rice: Illegal Jiu-Jitsu 30.04.2020

Tanner Rice has been in the media a lot lately for his reopening of his Jiu-Jitsu school during the shelter in place orders of California. Some make him out to be a money hungry business owner, others look to him as an activist, but after this interview we hope that you will simply see him as a person.

#39 Kenny Florian: Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu 29.04.2020

In today's Episode, Josh interviews former 3x UFC title contender, Kenny Florian. Kenny does an amazing job explaining progression in jiu-jitsu on top of giving some amazing insight on the difference between fighters, athletes, and martial artists. This episode is absolutely stuffed full of information, enjoy!

#38 Jason Neef: the steps for your business to survive. 28.04.2020

In today's episode Josh interviews Jason Neef, the CEO of kicksite. Jason probably has more direct contact with school owners than anyone else and brings a simple guide on surviving this survival mode that we are all in.

#37: Kyle Watson Returns 27.04.2020

In today's episode Josh sits down with his long time coach Kyle Watson as they discuss what it's like filming an instructional and what Josh plans to have done with his own ashes.

#SucklessSaturday: What can we control 25.04.2020

In today's episode of #sucklesssaturday Josh talks about finding the ability to win small battles in your life and the importance of doing so.

#36 Kristian Woodmansee: The Competitor to Coach Transition 24.04.2020

In today's episode Josh interviews brown belt world champion and Atos black belt Kristian Woodmansee. They dig deep on helping students progress and what the transition from competitor to coach is like. 

#35 Jt Torres: Finding Motivation 22.04.2020

In Today's episode Josh Interviews 2 time ADCC Gold Medalist and owner of Essential bjj Jt Torres. They dig deep into the topic of goal setting and being driven. Enjoy!

#34 Jamie Kilstein: Pro Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and More Pro Wrestling 20.04.2020

In today's episode Josh sits down with comedian, podcaster, and bjj brown belt Jamie Kilstein to talk about everything under the sun. This conversation takes a lot of turns but it primarily focused on art and other hippie stuff. Enjoy!

#SuckLessSaturday: Finding Motivation 18.04.2020

In today's episode of Suck Less Saturday. Josh explains his struggle of not being motivated and how to deal with it.

#33 Andrew Sabens: Passion for the Art 17.04.2020

In today's episode Josh interviews Good friend Andrew Sabens as they talk how they're dealing with the Pandemic and how they're handling missing the team.

#32 Ryron Gracie: Be Present 15.04.2020

In today's episode Josh interviews Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black belt, Ryron Gracie. As they talk a wide range of topics Ryron really drives one main point home. Being present. Listen today as Ryron Gracie teaches Josh what that means.

#31 Jena Bishop: Winning Worlds, PEDs in Jiu-Jitsu, and Training with your spouse 13.04.2020

In this Episode Josh interviews No Gi World Champion, Jena Bishop. They talk about what's dangerous about the way a lot of athletes train, if she's cooler than her husband Tyler, and what she has left to accomplish.

#SuckLess Saturday: Don't Cheapen Losing 11.04.2020

In todays #SuckLess Saturday Josh talks about what he thinks way too many people do in jiu-jitsu. MAKE EXCUSES.

#30 Josh McKinney: Do less stuff and have more success 08.04.2020

In today's episode Josh is on the opposite end of the questions as guest host Jeff Hartsoe interviews Josh McKinney about his beginnings into bjj, his opinions on pizza, and why he doesn't give stripes.

#29 Junior Silva: Moving from Brazil, Drilling vs Sparring, and why Josh is the WORST training Partner 06.04.2020

In this episode Josh sits down with his friend and training partner Junior Silva. They get into what is't like to train with a mat bully like Josh McKinney, the best Brazilian foods, and how to suckless at jiu-jitsu.

#28 This mindset change can turn you into a great Practitioner 04.04.2020

In the first installment of #SuckLessSaturday Josh discusses what it takes to accomplish great things on and off of the mat.

#27 Jared Weiner: Jiu-jitsu in the 90's, Parents fighting at Hockey Games, and Philly Cheesesteaks 01.04.2020

Jiu-jitsu is something we all love. But, will you love it after 25 years of training? Jared Weiner does! Listen in as Josh hangs out with the head of the TAC Team affiliation. Jared never fails to have some great stories to tell and this episode is no different.

#26 Adam Marburger: Meeting Bruce Buffer(Kinda), Setting Goals, and What is HeadnodSquad 29.03.2020

In today's episode the Headnod Squad reunites for the first time since the quarantine. This episode is one giant tangent. Listen to it.

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