I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Most people won’t waste 2026 on purpose—but they will by accident. In this short, no-fluff episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show , Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the simple mistakes that keep white belts stuck and black belts stale —and how small tweaks can completely change your progress next year. This isn’t about new techniques, secret systems, or training harder. It’s about fixi...

What happens when you take the wildest, deepest, most ridiculous Jiu-Jitsu conversations of the year… and put them in one episode? This is it.⚠️ 7 straight hours of black belt wisdom, hot takes, mindset shifts, technical gold, and straight-up Jiu Jitsu madness — all pulled from the best moments of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show in 2025.Whether you're a white belt looking for breakthroughs…A coac...

This special is a rapid-fire AMA where I answer your questions on jiu-jitsu, coaching, competing, gym ownership, family life, burnout, bad ideas, good albums, worse warm-ups, and everything in between. From how to suck less as a white belt, to training 2–3x a week, to biggest failures, future goals, and what actually matters after the medals fade. Some answers are tactical. Some are honest. A few...

Christmas is here Again! So that means it's time for a visit with everyone's favorite Jiu-Jitsu Uncle, "Bionic" Rob Handshy(@bionic_bjj)! Today on Rob's agenda: AJJ propaganda TRT Annoying things about Josh Enjoy this wide ranging Christmas Special with everyone's favorite Jiu Jitsu Uncle. ISAJJ Experience Sign Up: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): http...

Trt is one of the hottest topics in Jiu Jitsu. Today I (@thejoshckinney) take a deep dive into listener opinions on TRT. Some people call it cheating, some people call it necessary, and other's call it gender affirming care. Join me as I get cancelled by a bunch of high testosterone mad men. ISAJJ Experience Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE)  BJJ Mental Models  sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK...

In this raw and hilarious conversation, Josh sits down with Less Impressed More Involved (Jake Luigi) to talk about the real world of BJJ content creation — the burnout, the loneliness, the tech, the business, the passion, and why creators keep doing it anyway. From the Outlier Database to the creative grind, this is one of the most honest Jiu-Jitsu conversations you’ll hear all year. Jiu-Jitsu fo...

This Thanksgiving, I’m giving thanks to the real heroes of jiu-jitsu: the ball-kneeing white belt, the conspiracy blue belt, the ref-blaming victim, and that mysterious hair in my mouth.  If you’ve ever trained Jiu Jitsu and thought, “Am I the only one suffering?”—this episode is your emotional support roll. Plus, finger tape, gi drawstrings, and that one dude who’s definitely high. AJJ Shirt Head...

What if one rule could change your Jiu-Jitsu forever? In this episode, Josh breaks down Performance Days — the once-a-week training hack that forces you to focus, show up sharp, and actually test your skills under pressure. No extra conditioning, no complicated drills… just one intentional day designed to make you suck less fast. If you’ve been feeling stuck, plateaued, or inconsistent, this rule...

Want to actually win your next tournament? This episode gives you the exact blueprint. I’m breaking down the 10 most reliable ways to compete better, feel calmer, and show up like the best version of yourself on competition day. No fluff. No clichés. Just the training systems, mindset shifts, and strategy upgrades that make the biggest difference fast. If you’re tired of losing close matches or me...

This is the episode nobody else had the guts to make. Have you ever wondered, "what are the HOTTEST women's BJJ Hot takes?" You'll never need to wonder again... We’re talking about everything people whisper about on the mats but never say out loud: 🥋 Women’s-only classes, creepy DMs, mean-girl rolls, male egos, smelly gis, and the teenage boys who somehow turn into killers overn...

Every Jiu-Jitsu gym has its own ghost stories—broken toes, cursed Darce chokes, phantom white belts that vanish for years, and students who never came back. In this Halloween special, I(@thejoshmckinney) and Bryce(@bryceallen_) share 13 real mat horror stories that’ll make you laugh, cringe, and appreciate how crazy our sport really is. From "Ralphing" and broken bones to haunted open ma...

Everyone hates stalling—until they realize it’s actually strategy. In this episode, I(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down why the best competitors know when to slow the game down, how to use the clock as a weapon, and why “winning is winning” (shoutout Dom Toretto). Learn how to control pace, protect your energy, and make less Jiu-Jitsu happen when it matters most. 🎙️ What You’ll Learn: The real definit...

After 17 years I'm Quitting BJJ If you want to know why, listen to the episode. HeadnodHQ Home of American Jiu-Jitsu Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE)  BJJ Mental Models  sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK” The Competitor’s Journey Join ⁠ISAJJ PRO (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place) Follow the show on ⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠

What is required of a black belt? What is required of a blue? Today Josh(@thejoshmckinney) defines every belt and exactly what you should be focused on at every belt. This episode is literally made for everyone white to black belt! Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): ⁠https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck⁠ ⁠sportshygiene.com⁠ Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “IS...

Jiu-Jitsu isn’t supposed to be complicated — so why do most people make it harder than it has to be? In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show , I(thejoshmckinney) sit down with Henry Akins(@henryakinsbjj) and Michael Zenga(@michaelzenga) to break down the most powerful “old school” concepts. We talk: mount vs. back, the forgotten power of the cross-collar choke, and how legends like Rickson...

If you still “gas” when the pressure hits, you’re breathing wrong. Today, I (@thejoshmckinney) sit down with Glyn Podwitch (@glynpowditch). Glyn breaks down practical breathwork for BJJ—how to brace in crushing positions (scarf hold, neon belly), inflate to survive triangles, and use exhale timing to escape without panicking. We also get into Rickson-inspired rib mobility, why many yogis still tap...

Jiu-Jitsu obsession is powerful—it can make you great, but it can also wreck your health, family, and future if you don’t control it. In this episode, I(@thejoshmckinney) break down why “balance” is a lie, the dark side of obsession, and the 5 hacks that keep you training hard without destroying everything else. If you’ve ever felt like Jiu-Jitsu is taking over your life, this is the survival guid...

Ever wonder if there’s a little magic behind getting better at Jiu-Jitsu? In this episode, I sit down with Old Bastard BJJ Mike Mahaffey and his coach Matt Linsemier to talk training smarter, rolling longer, and mastering the game—no matter your age. From staying injury-free to using experience as a weapon, we dive into stories, strategies, and mindset shifts that every grappler can learn from. Ji...

In this episode, I(@thejoshmckinney) sit down with Michael Zenga(@michaelzenga), the co-founder of BJJ Fanatics, for an in-depth conversation on building one of the most influential brands in jiu-jitsu. We talk about what makes BJJ Fanatics different, their vision for the future, Michael’s personal insights on running a successful BJJ business, and even how to be a better competitor. Whether you’r...

The Fans WORST BJJ hot takes of the year: don’t tap to pressure, cartwheel passes are trash, competing is “stupid,” and yes—we argue whether or not CJI will fail. Plus: did Mikey Musumeci sell out, will UFC BJJ take over, and is Danaher actually overrated? In this special episode Josh (@thejoshmckinney) is joined by executive producer Bryce Allen (@bryceallen_) as they tackle some of the hottest t...

Two brothers. Two paths. One life-changing journey. Robert Arias started training Jiu-Jitsu with me(@thejoshmckinney) about 10 years ago . Six years ago, Erik finally stepped onto the mats — and it changed everything. Today, both brothers are competitors, coaches, and soon-to-be gym owners of Arias Bros BJJ. In this episode, we talk redemption, brotherhood, and how Jiu-Jitsu can truly save lives....

r/BJJ is basically the Mean Girls of Jiu-Jitsu. It’s petty. It’s chaotic. It’s ruled by digital “mean girls” with four stripes and zero rolls. But today, I(@thejoshmckinney) am Lindsay Lohan — and I’m infiltrating the plastics. Let’s see what happens when a friendly black belt infiltrates Jiu-Jitsu's Meanest Community. In this episode, I go toe-to-toe with posts from r/BJJ — some thoughtful, s...

You’ve heard him talk about the ecological approach. You’ve seen the debates. But who is Greg Souders, really? In this episode, I(@thejoshmckinney) sit down with one of the most polarizing minds in Jiu-Jitsu for a conversation that skips the buzzwords and gets into the why. We dive into Greg’s origin story, why he started preaching the CLA gospel, where his mindset came from, and how he’s preparin...

In this sacred scroll of suck-reduction, Josh McKinney reveals The 10 Commandments to Suck Less at Jiu-Jitsu—a divine list of timeless ISAJJ truths spoken how the real scripture was originally written in King James-style scripture. From "Thou Shalt Embrace the Designated Winner" to "Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Teammate’s Game," this episode is equal parts hilarious, insightful, an...

Want to win more as a competitor—or build a room full of killers as a coach? This episode delivers the strategies, mindset shifts, and real stories that shaped three BJJ competitors-turned-coaches: Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) Kyle Watson(@watson_martial_arts) and Mark Vives(@mvivesbjj). From cornering tactics to creating game plans to trash talking other coaches(and many other forms of cheatin...