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

#255 Kyle Watson and Steve McKinney: Becoming a GREAT Coach 01.02.2024

in today's episode Host Josh McKinney sits down with his coach of 15 years Kyle Watson and Kyle's First Black belt, Steve McKinney. The trio tries to get to the bottom of what separates the great, good, and bad coaches. ask us anything: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/ask

#254 Fatherhood Ruins BJJ Training, Designated Winner, and Why I'm not Popular 25.01.2024

Another wild Q&A with Black Belt, Josh McKinney! Ask us Anything Learn more about Designated Winner: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PIpSyKhOGye1lb7jgkfOo?si=JzIJ4Dh0Rh-W_3aDOXV1FQ

#253 Adam Meredith: How BJJ Sponsorships Actually Work and How to Enjoy the Journey 18.01.2024

Ever wonder about how people can get sponsored in BJJ? I brought on an expert to help us find out. Here's a fun interview with Adam Meredith, the owner of Imposed Will (@imposedwill). The goal of this interview was to discuss everything an athlete would need to get a sponsorship. We definitely dig deep into that topic but we also discuss enjoying the process on your way to any goal. This is a fun...

#252 Josh Severit: Hilarious Training Stories, Bjj for Small Guys, and Old School Training 11.01.2024

Did you know that the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show is "Sizeist?"Well not anymore! Today we have our smallest guest we've ever had, Josh Severit! Josh is a BJJ brown belt, a lawyer, and is able to beat you down at only 140 pounds! In this episode Josh and host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) discuss what it's like to train jiu-jitsu as a smaller guy, what jiu-jitsu was like 17 years a...

#251 Robert Arias: Midwest Black Belt Journey and a Little Racism 04.01.2024

Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show. Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews  his newest black belts, Robert Arias (Ariasbrosbjj). Robert is the first person to go from white to black belt under HeadnodHQ. In this episode, Josh and Robert talk about Robert’s BJJ Journey, What it's like to train at Headnod, and even the worst beatings they've ever taken. They...

#250 Andrew "Mop" Ebers: UFC, Coaching Coaches, and Universal Grappling Concepts 02.01.2024

Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show. Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews the always entertaining Andrew Ebers. They discuss what it's like to coach in the UFC, how Mop and Dana White are almost BFFs at this point, and how to find the right coaches to coach at your school. The episode will not only make you laugh but also make you reconsider conceptual Jiu-Jitsu a...

#249 Matt Kwan: Chasing Your Passion, Training Methods, and Conspiracy Theories 28.12.2023

Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show. Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews Black Belt Competitior, Head Coach(On Guard BJJ), and Podcast Host(  @TheEssentialJiuJitsuPodcast  ), Matt Kwan. This conversation starts on creativity but as they dive deeper Josh learns that Matt is motivated so much by chasing his Passion. Matt brings up so many good points about how teac...

#248 BJJ Hot Takes: AJJ vs BJJ, Techniques don't exist, and Gi is Unrealistic 21.12.2023

Welcome to another gripping episode of the "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show" with your host, Josh McKinney! As a black belt, seasoned competitor, and a coach with insight, today I'm diving deep into some of the most controversial and talked-about "hot takes" in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. 🎙️In this solo episode, I'll tackle some "hot takes" that are stirring u...

#247 Mark RosenKoetter: Concepts, Training with Rener, and Finding Your BJJ Self 19.12.2023

Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show. Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews one of his newest black belts, Mark Rosenkoetter. Mark has used Jiu-Jitsu to foster countless friendships, to travel, and to meet some really amazing people! I this episode, Josh and Mark discuss whether or not Rener Gracie's Jiu-Jitsu is "Legit" after mark recently had the opp...

#246 Eric Huebner Returns: How to Develop Elite Level Mental Toughness 14.12.2023

Dive into a gripping episode of 'The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show' with your host, renowned black belt and expert coach, Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney). In this inspiring session, we're joined by the legendary Eric Huebner(@erichueb12), a Hall of Famer in combat wrestling and a distinguished BJJ black belt. Discover the powerful mindset shifts that wrestling instilled in Eric and how it...

#245 Finding a Great Mentor, The BJJ School Owner of the Future, and Controlling Your Own Training 07.12.2023

In today's Episode of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh tackles important listener mail questions like... What Makes a Great Mentor, The most common pitfalls for someone wanting to start their own BJJ School, and how to take control of your own training when you don't have control of your own training. Check out the Chest Over Chest Seminar Course

#244 Sal Woods and George Kirgan: From Wrestling to BJJ | A Grappling Journey 05.12.2023

In today's Interview on The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with two of his students who came up wrestling in the historic Granite City Wrestling Program. George and Sal both had different Journey's but both ended up continuing their grappling Journey's by training Jiu-Jitsu at HeadnodHQ with Josh and Steve McKinney. This episode you will hear ab...

#243 Picking Up BJJ Chicks, Making Money, and Unlearning BJJ 30.11.2023

In today's Episode of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh tackles important listener mail questions like... Training without a Black Belt Mentor, Picking Up BJJ Chicks, Unlearning bad habits, and who the smelliest person he's ever competed against.

#242 Beating the Competition Adrenaline Dump, Analyzing your own Progression, Josh's Biggest Mistake 23.11.2023

In the newest Episode of The I suck at Jiu-Jitsu show Host, Josh Mckinney does another round of Josh’s Jiu-Jitsu Journal where he answers listener mail. In today’s episode Josh tackles the topics of: How to Analyze Your Own Progression, How to Beat The Competition Adrenaline Dump, What to Focus on to Win in 2024, PLUS Josh Breaks down his Biggest Jiu-Jitsu Mistake Chest Over Chest Seminar: https:/...

#241 Kenny Florian: BJJ vs Battlebots, Aging like a Martial Artist, and Concepts that Matter 21.11.2023

Welcome to the newest episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu show. Today host Josh McKinney sits down with former UFC fighter commentator and the host of BattleBots Kenny Florian to discuss jiu Jitsu concepts, how to age as a martial artist, making peace with retirement, how to train smarter, and a whole lot more.

#240 Josh's JJ Journal: Avoiding things that make jiu-jitsu not fun, Josh’s son is disrespectful, Training with big egos 16.11.2023

In the first installment of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh answers listener mail, talks about the disrespect his newborn son has been throwing at him, and speaks his mind about the thief of most people's Jiu jitsu Joy. Why is Josh's Bjj So Bizarre

#239 Mark Vives: Perfecting Your Weekly Training Schedule 14.11.2023

In this episode of ISAJJ host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with TAC Team Black Belt, Mark Vives. Mark is one of the most active  @ibjjf  competitors on the planet and has his weekly routine down to a science. Learn Mark's weekly program modelled after NFL athletes and how YOU can create a weekly training schedule to optimize your training and be the best competitor(and hobbiest) t...

#238 Unlocking Jiu Jitsu Secrets | The Art of Asking Better Questions 09.11.2023

In this episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu" podcast, host Josh McKinney, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and high-level coach, dives deep into the art of asking better questions to gain a deeper understanding of Jiu Jitsu. Discover how a lack of attention during training can hinder your progress and how mindful questioning can unlock the secrets of this martial art. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: -Wh...

#237 Steve Kwan: Asking Better Questions to Better Your Understanding | BJJ Mental Models 07.11.2023

One of the most valuable skills to be able to learn jiu-jitsu more efficiently is the ability of asking better questions.in this interview host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) gets to sit down with the host of  bjj mental models  Steve Kwan to dig deeper on how Steve is able to ask some of the best questions in the BJJ Podcasting world. Bjj Strength in 15 Min Check out Josh on BJJ Mental Models

#236 Finding Consistency After Major Life Changes 02.11.2023

In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, host Josh McKinney shares invaluable tips on how to get back to consistent BJJ training after major life changes. Whether you’ve just welcomed a new baby, entered a new relationship, moved cities, or changed BJJ schools, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you find your rhythm again on the mats. Dive in as Josh draws from personal e...

#233 Jiu-Jitsu is... Pro-Football | Manage the Clock Like Tom Brady 26.10.2023

In part 3 of the Jiu Jitsu is Series Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the similarities of Professional football and a BJJ round/match. learn to use the clock to your advantage and your opponent's demise. Get Your New ISAJJ gear

#235 Competition Mindset, Injury Prevention, and Josh's terrible Nutrition 26.10.2023

Welcome back to another informative episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show with your host, high-level competitor, and coach, Josh McKinney! Today, we dive deep into the realm of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as Josh answers 20 burning questions submitted by YOU, our valued listeners. This episode is packed with invaluable insights and expert advice tailored just for you. Learn to add wild techniques to yo...

#234 Jiu-Jitsu is... Cooking 24.10.2023

In part 4 of the Jiu Jitsu is Series Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the similarities of Jiu-Jitsu and his other favorite hobby that he sucks at... cooking! Learn to understand how to do things by feel in this exciting episode of ISAJJ ⁠Get Your New ISAJJ gear⁠

#232 Jiu-Jitsu is... Pro-Wrestling 17.10.2023

In the Second Episode of the Jiu-Jitsu is Series. Host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down his childish love for pro wrestling and how they are light years ahead on branding and entertainment. Learn how understanding the Undertaker and Kane can help you build your own Jiu Jitsu brand! New ISAJJ Gear: https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-show

#231 Jiu-Jitsu is... Dragon Ball Z | Nerdiest Episode of ISAJJ Ever 12.10.2023

In the first episode of the "Jiu-Jitsu is... Series" Josh shows how big of a DBZ nerd he is.. In this episode we compare the journey of Goku to the Journey of a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner that wants to be the best in the world. You will learn about growth mindset,testing yourself, team building, and most importantly... Hear Josh's opinions on achieving Ultra Instinct (and if it even exis...

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