I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show
Episodes
#82 Chris Paines: Technique Vs Concept | Artist Vs Athlete
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#81: Should Your Coach Yell at You?
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 answ...
#80 Eric Huebner: Mindset of a Competitor
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you born mentally tough? Combat Wrestling World Champion, Eric Huebner, doesn't think so. Join Josh(@thejoshmckinney) as he interv...
#79 Getting A Black Belt is EASY
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) has lost his mind! You can't claim that "getting" a black belt is easy, right? Wrong. You could o...
#78 Should You Train With an Injury?
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the toughest things in jiu-jitsu is navigating injuries. In todays episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show Josh(@thejoshmckinney) break...
#77 Luigi Fioravanti: From UFC to BJJ Hobbyist
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fig...
#76 The Biggest LIE in Jiu-Jitsu
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...
#75 Ryan Ford: Risking it all for a podcast
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
#74 ChewJitsu Returns!
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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? &nbs...
#73 Josh vs The Rona(Q&A)
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#72 What if my training partner sucks?
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with a "boneless" or a "this doesn't work" training partner can be so frustrating! In today's episode Josh@thejoshmckinney) shows some ...
#71 Beating Plateaus in Jiu-Jitsu
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The feeling of "I'm not getting better" is one of the most frustrating things that can happen in Jiu-Jitsu! Today Josh(@thejoshmckinney) share...
#70 Miles Lukas: Breathing for BJJ
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Different types of Breathing? I wasn't aware! Jiu-Jitsu Black Black belt Miles Lukas blows my mind with different breathing techniques...
#69 Techniques Vs. Concepts
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Which works better, techniques or concepts? This is something that id debated among jiu-jitsu coaches. "Should I teach a broad c...
#68 Chris Paines: How to Escape Everything
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#67 Sam Rivera: Overcoming
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
#66 Eric Huebner: Transitioning from Wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We always talk in jiu-jitsu about how easy guys who wrestled in school have it. "They just need to learn some submissions." I he...
#65 Jiu Jitsu vs a Hurricane | 3 Lessons that Apply to Jiu-Jitsu and Life
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I Survived a hurricane last week. Here's how jiu-jitsu helped!
#64 Why I Almost QUIT BJJ | How I overcame it
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I nearly quit jiu-jitsu as a purple belt. This isn't something that I talk about very much, or even at all really. I used to try to get ...
Why People Quit BJJ | How to Make Sure It Doesn't Happen To You
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've all had a friend that seemed like they were in it for the long haul all of the sudden stop showing up. It sucks because you feel like you're los...
Jiu-Jitsu Warm-Ups Are Stupid | Suckless Saturday
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I know I will take heat for this episode. But, like I say at the end, I would love to hear your opinion if you're pro warm ups in a class environment....
#62 Alex Mazhukhin: Mr. Build It Does Jiu-Jitsu
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a grappler, do you ever watch a tv show or youtube channel and think, "This guy is so cool, I bet he'd love jiu-jitsu?" Maybe I am the only...
Who is on MY BJJ Mount Rushmore| Tournament Advice | Should Your Gym Be Open Right Now
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will attempt to answer an impossible to answer question and probably offend everyone who listens. Who in my opinion should be on the BJJ Mount...
#60 Jw Wright: Growing Jiu-Jitsu
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For me(@thejoshmckinney) coming up in the St Louis Jiu-Jitsu scene there is one person that was never a part of my team, whom I believe had a huge inf...
Beating a Victim's Mindset #SucklessSaturday
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy #SucklessSaturday! I'm today's short episode we dig in on one of the worst mindsets for jiu-jitsu(and success in general). The victim mentality....
#59 Use the 85% Rule To Speed Up Your Progression
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why you roll with some people and it feels like they're not even trying? Want to know a secret? They AREN'T! These are the people ...
#58 Justin Huff: A Black Belt with a 9 to 5
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get discouraged in your training? Work or school getting in the way? Well today I get to sit down with one of my best friends, Jus...
What to do if Your Gym SUCKS!
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What should I do if my training environment isn't what I feel that I need? What if I'm my teams only competitor? What if I'm by far the best guy/girl ...
Does Your Coach Suck?
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Josh discusses the questions to ask yourself to find out, are you at the right gym?
How to pick "Your Move"
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Completely random episode dedicated to helping others find "their position." simplifyingjiujitsu.com/kimura
What are the Fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu?
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I ask, "How do I suck less at Jiu-Jitsu." Everyone says, "Focus on the basics." What does that mean? Is it like when you're 6 and ask whe...
#53 Adam Meredith: MMA, Jiu Jitsu, and Sleep
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josh(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with friend and brown belt Adam Meredith(@adammeredith_) to talk about his transition from mma to jiu-jitsu. As they ...
#52 Jordan Peitzman: Bjj Woodstock
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future of competitive jiu-jitsu look like? Well, we really believe that Jordan Peitzman(@jordan_jitsu) has the answer(or is really dang ...
The Most Important Advice for White Belts
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a long time since I have had a question and answer on the podcast and since releasing simplifying jiu-jitsu, I have gotten quite a few follo...
Jeff Shulze Returns: Mental health and Training Methods
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Shulze( is arguably one of the toughest red heads on the planet(second to WWE's Sheamus). On top of being a jiu-jitsu black belt Jeff is also stu...
Shut up and Sleep: SucklessSaturday
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shut up and Sleep: SucklessSaturday
#50 Super Show: The Perfect Practitioner
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the Episode 50 Super show, the Perfect Practitioner, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with 3 of the best black belts that he knows to discuss what ...
The Biggest Problem Facing Jiu-Jitsu #SucklessSaturday
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of SuckLess Saturday, Josh discusses how archaic training methods are limiting our speed of progression.
#49 Jake Watson and Danny O'Donnell: Open Guardcast takeover
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Josh sits down with fellow podcasters Jake Watson and Danny O'Donnell to discuss everything under the sun. We hope you will enjoy t...
Kristen Beatty: Mental Health and Jiu-jitsu
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Josh interviews teammate Kristen Beatty on how jiu-jitsu has helped her mental health, how to overcome being a "bad competito...
#SucklessSaturday: Just Choose!
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to make decisions is one of the easiest ways to increase efficiency. Learn how now!
Lionel Turner: LEaO Optics
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Josh interviews one of the first sponsors that he ever got in jiu-jitsu, Lionel Turner, owner of LEaO Optics. This is probably one of ...
#46 Mark Vives: Overcoming
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's interview Josh talks to long time friend Mark Vives. In this interview Mark shares his story from opening his school, overcoming a suicide ...
#SucklessSaturday: Preparing for Opportunity
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#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 opportuni...
#45 Logan Wayne: Coming Back to Jiu-Jitsu
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Josh interviews his long time friend and business partner, Logan Wayne. Logan is a brown belt who currently operates Headnod Training Center Jer...
#44 Jeff Serafin: The Future of Jiu-Jitsu
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#43 My Biggest Embarrassment As A Black Belt
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 mak...
#SucklessSaturday: Do You Deal With This Too?
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
#40 Tanner Rice: Illegal Jiu-Jitsu
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
#39 Kenny Florian: Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#38 Jason Neef: the steps for your business to survive.
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 bri...
#37: Kyle Watson Returns
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#SucklessSaturday: What can we control
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Josh interviews brown belt world champion and Atos black belt Kristian Woodmansee. They dig deep on helping students progress and w...
#35 Jt Torres: Finding Motivation
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
#34 Jamie Kilstein: Pro Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and More Pro Wrestling
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Josh sits down with comedian, podcaster, and bjj brown belt Jamie Kilstein to talk about everything under the sun. This conversatio...
#SuckLessSaturday: Finding Motivation
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
#32 Ryron Gracie: Be Present
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
#31 Jena Bishop: Winning Worlds, PEDs in Jiu-Jitsu, and Training with your spouse
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
#SuckLess Saturday: Don't Cheapen Losing
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#29 Junior Silva: Moving from Brazil, Drilling vs Sparring, and why Josh is the WORST training Partner
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 McK...
#28 This mindset change can turn you into a great Practitioner
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#26 Adam Marburger: Meeting Bruce Buffer(Kinda), Setting Goals, and What is HeadnodSquad
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode the Headnod Squad reunites for the first time since the quarantine. This episode is one giant tangent. Listen to it.
#25 Q&A: Washing gis, My GOAT Opinion, and Dumb stuff people say at tournaments
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Question and Answer Josh goes on 30 tangents and doesn't directly answer a single question asked.
#24 This Pandemic is like Jiu-jitsu
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Josh gives a different perspective on how to look at situations out of our control whether they be on or off the mats.
#23 Jeff Shulze: Progressing while you can't train through imagery training
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Josh interviews fellow black belt and doctoral candidate Jeff Shulze. Imagery acronym: PETTLEP – physical, environmental, ...
#22: Don't Call it a Comeback
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's special "I'm locked out of my house so I guess I'll record" episode. Josh talks about how to comeback from injury or layoff in jiu-jitsu.
#21 Nick Sanders: Receiving a purple heart, getting your significant other into jiu-jitsu, and dealing with competition anxiety
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Josh interviews 2nd degree black belt Nick Sanders. Nick talks about his unique journey that includes joining the army, becoming ...
Positional Paradox: This Thought Process will Increase Your Progress by 10x
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's quick solocast, Josh talks about what he calls the "positional paradox." This is a Jiu-jitsu high-jack that you can use to increase your pr...
#19 Claudia Do Val: Winning World Titles, Traveling, and Creepy Instagram Messages
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here Josh Interviews 3x world champion Claudia Do Val. She offers an incredibly unique perspective on bjj considering she has done over 200 seminars a...
#18: Enjoying Jiu-jitsu
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Josh discusses the importance of enjoying jiu-jitsu no matter what spot you're in.
#17: I Lost. This is How I'll Deal With It
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Josh discusses how much losing in jiu-jitsu can suck but also how we can use a lose to suck less at jiu-jitsu.
#16 "Chewy" Nick Albin: Being a Great Teacher, Using Simple Moves, and What It Means to Be A Man
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Josh interviews YouTube Jiu-jitsu star Chewy. Chewy really breaks down how to be a great teacher, why he started a youtube channel, an...
#15 How to Beat People Who Train More Than You: High Efficiency Jiu-jitsu Training
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's short solocast Josh explains his approach on being efficient in training, deciding what position to work on, and how to beat the people tha...
#14 Steve McKinney: Strength and Conditioning for The Natural Athlete
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve McKinney returns to talk about his strength and conditioning routine for combat athletes and the way he built it.
#13: Top 5 Things That I Wish I Knew Before Starting Jiu-jitsu
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here Josh talks about some of the most important lessons he wish he knew when he was a newbie.
#12 Ezra Lenon: Die Hard, ADCC, and Training Twice a Day with a Full Time Job
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview Josh interviews his long time friend/enemy Ezra Lenon. This is by the the most wide ranging episode to date. The best way to see wha...
#11 Eli Knight: Self Defense vs Sport, Training Jiu-jitsu in the 90's, and Berimbolo Gun Disarms
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Josh interviews YouTube Jiu-jitsu star Eli Knight. They get into great discussion about training, self defense, and Eli's hair vs Chew...
#10: My First Competition, don't make the same mistakes I did!
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First times competing can be scary. This is the advise I give to my students about competition.
#9 Jiu-jitsu Plateaus suck. Here's how I deal with them.
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episodes Josh discusses 4 questions that he asks himself anytime he's dealing with a plateau.
#8 Q&A: Gym egos, unwritten rules, what I ate over the holidays, knee cuts
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Question and Answer Josh talks about what he disagrees with about jiu jitsu politics, the part of guard passing that people are missing, and h...
#7 Kyle Watson--How to be a great learner, dad jokes, what it's like to have super human strength
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Josh has the pleasure to sit down with his long time coach, Kyle Watson. Kyle is a black belt in bjj, a UFC veteran, a semi finalist on the ulti...
#6 How to Progress From Every Single Round
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Josh discusses how to get better no matter who you're training with. From the 110 pound teenager to the 220 pound black belt. Listen t...
#5 Goal Setting: The Reason Most People Quit BJJ
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode Josh discusses the importance of setting large goals in jiu-jitsu and then mini goals to accomplish them.
#4 Jiu-Jitsu is not like chess
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Josh discusses the importance of focusing on positions individually and not as a whole.
#3 Q&A with Josh-improving while injured;Coming back from layoffs;approaching bjj as a beginner
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we experiment with a different format of question and answers.
#2-Steve McKinney: How to train into your 60s
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview Josh interviews his father, Steve. Steve is a BJJ Black Belt, instructor, a personal trainer, and a pastor. We focus on longevity in...
#1: The Simplest Way to Progress at Jiu-Jitsu
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The pilot episode of the ISAJJS. Here Josh discusses something he calls the end goal method of training. This is what he believes to be one of the mos...
Is "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu" for me?
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Click the trailer to find out