BJJ Fanatics 581: Matt Guffey

Demian Maia discusses performance anxiety in combat sports. He explains how it impacted him early in his career and how he overcame it. He also talks about the love/hate relationship elite athletes can have with their sport due to the pressures of winning. 

Jake O'Driscoll joins the show to talk about creating a training environment that breeds champions. He talks about the importance of coaches dedicating themselves to studying the game to help their athletes succeed. He also talks about straight ankle locks 

Alberto Crane returns to talk about his life in Jiu-Jitsu since being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. He talks about how exploring Neurology has helped him and lessons he's learned. He also talks about the early days of being an American in Brazil! 

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 u ... Show More

Join host Josh McKinney in an ISAJJ episode, where he sits down with his father, Steve McKinney, a seasoned BJJ black belt with over 35 years of experience in the fitness industry. Get ready to dive deep into the world of building habits, mastering mindset, and optimizing strengt ... Show More

<p>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 tr ... Show More

<p> 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. ... Show More

<p>Welcome to &quot;Random Show,&quot; a solo episode of the &quot;I Suck at Jiu Jitsu&quot; podcast with Josh McKinney! In this episode, Josh tackles four listener mail questions that cover common challenges faced by beginners in the world of jiu-jitsu. Join him as he shares val ... Show More

Hey everyone, Josh McKinney here! In this episode, we're diving into some fiery hot takes and answering your burning questions about Jiu Jitsu.  Ever wondered if a white belt can actually teach? We're breaking it down! Along with some important trips on the perfect open mat! Plus ... Show More

<p>Episode 318: Do you do Gi pull-ups? Do you know where to start in the gym? Joey and JT talk about the many mistakes made by grapplers in the weight room, and how they should be training. Trying to replicate Jiu Jitsu techniques in the Gym is a common mistake which will not onl ... Show More

<p>When was the last time you fell Victim to a Guillotine Choke? A friend of the podcast with a strange accent calls out JT for the truth. Recovering from a knee surgery how do you make it back it back to the mats? What is the right way to transition from rehab exercises to actua ... Show More

<p>Is your upper body strength holding you back on the mats? Get ready to unlock the secrets to building a bigger, stronger upper body tailored for Jiu Jitsu or just because you want to get swole! In this episode of the Bulletproof for BJJ podcast, JT and Joey explore the rapid g ... Show More

<p>In this episode of the &quot;I Suck at Jiu Jitsu&quot; 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 ... Show More