Do you struggle to sweep heavier opponents? If you suck at sweeping should you switch strategies and learn take downs or just improve your guard game? JT and Joey break down how you can improve your sweeping game. What are the Top 5 BJJ matches of all time? Also what is the deadliest submission Gi or No-Gi? Are you traininga lot? Marathons, powerlifting, BJJ ... Show More
Jul 25
The Biggest Mistake People Make Before Black Belt
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22m 35s
Jul 20
The UFC Just Changed BJJ Forever
Track your progress, get stronger, more flexible, and do it in less time. First 2 weeks free. ⬇️iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bulletproof-for-bjj/id6444311790Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bulletproofforbjj&utm_source=na_MedGet up on the BEST nutr ... Show More
17m 25s
Jul 16
The Harsh Truth Of Kids BJJ
Track your progress, get stronger, more flexible, and do it in less time. First 2 weeks free. ⬇️iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bulletproof-for-bjj/id6444311790Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bulletproofforbjj&utm_source=na_MedGet up on the BEST nutr ... Show More
27m 58s
Nov 2023
#243 Picking Up BJJ Chicks, Making Money, and Unlearning BJJ
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.
46 m
Dec 2023
#245 Finding a Great Mentor, The BJJ School Owner of the Future, and Controlling Your Own Training
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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' ... Show More
59m 42s
Oct 2023
#235 Competition Mindset, Injury Prevention, and Josh's terrible Nutrition
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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
41m 20s
Sep 2025
#339 Old Bastard and Matt Linsemier: Using Magic to get Better at BJJ?
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
1h 23m
Nov 2023
#238 Unlocking Jiu Jitsu Secrets | The Art of Asking Better Questions
<p>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 ... Show More
55m 3s
Mar 2024
#262 An Ode to Jiu-Jitsu Competition | 3 Terrible Reasons You SHOULD Compete in BJJ
<p>Welcome to a special episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show." I'm your host, Josh McKinney, and today, we're diving deep into the heart of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions. With over 200 episodes behind us, we've explored various facets of BJJ, from tec ... Show More
39m 21s
Nov 2023
#242 Beating the Competition Adrenaline Dump, Analyzing your own Progression, Josh's Biggest Mistake
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 Du ... Show More
44m 49s