Should BJJ be a platform for political discourse, or should it remain purely a sport? We get asked a couple hard hitting questions in this QNA episode in regards to politics being pushed through jiu jitsu and the struggles of being a female in this male dominated sport. Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with the Bulletpro ... Show More
Aug 1
Jiu Jitsu Has The Same Problem As Soccer
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14m 41s
Jul 25
The Biggest Mistake People Make Before Black Belt
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22m 35s
Jul 20
The UFC Just Changed BJJ Forever
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17m 25s
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
Nov 2024
#297 Aliens, Bully Beatdowns, and Why no one cares about AJJ
<p>In this sizzling hot takes episode, we dive into a wild mix of questions and opinions guaranteed to spark debate (and maybe a few laughs). What would you do if the guy who bullied you in high school showed up to open mat? Is No-Gi really easier—or just more practical for a str ... Show More
1h 28m
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
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
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
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
#241 Kenny Florian: BJJ vs Battlebots, Aging like a Martial Artist, and Concepts that Matter
<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
1h 14m