Nov 6

Is ONE Championship the Future of Jiu Jitsu?

WIN 3X RAISED MIXED BOXES! FREE ENTRYWe've teamed up with Raised The Bar to give away three of their Mixed Boxes, which works out to 36 collagen bars across all three flavors (about $198 worth). Entering only takes a few seconds, just drop your email below and you're in the draw. ... Show More

16m 51s

Nov 1

Night Classes Are Ruining Your Jiu Jitsu

WIN 3X RAISED MIXED BOXES! FREE ENTRYWe've teamed up with Raised The Bar to give away three of their Mixed Boxes, which works out to 36 collagen bars across all three flavors (about $198 worth). Entering only takes a few seconds, just drop your email below and you're in the draw. ... Show More

28m 57s

Oct 21

Is Training More Actually Making You Worse at BJJ?

WIN 3X RAISED MIXED BOXES! FREE ENTRYWe've teamed up with Raised The Bar to give away three of their Mixed Boxes, which works out to 36 collagen bars across all three flavors (about $198 worth). Entering only takes a few seconds, just drop your email below and you're in the draw. ... Show More

22m 36s

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

Jun 2024

#275 Can White Belts Teach? | The Perfect Open Mat | A Winners Mindset on Losing

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

1h 8m

May 2024

#271 Wanna Know a SECRET BLACK BELT STRATEGY? | All of the Best Grapplers Understand This Concept

Your Middle School Wrestling Coach, Your Favorite Black Belt, and the 2013 Baltimore Ravens all have one thing important thing in common. Their identity(and offense) was built around their unbreakable defense (and willingness to take no risks). Today host Jo ... Show More

59m 5s

Oct 2023

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

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

May 2024

#269 The Secret to Getting Good at Jiu-Jitsu FAST | Decoding the 3 Lenses

Want to get better at jiu jitsu faster than ever? Well that’s a very complex goal! Join host Josh McKinney as he breaks down his idea of the 3 lenses and how you can use it to hack your bjj training. Today we will also answer the question of why your training par ... Show More

1 h

Dec 2023

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

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&#39 ... Show More

59m 42s

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

Mar 2024

#262 An Ode to Jiu-Jitsu Competition | 3 Terrible Reasons You SHOULD Compete in BJJ

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

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

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

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

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 w ... Show More

38m 41s

Jiu Jitsu Vs Crackhead - How Good Is You...