I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Jiu-Jitsu is hard. Join host Josh McKinney on his forever quest to "suck less at jiu-jitsu." Learn from high level black belts, in depth conversations, and off the wall rants by the host himself.It is guaranteed that each episode will help you suck just a little less at jiu-jitsu, or your money back.Josh McKinney is an accomplished adult black belt competitor with a "suck-less" mindset that can help anyone progress

Recent Episodes
  • #321 Gorillas, Police Brutality, and Bad Advice
    May 8, 2025 – 01:25:43
  • #320 Chris Burns: Using Old School Methods to Perfect Your Jiu-Jitsu
    May 1, 2025 – 01:28:25
  • #319 Hot Takes: Wrist-Locks, Wisdom, and Weirdos
    Apr 24, 2025 – 01:33:30
  • #318 Justin Kichler and Justin Huff: From Training in a Garage to Teaching at an Academy
    Apr 17, 2025 – 01:23:27
  • #317 16 Reasons You STILL SUCK at Jiu-Jitsu
    Apr 10, 2025 – 01:16:42
  • #316 Matt Kwan: What BJJ Learned from WWE | Wild Conspiracy Theories
    Apr 3, 2025 – 02:24:38
  • #315 Sock-Wearing Guard-Pullers and the Fall of BJJ
    Mar 27, 2025 – 01:22:11
  • #314 HOT TAKES: Is my bjj gym a cult?
    Mar 20, 2025 – 01:28:07
  • #313 Never Lose to Competition Anxiety Again
    Mar 13, 2025 – 01:40:56
  • #312 Stephan Kesting: One Man, One Kidney, and a 1000-Mile Arctic Adventure
    Mar 6, 2025 – 01:23:00
  • #311 Marc Ste-Marie: Grappling since before you were born!
    Feb 27, 2025 – 01:26:16
  • #310 Do Belts Actually Matter in BJJ?
    Feb 20, 2025 – 01:11:28
  • #309 Chris Paines: BAN ALL SUBMISSIONS!? (Crazy Idea that Actually Makes Sense)
    Feb 13, 2025 – 01:49:27
  • #308 Is Your Jiu Jitsu Complete?
    Feb 6, 2025 – 00:55:16
  • #307 Answering Mean Listener Mail
    Jan 30, 2025 – 00:56:16
  • #306 Steve McKinney: Life Hacks of a 63 Year Old Black Belt
    Jan 23, 2025 – 01:37:42
  • #305 I Started a Jiu Jitsu School at 21 | Here's what happened
    Jan 16, 2025 – 00:53:56
  • #304 Jeremy Brick: Mindset Hacks of a WORLD CHAMP
    Jan 9, 2025 – 01:13:20
  • #303 Get Your NEXT BELT in 2025 | Quantum Jiu-Jitsu
    Jan 2, 2025 – 01:00:39
  • #302 Steve McKinney: 63 Year Old Still gets BETTER at Jiu-Jitsu??
    Dec 26, 2024 – 00:54:06
  • #301 "Bionic" Rob Handshy: Ruining BJJ TRADITIONS, Die Hard, and Wrist locks| Christmas Special
    Dec 19, 2024 – 01:10:54
  • #300 Kyle Watson: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Gym of ALL TIME
    Dec 12, 2024 – 02:23:06
  • #299 Richie Kelly: "What am I gonna do, tap?"
    Dec 5, 2024 – 01:46:14
  • #298 One Concept to Never Get Injured Again
    Nov 28, 2024 – 00:52:12
  • #297 Aliens, Bully Beatdowns, and Why no one cares about AJJ
    Nov 21, 2024 – 01:28:28
  • #296 Mike Mahaffey: The 2 Concepts that Change Jiu-Jitsu | Base and Pressure
    Nov 14, 2024 – 01:01:47
  • #295 Miles Lukas and Todd Murphey: Breathwork, Biting, and Harry Wong
    Nov 7, 2024 – 01:37:15
  • #294 Keenan Cornelius: Can Keenan Convert ME to American Jiu-Jitsu?
    Oct 31, 2024 – 01:24:27
  • #293 Mike Mahaffey: Black Belts in Jiu-Jitsu and White Belts in Life
    Oct 24, 2024 – 01:27:22
  • #292 Justin Kichler: The Lost Art of Bullying (and other offensive topics)
    Oct 17, 2024 – 01:15:48
  • #291 Hot Takes: Wristlocking Women and Tapping to Pressure
    Oct 10, 2024 – 01:18:53
  • #290 Is your Jiu-Jitsu Built to Last? | I was WRONG about LONGEVITY
    Oct 2, 2024 – 01:04:11
  • #289 Jake Luigi: Less Impressed More Ai | Will Ai change jiu-jitsu learning forever?
    Sep 26, 2024 – 01:34:30
  • #288 Ross Tyler and Sam Luna: Two BJJ Police Officer's Plan to Transform Policing
    Sep 20, 2024 – 01:26:16
  • #287 "Bionic" Rob Handshy: Tik Tok Generation, Josh is on Steroids, and The greatest Moment in BJJ History
    Sep 12, 2024 – 01:31:08
  • #286 80/20 Your Way to Better Jiu Jitsu
    Sep 6, 2024 – 00:31:47
  • #285 BUSTED! Destroying BJJ's Biggest Myths
    Aug 31, 2024 – 00:53:57
  • #284: BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO VICTORY | 10 Tips to Win Your First BJJ Tournament
    Aug 22, 2024 – 00:47:54
  • #283 LIES BJJ People Tell Themselves | 10 Dumbest Phrases I've Heard on the Mats
    Aug 15, 2024 – 00:48:07
  • #282 16 Years of BJJ SECRETS in 46 Minutes | Top 10 Hacks You NEED To KNOW
    Aug 8, 2024 – 00:46:28
  • #281 Will Ai Replace Your BJJ COACH? (Not if I can help it)
    Aug 1, 2024 – 00:40:37
  • #280 John McLaughlin and Bryce Allen: "Subs in Da Club" Match Breakdowns
    Jul 25, 2024 – 00:53:41
  • #279 Guide to Win Your Next Super Fight
    Jul 18, 2024 – 00:32:28
  • #278 Hack Your Mentality for Better BJJ
    Jul 11, 2024 – 00:46:53
  • #277 MERICAN Jiu Jitsu | 4th of July Special
    Jul 4, 2024 – 01:01:51
  • #276 Henry Akins Returns: Weight Distribution, Connection, and the Role of a Teacher
    Jun 27, 2024 – 00:59:27
  • #275 Can White Belts Teach? | The Perfect Open Mat | A Winners Mindset on Losing
    Jun 20, 2024 – 01:08:44
  • #274 You Suck, Here's what to do about it | Defeating YOUr Worst Enemy
    Jun 13, 2024 – 00:50:00
  • #273 The 3 NEEDS to Become a BLACK BELT
    Jun 6, 2024 – 01:15:16
  • #272 Be a Master of Consistency, Longevity, and Efficiency
    May 30, 2024 – 00:32:43
Recent Reviews
  • Annabees1
    So helpful!
    I'm a blue belt and listened to every episode. Honestly I wasn't into it that much at first but Josh's knowledge, humor, and how he mispronounces soo many things, grows on you. Haha. I wish everyone would listen to this as Josh will help you be a better training partner and improve the way you train.
  • Matthew Ray workman
    🧱
    🏠
  • Joey BDE
    Comp anxiety
    Comp next has been giving me crippling comp anxiety. This episode has really put me at ease. For now lol
  • Drew Da Genius
    Great Podcast
    Josh is a great interviewer and the podcast sound is amazing. But what’s even better than that is his profound and extremely influential Jui Jitsu advice. Listen now!!!
  • Xibalba1972
    Do BJJ? You need to listen
    Josh is a great dude, and a fantastic interviewer/speaker/jiu-jitsu coach. This show gives bjj info in spades AND is super entertaining. If you’re not listening, you should be.
  • AJ333333333
    Greatest jujutsu podcast ever!
    Josh nailed it all in two words sustainable jiu-jitsu! If you take away one thing from any of his podcasts is sustainable jiu-jitsu!
  • KCattendee
    Great Show, Great Guests for BJJ Practitioners
    I’m a BJJ practitioner with a little over a year under my belt. The conversations Josh moderates with his guests are super interesting, helpful and fun. The episodes with his dad, Steve McKinney, Jeremy Brick, Mike Mahaffey, Devin Pirata were great.
  • KJWskip
    love this podcast
    from a bjj white belt's perspective who has been training for a little over a year, i must say i LOVE this podcast! super informative and helpful as well as entertaining to listen to. thanks for the awesome content 💪🏼🔥
  • Douglas Vladimir
    My fav BJJ podcast
    Love everything about this podcast and the depth of applicable insights. Josh 2024
  • Xnckxma
    Great show all around… but
    I love the show and Josh, but man the voices can get very quiet. Also the audio of the intro is very loud when compared to him talking so I have to turn it down an turn it right back up again. This is really nitpicking tho I hope he changes it tho
  • ShinyMing
    Clean, Fun
    Josh is a brother in Christ and doesn’t curse or divulge into less-clean subjects. However, he manages to still be honest and informative. Great podcast!
  • AnchieB
    Awesome Listen!
    Josh is super knowledgeable and provides an awesome perspective on all things jiujitsu. Give it a listen, you will not be disappointed!
  • Juicebjj
    Under appreciated
    This podcast is fantastic, Josh makes something as complex as BJJ and makes it much easier to understand. If you like the podcast check out his YouTube. He has videos that explain concepts in Jiujitsu better than anything else I’ve seen.
  • Old white belt
    Old white belt
    Great podcast helping me understand how to ask questions and understand other people’s views as a new 50yr white belt. Thank you for the time you put into this.
  • Baseballfanman
    Well worth a listen
    Great podcast on BJJ. The host really tries to give the listener keys to developing a great mindset to approach this sport/art we all love.
  • GuamIsGood
    Listened to the entire show in 50 days
    My favorite jiu jitsu show! Keep putting out great stuff!
  • RishardJ
    Great show
    I’ve been listening for about 6 months and I love it. Keep up the great work.
  • Calvinalibra
    Amazing show, very motivational
    Jiu Jitsu is an ever evolving sport. I started listening to this podcast years ago when I was kind of blah at Jiu Jitsu. I still thought his stories, details and conversations were good but I just needed something to listen to to pass the time while I was cooking for my kids. Obviously over the years I started getting better and I’m finding more and more value in this show the more competitive I get. Josh is knowledgeable, entertaining, and drops some serious gems.
  • jackjackglobal
    Rating!
    Beautiful content for a beautiful sport! Peace and love from Virginia 🇺🇸 to wherever you are!
  • Gcolorado28
    New to the pod
    Just started listening but I’m hooked! Great listen. 🤘🏻🤙🏻
  • cpull92
    Excellent!
    When I was first told about this podcast I thought, “A Jiu-Jitsu podcast? That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard… You can’t learn anything about Jiu-Jitsu from a podcast…” Boy, was I wrong. Every episode is value packed and I’m constantly learning new things.
  • Redshinobi
    Awesome resource
    Really enjoy this podcast. It is informative, entertaining, and a motivator to stay the path as a new guy in the BJJ gym.
  • Dreye1689
    Oss
    Between Josh and Chewjitsu I’ve really been able to find a good mental place in my Jiujitsu journey. 6 month white belt with a stripe and boy I would’ve never imagined how a piece of athletic tape made me feel. I credit that a lot to these 2 podcasts. Thanks.
  • Bjjddiaz
    Relatable content
    Good listen for beginners and experienced Jiu Jitsu enthusiasts
  • @cbamean7
    Awesome Pod!!!
    Title of podcast caught my eye looking for BJJ content. Saw a couple of titles that were relevant to me. Found them thoroughly interesting and spot on. Double bonus is Josh is half Filipino. As a fellow Pinoy, makes it special listening to him. Keep‘em coming!!!
  • DPCI
    Top Notch!
    Great Podcast! I’m 50 years old and 4 weeks into my Jiu Jitsu journey. I’m really digging this podcast!
  • Irishjay12
    Awesome Podcast!
    Josh McKinney is a true professional. Well spoken, passionate, and informed on his topics. Keep up the great job!
  • swavy00
    Great!
    First BJJ podcast and I’m glad I found it! Exactly what I was looking for!
  • cosimo the great
    Really good podcast
    I really enjoy this jiu Jitsu podcast. Really good blend of entertainment and technique. I also like how my man doesn’t spend half the podcast bragging. It’s an hour we’ll spent. Is he spray painting a happy face though?
  • 111117249
    Really helpful practical advice
    I’ve implemented some really awesome things from this show! I like that it comes from a place of humility while still in inspiring greatness. Specifically, the idea of just picking one submission to hunt for really helped me link things together and be more creative Also, just listened to the Chris Wojcik episode and it was cool to hear both his experience at Adcc as well as one of you has the same washing machine as me!
  • Dee934566
    Great podcast!
    I’ve been looking for a bjj type of podcast like this. You are hitting all the topics that goes through my head so loving this! Keep them coming:)
  • jariowatio
    Love it
    Really enjoying this podcast to keep my mindset during weekly training. Great to run and listen.
  • Cali Collects
    Great Pod!
    Broad topics with great advice
  • RoninPhoeinx
    Well worth it
    Great show if you’re looking to frame your mentality, especially if you have no other source of information outside of techniques in the “real world”.
  • t.s.morgan84
    Great Show
    Provides good, useful content a few times a week
  • Iggywigster
    Awesome podcast!
    Great insightful and practical content.
  • Superman2413
    GreatPodcast
    I’ve been listening to Josh on and off for a little while and always enjoyed his podcast. Recently I got to train with Josh at a seminar and seeing him teach using the same stuff he talks about during the podcast was great. I’m still a white belt and the things Josh says have really helped me learn jiu jitsu and think about the mental side of jiu jitsu. Highly recommend the podcast
  • Best Jiu-Jitsu Podcast
    The Best Jiu-Jitsu Podcast
    In my opinion there is not many great Jiu-jitsu podcasts out there. This one has risen to the top for me. It explores concepts outside of your normal discussions on the art and it delivered and in a clear and entertaining way. Must listen for anybody starting out or looking to improve in anyway.
  • cagarcia182
    Great content!
    I look forward to every new episode! Full of great content and training advice!
  • rh1975
    Unique perspectives that will change your game
    Awesome podcast! Josh breaks down the complexities of jiu jitsu to help you improve. Bias free and unique perspectives that will change the way you think about jiu jitsu training.
  • Such a bummer!
    Great podcast and a solid resource for my own Jiu Jitsu journey!
    Great podcast and a solid resource for my own Jiu Jitsu journey! Thank you Josh!
  • Darn you Yahtzee
    Brilliant
    Josh is an exceptional black belt and person, it’s a pleasure to get to listen to his thoughts and theories on bjj.
  • ijnuts
    My Favorite!
    I’ve been listening to Josh since I started my Journey about a year ago and this is hands down the best jiu jitsu podcast available. The content he shares and the way he delivers it is amazing. The practical and conceptual ways he approach’s his jiu jitsu discussions will change the way you view your game and think about your jiu jitsu and beyond.
  • calebgeuns
    Easy listen
    Josh keeps it simple in ensuring the knowledge is easily digestible for the practitioner/listener
  • tomatillo22
    My favorite BJJ podcast
    I accidentally stumbled on this about a year ago and I get excited Thursdays getting to hear the latest episode. Different than your typical “Grind Bro” BJJ podcast and great for competitor, hobbyist like me, and people who of all walks.
  • JimJBLBJJ
    The Best Jiu Jitsu Podcast
    The quality of content Josh puts into his show is great. His knowledge base, humility, and dedication to making jiu jitsu easier to understand should be something all practitioners strive for. Also, he thinks shrimping drills are pointless and that’s a cause we can all get behind.
  • Comeonm@n
    Great content!
    Josh provides a lot of excellent content and entertaining interviews/conversations. I enjoy hearing his perspective on jiu-jitsu and I appreciate the way he explores different teaching and training methods. I think Josh has done a fantastic job exposing the way many of us have traditionally learned jiu-jitsu over the years. He gives the listener multiple ideas on how to become more efficient and effective in their jiu-jitsu journey. Keep it up!
  • itsbbmf
    josh is the man !
    new to jiu jitsu and this is the perfect podcast for beginners to black belts . i’ve accelerated my game so much faster with the ability to constantly learn even when not in class . thanks again !
  • Dada b
    Love it
    This show is great and has really help me focus my training and I’ve seen big improvements.
  • Chop_kc
    Great jiu-jitsu content
    This podcast is extremely valuable to anyone practicing BJJ. I get tons of tips, motivation, and concepts from Josh and his guests. Highly recommend!!!
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