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 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/support
Merry Christmas from the ISAJJ Team! This year we decided to bring on everyone's favorite crazy bjj uncle, Rob Handshy (Bionic Rob). Today Rob brought a Christmas bag with him full of Gifts, Old bjj traditions, and Wrist Locks. and he's running low on everything but wristlocks...
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"THIS. IS. EPISODE 300!"
The HIT Squad has been referenced on the podcast many times but today we are going to give you the real scoop.
16 years ago someone decided to invest a lot of money into an abandon army depot with the hopes of making the first ever "MMA Super-Gym."
The gym ran for 3 years before having to sell, in that time they changed tons of lives, produced multiple TUF/UFC Fighters, and shifted the course of a small Illinois town forever.
So today I'm joined by my coach, former UFC Fighter, and former Hit Squad BJJ Coach, Kyle Watson(@watson_martial_arts). Kyle and I(@thejoshmckinney) share stories, critiques, and lessons learned from the 3 years that we spent at "The Greatest Gym of ALL TIME*"
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Nothing can slow down jiu-jitsu progression like a broken coccyx.
Today on our thanksgiving special you can learn the super secret concept to never getting injured again!
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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 street fight? Plus, we tackle the IBJJF scoring system, Masters divisions, and the ultimate mystery: Do aliens exist? Oh, and let’s not forget a quick detour into Kangaroo Jack and why that movie might’ve broken trust forever. It’s Episode #297, and nothing is off-limits!
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Mike Mahaffey( @OldBastardBJJ ) has made a name for himself by helping other "old bastard" grapplers stay on the mat consistently. He recently joined the show to talk some ideas on longevity but after getting to train together I thought it would be even more fun to talk about how the right techniques and concepts make longevity possible.
Rough Hands camp (feat Josh and Mike)
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Today Wim Hof Method expert and Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Miles Lukas, comes back to the podcast.
This time he brought a special guest with him, enter STL martial arts OG Todd Murphey.
Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation where you will learn: the real meaning of martial arts, proper biting technique, and why touching the gi is holding you back!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/supportIs there such thing as American Jiu-Jitsu? In today's episode I(@thejoshmckinney) sit down with American Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner, Keenan Cornelius to find out! I really think that this episode will change a lot of people's perspective, because it definitely changed mine... If you think AJJ is BS let me know why in the comments!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:19) - Post Training High
(02:39) - The Best Part of Competition
(03:59) - Competition Actually Sucks
(05:49) - Keenan’s Thoughts on Competition
(07:19) - Gym Ownership is the Future
(09:09) - Will Keenan Return to Competition?
(13:34) - Running 2 BJJ Schools
(15:19) - Josh’s Background
(17:04) - Jiu Jitsu’s Only Backup Plan
(18:49) - Growing Multiple Jiu Jitsu Schools
(27:38) - How to Teach Coaches to Teach
(30:08) - Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the Problem?
(34:23) - BJJ Membership Software
(38:08) - Making Jiu Jitsu Easier to Start
(42:54) - Is AJJ Visually Different from BJJ?
(46:39) - No Peeing on the Mats
(48:44) - How to Build a Jiu Jitsu Cult
(51:19) - American Jiu-Jitsu Techniques?
(55:49) - American Jiu-Jitsu Ideals
(58:54) - Can it JUST be “Jiu-Jitsu”?
(01:00:34) - Make Jiu Jitsu American Again
(01:04:44) - Standing up for Your Beliefs
(01:07:39) - All Bald People Juice
(01:12:14) - Keenan is BACK (Dojo Storm)
(01:17:34) - Training AI, Editing Reels, and Long-form Podcasts
(01:22:14) - Final Farewell to BJJ
You may be surprised to find that not all black belts are great human beings. You will also find that today's guest is both a black belt and a great human being. Mike Mahaffey( @OldBastardBJJ ) has made a name for himself by helping other "old bastard" grapplers stay on the mat consistently. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation where we talk jiu-jitsu politics, martial arts, and where we brutally insult some random blue belt named Zac.
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