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  #384 Henry Akins: How to have Jiu-Jitsu That Gets BETTER With Age 23.07.2026 1ชม. 40นาที

  Henry Akins is 50 years old, and his jiu-jitsu is still getting better.In this episode, Henry explains how older grapplers can keep improving without relying on speed, strength, or brutal training sessions that eventually break the body down.We discuss why injuries are the biggest threat to long-term progress, how to remove unnecessary strength from your game, and why positional training and flow rolling may be the best ways to train after 40.Henry also explains how he exhausted and beat me down me after barely training for nine months, and why your jiu-jitsu should become more effective as you age.If you want to keep training, improving, and giving younger grapplers problems for decades, this episode is for you.Check at our new Skool Jiu Jitsu Curriculum: https://www.skool.com/headnodHalf off BJJ Mental Models with promo code "JOSH": https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/pricing00:00 Henry Akins beat me down02:24 The biggest mistake grapplers make after 4009:13 How to roll with less strength15:01 Physicality versus technique19:30 Start training like you are 8024:32 The truth about Rickson Gracie29:16 How Henry passed my guard41:30 You only need to master 5% of jiu-jitsu47:02 How to choose the right game for your body59:26 The best training method for grapplers over 401:08:06 Roger Gracie’s positional training strategy1:11:04 How to flow roll correctly1:21:49 Techniques older grapplers should avoid1:24:38 Recovery and training frequency after 401:25:00 Henry barely trained before beating me1:31:05 The real reason people should train jiu-jitsu1:32:16 Henry’s training schedule at 501:37:28 Where to learn more from Henry Akins
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  #383 Everyone at Jiu-Jitsu Hates You… Here’s Why 16.07.2026 1ชม. 5นาที

  Every Jiu-Jitsu gym has that guy.The person everyone avoids when it’s time to roll. The person who treats Tuesday night training like the ADCC finals, refuses to tap, coaches you while losing, and somehow has an excuse ready before the round is even over.But here’s the uncomfortable part:That guy usually has no idea he’s that guy.After 18 years in Jiu-Jitsu and 11 years running schools, Josh has seen exactly where these habits lead. Some people become incredible training partners who make everyone around them better. Others slowly become unsafe, exhausting, uncoachable... and eventually avoided.In this episode, Josh breaks down what it actually means to be a great training partner, a good teammate, and a student who never stops improving.Train hard. Protect your partners. Stay out of drama. Stay coachable.And don’t be that guy.Check at our new Skool Jiu Jitsu Curriculum: https://www.skool.com/headnodHalf off BJJ Mental Models with promo code "JOSH": https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/pricing0:00 Why Everyone Hates You1:57 The Worst Training Partner10:57 Why Winning Practice Hurts You22:22 Why You Rolling Too Hard is dumb25:00 My Students nearly ended me for $20036:29 Why You Must Respect the Tap39:56 Why Vulturing Makes People Hate You42:06 The Most Annoying Training Partner Habit45:17 The Time I Was the Problem51:17 Why Gym Drama Ruins Teams55:25 Why Purple Belts Stop Improving1:02:15 A Final Story
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  #382 Was Rickson Gracie Actually THAT Good? 09.07.2026 1ชม. 5นาที

  I tried to solve one of Jiu Jitsu's oldest debates and got beat up by a 50 year old man instead.Was Rickson Gracie actually that good… or did the legend get bigger than the man?Before we know whether or not Rickson was the goat we must answer a much bigger question: what does it actually mean to be good at jiu-jitsu? Not famous. Not decorated. Not good at one rule set. Actually good at grappling.This episode starts with the myth: the 450-0 record, the old-school stories, the Gracie aura, and the never-ending internet arguments. But it turns into something way more useful: a breakdown of efficiency, effectiveness, connection, weight distribution, and the kind of jiu-jitsu that still works when strength, speed, and youth start disappearing.And yes, I finally tell the story of getting beat up by a 50 year old and, one of Rickson’s most respected black belts, and why getting absolutely manhandled changed the way I think about skill forever.This is not really an episode about worshipping Rickson. It’s about figuring out whether there is a level of jiu-jitsu most people never learn how to see.Check at our new Skool Jiu Jitsu Curriculum: https://www.skool.com/headnodHalf off BJJ Mental Models with promo code "JOSH": https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/pricing0:00 Was Rickson Gracie actually that good?4:06 Did Rickson have secret jiu-jitsu knowledge?6:13 Learning from Henry Akins8:38 What does “good jiu-jitsu” actually mean?13:17 Learning to roll without strength21:50 Henry changed how I saw dominant positions26:25 Rickson vs modern jiu-jitsu rulesets31:50 Breaking the old-school training room code38:33 Rolling with Henry Akins44:28 The efficiency gap became obvious46:29 The best and worst moment of my jiu-jitsu life49:04 Why medals don’t tell the whole story54:36 Are modern black belts actually better?1:01:34 Why the Rickson debate is really about identity1:02:12 Was Rickson actually that good?1:03:56 The real lesson of the episode
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  #381 "Don't Open a Jiu Jitsu School Feat. Jared Weiner, Kyle Watson, Nick Sanders, Junior Silva, and Andrew Sabens 02.07.2026 1ชม. 30นาที

  Six jiu-jitsu black belt coaches with over 100 years of combined teaching experience sit down for an honest roundtable about what it really means to lead a team, run a school, and try to help the next generation.Josh McKinney is joined by Jared Weiner, Kyle Watson, Nick Sanders, Junior Silva, and Andrew Sabens to talk about the hidden cost of coaching, students leaving, gym culture changing, the pressure of being a role model, and where the “old dogs” fit in as jiu-jitsu keeps growing.Is opening a jiu-jitsu school still the dream? Or is there a side of leadership most people never see until it’s too late?All that and more on The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show.Check at our new Skool Jiu Jitsu Curriculum: https://www.skool.com/headnodHalf off BJJ Mental Models with promo code "JOSH": https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/pricing0:00 Intro1:03 What do we do with the next generation?3:05 Coaching changes when you have a family4:54 Impact them while you have them7:13 The responsibility of being a jiu-jitsu role model8:26 Why a good coach keeps people around13:53 Jiu-jitsu coaches are not counselors18:40 The emotional cost of students leaving21:03 Learning to let students go23:49 Jiu-jitsu culture is changing fast25:03 Where do the old dogs fit in now?26:58 Why structure still matters in a gym29:16 Building the culture from the top32:05 The truth about opening a jiu-jitsu school33:13 The business stress nobody sees38:24 When your job makes you choose between career and jiu-jitsu42:41 The C***D years and gym owner pressure46:12 Why jiu-jitsu still matters in a divided world48:09 The worst travel stories in jiu-jitsu58:42 Kyle Watson vs. Jared Weiner1:03:45 How competition creates lifelong friendships1:07:18 Why refereeing is the worst job in jiu-jitsu1:09:38 Are BJJ refs better now?1:11:19 Why coaches still need to know the rules1:13:05 Coaching chaos at tournaments1:21:19 The lore of the team1:23:31 Why good teams happen organically1:25:23 Your enemies at blue belt become your peers at black belt
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  #380 Most Black Belts Don't Know this BJJ Hack | Positional Pacing 25.06.2026 1ชม. 11นาที

  This might be the best Jiu-Jitsu advice I’ve ever given.Because once you understand this Secret Concept, you’ll know who’s actually winning every position before the score ever changes.Today, I(@thejoshmckinney) will break down the idea of "Positional Pacing" and why it's important to base your game around the right positions. Most grapplers don’t lose because they don’t know enough techniques. They lose because they don’t know when they’re already in trouble. They think all guards are equal. They think close matches are close because the scoreboard says they are.They’re wrong.In this episode, I’m going to show you the hidden way good grapplers measure every position: who has real offense, who controls the pace, who is closer to scoring, and who is slowly getting dragged into hell.I call it Positional Pacing and using the ideas you’ll learn you will start to see Jiu Jitsu’s Secret scoreboard!And once you see it, guard, passing, pressure, pacing, and match strategy will never look the same again.Somebody is always winning.Most people just don’t know how to see it yet.Subscribe to the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show for weekly AJJ advice, mindset, training stories, and questionable life choices that help you suck just a little bit less at Jiu Jitsu.Get my free ebook The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comGet Champions Stay Present(mindset hacks for competition): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp0:00 Most Black Belts Don’t Know This BJJ Hack4:23 Welcome to I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu5:05 The Secret Scoreboard in Every Sport7:28 Why Some Positions Are Worth More Than Points8:24 Closed Guard Isn’t Neutral10:44 Smashed Half Guard Means You’re Losing14:16 The Chicago Open Story That Changed My Game23:51 He’s Tired… Go Now27:56 The Blitz: When to Attack and When to Wait47:34 The Black Belt Answer: “You Shouldn’t Have Been There”50:57 How to Beat the Annoying Blue Belt1:03:00 How to Use Positional Pacing in Your Rounds1:07:22 The Dormammu Strategy for Jiu-Jitsu1:09:18 The Positions You Should Build Your Game Around
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  #379 Josh Longood: This BJJ Black Belt Saved a Plane 18.06.2026 57นาที

  BJJ Black Belt, Josh Longood, went viral for saving a Frontier Airlines Flight.Josh was on a flight home when another passenger allegedly started attacking workers and causing all sorts of chaos. The Bjj spidey sense in Josh’s head started to tingle and he handled the situation exactly how a black belt should. He was able to control the aggressive passenger, keep everyone calm, and go super viral while doing it!Today, I(@thejoshmckinney) get to sit down with Josh and ask him exactly how he was able to subdue the passenger so easily. We also find out what Frontier Airlines did to thank him for saving everyone in what could have been an absolute disaster.If you’ve ever wondered, “I wonder if my jiu jitsu could work in a real life situation?” This episode is for you!Watch this before your next flight!Subscribe to the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show for weekly AJJ advice, mindset, training stories, and questionable life choices that help you suck just a little bit less at Jiu Jitsu.Get my free ebook The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comGet Champions Stay Present(mindset hacks for competition): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp0:00 Intro1:33 The viral Frontier flight story3:35 Flying home from Puerto Rico5:04 When Josh knew something was wrong8:38 Going hands-on with the passenger10:29 “I only used 2%”11:47 Zip ties, seatbelts, and keeping everyone calm13:22 Passengers started yelling “choke him!”15:39 Police, FBI, and the emergency landing16:37 When Josh realized the story went viral19:30 Riding the wave after going viral23:48 Why this went bigger outside the BJJ world28:33 Every jiu-jitsu guy’s airplane fantasy30:13 Does jiu-jitsu actually work in real life?34:06 Josh’s wrestling, MMA, and competition background41:30 Coaching vs. teaching jiu-jitsu45:36 The IBJJF rule mistake that cost him gold55:21 The best jiu-jitsu advice Josh ever received57:04 Where to train with Josh
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  #378 10 Rules for Surviving White Belt 11.06.2026 1ชม. 15นาที

  Every BJJ white belt needs this.When you start Jiu Jitsu, you don’t know the positions, you don’t know the rules, you don’t know the etiquette, and worst of all… you don’t know what you don’t know.So after 18 years of training and 13 years of teaching beginners, I made the White Belt Survival Guide I wish someone gave me on day one.These are the 10 white belt mistakes that keep people confused, injured, frustrated, annoying to train with, and worst of all… stuck at white belt forever.If you’re brand new to BJJ, trying to get to blue belt, constantly getting smashed, addicted to YouTube techniques, scared to ask your coach questions, rolling way too hard, or wondering why everyone else seems to be improving faster than you, this episode is for you.This is not just “beginner advice.”This is how to survive white belt, stop sucking faster, avoid quitting, and actually become dangerous on the mats.Watch this before your next Jiu Jitsu class!Subscribe to the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show for weekly BJJ advice, mindset, training stories, and questionable life choices that help you suck just a little bit less at Jiu Jitsu.Get my free ebook The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comGet Champions Stay Present(mindset hacks for competition): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp0:00 Every White Belt Starts Completely Lost2:02 There Is No Perfect Time to Start BJJ8:46 The Skill That Makes White Belts Improve Faster16:02 Jiu Jitsu Will Ruin Your Social Life21:53 The Truth About Consistency30:03 Why White Belts Need to Pay Attention35:06 Winning in the Gym Is Not the Goal44:27 Jiu Jitsu Does Not Automatically Make You Better56:28 Do YouTube BJJ Moves Actually Work?1:00:59 If It Hurts, Tap1:04:04 Recovery Rules White Belts Ignore1:10:22 Volume vs Intensity: How White Belts Stay on the Mat1:14:34 Final Advice for Every White Belt
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  #377 The 3 Reasons You Keep Losing BJJ Competitons 04.06.2026 57นาที

  Have you ever walked into a Jiu Jitsu tournament feeling ready… and then got absolutely smashed in the first round?You trained hard. You thought you were prepared. You knew some techniques. Maybe you even had a plan.Then the match started and everything fell apart.In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 mindsets that might be the real reason you keep losing BJJ matches — not because you don’t know enough moves, not because the ref screwed you, and not because your opponent was just “stronger.”My name is Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) and after 18 years of competing, coaching, winning, losing, and watching students go through the same patterns over and over again, I’ve noticed that most people don’t lose because of one big technical mistake.They lose because they don’t understand how to perform on command.They lose because they get trapped in the wrong story after a bad match.They lose because they walk into chaos with no real plan and hope their Jiu Jitsu magically shows up.If you’re a white belt, blue belt, purple belt, or anyone trying hard to compete but you can’t figure out why you keep falling short, this episode is for you.We’ll talk about competition mindset, game planning, pacing, exchanges, staying present, and how to actually compete in your own match instead of just “seeing what happens.”Get my free ebook The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comGet Champions Stay Present(mindset hacks for competition): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/cspChapters:0:00 Why you keep losing BJJ matches2:34 Mistake #1: The learner’s mindset5:06 How to actually perform on competition day7:00 Finding your real competition A-game9:47 Performance mindset vs. learner mindset10:54 Free gift: The Competitor’s Journey12:24 Mistake #2: Victim mentality15:05 The brutal truth about losing in front of everyone16:13 The match I thought I won17:01 Understanding exchanges and pacing20:22 Why I should have turned it up sooner23:18 Free BJJ Mental Models course24:33 The wildest victim mentality story ever31:24 Take responsibility for your own doodoo33:09 Why excuses ruin your Jiu Jitsu37:21 Datsusara hemp gear38:49 Mistake #3: The chaos mindset40:43 The opposite of chaos is being present43:00 Why “just see what happens” loses matches44:32 How I stopped losing at adult black belt46:02 Why your game plan has to be simple49:04 The 3 mindsets that decide your matches50:02 Why my coach changed my finals game plan53:28 Being present in your training camp55:17 Know the rules, know your opponent56:44 Why losing is part of becoming dangerous57:39 Final thoughts
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  #376 Rose Miller: How to Learn Jiu Jitsu Faster! | Rosierollz 28.05.2026 1ชม. 18นาที

  Rose Miller, aka @rosierollz, is everywhere on BJJ Instagram right now because she does something that sounds simple but is actually incredibly rare: she gives simple but helpful advice.In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, Rose and I talk about how to actually learn Jiu Jitsu faster, why so many people waste years training without a real plan, and how a black belt thinks about improvement differently than a beginner.We get into her start in Jiu Jitsu, losing a lot early, competing, getting injured, learning how to learn, teaching white belts and blue belts, creating BJJ content, CLA/ecological training, drilling, women leading in Jiu Jitsu, and why starting every round from your knees is probably making your Jiu Jitsu worse.This is not just a “do these 3 moves” episode. This is a conversation about how to train smarter, how to think better, and how to keep getting better at Jiu Jitsu without making your entire life miserable.Follow Rose on Instagram: @rosierollzGet my free ebook The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.com00:00 Intro00:46 How Rose Miller got into Jiu Jitsu03:31 Why Jiu Jitsu gave Rose structure and direction05:28 Starting at Gracie South Bay with elite women08:45 Rose’s first Jiu Jitsu competition11:18 Losing a lot and learning how to learn13:02 Why Rose refused to quit Jiu Jitsu15:09 The original goal of becoming a black belt16:30 What changes when you finally get your black belt18:19 Injuries, COVID, concussions, and loving the process22:01 Becoming a “try-hard hobbyist”25:17 Why Rose makes beginner-friendly BJJ content29:13 Rose’s intention behind creating content34:10 Women leading in Jiu Jitsu40:42 Training in San Diego vs smaller Jiu Jitsu scenes43:56 Cross-training, loyalty, and gym culture47:23 Would Rose be different if she started at a hobbyist gym?49:57 Using competition as a learning tool53:06 Why Rose’s Jiu Jitsu content works57:31 Drilling, CLA, and live training1:04:33 Why CLA people can be so annoying1:07:10 Advice for beginners learning Jiu Jitsu today1:10:27 Stop starting rounds from the knees1:12:34 Why Jiu Jitsu standup is still evolving1:16:37 Is Jiu Jitsu Brazilian or American?1:17:50 Final thoughts
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  #375 Jena Bishop: Why BJJ Doesn't work in MMA 21.05.2026 1ชม. 15นาที

  BJJ works… until it doesn’t.In this episode, I sit down with Jena Bishop, a BJJ World Champion, elite grappler, and now professional MMA fighter, to talk about the brutal truth of taking world-class Jiu-Jitsu into the cage.Jena has beaten some of the biggest names in grappling, including Mackenzie Dern, Angelica Galvão, Luiza Monteiro, and Gabi McComb. But after transitioning into MMA, she learned something most Jiu-Jitsu athletes don’t want to hear:Your sport Jiu-Jitsu game might not survive punches, wrestling, scrambles, and people who refuse to play guard.We talk about why guard pulling doesn’t translate, why being on top matters more than ever, why some elite grappling styles fail in MMA, how striking changes every position, and what BJJ athletes need to fix before stepping into a cage.Jena also opens up about burnout, fight week anxiety, weight cuts, PFL, the current state of women’s safety in Jiu-Jitsu, and why the culture of hero-worship in BJJ has created serious problems.This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the show.Get my free competition training ebook, The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.com/compSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comFree BJJ Mental Models course:bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckWhat You’ll LearnWhy elite BJJ doesn’t automatically work in MMAWhy pulling guard is usually a terrible idea in a fightHow punches change guard, back control, leg locks, and top pressureWhy Jena stopped training mostly in the giThe biggest mistake Jiu-Jitsu athletes make when transitioning to MMAHow fight camp, burnout, weight cutting, and mindset really workWhy Jena believes BJJ culture needs to stop protecting the wrong people0:00 Intro0:50 Jena’s biggest BJJ wins1:53 Why Jena switched to MMA4:36 Getting punched changes everything6:11 Finding her first MMA fight9:14 Training BJJ vs training MMA11:41 Why guard pulling fails in MMA14:35 Bad BJJ habits for fighting15:35 Why half guard works in MMA18:11 Why top position matters most18:49 MMA rounds vs BJJ matches21:00 Preparing for opponents24:10 Jena’s fighting style25:26 How Jena handles fight nerves29:44 Burnout and fight camp33:40 Weight cut karaoke37:35 Post-weigh-in ritual39:00 Cutting weight for MMA42:23 Fight week routine45:34 Jena’s MMA goals48:27 Should MMA fighters train gi?54:22 BJJ habits that don’t translate56:19 Why elite grapplers struggle in MMA58:04 Wrestling exposes BJJ athletes1:00:25 BJJ culture problems1:05:20 Protecting women and kids in BJJ1:09:57 Leaving toxic gyms1:13:03 Annoying BJJ gym characters1:14:43 Jena’s next PFL fight
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  #374 Beatrice Jin: Build Your Competition Game 14.05.2026 1ชม. 14นาที

  Is your Jiu-Jitsu gameplan actually helping you win… or are you just collecting random techniques?In this episode, I sit down with Beatrice Jin( ⁨@berimbozo⁩ ), black belt competitor, coach, and one of the funniest creators in Jiu-Jitsu, to talk about how to build a real competition game instead of just “getting better at everything.”Beatrice breaks down why specificity matters, how she rebuilt her own game after tough losses, why most technique content misses the point, and how competitors should think about grips, guards, training rounds, and strategy if they actually want to improve.We also talk about guard pulling, drilling, women’s open mats, funny Jiu-Jitsu content, competing at black belt, and why your gameplan might suck.What you’ll learn:- Why “training everything” can hold you back- How to build a specific A-game for competition- Why your grips matter more than your moves- How Beatrice structures competition training- Why guard pulling might be the smartest strategy- When drilling helps — and when it’s a waste of time- How to stop training randomly and start training with intentTry this in training:Pick one primary guard, one secondary guard, and one grip sequence you want to force. Start rounds from there. Your goal is not to “do Jiu-Jitsu.” Your goal is to get to your spot, score first, submit first, or learn exactly where your game breaks.Get Josh’s free competition prep ebook, The Competitor’s Journey, at simplifyingjiujitsu.com/compGet Rob Biernacki’s free Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles course from BJJ Mental Models at bjjmentalmodels.com/suckCheck out Datsusara hemp gear and use promo code ISUCK at dsgear.com for 10% off.New episodes of the I Suck At Jiu-Jitsu Show every Thursday.Subscribe so you can suck less at Jiu-Jitsu.0:00 Beatrice Jin Joins The Show1:50 Why The Whiteboard Videos Went Viral7:03 Being A Serious Competitor AND A Meme10:49 Why Most BJJ Technique Videos Suck18:35 Why Black Belt Competition Feels Different23:45 There Are No Mindset Tricks26:36 How Beatrice Trains Between Competitions28:33 Should Competitors Actually Drill?31:01 Why She Added K Guard32:15 How To Build Your Competition Game35:47 Beatrice’s Genius Competition Class48:18 Should Women Train With Men?52:41 Guard Pulling Is Mathematically Correct54:04 If Your Guard Gets Passed, You Deserve To Lose1:09:06 How To Suck Less At Jiu-Jitsu
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  #373 "Let's Roll Light" is a LIE! | 951-HOT-TAKE #3 07.05.2026 1ชม. 29นาที

  I asked the internet for their hottest BJJ takes… and honestly, this was a mistake.In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, Josh, Bryce, and Brian react to listener-submitted BJJ hot takes that range from painfully true to completely unhinged. We talk about injured training partners who still roll like it’s ADCC finals, why “let’s roll light” basically means nothing, whether you should wash your belt, why middle-aged blue belts might have the biggest target in the gym, and whether submission-only rulesets are actually ruining grappling.If you’ve ever had a teammate say “I’m injured, let’s go light” and then immediately try to kill you… this episode is for you.Call the Hot Takes HotlineGot a BJJ hot take?Call 951-HOT-TAKE and leave us your worst, funniest, or most controversial jiu-jitsu opinion.We may roast you.We may agree with you.We may accidentally start a gym war.Get Josh’s free competition prep ebook, The Competitor’s Journey, at simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet Rob Biernacki’s free Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles course from BJJ Mental Models at bjjmentalmodels.com/suckCheck out Datsusara hemp gear and use promo code ISUCK at dsgear.com for 10% off.
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  #372 Should YOU Compete in Jiu Jitsu? 30.04.2026 1ชม. 6นาที

  Should You Compete or Waste Money?If you’ve ever sat on the fence about competing in Jiu-Jitsu… this episode is for you.We break down the real reasons people compete (and the lies they tell themselves), whether tournaments are actually worth the money, and how competition can completely change your Jiu-Jitsu, and your mindset.This isn’t just ADCC vs IBJJF. It’s about who competition is for, who it’s NOT for, and how to actually get value out of it.If you’re a competitor (or thinking about becoming one), this episode will help you decide: 👉 Should you compete at all? 👉 Which tournaments actually make sense for you? 👉 And how to stop overthinking it and just go.Why most people compete (and why they’re wrong)The real benefit of competition (it’s not medals)How competition forces faster improvementADCC vs IBJJF: pros, cons, and who they’re forWhy local tournaments might be the smartest moveThe biggest mistake beginners make with competingHow to know if competing is right for YOUAdd 1 “performance day” per week (competition-style rounds only)Stop talking about competing, be about competingTreat each tournament like a rep, not a resultCompete more locally before chasing “big” events🔥 What You’ll Learn🥋 Try This in Training (Mini Playbook)Add 1 “performance day” per week (competition-style rounds only)Stop talking about competing, be about competingTreat each tournament like a rep, not a resultCompete more locally before chasing “big” eventsISAJJ Rash Guards: https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-showJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp00:00 – Should You Even Compete?01:00 – Why People Say They Compete02:00 – The Truth: Competing Is Selfish05:00 – The Real Value of Competition07:00 – Competition vs “Who’s Better”08:30 – Why Competition Forces Growth10:30 – Stop Talking, Start Competing12:00 – The “Performance Day” Hack15:00 – Why Competition Changes You18:00 – Regret & Missed Opportunities21:00 – Fear of Competing Explained23:00 – Just Sign Up (Big Mistake People Make)24:30 – Which Tournaments Matter?26:00 – ADCC vs IBJJF Overview27:30 – IBJJF Pros33:30 – IBJJF Cons (Cost, Politics)38:00 – ADCC Pros (Clout, Culture)43:00 – ADCC Cons (Organization Issues)48:00 – Local Tournaments Explained49:30 – Why You Should Compete More Often53:30 – The Real Answer: Just Compete55:00 – What To Do After You Lose59:00 – Why Competition Changes You Forever1:02:00 – Final Advice for Competitors
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  #371 The Greatest BJJ Matches of All Time! 23.04.2026 1ชม. 6นาที

  The greatest BJJ matches of all time… who made the top 10?This isn’t just a list of exciting fights. These are the matches that actually changed jiu jitsu. The ones that shifted the meta, shocked people, or proved something nobody saw coming.I ranked them off four things. How important they were to the sport, the story going into the match, how fun they are to watch, and whether the result flipped expectations.You’ll probably disagree with something on here. Good. That’s kind of the point.From Roger vs Buchecha to Eddie shocking the Gracies, to some newer matches that quietly changed the game, this is the list that tells the story of BJJ.Drop your number one in the comments and tell me what I got wrong.ISAJJ Rash Guards: https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-showJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp
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  #370 "Sitting Guard is SOFT" | 951-Hot-Take #2 16.04.2026 1ชม. 18นาที

  Guard pulling is SOFT… or is it just smarter?In this Hot Takes Hotline episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, we dive straight into one of the most heated debates in jiu jitsu. Is sitting guard weak, or are people just mad they can’t pass it? The episode kicks off with an all-time caller who works a brutal blue collar job and makes a case that might completely flip how you see guard pulling. If you “sit at work,” you don’t get to complain about someone sitting guard.From there, it only gets more unhinged. We get into whether turtle guard is actually a guard or just a bad habit, why people care way too much about medals that don’t matter, and the ongoing gi vs no gi argument about what’s actually “realistic” in a fight. There’s also a hilarious breakdown of people waiting for you to get tired before asking you to roll, and why that mindset might be holding you back more than helping.Some takes are brutally honest, some are completely ridiculous, and a few might actually change how you train. Along the way, we talk about the difference between technique and strength, how rule sets shape your game, and why most people arguing about jiu jitsu online are missing the bigger picture.At the end of the day, this episode proves one thing. Everyone in jiu jitsu has an opinion, and most of them are insane.Drop your hottest take in the comments, call in to 951 HOT TAKE, and if you see someone sitting guard this week… go pass it.ISAJJ Rash Guards: Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp0:00 “Guard Pulling is SOFT”… Until This Guy Spoke8:31 The Truth About Masters Medals (Nobody Admits This)16:51 Waiting Until I’m Tired to Roll is PATHETIC22:34 “You Only Won Because You’re Small” 🤡29:37 Turtle Guard is FAKE… Or Is It?37:09 “Let’s Roll Light” is the Biggest Lie in BJJ39:12 Why Instructionals Are So Hard to Follow43:53 Do Skull Rash Guards Kill Your Cardio? 😂46:47 Ecological Training vs Drilling (Who’s Right?)52:55 Signing Up “Unapproved” is SOFT Behavior59:14 The Worst Guy at Morning Class 💀1:02:34 No-Gi is NOT More Realistic (Hot Take)1:14:02 Rubber Guard = Essential Oils of BJJ
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  #369 Learn BJJ 10x Faster | 3-Step System 09.04.2026 1ชม.

  This episode is the exact system I used to help students go from white belt to blue belt in months, not years.After 18+ years of training and coaching, I realized something:👉 Most people are training wrong.👉 And it’s why they get better WAY slower than they should.So in this episode, I break down the 3-step formula to learn Jiu-Jitsu 10x faster. This is a system I’ve refined over years of coaching and competition.This is the same framework behind “Master Any Position in 6 Weeks”… but simplified so you can apply it immediately.Master Any Position in 6 Weeks: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp00:00 The 10x Jiu-Jitsu Secret (Why Most People Learn Too Slow)03:00 The Old Way vs The Fast Way (What Actually Works)05:40 The 3-Step Formula Explained06:00 Step 1: Focus (Why You’re Getting Nowhere)09:45 How to Choose the RIGHT Focus (Most People Mess This Up)12:30 The 80% Rule (Fix What’s Actually Happening to You)14:00 The Excuse Trap (Why You’re Not Improving)16:40 The “Jiu-Jitsu ADD” Problem21:50 Why Reflection After Training Matters25:20 Step 2: Fight (How You Actually Get Better)26:30 Understanding vs Reps (You Need BOTH)28:00 Why Drilling Alone Fails30:00 The Truth About Competition Reps (Underrated Advantage)32:00 When Drilling DOES Work34:20 Constraints Training (Pros & Cons)36:00 The “Designated Winner” Hack (Game-Changer)41:10 Positional Sparring Done RIGHT43:00 Why Most People Waste Their Rounds44:40 Step 3: Feedback (The Missing Piece)45:30 Why Wins & Losses Are a TERRIBLE Metric47:30 The Right Way to Measure Progress49:00 How Black Belts Actually Train50:10 Creating Your Own Metrics52:30 Why Your Coach Won’t Fix This For You54:40 The Ultimate Test: Can You Teach It?57:00 The Loop That Makes You Dangerous58:40 How to Repeat This Forever (Endless Progress)59:30 Final Thoughts + How to Apply This Today
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  #368 You Learned BJJ All Wrong! 02.04.2026 1ชม. 1นาที

  What if everything you’ve been told about “fundamentals” in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is wrong?For years you’ve heard it. Focus on the basics. Master the fundamentals. Drill the same moves over and over. But what if that advice is actually the reason you feel stuck on the mats?In this episode, Josh breaks down the biggest lie in BJJ and explains why there are no fundamental techniques. Jiu Jitsu is not a collection of moves. It is a series of problems that must be solved in real time.You’ll learn why top athletes don’t think in techniques, how to identify the real tasks that win you rounds, and how to stop becoming the victim of a thousand moves. This episode will completely change how you approach training, drilling, and building your own game.If you’ve ever felt like your Jiu Jitsu isn’t clicking, this is the shift you’ve been missing.Watch this before your next training session.Try this in training. Ask yourself what has to happen for you to win a round. Track what happens when you lose. Focus on accomplishing the same task with less strength and less movement every session.New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe if you want to suck less at Jiu Jitsu.Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp
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  #367 "Belt's Don't Matter" | 951-HOT-TAKE #1 26.03.2026 1ชม. 9นาที

  Finally, your voice can be heard!In episode #1 of "951-HOT-TAKE" I(@thejoshmckinney) listen to some of your most frustrated and hottest takes.If you've ever been annoyed about someone who doesn't deserve their next belt getting promoted before you, then you NEED to listen to this episode. BJJ Belt promotions are one of the most vague and frustrating parts of jiu jitsu. How can we solve it? Don't worry, I have the answer and it's simple and it'll shock you.We also talk about big guys being mistreated, submissions not working, and how dumb stripe are.Whites and Blacks(belts) alike will laugh and learn from this new episode format for the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu show. It took 367 episodes but we really have found our stride...Subscribe for more jiu jitsu breakdowns, seminars, competition insights, and gameplans.Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp0:00 I Suck at Jiu Jitsu (Intro + new hotline concept) 1:41 HOT TAKE #1: Stop crying about heavyweights3:03 Should you avoid bigger opponents? (real answer)5:24 Why going harder is actually making you worse7:14 HOT TAKE #2: Omoplatas are useless?!9:03 Why omoplatas actually work (but not how you think)11:21 Why most people NEVER get good at them16:35 HOT TAKE #3: Adults who need stripes should quit17:30 The truth about stripe promotions (black belt secret)20:30 The awkward reality of belt promotions22:29 HOT TAKE #4: Promotions on the podium are cringe24:31 When it’s actually okay to promote on the podium30:00 HOT TAKE: People self-promoting belts?!33:32 THE BIG REVEAL: Belts don’t matter35:07 Why self-promoters don’t win long-term40:00 How to know if you DESERVE your next belt46:08 HOT TAKE: Wrestlers shouldn’t be white belts48:42 Wrestling vs Judo (spicy take)50:18 Why consistency beats talent every time54:16 Quick mindset shift: Are you actually improving?55:55 WILDEST TAKE: Infect your competition to win 😳56:28 Is that… illegal??59:10 REAL QUESTION: Who’s the jerk in this roll?1:02:12 The REAL problem: bad communication in training1:05:10 Why “rolling light” always turns into war1:06:29 The simplest solution: just don’t train with them1:08:46 Outro: Why everyone still sucks (and that’s okay)
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  #366 Guard Passing Tier List | I Ranked EVERY GUARD PASS 19.03.2026 1ชม. 17นาที

  I ranked every major guard pass in jiu jitsu from useless to essential based on what actually works when you’re trying to pass against good people.In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, I break down the best guard passes in grappling using three criteria: risk, finishability, and versatility. If you’ve ever felt stuck inside someone’s guard, constantly getting swept, submitted, or forced into bad decisions just trying to pass, this will help you see things a lot more clearly.This isn’t just a list of flashy passes. I’m talking about what actually holds up in real training and competition. Which passes are worth building your game around, which ones are more situational, and which ones probably aren’t worth your time right now.I cover passes like the knee cut, torreando, leg drag, side smash, leg weave, float pass, tripod pass, body lock pass, long step, over under, double under, single under, X pass, Sao Paulo pass, cross pant grip passing, back step, reverse knee cut, knee staple, surfer pass, hip switch, cross body half guard passing, and more.If you’re newer and trying to figure out where to focus, or you’ve been training for a while and want to tighten up your passing system, this should give you a solid direction.And if you think I got something completely wrong, I want to hear it. Drop your hottest take in the comments.Subscribe for more jiu jitsu breakdowns, seminars, competition insights, and gameplans.Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp0:00 Intro0:17 Why This Episode Will Change Your Guard Passing1:47 The Tier List Criteria5:50 Risk in Guard Passing8:13 Finishability10:04 Versatility12:23 Torreando Pass14:41 X Pass16:08 Leg Drag17:17 Cartwheel Pass18:57 Datsusara Sponsor Break20:24 Single Under Pass21:58 Knee Cut Pass24:59 Reverse Knee Cut26:06 Back Step Pass29:25 Over Under Pass32:03 Competitor’s Journey Ad33:24 DLR Stepover Pass34:27 Double Under Pass35:28 Body Lock Pass37:22 Side Smash / Folding Pass40:00 Near Side Underhook Pass41:34 Leg Weave Pass43:20 Knee Weave / Dope Mount43:49 Smash Half Guard Pass44:46 Float Pass46:00 High Step Pass47:23 BJJ Mental Models Sponsor Break48:36 Sao Paulo Pass50:09 Tripod Pass51:06 Long Step Pass52:56 Knee Staple Pass54:45 Cross Pant Grip Pass55:40 Surfer Pass57:13 Double Under Lapel Pass / Squid Pass59:42 Reverse Leg Drag1:01:26 Hip Switch vs Crossbody Half Guard Pass1:03:14 Crossbody Half Guard Pass1:04:04 How to Build Guard Passing Combos1:04:56 Torreando Combo1:05:54 Leg Drag Combo1:07:21 Knee Cut Combo1:09:20 Knee Weave Combo1:10:35 Why Stack Passes Ranked Lower1:13:12 Final Thoughts on the Tier List1:14:16 951 Hot Take + Guard Passing Seminar1:14:57 Why the Tier List Trilogy Ends Here
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  #365 The Submission Tier List | Top 66 Submissions RANKED 12.03.2026 2ชม. 4นาที

  I ranked 66 submissions in Jiu-Jitsu from F Tier to SS Tier (completely useless to absolutely unstoppable)Some of these finishes are guaranteed taps at the highest levels of grappling. Others… shouldn’t even be taught.In this video I break down the most effective submissions in jiu jitsu, the most overrated techniques in grappling, and the finishes that still dominate modern gi, no-gi, and mma.⚠️ Fair warning: This list is going to make some people angry.Armbar Masterclass: https://youtu.be/08T8lHD_FSk "For the Art" Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/341V8L79iVzoh90H3JVikH?si=753bc99c4f4745c2 Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp8:22 Americana – Still One of the Most Reliable Submissions10:32 Inside Heel Hook – The Submission Everyone Fears11:41 Americana From Closed Guard – STOP12:06 Loop Choke – The Sneaky Attack That Keeps Working13:58 Rear Triangle – The Back Attack People Forget About16:04 Banana Split – Looks Crazy… But Does It Work?17:59 D’Arce Choke – A Modern Grappling Staple19:36 Head Scissors – Hilarious21:17 Sponsor Break – Datsusara Gi22:59 Knee Bar – The Straightforward Leg Lock24:33 Bow & Arrow Choke 25:18 Straight Arm Lock / Shoulder Crunch – Underrated Control27:10 Diesel Squeezel – The Weird Submission That Actually Works31:11 Anaconda Choke 32:30 Kesa Gatame Pressure – Can Pressure Be a Submission?34:45 Armbar From Bottom – The Classic Everyone Learns36:40 Ninja Choke 37:29 Cross Collar Choke – The Most Traditional Gi Finish38:20 Gogoplata – Flashy or Functional?39:24 Electric Chair 42:04 Rear Naked Choke – The King of All Submissions?45:26 Peruvian Necktie – The Wild Front Headlock Attack45:41 Aoki Lock – The Submission That Shocked the Gi World48:48 Bicep Slicer – Painful But Rare49:44 Clock Choke – A Brutal Gi Finish51:24 Tarikoplata – The Modern Shoulder Destroyer52:31 Twister – The Eddie Bravo Special53:38 Armbar From Top 55:01 Guillotine – The Fastest Submission in Grappling57:16 Monoplata – The Hidden Shoulder Attack58:03 Outside Heel Hook – The Other Dangerous Leg Lock59:03 Hammerlock – Old School Control Move59:47 Bulldog Choke – The Wrestling Surprise1:02:36 Brabo Choke – The Gi Version of the D’Arce1:05:02 Toe Hold – The Most Common Leg Lock1:05:49 Wrist Lock – The Most Hated Submission1:07:11 Calf Slicer – Painful and Underused1:09:06 Zipper Choke – One of the Meanest Gi Attacks1:10:05 Triangle From Guard – The Most Famous Submission1:11:20 Suloev Stretch – The Hamstring Destroyer1:14:20 Buggy Choke – The Internet’s Favorite Submission1:17:08 Mounted Triangle – A Powerful Variation1:18:53 Paper Cutter Choke1:19:51 Mir Lock – A Rare Shoulder Attack1:21:06 Japanese Necktie – The D’Arce’s Cousin1:22:41 Von Flue Choke 1:23:27 Canto Choke – A Deep Gi Cut1:24:18 Straight Ankle Lock – The Original Leg Lock1:25:40 Muffler – The Sneaky Back Attack1:27:34 Texas Cloverleaf – The Wrestling Throwback1:28:18 Arm Triangle – The Most Dominant Mount Finish1:29:29 North-South Choke – The Slow Suffocation1:30:17 Kesa Gatame Armbar – The Hidden Arm Attack1:31:18 Baratoplata – A Very Strange Shoulder Lock1:32:29 Z Lock – The New Leg Lock People Are Learning1:33:28 Estima Lock – The Foot Lock That Changed Gi Grappling1:34:07 Reverse Triangle – The Inverted Classic1:35:16 Woj Lock – The New School Foot Lock1:37:13 Scorpion Death Lock – Does This Even Work?1:38:21 Teepee Choke – The Tight Triangle Variation1:39:27 Ezekiel Choke 1:41:54 Baseball Bat Choke – The Sneakiest Gi Trap1:45:20 Guillotine From Bottom Side Control – A Risky Move1:46:24 Homer Simpson Choke – Yes, That’s a Real Submission1:48:10 Omoplata – The Shoulder Lock That Never Goes Away1:51:08 Kimura – The Submission Everyone Must Know1:51:40 Choi Bar – The Modern Armbar Upgrade