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I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Josh McKinney
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Competition
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Training Techniques
Training
Coaching
Competition Anxiety
Personal Growth
Mental Health
Black Belt
Mentorship
Breath Work
Weight Distribution
MMA
Self-Defense
Martial Arts
Mindset
IBJJF

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 ... more

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Does being a BJJ black belt make you a good person? Absolutely not.

Jiu-jitsu is full of fake respect, fragile egos, and people who think being good on the mats makes them worth looking up to. But what actually makes someone deserving of respect?

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Jiu-Jitsu is scary enough already… but these stories take it to another level. 🎃In this Halloween special of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show, listeners call in with their wildest, grossest, and most disturbing jiu-jitsu horror stories. Some are hilario... more

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Women’s BJJ, annoying jiu-jitsu parents, and a cameraman who's undefeated against women and children. What could possibly go wrong? 😂We handed the mic to the jiu-jitsu community for another round of HOT TAKES WANTED, and things got out of hand. From... more

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We brought HOT TAKES WANTED to the Fuji BJJ World Championships… and one guy told us his Jiu-Jitsu coach tried to steal his girlfriend. 💀

And somehow, that's only ONE of the crazy stories we heard.From gym drama and questionable submissions to spaz... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Brick
Jiu-jitsu practitioner and caller sharing a competition-training story
Episode: #398 BJJ's Scariest Stories | Halloween Special
Sean Thompson
Black belt under Andy Savings and jiu-jitsu practitioner
Episode: #398 BJJ's Scariest Stories | Halloween Special
Tom Hardy
Black belt caller
Episode: #395 Why Everyone Hates White Belts | 951-Hot-Take #4
Brandon McCathren
Founder of the PGF and host of many instructional videos
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Decatur / PGF
Episode: #394 Brandon McCaghren(B-mac): The $10,000,000 Jiu Jitsu League
Lloyd Wideman
Franchise owner involved with St. Louis Outlaws
Confluence Combat Group / St. Louis Outlaws PGF team
Episode: #392 The STL Outlaws: Can Jiu Jitsu Become a Team Sport? | Lloyd Wideman and Eric Longar
Eric Longar
St. Louis Outlaws participant and team member
St. Louis Outlaws / PGF
Episode: #392 The STL Outlaws: Can Jiu Jitsu Become a Team Sport? | Lloyd Wideman and Eric Longar
Dorian Brownlee
BJJ photographer known for documenting major events
Photographer for major IBJJF events
Episode: #387 Dorian Brownlee: BJJ's Greatest Photographer
Henry Akins
Jiu-Jitsu black belt and instructor
Hidden Jiu Jitsu / various seminars
Episode: #384 Henry Akins: How to have Jiu-Jitsu That Gets BETTER With Age
Kyle Watson
Professional jiujitsu practitioner and coach, multiple-time competitor
Revive/Tech Team
Episode: #381 "Don't Open a Jiu Jitsu School Feat. Jared Weiner, Kyle Watson, Nick Sanders, Junior Silva, and Andrew Sabens

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 719 ratings
  • Great content!

    Love your humor and energy on the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moe8819
    United Statesa month ago
  • My sacrifice to the algorithm gods

    Thanks for a great show. As a newer white belt, it gives great context to what I’m learning in the gym and Bjj gym culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lego master wanna be
    United States2 months ago
  • Best JiuJitsu show

    Simply the most entertaining jiujitsu show. Only show i listen to every single episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ToxicCake
    Germany2 months ago
  • Great Show!

    I’m a new white belt, and find this podcast entertaining and informative. It makes jiu jitsu less intimidating and overwhelming for me. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heytherepandabear!
    United States3 months ago
  • Entertaining and informative

    My favorite jiu jitsu podcast! Doesn’t take itself too seriously but drops plenty of pearls of wisdom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nonicknameslefttryanother
    United States5 months ago

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Overall, the show is viewed as a reliable source for actionable BJJ insights and engaging storytelling.
Listeners describe the show as entertaining and informative, with practical wisdom that aids training.
Guests are praised for depth and relevance, regularly sparking thoughtful conversation.
Some notes highlight strong mentorship and community emphasis, while a few critics mention audio consistency or occasional heavy promotional segments.
Fans appreciate the host's humor, authenticity, and focus on sustainable, long-term progress.

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Apple Podcasts
#163
Philippines/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#199
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#241
Austria/Sports

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#397 I Hate Women and Children's BJJ | Hot Takes Live #3
Q: Why don't more women own BJJ gyms?
Brian Allen suggests some women may not feel empowered to start gyms. Josh argues that aspiring owners should build businesses around a positive vision, rather than defining them in opposition to men.
#397 I Hate Women and Children's BJJ | Hot Takes Live #3
Q: Why aren't more women training BJJ?
A participant says that kind, welcoming training partners and coaches can make women feel comfortable enough to stay, while the host notes that some women leave after negative experiences with other women in the sport.
#394 Brandon McCaghren(B-mac): The $10,000,000 Jiu Jitsu League
Q: What was the idea behind starting the PGF and how did it evolve?
The initial idea was to create a supplemental instructional project and a living content ecosystem that could funnel viewers to Brandon's website, but with Keelan joining, it evolved into a scalable content-driven sports league with teams, seasons, and the potential for massive growth.
#389 "How many Blue Belts Could I Beat in a Row?" | Ask Me Anything
Q: Why did you get donkey guarded by Jeff Glover backstage at the concert?
A spontaneous backstage moment led to a playful exchange; Jeff Glover offered a challenge that turned into a humorous anecdote about filming and social media exposure.
#389 "How many Blue Belts Could I Beat in a Row?" | Ask Me Anything
Q: Do you miss competing regularly?
Yes, he misses competition but has shifted focus to growing the podcast and gym, finding opportunities in media and coaching rather than long-circuit training.

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What is I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, no-nonsense show that helps listeners “suck less” at jiu-jitsu through deep-dive interviews with high-level practitioners and candid host-led riffs. Episodes frequently explore training methodology, competition mindset, longevity in the sport, gym culture, and real-world applications of jiu-jitsu concepts. The host's blend of technical insight, practical drills, humor, and culture critique makes it a strong fit for serious practitioners, coaches, and gym owners looking for actionable takeaways and entertaining storytelling. A notable strength is the guest roster, which spans elite competitors, coaches, and content creators, offering diverse perspectives on technique, teaching, branding, and sustaining a long mat life while navi... more

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