I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

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.

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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Is there such thing as American Jiu-Jitsu?

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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.

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I was WRONG about LONGEVITY!

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The Future is now old man!

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Can 2 Officers Make a Difference?

Ross Tyler (purple belt) and Sam Luna (brown belt) think so!

Join us in this compelling episode as we interview two dedicated police officers who are not only my bjj students but also Jiu Jitsu instructors for their fellow officers.

They share their firsthand experiences and insights on how consistent Jiu Jitsu training can transform law enforcement. We discuss the critical need for better training to ensure safety for both officers and citizens, tackling the root issues of violence in policing.

Discover their actionable plan to reduce reliance on weapons— "tools"—by empowering officers with effective self-defense skills. This conversation sheds light on a practical solution that could make a significant difference in communities everywhere.

We at ISAJJ Hope that this conversation can change the way that people view police officer training.

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