Feel like your Jiu Jitsu hit a wall? Burn the wall down. In this episode, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) gives you the no-nonsense, actually-useful strategies to keep leveling up—forever. No more spinning your wheels, no more "maybe I just suck" spirals. Just simple, smart ways to make sure your game keeps evolving, whether you're a clueless white belt or a bored black belt. This is how you unplateau your Jiu Jitsu and become dangerously good… permanently.

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Ever roll with someone who seems impossibly fast or like they know what you're going to do before you do it? That’s not magic — it’s timing. In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down how to master timing in your rolls, your training, and even your mindset. Learn how to slow things down, make better decisions, and feel like you're freezing time on the mats.

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Welcome to the most brutally honest episode of ISAJJ yet. I(@thejoshmckinney) asked my listeners: What do you hate most about Jiu Jitsu? The answers were unhinged.

From the tape mummies and smelly gi warriors to the spazzy white belts and the legend of the "let's roll light liar"—this is a full-on roast of the most annoying people in every BJJ gym. If you don’t laugh… you’re probably one of them.

Buckle up. It’s about to get disrespectful.

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In this episode of I Suck at Jiu Jitsu, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) is joined by Devin Pirata(@devinpirata) to rant about the weirdest, cringiest, and most outdated BJJ traditions—like bowing to the mats, saying “oss,” and calling your coach “professor.” It’s honest, hilarious, and guaranteed to offend at least one person in your gym(probably your coach).

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You can drill berimbolos ’til your hips explode, but if your corner can’t guide a match you’ll still walk home with participation pics.

In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, I(@thejoshmckinney) flip the camera to the coach’s side: how to build a battle-ready team, run chaos-free tournament days, and yell the right words when everything’s on the line.

Inside you’ll get:

• Pre-tourney prep: rule-set hacks, positional sparring that actually matters, and the “Hail-Mary” plan every squad needs.

• Individual dialing-in: managing nerves with ISAJJ breathing, stopping dumb weight cuts, and scouting that first opponent.

• Game-day systems: team HQ setups, synchronized warm-ups, match-time tracking, and why assistant coaches are your secret weapon.

• Live-match coaching: one-voice recognition, “next-fight” cueing (underhook, keep ’em flat!), time awareness, and a stealth code-word for stalling.

• Post-match debriefs: 15-second fix-it notes between rounds and big-picture goals that keep momentum rolling long after the medals.

• Whether you’re a seasoned professor or the blue belt who drew the short straw to coach Saturday, this blueprint will help your athletes compete calmer, smarter, and—most importantly—win more matches.

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Today, I sit down with James Driskill, a third-degree black belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie. James is not only Rickson’s trusted uke and teaching assistant but also a lifelong martial artist dedicated to preserving and sharing Rickson’s philosophy. We dive deep into James’s unique journey from training under Rickson in Los Angeles to becoming his full-time assistant in Florida.

James shares insights on the art of being an uke, the priceless lessons learned from Rickson, and his philosophy of combining mindfulness and meditation both on and off the mats. We also discuss his personal life, his role as a teacher, and how he balances martial arts with family and life’s other passions.

Whether you're a BJJ practitioner or just curious about what it’s like to train under one of the greatest of all time, this episode is packed with wisdom, philosophy, and inspiration.

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Stop doom-scrolling and start skill-scrolling. In this episode—the Ultimate Guide to Visual BJJ Learning—Josh(@thejoshmckinney) finally delivers on his promise to break down exactly how to watch tape, instructionals, class demos, and even TikTok clips so they translate into real-world taps. You’ll learn the “one-detail rule” that fixes a thousand mistakes, why 30 focused minutes beats a three-hour YouTube binge, and how to train your eyes to spot winning cues before they happen.

From elbows-tight fundamentals to black-belt-level pattern recognition, Josh walks you step-by-step through building study sessions that actually stick.

We’ll dissect:

• Positional film study—spotting the underhook that ruins your week and the back-take you never finish.

• Seminar survival—sharpening attention so you keep the gold and ditch the noise.

• Instructional triage—using short-form clips for inspiration, then diving into long-form context.

• Advanced tactics—predicting your favorite athlete’s next move (and why that superpower matters).

Whether you’re a white belt drowning in details or a coach looking to give your team an edge, this episode hands you a full blueprint—minimal fluff, maximum mat return. Grab your notebook, hit play, and turn every replay into rounds you win.

🎧 Listen. Study. Dominate. If the episode helps, drop a review, share it with a teammate, and let us know what move you’re fixing next!

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Today, I (@thejoshmckinney) sit down with Rickson Gracie black belt Jack Taufer (@jacktaufer) to explore the mindset and methods behind becoming a true master of the fundamentals. Jack shares his unique approach to training, emphasizing how to be black belt level at white belt moves.

We dive deep into the learning process, discussing how to improve your jiu-jitsu skills and become a better student, regardless of your belt level. Jack also shares some incredible stories from his years training under legends like Rickson Gracie and Dave Kama, offering insights into how timeless principles from the mat translate to real life. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this episode will inspire you to rethink your approach to training.

Hit play and get ready to level up your fundamentals with Jack Taufer!

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In this Q and A episode Josh answers some of your wildest questions ranging from gorillas fighting blue belts all the way to how to teach a Jiu Jitsu move.There is something for everyone in this episode.

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Chris Burns has recently taken Jiu-Jitsu Teaching by storm. Not with new and flashy moves but with simple refined ideas that he has learned from his Professor, Rickson Gracie.Chris ( @the.BJJproject ) has used "Old School" Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Methods to protect his body, perfect his jiu-jitsu, and get back to the roots of the art and today he will help you do the same.Today I(@thejoshmckinney) sit down with Chris to have a wide ranging conversation on fatherhood, youtube fame, training method, breathwork, and what everyone gets wrong about the concept of connection.Whether you're a new white belts or an old school black belts you will be able to find helpful tips from this episode while getting a good laugh at Chris' unique brand of humor.

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