"1 Minute Left in the Finals at Worlds. Your training schedule and mindset are going to decide whether or not you win."  

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he recaps his last month of traveling and competing and all of the lessons learned on the way.  

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"This guy doesn't want to be GREAT"  

This is the mantra Mahmoud Jabr (@mahmoudjabr33) said to himself at the Chicago Open while down on points against a super tough competitor with less than a minute left. Listen to the episode to find out what happened next!  

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in the final week of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews one of the toughest brown belts in the world, Mock(Mahmoud Jabr).  

In this episode Josh learns of a secret mantra that has helped Mock win tons of big matches throughout his career. PLUS A deep dive into Mock's training routine, diet, and how he can balance nursing and competing  

Special Thanks to Bryce Allen(@bryceallen_) of @allenbrosjiujitsu for producing this episode.   

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Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in week 2 of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews High level jiu-jitsu coach, Jeff Serafin(@serafinbjj).

In this episode Josh gets to dissect the routine and coaching habits of Serafin BJJ Head Coach, Jeff Serafin. Jeff dives deep on common pitfalls among athletes, how to train to have fun, and why you probably should be resting more.

PLUS Jeff’s perspective on Chris Wojcik’s training before ADCC West Coast Trials

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Timestamps:

Intro 1m

Training methods 4m

Shift in last ten years 15m

Favorite rules as a fan 17m

Prep for trials 25m

How to help a students confidence 27m

Chris v Kody 29m

The reaction of press 30m

New facility 33m

Branding of facility 35m

Favorite seminars/teachers 37m

What do you value most in recovery, rest 39m

Tips on sleep 43m

Rest days 44m

What do you value most in building an athlete 46m

Hidden gems(gyms) in jiu-jitsu 49m

Advice for someone who doesn't have the right crew 53m

Best advice 56m

Tips on making BJJ fun 57m

Balancing focus 59m

Last words 1:01 m

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he interviews Midwest Jiu-Jitsu Legend, Mark Vives.  

Josh Believes Mark has cracked the code of the perfect weekly routine for jiu-jitsu athletes.   

PLUS Marks great insight on doing jiu-jitsu routine by "feel"  

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Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as interviews Toadies Bassist, Donivan Blair. Donivan has a very unique story of coming from a small town and having HUGE ambitions. 

PLUS An important piece of advice from Donivan for any young person looking to make it big!  

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Today the jiu-jitsu world woke up with terrible news. The loss of one of the Legends of the sport, Leandro Lo.   

Lo had always been my favorite grappler and I just wanted to put a short episode together not focused on his death but his life and one of the best jiu-jitsu career's ever.  

I hope some of the thoughts and stories shared in this episode are helpful.

RIP Leandro Lo

"I am working hard but almost feel like I'm getting worse!"  

Today, we break down the 4 phases of learning and how they help with feeling discouraged in jiu-jitsu.  

PLUS, Learn why being discouraged in jiu-jitsu is probably "exactly what you need" right now.  

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he answers Suck Less Saturday listener questions about jiu-jitsu training and culture.  

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Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he looks at some simple tweaks you can make to your mindset that can change how you look at progression forever.  PLUS A solid rant on understanding your individuality in jiu-jitsu. 

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Who should I drill with? How often should I be losing? Find out the answers to those questions and more on the all new Suck Less Saturday  Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he answers Suck Less Saturday listener questions about jiu-jitsu training and culture.  Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn