Steve McKinney is a Jiu Jitsu Black belt Under Kyle Watson, a personal trainer of over 30 years, an author, and a 63 year old who still trains Jiu Jitsu regularly.

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"THIS. IS. EPISODE 300!"

The HIT Squad has been referenced on the podcast many times but today we are going to give you the real scoop.

16 years ago someone decided to invest a lot of money into an abandon army depot with the hopes of making the first ever "MMA Super-Gym."

The gym ran for 3 years before having to sell, in that time they changed tons of lives, produced multiple TUF/UFC Fighters, and shifted the course of a small Illinois town forever.

So today I'm joined by my coach, former UFC Fighter, and former Hit Squad BJJ Coach, Kyle Watson(@watson_martial_arts). Kyle and I(@thejoshmckinney) share stories, critiques, and lessons learned from the 3 years that we spent at "The Greatest Gym of ALL TIME*"

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Nothing can slow down jiu-jitsu progression like a broken coccyx.

Today on our thanksgiving special you can learn the super secret concept to never getting injured again!

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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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