I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

I ranked every major guard pass in jiu jitsu from useless to essential based on what actually works when you’re trying to pass against good people.In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, I break down the best guard passes in grappling using three criteria: risk, finishability, and versatility. If you’ve ever felt stuck inside someone’s guard, constantly getting swept, submitted, or forced into bad decisions just trying to pass, this will help you see things a lot more clearly.This isn’t just a list of flashy passes. I’m talking about what actually holds up in real training and competition. Which passes are worth building your game around, which ones are more situational, and which ones probably aren’t worth your time right now.I cover passes like the knee cut, torreando, leg drag, side smash, leg weave, float pass, tripod pass, body lock pass, long step, over under, double under, single under, X pass, Sao Paulo pass, cross pant grip passing, back step, reverse knee cut, knee staple, surfer pass, hip switch, cross body half guard passing, and more.If you’re newer and trying to figure out where to focus, or you’ve been training for a while and want to tighten up your passing system, this should give you a solid direction.And if you think I got something completely wrong, I want to hear it. Drop your hottest take in the comments.Subscribe for more jiu jitsu breakdowns, seminars, competition insights, and gameplans.Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp0:00 Intro0:17 Why This Episode Will Change Your Guard Passing1:47 The Tier List Criteria5:50 Risk in Guard Passing8:13 Finishability10:04 Versatility12:23 Torreando Pass14:41 X Pass16:08 Leg Drag17:17 Cartwheel Pass18:57 Datsusara Sponsor Break20:24 Single Under Pass21:58 Knee Cut Pass24:59 Reverse Knee Cut26:06 Back Step Pass29:25 Over Under Pass32:03 Competitor’s Journey Ad33:24 DLR Stepover Pass34:27 Double Under Pass35:28 Body Lock Pass37:22 Side Smash / Folding Pass40:00 Near Side Underhook Pass41:34 Leg Weave Pass43:20 Knee Weave / Dope Mount43:49 Smash Half Guard Pass44:46 Float Pass46:00 High Step Pass47:23 BJJ Mental Models Sponsor Break48:36 Sao Paulo Pass50:09 Tripod Pass51:06 Long Step Pass52:56 Knee Staple Pass54:45 Cross Pant Grip Pass55:40 Surfer Pass57:13 Double Under Lapel Pass / Squid Pass59:42 Reverse Leg Drag1:01:26 Hip Switch vs Crossbody Half Guard Pass1:03:14 Crossbody Half Guard Pass1:04:04 How to Build Guard Passing Combos1:04:56 Torreando Combo1:05:54 Leg Drag Combo1:07:21 Knee Cut Combo1:09:20 Knee Weave Combo1:10:35 Why Stack Passes Ranked Lower1:13:12 Final Thoughts on the Tier List1:14:16 951 Hot Take + Guard Passing Seminar1:14:57 Why the Tier List Trilogy Ends Here

I ranked 66 submissions in Jiu-Jitsu from F Tier to SS Tier (completely useless to absolutely unstoppable)Some of these finishes are guaranteed taps at the highest levels of grappling. Others… shouldn’t even be taught.In this video I break down the most effective submissions in jiu jitsu, the most overrated techniques in grappling, and the finishes that still dominate modern gi, no-gi, and mma.⚠️ Fair warning: This list is going to make some people angry.Armbar Masterclass: https://youtu.be/08T8lHD_FSk "For the Art" Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/341V8L79iVzoh90H3JVikH?si=753bc99c4f4745c2 Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp8:22 Americana – Still One of the Most Reliable Submissions10:32 Inside Heel Hook – The Submission Everyone Fears11:41 Americana From Closed Guard – STOP12:06 Loop Choke – The Sneaky Attack That Keeps Working13:58 Rear Triangle – The Back Attack People Forget About16:04 Banana Split – Looks Crazy… But Does It Work?17:59 D’Arce Choke – A Modern Grappling Staple19:36 Head Scissors – Hilarious21:17 Sponsor Break – Datsusara Gi22:59 Knee Bar – The Straightforward Leg Lock24:33 Bow & Arrow Choke 25:18 Straight Arm Lock / Shoulder Crunch – Underrated Control27:10 Diesel Squeezel – The Weird Submission That Actually Works31:11 Anaconda Choke 32:30 Kesa Gatame Pressure – Can Pressure Be a Submission?34:45 Armbar From Bottom – The Classic Everyone Learns36:40 Ninja Choke 37:29 Cross Collar Choke – The Most Traditional Gi Finish38:20 Gogoplata – Flashy or Functional?39:24 Electric Chair 42:04 Rear Naked Choke – The King of All Submissions?45:26 Peruvian Necktie – The Wild Front Headlock Attack45:41 Aoki Lock – The Submission That Shocked the Gi World48:48 Bicep Slicer – Painful But Rare49:44 Clock Choke – A Brutal Gi Finish51:24 Tarikoplata – The Modern Shoulder Destroyer52:31 Twister – The Eddie Bravo Special53:38 Armbar From Top 55:01 Guillotine – The Fastest Submission in Grappling57:16 Monoplata – The Hidden Shoulder Attack58:03 Outside Heel Hook – The Other Dangerous Leg Lock59:03 Hammerlock – Old School Control Move59:47 Bulldog Choke – The Wrestling Surprise1:02:36 Brabo Choke – The Gi Version of the D’Arce1:05:02 Toe Hold – The Most Common Leg Lock1:05:49 Wrist Lock – The Most Hated Submission1:07:11 Calf Slicer – Painful and Underused1:09:06 Zipper Choke – One of the Meanest Gi Attacks1:10:05 Triangle From Guard – The Most Famous Submission1:11:20 Suloev Stretch – The Hamstring Destroyer1:14:20 Buggy Choke – The Internet’s Favorite Submission1:17:08 Mounted Triangle – A Powerful Variation1:18:53 Paper Cutter Choke1:19:51 Mir Lock – A Rare Shoulder Attack1:21:06 Japanese Necktie – The D’Arce’s Cousin1:22:41 Von Flue Choke 1:23:27 Canto Choke – A Deep Gi Cut1:24:18 Straight Ankle Lock – The Original Leg Lock1:25:40 Muffler – The Sneaky Back Attack1:27:34 Texas Cloverleaf – The Wrestling Throwback1:28:18 Arm Triangle – The Most Dominant Mount Finish1:29:29 North-South Choke – The Slow Suffocation1:30:17 Kesa Gatame Armbar – The Hidden Arm Attack1:31:18 Baratoplata – A Very Strange Shoulder Lock1:32:29 Z Lock – The New Leg Lock People Are Learning1:33:28 Estima Lock – The Foot Lock That Changed Gi Grappling1:34:07 Reverse Triangle – The Inverted Classic1:35:16 Woj Lock – The New School Foot Lock1:37:13 Scorpion Death Lock – Does This Even Work?1:38:21 Teepee Choke – The Tight Triangle Variation1:39:27 Ezekiel Choke 1:41:54 Baseball Bat Choke – The Sneakiest Gi Trap1:45:20 Guillotine From Bottom Side Control – A Risky Move1:46:24 Homer Simpson Choke – Yes, That’s a Real Submission1:48:10 Omoplata – The Shoulder Lock That Never Goes Away1:51:08 Kimura – The Submission Everyone Must Know1:51:40 Choi Bar – The Modern Armbar Upgrade

I ranked 28 different guards in Jiu-Jitsu from F Tier to SS Tier based on real effectiveness at the highest levels of grappling.Which guards are actually worth learning… and which ones are a complete waste of time?In this video I break down the best guards in Jiu Jitsu, the most overrated guards, and the positions that still dominate modern gi and no-gi competition.⚠️ Some of these rankings may make you mad.Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp0:00 Intro0:16 I Ranked Every Guard in Jiu-Jitsu3:32 Criteria for the Tier List9:21 Quarter Guard12:17 Donkey Guard / Reverse Closed Guard17:04 X Guard20:06 Lockdown22:55 Knee Shield23:54 Coyote Guard25:50 Deep Half Guard28:04 K Guard29:31 Single Leg X Guard (SLX)33:03 Seated Guard (Sit-Up / Koala Guard)34:12 Reverse De La Riva (RDLR)35:35 De La Riva (DLR)37:32 Spider Guard39:38 Collar Sleeve Guard41:16 Lapel Guards (Overview)41:40 Shallow Lapel Guards (early lapel / lapel lasso / lapel spider)43:53 Deep Lapel Guards (worm / squid / etc.)47:27 Hybrid Lapel Guards (lapel added to no-gi guards)50:24 Open Guard (Disconnected)51:25 50/50 Guard53:45 Rubber Guard55:22 Williams Guard56:52 Shin-on-Shin57:28 Inverted Guard59:23 Smashed Half Guard1:01:15 Turtle Guard1:02:49 Lasso Guard1:03:33 Butterfly Guard1:05:05 Octopus Guard1:08:48 Closed Guard1:11:34 Final Tier List Recap (bottom to top)1:16:19 SS Tier Reveal + Wrap Up

I brought a mic to open mat at ISAJJx (The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show Experience) and asked one simple question:“What’s your hottest jiu-jitsu take?”That’s it. That was the mistake.What started as a chill open mat at Headnod HQ turned into a full-blown mat-side debate about everything we pretend not to care about in jiu-jitsu… but absolutely care about. From disgusting mouthpiece etiquette to gym owner capitalism, from guard pullers to hoverers, from “flow rolling” lies to the eternal BJJ vs AJJ identity crisis, nothing was safe.We’ve got black belts calling people out, gym owners confessing what actually annoys them, competitors admitting the stress nobody talks about, and at least one take that was so hot it didn’t survive the edit.This episode is raw, live, and exactly what jiu-jitsu sounds like when you stop pretending it’s polite.If you train, you’ll recognize every personality in this video.If you don’t train, you’ll question why we do this to ourselves.Welcome to open mat with a microphone.Subscribe for more jiu-jitsu culture, comedy, and the stuff people only say when the round timer’s off.Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

You’re training a lot. You know the names of the positions. You’ve watched the instructionals. You’ve saved the Instagram clips.And somehow… you still feel like you kind of suck at everything.That usually doesn’t mean you’re bad at jiu-jitsu. It means you’re training randomly.In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show, I’m joined by Bryce and Bryan Allen (the Allen Bros), and we break down how to stop guessing what to work on and start training with a real focus—even if you don’t control what your gym is teaching that week.We talk about how to choose the right thing to train when there are a million options online, how to let your rounds organically reveal what actually needs work. We dig into why “did I win?” is a terrible metric for improvement, and how to build real self-coaching skills so you keep getting better no matter where you train.If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve learned everything… but I’m not good at anything,” this episode will help you fix that.Stop wasting rounds. Train what actually matters.I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience:  https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo")Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

SHOCK WARNING - There are stories describing injuries and other content some listeners may find disturbing. Don't be fainting while driving and then blaming the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show. You've been warned. The episode is actually really good though. Coming back from injury isn’t just physical... it’s ego, identity, and expectations colliding at once. In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to return the right way… and why most people sabotage themselves before they ever step back on the mats.Featuring Kyle Watson, Andy Sabens, and a special guest, this conversation drifts into crazy arrests, training as you age, competition(or lack their of), and some stories that you won't believe — but everything somehow comes back to leadership, pressure, and staying composed when things get unpredictable.Because the truth is: people don’t listen to 2-hour podcasts just to “solve a problem.” They listen to be entertained. If we can make it interesting, we can help you suck less. Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo")Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

A Few weeks ago at the Fuji Expo in KC, I (@thejoshmckinney) grabbed a mic at the end of a long tournament day and did what every exhausted coach should do: talk trash, tell stories, and give hot takes while the adrenaline wears off.You’ll hear from the Arias Bros (including a wild match story that ends in a heel hook attempt in the gi), plus more coaches breaking down what they saw on the mats, what tournaments get right/wrong, and the weird culture stuff we all pretend isn’t real (handshake etiquette, rulesets, coaching “disappointment,” and more).Thanks to all the coaches who jumped on the mic to chat.If you’ve ever coached all day, competed and got banged up, or just love the post-tournament parking-lot vibes—this one’s for you. Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience:  https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo")Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp00:00 – Live at the Fuji BJJ Expo01:30 – Aras Bros interview & wild black belt match story04:20 – Coaching all day, winning & losing at tournaments06:00 – Fuji Expo thoughts & Midwest Jiu-Jitsu08:00 – ISAJJ Show Experience & camp announcement10:40 – Jiu-Jitsu injury insurance explained17:45 – Tournament risk, injuries & gym owner responsibility20:00 – Hot takes, sponsors & mat hygiene talk23:30 – Coaching mindset, injuries & training updates27:00 – Gi vs No-Gi & tournament formats33:30 – Favorite matches & coaching disappointments41:00 – Post-match etiquette & jiu-jitsu traditions45:20 – Masters vs adult divisions & rulesets50:00 – Spicy hot takes & culture commentary57:45 – Final thoughts & wrap-up

Everyone Has a Hot Take about BJJ… So We Gave Them all a MicrophoneThis is the FIRST EVER episode of Hot Takes Wanted—and we didn’t hold back.I(@thejoshmckinney) grabbed as many people as possible and let them unload their most unfiltered jiu-jitsu opinions. No scripts. No safety nets. Just raw takes from the mats.Guard pulling?Gi vs No-Gi?Wrestling elitism?American Jiu-Jitsu?Barefoot tournament savages??Yeah… it all came up.Some people think you can’t complain about guard pulling if you can’t pass a guard.Others say you shouldn’t guard pull if you can’t wrestle.Some swear No-Gi isn’t even Jiu-Jitsu—it’s just submission wrestling.Others say if you don’t train in the gi, you’re missing the point entirely.Then things got weird (in the best way).We got takes on:-Boxers vs Jiu-Jitsu in real fights-Why belt promotions are broken (or perfect)-Why American Jiu-Jitsu is its own thing-Why your toes should get stomped on if you walk barefoot at tournaments-And even why the infamous “r*pe choke” should be renamed Some takes are smart.Some are spicy.Some will absolutely make you mad.And that’s the point.👇 Jump in the comments:Which take was the WORST?Which one was 100% correct?And what hot take should we put on blast in the next episode?This is jiu-jitsu culture—unfiltered.I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo")Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

What does it actually take to become unbreakable in jiu-jitsu — mentally, physically, and over an entire career?I(@thejoshmckinney) recorded this conversation live at the Fuji BJJ Expo with Victor Hugo (victorhugojj), right in the middle of a tournament atmosphere, with matches happening, crowds moving, and pressure everywhere. No studio. No edits. Just a real, unfiltered conversation with one of the most dominant and respected competitors of this generation.Victor Hugo doesn’t talk about techniques here.He talks about how he lives his life and how it applies to jiu-jitsu.In this live interview, Victor breaks down:- Why flow matters more than force at the highest level- How he trains without burning out or getting stuck- What actually goes through his head before world championship finals- How early losses shaped him instead of breaking him- Why adaptability beats having “one best move” - How he stays calm when everything is on the line- And what most athletes get wrong about longevity, pressure, and winningThis was filmed tableside at Fuji BJJ Expo, during a live tournament weekend — the noise, the distractions, the energy — and Victor stayed exactly who he is: calm, thoughtful, and intentional.If you’ve ever:- Felt stuck in your training- Burned out chasing results- Struggled with pressure in competition- Or wondered how elite athletes stay composed while everyone else panicsThis conversation will change how you think about jiu-jitsu.This isn’t hype.This is Big Man Flow — explained by the man who lives it.I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo")Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ he Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/compChampion’s Stay Present: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/cspJoin ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suckFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney

Most people won’t waste 2026 on purpose—but they will by accident.In this short, no-fluff episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the simple mistakes that keep white belts stuck and black belts stale—and how small tweaks can completely change your progress next year.This isn’t about new techniques, secret systems, or training harder. It’s about fixing the boring fundamentals of how you train, so your time on the mat actually turns into skill.If you want 2026 to be the year your jiu-jitsu finally clicks, this episode is your reset.Why most people “train a lot” but don’t get betterHow to stop drifting and start improving with intentionThe biggest mindset traps holding back every belt levelHow to structure training so progress compounds over timeGive me 59 minutes—and don’t waste 2026.Master Any Position in 6 Weeks: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6 Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp Champion’s Stay Present: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suckFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney What you’ll learn:

What happens when you take the wildest, deepest, most ridiculous Jiu-Jitsu conversations of the year… and put them in one episode?This is it.⚠️ 7 straight hours of black belt wisdom, hot takes, mindset shifts, technical gold, and straight-up Jiu Jitsu madness — all pulled from the best moments of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show in 2025.Whether you're a white belt looking for breakthroughs…A coach searching for clarity…Or a die-hard fan of the chaos — this episode is your end-of-year deep dive.⏱️ What’s Inside:🤯 Unfiltered rants, raves, and revelations🧠 Practical advice that actually moves your game forward🔥 Conversations that shook the Jiu-Jitsu community🥋 Clips that made you laugh, rethink, and rewind🗣 Featuring guests like:Henry Akins, Greg Souders., Glen Powditch, Steve McKinney, and other top-tier minds from the mats.If you’re serious about Jiu-Jitsu, this is the 7-hour reset your brain needs before 2026.👇 Comment your favorite moment below — I might pin it.ISAJJ Experience Tickets: https://kick.site/rxi0b3voJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 00:00 - Jack Taufer explains connection and belt rank22:13 - Why the Jiu Jitsu Community is falling apart45:00 - What makes Greg Souders tick?1:07:54 - Henry Akins and Micheal Zenga Breakdown what makes the best Jiu Jitsu1:35:04 - What is American Jiu Jitsu? | The AJJ Declaration of Independence2:07:44 - How to get your Black Belt in 7 Years2:27:36 - Worst Hot Takes of 20252:58:10 - Identifying every hateable person at your jiu jitsu school3:26:18 - Glyn Powditch teaches Breathwork for jiu jitsu and survivial3:58:10 - Warning: Jiu Jitsu is Ruining Your Life4:22:23 - How to use a Performance day4:38:22 - CJI is going to suck?5:16:56 - Josh loses in front of everyone but still has a better day than Ralph5:51:41 - Thank You Notes of 20256:09:19 - Steve McKinney | Life Hacks to live ForeverJack Taufer explains connection and belt rank - https://youtu.be/bDFFiauY3lcWhy the Jiu Jitsu Community is falling apart - https://youtu.be/hlCWCv327UcWhat makes Greg Souders tick? - https://youtu.be/R5XI3CfLV9gHenry Akins and Micheal Zenga Breakdown what makes the best Jiu Jitsu - https://youtu.be/tN-eIL7euSoWhat is American Jiu Jitsu? | The AJJ Declaration of Independence - https://youtu.be/KVSyAde-yrQHow to get your Black Belt in 7 Years - https://youtu.be/9RsayPzb-7EWorst Hot Takes of 2025 - https://youtu.be/UDmUl4cYvcsIdentifying every hateable person at your jiu jitsu school - https://youtu.be/mnCMwvx0erIGlyn Powditch teaches Breathwork for jiu jitsu and survival - https://youtu.be/7akgVE7vy0cWarning: Jiu Jitsu is Ruining Your Life - https://youtu.be/tgsV_8dsUJwHow to use a Performance day - https://youtu.be/8fMjTOiBAhYCJI is going to suck? - https://youtu.be/eNP9a4o12i4Josh loses in front of everyone but still has a better day than Ralph - https://youtu.be/Z7Tz-rEMy_4Thank You Notes of 2025 - https://youtu.be/VHah0cikGHgSteve McKinney | Life Hacks to live Forever - https://youtu.be/pDBVTmCKcsc

This special is a rapid-fire AMA where I answer your questions on jiu-jitsu, coaching, competing, gym ownership, family life, burnout, bad ideas, good albums, worse warm-ups, and everything in between. From how to suck less as a white belt, to training 2–3x a week, to biggest failures, future goals, and what actually matters after the medals fade.Some answers are tactical. Some are honest. A few are probably controversial.All of them are real.Hit play, start the year smarter, and take one idea into training this week.Sign up for ISAJJxJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp Champion’s Stay Present: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suckFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney

Christmas is here Again!So that means it's time for a visit with everyone's favorite Jiu-Jitsu Uncle, "Bionic" Rob Handshy(@bionic_bjj)!Today on Rob's agenda:AJJ propagandaTRTAnnoying things about JoshEnjoy this wide ranging Christmas Special with everyone's favorite Jiu Jitsu Uncle.ISAJJ Experience Sign Up: https://kick.site/rxi0b3voJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp Champion’s Stay Present: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suckFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney 

Trt is one of the hottest topics in Jiu Jitsu.Today I (@thejoshckinney) take a deep dive into listener opinions on TRT. Some people call it cheating, some people call it necessary, and other's call it gender affirming care. Join me as I get cancelled by a bunch of high testosterone mad men.ISAJJ ExperienceJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE)  BJJ Mental Models sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”The Competitor’s JourneyJoin ⁠ISAJJ PRO (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place)Follow the show on⁠ Instagram⁠⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠

In this raw and hilarious conversation, Josh sits down with Less Impressed More Involved (Jake Luigi) to talk about the real world of BJJ content creation — the burnout, the loneliness, the tech, the business, the passion, and why creators keep doing it anyway. From the Outlier Database to the creative grind, this is one of the most honest Jiu-Jitsu conversations you’ll hear all year.Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp Champion’s Stay Present: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suckFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney

This Thanksgiving, I’m giving thanks to the real heroes of jiu-jitsu: the ball-kneeing white belt, the conspiracy blue belt, the ref-blaming victim, and that mysterious hair in my mouth. If you’ve ever trained Jiu Jitsu and thought, “Am I the only one suffering?”—this episode is your emotional support roll. Plus, finger tape, gi drawstrings, and that one dude who’s definitely high.AJJ ShirtHeadnodHQ Home of American Jiu-JitsuJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE)  BJJ Mental Models sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”The Competitor’s JourneyJoin ⁠ISAJJ PRO (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place)Follow the show on⁠ Instagram⁠⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠

What if one rule could change your Jiu-Jitsu forever?In this episode, Josh breaks down Performance Days — the once-a-week training hack that forces you to focus, show up sharp, and actually test your skills under pressure. No extra conditioning, no complicated drills… just one intentional day designed to make you suck less fast.If you’ve been feeling stuck, plateaued, or inconsistent, this rule will change everything.Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) ⁠ BJJ Mental Models ⁠⁠sportshygiene.com⁠ Promo Code “ISUCK”⁠Datsusara⁠ 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”⁠The Competitor’s Journey⁠⁠Champion's Stay Present⁠Join⁠ ⁠ISAJJ PRO⁠ (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place)Follow the show on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠

Want to actually win your next tournament? This episode gives you the exact blueprint.I’m breaking down the 10 most reliable ways to compete better, feel calmer, and show up like the best version of yourself on competition day. No fluff. No clichés. Just the training systems, mindset shifts, and strategy upgrades that make the biggest difference fast.If you’re tired of losing close matches or melting under pressure… this is the episode that changes that.Tape Study EpisodeWim Hof BreathingJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE)  BJJ Mental Models sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”The Competitor’s JourneyChampion's Stay PresentJoin ⁠ISAJJ PRO (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place)Follow the show on⁠ Instagram⁠⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠

This is the episode nobody else had the guts to make.Have you ever wondered, "what are the HOTTEST women's BJJ Hot takes?" You'll never need to wonder again...We’re talking about everything people whisper about on the mats but never say out loud: 🥋 Women’s-only classes, creepy DMs, mean-girl rolls, male egos, smelly gis, and the teenage boys who somehow turn into killers overnight.Nothing’s off limits. Nobody’s safe.Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE)  BJJ Mental Models sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”The Competitor’s JourneyJoin ⁠ISAJJ PRO (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place)Follow the show on⁠ Instagram⁠⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠

Every Jiu-Jitsu gym has its own ghost stories—broken toes, cursed Darce chokes, phantom white belts that vanish for years, and students who never came back. In this Halloween special, I(@thejoshmckinney) and Bryce(@bryceallen_) share 13 real mat horror stories that’ll make you laugh, cringe, and appreciate how crazy our sport really is.From "Ralphing" and broken bones to haunted open mats and the toe bone that escaped, this episode is proof that Jiu-Jitsu isn’t for the faint of heart.🎙️ What You’ll Learn:The 10-year white belt legend (and why he haunts every gym)How superglue is better than health insuranceWhy weight cuts are scarier with brain damageThe true meaning of “Mat Enforcer”…and the fart heard around the jiu jitsu worldHeadnodHQ Home of American Jiu-JitsuJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE)  BJJ Mental Models sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”The Competitor’s JourneyJoin ⁠ISAJJ PRO (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place)Follow the show on⁠ Instagram⁠⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠