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1-800-BJJ-HELP

Josh Lu and Jake Luigi

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Brand new White Belt Josh Lu calls on Jake Luigi, BJJ Youtuber from "Less Impressed More Involved BJJ", and other guests for help on the path to improvement, performance, and enjoyment in the sport of Jiu Jitsu. Follow the journey!
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I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Josh McKinney

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Jiu-Jitsu is hard. Join host Josh McKinney on his forever quest to "suck less at jiu-jitsu." Learn from high level black belts, in depth conversations, and off the wall rants by the host himself. It is guaranteed that each episode will help you suck just a little less at jiu-jitsu, or your money back. Josh McKinney is an accomplished adult black belt competitor with a "suck-less" mindset that can help anyone progress Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujit ...
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The Future is now old man!Well, maybe like 10 years from now...In this episode I(@thejoshmckinney) get to sit down with Jake from the channel @LIMIBJJ to discuss how Ai will play a roll in jiu jitsu learning in the near future. Jake has been dedicated to "being useful" to the jiu jitsu community and his new venture with Chat GiPT (yes it's an amazi…
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You may be surprised to find that not all black belts are great human beings.You will also find that today's guest is both a black belt and a great human being.Mike Mahaffey( @OldBastardBJJ ) has made a name for himself by helping other "old bastard" grapplers stay on the mat consistently.Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation where we talk jiu-jitsu…
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When we begin a new skill, we never really know where to focus our learning. In a systems-based activity like Jiu Jitsu, as beginners, we need to know where to first focus our attention. What systems are most valuable, and what makes these systems so important early on in our journey? I discuss my top 5 systems for every beginner (you may be surpri…
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In this episode, we mashed up some of the highlights from our conversations with Trey Hucks, Kabir Bath, and Greg Souders on all things ecological dynamics, constraining to afford towards the invariants in jiu jitsu, game design, and much more. Hope you enjoy the eco-marathon! Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Di…
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Ever wonder who Josh's most offensive friend is?Enter Justin Kichler a black belt under Josh McKinney.In this conversation Josh and Justin take a stroll down memory lane to try to figure out exactly why this generation(the tik tok generation) is soft as butter.Sign up for 50% ofhttps://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/a/2147518662/e9h9DL7v Promo code “JOSH”…
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In a sport as limitless as Jiu Jitsu, every coach must ask themselves the same question… How the hell am I going to teach this stuff to people? With so many ways to structure your practices, how do we know if we are doing it right? In this episode, I discuss training to become a better athlete for Jiu Jistu, separating the weight room from the tata…
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In this episode, Jake and I talk about my last competition and areas to work on when it comes to attacking from guard, off balancing, entering the legs, wrestling up, taking the back...etc. Hope you enjoy! Here's the video of Firas Zahabi teaching the leg entry we discussed. Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Disc…
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If your best friend quits jiu jitsu, can you still be friends?Join host Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he tackles some of the most controversial debates in jiu-jitsu.Enjoy as we break down thoughts like, "Is tapping to pressure only for the tik tok generation?"This episode will make you laugh, think, and hopefully suck a little less at jiu-jits…
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Jonathan Thomas is a black belt under Lucas Lepri and is a very well-known and prolific content creator. He is a highly regarded instructor in the Gi and currently coaches full-time at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Sweden. We discuss the knee cut pass in-depth, improving your gripping and engagement battles from the guard, and that time he triangle…
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In this episode, I talk with Patrick Robinson who's won mutliple world titles at blue, purple, brown, and black belt in both Gi and No Gi in his age brackets. He's consistently one of the best grapplers for his age. We talk about his competition game plan, practice game plan, recovery, tracking metrics, affirmations, mindset, visualization, and how…
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Radley “Snake Eyes” Da Silva is a professional mixed martial artist and the Battlefield Fight League Featherweight Champion. Radley is coming fresh off of a beautiful spinning wheel kick KO victory at BFL World War 2, and is eyeing a debut in the UFC. We discuss His start in martial arts, fight camp preparation, and the history of Capoeira. This wa…
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I was WRONG about LONGEVITY!For years I have told you guys the importance of consistency but I had no idea I was leading some of you into a common bjj pitfall!In today's episode I(@thejoshmckinney) break down how to know whether or not your bjj is "built to last."Join me as we deep dive into longevity, consistency, and of course a little steroid us…
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In this solo episode, I reflect on what I’ve learned about myself from my first four competitions and nine matches as a white belt. I focus mostly on the mental/emotional sides of the journey and less on the technical. A little different than what we usually talk about. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Jo…
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Do you want to get the most out of your time in BJJ? In this episode, I discuss the biggest things that will stifle your growth in the sport (and in life). I talk about hesitation, routines, mindset, and investing in loss. I also touch on weigh-ins with/without the Gi, and what I would do differently in my BJJ journey if I could go back in time. If…
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In this episode, I get to be a guest on the BJJ Meditations Podcast! Hope you enjoy this week's swapcast. Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more. Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try yo…
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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 tra…
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Do you even know Berimbolo, bro? This week’s episode is all about bolos, inversions, crab rides, and back takes! This style of BJJ is no longer novel, but it should absolutely be a part of everyone’s game. Even if you plan on never doing a single Berimbolo in your life, you still need to understand the tactics and mechanics of the move to better sh…
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In this episode, we talk to Zach Maslany and Miha Perhavec all about CJI and the experience judging it. We go into the nuances and deep dive into the art and science of judging this new format. We cover the ruleset, format, the Andrew Tackett vs Kade Ruotolo, and Kade Ruotolo vs Levi Jones-Leary matches. We also talk about Miha's new book, Modern S…
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Is everyone born after September 11th Soft? Is Jiu-Jitsu Doomed? Would Josh take steroids for $1,000,000? Is Megalodon still swimming in the ocean today?Host Josh Mckinney (@thejoshmckinney) and HeadnodHq Black Belt, Rob Handshy(@bionic_bjj) tackle the toughest questions facing jiu-jitsu. White belts and black belts alike will enjoy the most off-th…
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Chris Wojcik is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Jeff Serafin. Born in England but raised in Chicago, he now lives in Austin, Texas, and represents the B-Team. Chris just recently placed 4th in the -88kg division at the 2024 ADCC World Championships, and previously placed 4th at the 2024 West Coast Trials in the -77kg division. He is quickly …
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In this episode we talk about Josh doing jiu jitsu at burning man, behind the scenes into Jake's development with the Outlier Database, some ideas with Sherpa Journal that I'm working on, and then we dive into Levi Jones Leary's guard retention and guard passing. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our …
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This week, I talk about building strong leadership fundamentals. I discuss the importance of the mission, problem solving, communication and other traits of highly effective leaders. I also make references to my careers in the culinary arts and martial arts. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to g…
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In this episode I talk to Randall Dibble, who was a two time state qualifier in HS wrestling, a wrestling coach, and jiu jitsu purple belt who has competed extensively. We dive into how to get approach learning wrestling for beginners and go through the finish, attack, and setup for takedowns as well as various games/drills you can use. Hope you en…
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Does Size Matter? In this episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," we're tackling 10 of the most persistent myths in the BJJ world. From the idea that size doesn't matter to the misconception that all black belts know everything, we're breaking down the beliefs that might be holding you back. We'll explore why not all black belts are created equa…
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The biggest weekend in grappling history has come and gone, and we are still coming down off the high! ADCC and CJI in the same weekend guaranteed to be a milestone in grappling history, and that is exactly what we got! I discuss the biggest upsets, takeaways, and tournament gripes of the weekend. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and …
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In this episode, Jake and I talk about our thoughts after ADCC / CJI last weekend. We share highlights and thoughts on the format. We also discuss updates on the apps we're working on! Hope you enjoy. Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Check out Jake's Outlier Database to st…
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Getting ready for your first BJJ tournament? Whether you're a white belt or just stepping into the competition scene, this episode is your ultimate guide to victory. In "Beginner's Guide to Victory | 10 Tips to Win Your First BJJ Tournament," I break down the essential strategies that will help you not just survive, but thrive in your first competi…
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Jake Luigi is a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the creator of Less Impressed More Involved BJJ, and the purveyor of The Outlier Database, an analytics tool specifically designed for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. We discuss analyzing Jiu Jitsu, ADCC, CJI, and class structure. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if yo…
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This episode is a little different! I do a solo episode and share some thoughts I have on the power of journaling for performance, sports psychology, and give some thoughts about the design of the alpha version of my new app! Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Check out Jake…
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What's the Dumbest Phrase You've Ever Heard on the Mats? Welcome to a no-nonsense episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," where we tackle some of the most cringe-worthy lies and excuses that BJJ practitioners tell themselves (and each other) on the mat. From the infamous "Let’s roll light" to the classic "I got screwed by the ref," we’re diving …
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It’s that time of year again… ADCC (& CJI) fight week is upon us!! The long wait is over, and it’s almost time to watch the best in the world go at it for ADCC Gold and 1 million dollars. I go over all divisions and break down my match at Fight To Win Vancouver a few weeks ago. Enjoy the show and the amazing Jiu-Jitsu that is coming our way later t…
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In this episode, I ask Jake about his thoughts on the CJI bracket and the ADCC divisions. He goes over stylistic match ups, and game plans for several athletes as we look at the brackets and divisions together. We also talk about our excitement meeting other fellow practioners and people who surround the sport! If you see us out there, some say hi!…
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Today, I share 10 incredibly useful BJJ hacks I've learned over 16 years of training bjj. Learn to avoid being the "Stinky gi guy," find out why most instructionals suck, and then sink your teeth into my favorite bjj recipe hack, we've got practical tips to help you suck less at Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, these…
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Anyone who practices Jiu-Jitsu consistently over a long period of time will inevitably experience burnout. Especially for those individuals who have made Jiu-Jitsu their full-time profession, it’s only a matter of time before this happens to some degree. I discuss how to recognize signs of burning out, how to maintain your love and passion for the …
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In this episode, I talk to Jake about my recent injuries with turf toe and pulling a muscle in my hip/glute area twice. We brainstorm some standing and grip fighting games and talk to Jake about his knee and rib injury and what it was like to come back to fully training. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! J…
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Today I am doing an episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show and I need you to write an outline. Today I want to look at the question, "can Ai coach bjj?" This episode will be very different because you(chat gpt4o) are going to write the outline for the episode after I start recording the episode and then I am going to follow the outline no matter w…
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Arm bars are one of the fundamental submission systems in Jiu-Jitsu. This episode is all about arm bar concepts, mechanics, and variations. The arm bar has always been a staple of my game, and it absolutely should be for you as well. ADCC 2011 Vinny Magalhaes vs. Fabricio Werdum: Why didn't the armbar work?!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qf4SVo…
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In this episode we discuss all things leg lock defense, we start the conversation discussing saddle / cross ashi, then move into straight ashi / single leg x, 90/10, 80/20, and 50/50. We mentioned the BJJ Mental Models episode on Open Guard Leg Entanglements and the Gordan Ryan vs Nicky Rod match as good resources to dive into related to the topic.…
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Join host Josh McKinney as he sits down with his students John "Ron Ron " McLaughlin and Bryce Allen to break down the BJJ pro card that the trio just competed on.Enjoy today's episode as we break down our 3 submission night at the STL INVITATIONAL. Find out what went right, what went wrong, how we handled all of it. FREE Copy of ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠ Joi…
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Jon Chan is a BJJ black belt and the owner and head coach at Nimbus Grappling in Vancouver. Jon is one of my favourite training partners, and has always brought so much knowledge and good energy to the practice room. Despite being a student of mine, Jon he has helped me develop my own game tremendously over the years. We discuss gym ownership, teac…
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In this episode, Jake and I talk about learnings we're finding with tripod passing, helpful games and techniques to try to progress, takeaways from the recent Greg Souders interview, and updates on progress on Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, my journaling app for athletes. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athle…
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Welcome to another episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show!" This week, we're tackling a unique aspect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: superfights. Unlike tournaments, superfights come with their own set of challenges and strategies. If you're gearing up for your next big match, this episode is your ultimate guide to victory. In "How to Win Your Next Supe…
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Jiu Jitsu is a systems-based sport. I have always encouraged my students to think of filing their Jiu-Jitsu knowledge away in the form of systems. In this episode, I talk about developing systems, attacking your opponent with multiple systems simultaneously, holding your systems to scrutiny, and my thoughts on Battle Mats 1. Please leave a review, …
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In this episode, we talk to Greg Souders. We hope you can use this framework to help design practice on working certain skills of destabilization, isolation, and segmentation. We deep dive into his conceptual framework of what jiu jitsu is, and the invariants and priorities for the main scenarios in the game: Guard, Pinning, Submissions, Standing, …
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Welcome to another episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show!" In this episode, we're diving deep into the mental game of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you want to elevate your BJJ skills and achieve unlimited success on the mats, it all starts with the right mindset.In "Hack Your Mentality for Better BJJ," I'll break down three essential mentalities that…
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Hector Lombard is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and bare knuckle boxing world champion, multiple-time Cuba national Judo champion, Olympic Judoka, and inventor. Aside from being a legend in various martial arts, he is very outspoken with a powerful personality and is not afraid to discuss controversial topics publicly. I’ve always been …
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In this episode, we talk about passing half-guard, clearing the knee shield, and dealing with the butterfly half guard. We also discuss progress Josh is making with the seatbelt, and finishing the back take. At the end we revisit ideas from designated winner vs constraint led approach. Hope you enjoy! Checkout Jake's Outlier Database with Andrew Ta…
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Instead of a description here's a version of Hulk Hogan's Theme music with an ISAJJ Twist. Enjoy!When you're learning BJJ and you want to thrive,Tune in to the show, it's Episode 275!We'll talk about the sport, how it's evolved,With the American spirit, problems get solved.(Chorus)I am an American Jiu-Jitsu fan,Passing The Guard of Every ManI am an…
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Have you ever been in a fight? What if you found yourself in a physical altercation completely untrained? I discuss fight tactics like managing the distance, creating asymmetrical warfare, risk vs. reward, and more. I believe society would be a better place if everyone trained some kind of martial art. Be safe out there. Please leave a review, subs…
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