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#379 Josh Longood: This BJJ Black Belt Saved a Plane

BJJ Black Belt, Josh Longood, went viral for saving a Frontier Airlines Flight.Josh was on a flight home when another passenger allegedly started attacking workers and causing all sorts of chaos. The Bjj spidey sense in Josh’s head started to tingle and he handled the situation exactly how a black belt should. He was able to control the aggressive passenger, keep everyone calm, and go super viral while doing it!Today, I(@thejoshmckinney) get to sit down with Josh and ask him exactly how he was able to subdue the passenger so easily. We also find out what Frontier Airlines did to thank him for saving everyone in what could have been an absolute disaster.If you’ve ever wondered, “I wonder if my jiu jitsu could work in a real life situation?” This episode is for you!Watch this before your next flight!Subscribe to the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show for weekly AJJ advice, mindset, training stories, and questionable life choices that help you suck just a little bit less at Jiu Jitsu.Get my free ebook The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comGet Champions Stay Present(mindset hacks for competition): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp0:00 Intro1:33 The viral Frontier flight story3:35 Flying home from Puerto Rico5:04 When Josh knew something was wrong8:38 Going hands-on with the passenger10:29 “I only used 2%”11:47 Zip ties, seatbelts, and keeping everyone calm13:22 Passengers started yelling “choke him!”15:39 Police, FBI, and the emergency landing16:37 When Josh realized the story went viral19:30 Riding the wave after going viral23:48 Why this went bigger outside the BJJ world28:33 Every jiu-jitsu guy’s airplane fantasy30:13 Does jiu-jitsu actually work in real life?34:06 Josh’s wrestling, MMA, and competition background41:30 Coaching vs. teaching jiu-jitsu45:36 The IBJJF rule mistake that cost him gold55:21 The best jiu-jitsu advice Josh ever received57:04 Where to train with Josh

#378 10 Rules for Surviving White Belt

Every BJJ white belt needs this.When you start Jiu Jitsu, you don’t know the positions, you don’t know the rules, you don’t know the etiquette, and worst of all… you don’t know what you don’t know.So after 18 years of training and 13 years of teaching beginners, I made the White Belt Survival Guide I wish someone gave me on day one.These are the 10 white belt mistakes that keep people confused, injured, frustrated, annoying to train with, and worst of all… stuck at white belt forever.If you’re brand new to BJJ, trying to get to blue belt, constantly getting smashed, addicted to YouTube techniques, scared to ask your coach questions, rolling way too hard, or wondering why everyone else seems to be improving faster than you, this episode is for you.This is not just “beginner advice.”This is how to survive white belt, stop sucking faster, avoid quitting, and actually become dangerous on the mats.Watch this before your next Jiu Jitsu class!Subscribe to the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show for weekly BJJ advice, mindset, training stories, and questionable life choices that help you suck just a little bit less at Jiu Jitsu.Get my free ebook The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comGet Champions Stay Present(mindset hacks for competition): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp0:00 Every White Belt Starts Completely Lost2:02 There Is No Perfect Time to Start BJJ8:46 The Skill That Makes White Belts Improve Faster16:02 Jiu Jitsu Will Ruin Your Social Life21:53 The Truth About Consistency30:03 Why White Belts Need to Pay Attention35:06 Winning in the Gym Is Not the Goal44:27 Jiu Jitsu Does Not Automatically Make You Better56:28 Do YouTube BJJ Moves Actually Work?1:00:59 If It Hurts, Tap1:04:04 Recovery Rules White Belts Ignore1:10:22 Volume vs Intensity: How White Belts Stay on the Mat1:14:34 Final Advice for Every White Belt

#377 The 3 Reasons You Keep Losing BJJ Competitons

Have you ever walked into a Jiu Jitsu tournament feeling ready… and then got absolutely smashed in the first round?You trained hard. You thought you were prepared. You knew some techniques. Maybe you even had a plan.Then the match started and everything fell apart.In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 mindsets that might be the real reason you keep losing BJJ matches — not because you don’t know enough moves, not because the ref screwed you, and not because your opponent was just “stronger.”My name is Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) and after 18 years of competing, coaching, winning, losing, and watching students go through the same patterns over and over again, I’ve noticed that most people don’t lose because of one big technical mistake.They lose because they don’t understand how to perform on command.They lose because they get trapped in the wrong story after a bad match.They lose because they walk into chaos with no real plan and hope their Jiu Jitsu magically shows up.If you’re a white belt, blue belt, purple belt, or anyone trying hard to compete but you can’t figure out why you keep falling short, this episode is for you.We’ll talk about competition mindset, game planning, pacing, exchanges, staying present, and how to actually compete in your own match instead of just “seeing what happens.”Get my free ebook The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comGet Champions Stay Present(mindset hacks for competition): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/cspChapters:0:00 Why you keep losing BJJ matches2:34 Mistake #1: The learner’s mindset5:06 How to actually perform on competition day7:00 Finding your real competition A-game9:47 Performance mindset vs. learner mindset10:54 Free gift: The Competitor’s Journey12:24 Mistake #2: Victim mentality15:05 The brutal truth about losing in front of everyone16:13 The match I thought I won17:01 Understanding exchanges and pacing20:22 Why I should have turned it up sooner23:18 Free BJJ Mental Models course24:33 The wildest victim mentality story ever31:24 Take responsibility for your own doodoo33:09 Why excuses ruin your Jiu Jitsu37:21 Datsusara hemp gear38:49 Mistake #3: The chaos mindset40:43 The opposite of chaos is being present43:00 Why “just see what happens” loses matches44:32 How I stopped losing at adult black belt46:02 Why your game plan has to be simple49:04 The 3 mindsets that decide your matches50:02 Why my coach changed my finals game plan53:28 Being present in your training camp55:17 Know the rules, know your opponent56:44 Why losing is part of becoming dangerous57:39 Final thoughts

#376 Rose Miller: How to Learn Jiu Jitsu Faster! | Rosierollz

Rose Miller, aka @rosierollz, is everywhere on BJJ Instagram right now because she does something that sounds simple but is actually incredibly rare: she gives simple but helpful advice.In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, Rose and I talk about how to actually learn Jiu Jitsu faster, why so many people waste years training without a real plan, and how a black belt thinks about improvement differently than a beginner.We get into her start in Jiu Jitsu, losing a lot early, competing, getting injured, learning how to learn, teaching white belts and blue belts, creating BJJ content, CLA/ecological training, drilling, women leading in Jiu Jitsu, and why starting every round from your knees is probably making your Jiu Jitsu worse.This is not just a “do these 3 moves” episode. This is a conversation about how to train smarter, how to think better, and how to keep getting better at Jiu Jitsu without making your entire life miserable.Follow Rose on Instagram: @rosierollzGet my free ebook The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.com00:00 Intro00:46 How Rose Miller got into Jiu Jitsu03:31 Why Jiu Jitsu gave Rose structure and direction05:28 Starting at Gracie South Bay with elite women08:45 Rose’s first Jiu Jitsu competition11:18 Losing a lot and learning how to learn13:02 Why Rose refused to quit Jiu Jitsu15:09 The original goal of becoming a black belt16:30 What changes when you finally get your black belt18:19 Injuries, COVID, concussions, and loving the process22:01 Becoming a “try-hard hobbyist”25:17 Why Rose makes beginner-friendly BJJ content29:13 Rose’s intention behind creating content34:10 Women leading in Jiu Jitsu40:42 Training in San Diego vs smaller Jiu Jitsu scenes43:56 Cross-training, loyalty, and gym culture47:23 Would Rose be different if she started at a hobbyist gym?49:57 Using competition as a learning tool53:06 Why Rose’s Jiu Jitsu content works57:31 Drilling, CLA, and live training1:04:33 Why CLA people can be so annoying1:07:10 Advice for beginners learning Jiu Jitsu today1:10:27 Stop starting rounds from the knees1:12:34 Why Jiu Jitsu standup is still evolving1:16:37 Is Jiu Jitsu Brazilian or American?1:17:50 Final thoughts

#375 Jena Bishop: Why BJJ Doesn't work in MMA

BJJ works… until it doesn’t.In this episode, I sit down with Jena Bishop, a BJJ World Champion, elite grappler, and now professional MMA fighter, to talk about the brutal truth of taking world-class Jiu-Jitsu into the cage.Jena has beaten some of the biggest names in grappling, including Mackenzie Dern, Angelica Galvão, Luiza Monteiro, and Gabi McComb. But after transitioning into MMA, she learned something most Jiu-Jitsu athletes don’t want to hear:Your sport Jiu-Jitsu game might not survive punches, wrestling, scrambles, and people who refuse to play guard.We talk about why guard pulling doesn’t translate, why being on top matters more than ever, why some elite grappling styles fail in MMA, how striking changes every position, and what BJJ athletes need to fix before stepping into a cage.Jena also opens up about burnout, fight week anxiety, weight cuts, PFL, the current state of women’s safety in Jiu-Jitsu, and why the culture of hero-worship in BJJ has created serious problems.This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the show.Get my free competition training ebook, The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.com/compSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comFree BJJ Mental Models course:bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckWhat You’ll LearnWhy elite BJJ doesn’t automatically work in MMAWhy pulling guard is usually a terrible idea in a fightHow punches change guard, back control, leg locks, and top pressureWhy Jena stopped training mostly in the giThe biggest mistake Jiu-Jitsu athletes make when transitioning to MMAHow fight camp, burnout, weight cutting, and mindset really workWhy Jena believes BJJ culture needs to stop protecting the wrong people0:00 Intro0:50 Jena’s biggest BJJ wins1:53 Why Jena switched to MMA4:36 Getting punched changes everything6:11 Finding her first MMA fight9:14 Training BJJ vs training MMA11:41 Why guard pulling fails in MMA14:35 Bad BJJ habits for fighting15:35 Why half guard works in MMA18:11 Why top position matters most18:49 MMA rounds vs BJJ matches21:00 Preparing for opponents24:10 Jena’s fighting style25:26 How Jena handles fight nerves29:44 Burnout and fight camp33:40 Weight cut karaoke37:35 Post-weigh-in ritual39:00 Cutting weight for MMA42:23 Fight week routine45:34 Jena’s MMA goals48:27 Should MMA fighters train gi?54:22 BJJ habits that don’t translate56:19 Why elite grapplers struggle in MMA58:04 Wrestling exposes BJJ athletes1:00:25 BJJ culture problems1:05:20 Protecting women and kids in BJJ1:09:57 Leaving toxic gyms1:13:03 Annoying BJJ gym characters1:14:43 Jena’s next PFL fight