I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Should You Compete or Waste Money?
If you’ve ever sat on the fence about competing in Jiu-Jitsu… this episode is for you.
We break down the real reasons people compete (and the lies they tell themselves), whether tournaments are actually worth the money, and how competition can completely change your Jiu-Jitsu, and your mindset.
This isn’t just ADCC vs IBJJF. It’s about who competition is for, who it’s NOT for, and how to actually get value out of it.
If you’re a competitor (or thinking about becoming one), this episode will help you decide: 👉 Should you compete at all? 👉 Which tournaments actually make sense for you? 👉 And how to stop overthinking it and just go.
Why most people compete (and why they’re wrong)

The real benefit of competition (it’s not medals)

How competition forces faster improvement

ADCC vs IBJJF: pros, cons, and who they’re for

Why local tournaments might be the smartest move

The biggest mistake beginners make with competing

How to know if competing is right for YOU

Add 1 “performance day” per week (competition-style rounds only)

Stop talking about competing, be about competing

Treat each tournament like a rep, not a result

Compete more locally before chasing “big” events

🔥 What You’ll Learn🥋 Try This in Training (Mini Playbook)
Add 1 “performance day” per week (competition-style rounds only)

Stop talking about competing, be about competing

Treat each tournament like a rep, not a result

Compete more locally before chasing “big” events

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00:00 – Should You Even Compete?
01:00 – Why People Say They Compete
02:00 – The Truth: Competing Is Selfish
05:00 – The Real Value of Competition
07:00 – Competition vs “Who’s Better”
08:30 – Why Competition Forces Growth
10:30 – Stop Talking, Start Competing
12:00 – The “Performance Day” Hack
15:00 – Why Competition Changes You
18:00 – Regret & Missed Opportunities
21:00 – Fear of Competing Explained
23:00 – Just Sign Up (Big Mistake People Make)
24:30 – Which Tournaments Matter?
26:00 – ADCC vs IBJJF Overview
27:30 – IBJJF Pros
33:30 – IBJJF Cons (Cost, Politics)
38:00 – ADCC Pros (Clout, Culture)
43:00 – ADCC Cons (Organization Issues)
48:00 – Local Tournaments Explained
49:30 – Why You Should Compete More Often
53:30 – The Real Answer: Just Compete
55:00 – What To Do After You Lose
59:00 – Why Competition Changes You Forever
1:02:00 – Final Advice for Competitors

The greatest BJJ matches of all time… who made the top 10?
This isn’t just a list of exciting fights. These are the matches that actually changed jiu jitsu. The ones that shifted the meta, shocked people, or proved something nobody saw coming.
I ranked them off four things. How important they were to the sport, the story going into the match, how fun they are to watch, and whether the result flipped expectations.
You’ll probably disagree with something on here. Good. That’s kind of the point.
From Roger vs Buchecha to Eddie shocking the Gracies, to some newer matches that quietly changed the game, this is the list that tells the story of BJJ.
Drop your number one in the comments and tell me what I got wrong.
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The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

Guard pulling is SOFT… or is it just smarter?
In this Hot Takes Hotline episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, we dive straight into one of the most heated debates in jiu jitsu. Is sitting guard weak, or are people just mad they can’t pass it? The episode kicks off with an all-time caller who works a brutal blue collar job and makes a case that might completely flip how you see guard pulling. If you “sit at work,” you don’t get to complain about someone sitting guard.
From there, it only gets more unhinged. We get into whether turtle guard is actually a guard or just a bad habit, why people care way too much about medals that don’t matter, and the ongoing gi vs no gi argument about what’s actually “realistic” in a fight. There’s also a hilarious breakdown of people waiting for you to get tired before asking you to roll, and why that mindset might be holding you back more than helping.
Some takes are brutally honest, some are completely ridiculous, and a few might actually change how you train. Along the way, we talk about the difference between technique and strength, how rule sets shape your game, and why most people arguing about jiu jitsu online are missing the bigger picture.
At the end of the day, this episode proves one thing. Everyone in jiu jitsu has an opinion, and most of them are insane.
Drop your hottest take in the comments, call in to 951 HOT TAKE, and if you see someone sitting guard this week… go pass it.
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The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp
0:00 “Guard Pulling is SOFT”… Until This Guy Spoke
8:31 The Truth About Masters Medals (Nobody Admits This)
16:51 Waiting Until I’m Tired to Roll is PATHETIC
22:34 “You Only Won Because You’re Small” 🤡
29:37 Turtle Guard is FAKE… Or Is It?
37:09 “Let’s Roll Light” is the Biggest Lie in BJJ
39:12 Why Instructionals Are So Hard to Follow
43:53 Do Skull Rash Guards Kill Your Cardio? 😂
46:47 Ecological Training vs Drilling (Who’s Right?)
52:55 Signing Up “Unapproved” is SOFT Behavior
59:14 The Worst Guy at Morning Class 💀
1:02:34 No-Gi is NOT More Realistic (Hot Take)
1:14:02 Rubber Guard = Essential Oils of BJJ

This episode is the exact system I used to help students go from white belt to blue belt in months, not years.
After 18+ years of training and coaching, I realized something:
👉 Most people are training wrong.
👉 And it’s why they get better WAY slower than they should.
So in this episode, I break down the 3-step formula to learn Jiu-Jitsu 10x faster. This is a system I’ve refined over years of coaching and competition.
This is the same framework behind “Master Any Position in 6 Weeks”… but simplified so you can apply it immediately.
Master Any Position in 6 Weeks: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6
Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4
Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck
Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ 
The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp
00:00 The 10x Jiu-Jitsu Secret (Why Most People Learn Too Slow)
03:00 The Old Way vs The Fast Way (What Actually Works)
05:40 The 3-Step Formula Explained
06:00 Step 1: Focus (Why You’re Getting Nowhere)
09:45 How to Choose the RIGHT Focus (Most People Mess This Up)
12:30 The 80% Rule (Fix What’s Actually Happening to You)
14:00 The Excuse Trap (Why You’re Not Improving)
16:40 The “Jiu-Jitsu ADD” Problem
21:50 Why Reflection After Training Matters
25:20 Step 2: Fight (How You Actually Get Better)
26:30 Understanding vs Reps (You Need BOTH)
28:00 Why Drilling Alone Fails
30:00 The Truth About Competition Reps (Underrated Advantage)
32:00 When Drilling DOES Work
34:20 Constraints Training (Pros & Cons)
36:00 The “Designated Winner” Hack (Game-Changer)
41:10 Positional Sparring Done RIGHT
43:00 Why Most People Waste Their Rounds
44:40 Step 3: Feedback (The Missing Piece)
45:30 Why Wins & Losses Are a TERRIBLE Metric
47:30 The Right Way to Measure Progress
49:00 How Black Belts Actually Train
50:10 Creating Your Own Metrics
52:30 Why Your Coach Won’t Fix This For You
54:40 The Ultimate Test: Can You Teach It?
57:00 The Loop That Makes You Dangerous
58:40 How to Repeat This Forever (Endless Progress)
59:30 Final Thoughts + How to Apply This Today

What if everything you’ve been told about “fundamentals” in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is wrong?For years you’ve heard it. Focus on the basics. Master the fundamentals. Drill the same moves over and over. But what if that advice is actually the reason you feel stuck on the mats?In this episode, Josh breaks down the biggest lie in BJJ and explains why there are no fundamental techniques. Jiu Jitsu is not a collection of moves. It is a series of problems that must be solved in real time.You’ll learn why top athletes don’t think in techniques, how to identify the real tasks that win you rounds, and how to stop becoming the victim of a thousand moves. This episode will completely change how you approach training, drilling, and building your own game.If you’ve ever felt like your Jiu Jitsu isn’t clicking, this is the shift you’ve been missing.Watch this before your next training session.Try this in training. Ask yourself what has to happen for you to win a round. Track what happens when you lose. Focus on accomplishing the same task with less strength and less movement every session.New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe if you want to suck less at Jiu Jitsu.

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/comp