# #355 Josh Answers 40 Questions | How to Suck Less

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Podcast: [I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-show-901235)
Published: 2026-01-01T17:15:07+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/episodes/355-Josh-Answers-40-Questions--How-to-Suck-Less-e3d17do
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Duration seconds: 8995

## Resource

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 ISAJJx 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

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