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#367 "Belt's Don't Matter" | 951-HOT-TAKE #1
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- I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show
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- Mar 26, 2026
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- 4170
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Summary
Finally, your voice can be heard! In episode #1 of "951-HOT-TAKE" I(@thejoshmckinney) listen to some of your most frustrated and hottest takes. If you've ever been annoyed about someone who doesn't deserve their next belt getting promoted before you, then you NEED to listen to this episode. BJJ Belt promotions are one of the most vague and frustrating parts of jiu jitsu. How can we solve it? Don't worry, I have the answer and it's simple and it'll shock you. We also talk about big guys being mistreated, submissions not working, and how dumb stripe are. Whites and Blacks(belts) alike will laugh and learn from this new episode format for the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu show. It took 367 episodes but we really have found our stride... Subscribe for more jiu jitsu breakdowns, seminars, competition insights, and gameplans. 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 0:00 I Suck at Jiu Jitsu (Intro + new hotline concept) 1:41 HOT TAKE #1: Stop crying about heavyweights 3:03 Should you avoid bigger opponents? (real answer) 5:24 Why going harder is actually making you worse 7:14 HOT TAKE #2: Omoplatas are useless?! 9:03 Why omoplatas actually work (but not how you think) 11:21 Why most people NEVER get good at them 16:35 HOT TAKE #3: Adults who need stripes should quit 17:30 The truth about stripe promotions (black belt secret) 20:30 The awkward reality of belt promotions 22:29 HOT TAKE #4: Promotions on the podium are cringe 24:31 When it’s actually okay to promote on the podium 30:00 HOT TAKE: People self-promoting belts?! 33:32 TH…