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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 58 MIN

#360 I Interviewed Coaches After a BJJ Tournament...

from I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show · host Josh McKinney

A Few weeks ago at the Fuji Expo in KC, I (@thejoshmckinney) grabbed a mic at the end of a long tournament day and did what every exhausted coach should do: talk trash, tell stories, and give hot takes while the adrenaline wears off.You’ll hear from the Arias Bros (including a wild match story that ends in a heel hook attempt in the gi), plus more coaches breaking down what they saw on the mats, what tournaments get right/wrong, and the weird culture stuff we all pretend isn’t real (handshake etiquette, rulesets, coaching “disappointment,” and more).Thanks to all the coaches who jumped on the mic to chat.If you’ve ever coached all day, competed and got banged up, or just love the post-tournament parking-lot vibes—this one’s for you. Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience:  https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo")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/comp00:00 – Live at the Fuji BJJ Expo01:30 – Aras Bros interview & wild black belt match story04:20 – Coaching all day, winning & losing at tournaments06:00 – Fuji Expo thoughts & Midwest Jiu-Jitsu08:00 – ISAJJ Show Experience & camp announcement10:40 – Jiu-Jitsu injury insurance explained17:45 – Tournament risk, injuries & gym owner responsibility20:00 – Hot takes, sponsors & mat hygiene talk23:30 – Coaching mindset, injuries & training updates27:00 – Gi vs No-Gi & tournament formats33:30 – Favorite matches & coaching disappointments41:00 – Post-match etiquette & jiu-jitsu traditions45:20 – Masters vs adult divisions & rulesets50:00 – Spicy hot takes & culture commentary57:45 – Final thoughts & wrap-up

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