You can drill berimbolos ’til your hips explode, but if your corner can’t guide a match you’ll still walk home with participation pics. In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, I(@thejoshmckinney) flip the camera to the coach’s side: how to build a battle-ready team, run chaos-free tournament days, and yell the right words when everything’s on the line. Inside you’ll get: Pre-tourney prep: rule-set hacks, positional sparring that actually matters, and the “Hail-Mary” plan every squad needs. Individual dialing-in: managing nerves with ISAJJ breathing, stopping dumb weight cuts, and scouting that first opponent. Game-day systems: team HQ setups, synchronized warm-ups, match-time tracking, and why assistant coaches are your secret weapon. Live-match coaching: one-voice recognition, “next-fight” cueing (underhook, keep ’em flat!), time awareness, and a stealth code-word for stalling. Post-match debriefs: 15-second fix-it notes between rounds and big-picture goals that keep momentum rolling long after the medals. Whether you’re a seasoned professor or the blue belt who drew the short straw to coach Saturday, this blueprint will help your athletes compete calmer, smarter, and—most importantly—win more matches. 👉 Subscribe for weekly BJJ deep-dives, mindset tricks, and the occasional hot take that gets us uninvited from group chats. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) BJJ Mental Models Kicksite FREE 30 Day Trial Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK” Master ANY Position in 6 Weeks Join ISAJJ PRO (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place) Join the Gi Gazette Follow the show on Instagram Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel
