Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

What is the most Important set of Skills when you start BJJ? Every time you go to class there is a new technique to learn or a new drill to master. But it's always changing! So when you are always getting hit with new techniques and skills, which is the most important skills you need to boost your BJJ game? JT & Joey discuss where is the best place to start as a beginner to stop you from...

Episode 360: Have you got a bad ankle? Never really done much about it? JT & Joey take you through the 5 key steps to restoring the spring to your step. Now most of time as BJJ folks we get away with having crappy ankles by just pulling guard or avoiding stand up battles but at some point in time you will have to hop and jump during rolling. If you are coming off the couch with a freshly sprai...

Episode 359: Are you guilty of committing a BJJ Deadly Sin? We are always looking to add something to make our Jiu-Jitsu better. But maybe you actually need to remove some handbrakes that are holding you back from making progress on the mats. These Deadly Sins are f*cking you up! If you can just stop doing at least 1 of these 5 things you will improve 20%. This is based on the principle of Inversi...

Episode 358: Do you lift weights? Have you ever seen a embarrassing gym fail? Joey has been lifting at a local big box gym and has been observing a particular young man squatting- poorly! Then Joey witnessed this guy perform a huge squat fail. He wanted to help and when this young man asked Joey for a spot - Joey stepped in to save the day. Joey's feed back will surprise you and the result wa...

You ever escaped a submission and thought, they let me get out of that? Perhaps it was your immense skill or was it an act of generosity by your training partner? In BJJ and all parts of life acts of kindness allow others to learn, survive and grow as a result of showing empathy to others. Now this might sound strange in an art of breaking ligaments and choking each other unconscious but recently...

Are you a gambler? Like to place the occasional bet on the UFC for fun? When you are on the mats at Jiu-Jitsu you are rolling the dice on your ligaments. Now most BJJ folks aren't super crazy risk takers they just want to roll- but you are playing with fire. Whenever you place a bet you need to consider your odds, how likely are you to win vs how likely are you going to rupture your ACL.  Inj...

What is the best type of strength training to get big and strong for BJJ? Is Powerlifting best- Squat, Bench & Deadlift? Are kettlebells, Indian clubs and Maces Bells which are more dynamic better for grappling strength? What tool is right for the job of build Real Strength. JT & Joey discuss the pros and cons each major strength training approach and then get to the heart of the problem.....

Do you feel lost at BJJ? Feel like you might want to quit? You need a BJJ Buddy! The fact that Jiu-Jitsu does not have a proper Buddy System is a problem that is leaving beginners stranded. JT recently experienced getting paired up with an experienced guy to show him the ropes. This totally changed how he felt in an unfamiliar setting. Having someone who is your go to person to help you when you g...

Have you ever said something and it came out wrong? Recently JT had a lot to say about Craig Jones and the upcoming CJI Event in Las Vegas. But listening back to the episode JT realised he had made a mistake and wanted to put the record straight for you. It is hard to get JT to admit he is wrong especially when it comes to certain topics. But in this very candid episode he gets straight to the poi...

How much BJJ should you train every week? Your coach says Everyday. The Pro guys train twice a day! But how much is right for you? JT likes to take things to the extreme and Joey has a more moderate approach and through their experience helping thousands of BJJ folks get stronger, more flexible and get healthy- they have discovered the sweet spot. Now winning in terms of how much you train looks d...

Do you ask for advice from higher belts at your Academy? Maybe your friends give you advice that seems a little questionable. Either way BJJ advice is not hard to come by but how do you know what's good info and what is fake news? JT & Joey have given and received a truck load of advice over the years and not all of it was helpful. To save you time there are some ways that you can cut thr...

Do you have a jealous coach? Anna after 14 years of Judo has discovered BJJ and wants to just do BJJ full time but is concerned her long time Judo coach will disown her! What should she do?  Our guy Ryan who is completely blind and competed in his first competition. He had previously called in because as someone who is visually impaired he struggled to get training partners- plot Twist! Ryan is a...

Michelle Nicolini is widely considered to be the greatest Female BJJ Athlete of all time! In this episode JT talks openly with the legend as she shares her triumphs and challenges that built her remarkable journey. From her early days training in Santos and Itu under the Checkmat team to her impressive switch to MMA, Michelle's story is a testament to passion, resilience, and dedication. With...

Episode 347: Have you ever bulged a disc in your neck?! A friend of the podcast asks about rolling with a cervical disk replacement- is it possible? Is it advisable. JT references a very famous grappler who had to have one of their discs replaced and still compete only weeks after the surgery, who was it? Have you tried training 2 sessions per day? If you have limited days to train is it more bene...

Episode 346: Do you struggle to focus at BJJ Class? Do you zone out when you are at the gym? Small details can make a big difference in both lifting and rolling. Knowing when to tune in and really focus is important. In our distracted age of so much stimulus it is hard to have enough energy to lock in and pay attention. Being too comfortable, or leaving yourself too tired to dial in when your coac...

Episode 345: Have you ever torn your meniscus? Been told you must have surgery? Joey injured his knee while training BJJ- turns out it was a torn meniscus. He got an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan, saw his physiotherapist and while the scan didn't reveal much new info he was advised to talk to a Knee surgeon. Joey was under the impression that Surgery was unavoidable- Can a torn Menisc...

Episode 344: IBJJF 2024 was a controversial championship! There was a disqualification of Tainan Dalpra against Francisco Lo which was to a questionable judgement with no bad intentions involved and the position technically not illegal but was deemed a heel hook attack. This left the Gi worlds crowd with a bad vibe. Has the rule structure started to really negatively impact the game. Could Heel Ho...

Episode 343: Are you struggling to remember what was taught in class this week? When coaches teach a different technique and concept every week, it can be hard to keep up and retain the information. BJJ as a body of knowledge is constantly growing and evolving with specialised techniques and strategies for both Gi and No-Gi grappling. JT & Joey dig deeper on what can help and hinder your learn...

Episode 342: Do you travel and train BJJ at different gyms? An interesting question came through about an International BJJ Gym exchange- could 2 unaffiliated teams host seminars for each gyms champions. Also could the gyms build something of an alliance to enhance both of the BJJ cultures on different sides of the map. JT & Joey examine all the considerations and walk through what it might ta...

Have you thought about starting your own Podcast? You love listening to them and feel like you have something good to say- What are the steps you need to take to make it a reality? JT & Joey breakdown the Hosting platforms, the equipment, content planning, scheduling and production. They go into great detail to layout everything you need to consider before you launch into the world of podcasti...

Episode 340: BJJ has Steroid problem! Have you ever looked at Gordon Ryan and wondered how he looks like that? For the normal Jiu-Jitsu folks doing thousands of Dollars worth of Performance Enhancing Drugs is not a good idea, for your health and finances. JT & Joey discuss the blatant use of steroids in BJJ culture and why this sets unrealistic expectations for how you should look and perform...

Episode 339: The Craig Jones Invitational vs The ADCC! One man versus the Establishment in the name of getting of getting Athletes paid and disrupting the status quo. Craig Jones is offering 1 million dollars first prize to each of 2 divisions - under 80kg and over 80kg. This is the biggest prize in the history of grappling!! Not only that he is paying $10,001 to all athletes just to show up, the...

Episode 338: How many times have you heard your coach say "Any Questions guys?" BUT... No one says anything! This is a huge missed opportunity to learn for the sake of not looking stupid. This is a strange phenomena for a room full of people who are confident enough to wrestle and choke each other but feel embarrassed to speak in front of a small group of people. This is holding back you...

Episode 337: Are you struggling to maximise your strength for grappling? JT & Joey go deep on all the things you are not doing to get stronger for BJJ. If you are already lifting weights and rolling but find you aren't getting much stronger in the gym it can be super frustrating- but what is the answer? There are some common mistakes that are holding BJJ folks back and then there are 3 ke...

Episode 336: Are you a BJJ Entrepreneur? Do you run a BJJ related business? Both JT & Joey have spent more than 20 years working for themselves and have learned a lot through much trial and error! They share the huge mistakes and the unexpected wins that have helped build them into the entrepreneurs they are today running the Bulletproof for BJJ App, podcast and growing a community. Go behind...