Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

When was the last time you fell Victim to a Guillotine Choke? A friend of the podcast with a strange accent calls out JT for the truth. Recovering from a knee surgery how do you make it back it back to the mats? What is the right way to transition from rehab exercises to actual BJJ specific movements. When you are a new white belt and new to the BJJ game how much should you train and what can you...

Have you heard someone at your gym say "OSS"? It gets thrown around almost like a Jiu-Jitsu meme. But OSS has a deep history outside of BJJ. It is a word of many meanings in Judo, Karate and Samurai warrior history. JT took a deep dive to try to get to the bottom of the meaning in BJJ and its origin- where did it actually come from? With references from all corners of the internet the bo...

Do you set New Years resolutions? New Year- New You? JT & Joey had very different holidays but come in to 2024 with similar expectations. Looking to improve yourself is noble but do you have a system for maintaining or developing new habits? JT is looking to be healthier and quit coffee his lifetime addiction, Joey talks holiday workouts and primal exercise in stone wall building. If you are l...

Do you train leg locks? Is there a greater chance of injury if you play with the fire that is the Leg lock game? If you need your knees intact to feed your family is it worth the risk of an ACL reconstruction? As a white belt in BJJ what is the best way to expand your skills? There are so many different options to study the game and the boys breakdown what they prefer. If you are a wrestler, ex-pr...

Are you trying to get stronger for BJJ? There is a single exercise that develops total body strength - The Turkish Get Up. Essentially it is a combination of 5 different movements, if you have ever done a technical stand up you will recognise the sequence. This all in one exercise trains you to be strong everywhere- Shoulder, trunk, hips, knees and grip. It will strengthen your frames, improves hi...

Do you Listen to the 'Beyond Jiu-Jitsu Podcast'? Adam Childs gave Joey his Black Belt and was the OG Bulletproof athlete. He is the only Australian Blackbelt under Fabio Gurgel, living and training full time for 5 years in Sao Paulo. JT & Adam first met fighting to be the best "Aussie" at the Alliance gym- after many wars they became great friends. Adam has some crazy stori...

Do you train BJJ when you are exhausted? Does your coach push you to fatigue in warm up so you roll tired? Even though there is something to be said for being able to push yourself to keep going when you are almost completely gassed out, practicing sloppy reps because you want to be fitter is only going to make your BJJ Skills worse.  JT & Joey dissect this topic and look at it from a few diff...

Do you drill techniques? Does your coach make you drill in class? On today's show we are joined by Adam Childs from the " Beyond Jiu-Jitsu Podcast"  and head coach of Vantage Jiu-Jitsu. This is a broad discussion of the benefits and limitations of isolated skill practice. Recently the popular discussion has been around 'Anti-Drilling' and the 'Ecological Approach&apos...

Do you meditate? Do you ever feel in the flow when rolling? Sitting still and meditating is a world away from the intensity of choking someone on the mats. But they can get you to a similar place mentally. BJJ is a form of enforced mindfulness because when you are being smothered under mount all you can think about is getting out of there- no bills, no job, no family, just you and what you need to...

Can you do BJJ while pregnant? Is it safe to roll with a bun in the oven? Livia Giles is known for being one of Australia's best female Black belt competitors, top athlete and BJJ instructor. She is now a mother of 2 and trained her way through both pregnancies up unto a certain point. She speaks on getting a good obstetrician, feeling super strong while pregnant and lifting and BJJ positions...

Is Jiu-Jitsu causing you Injuries or Health problems? If your job requires you to be fit and able, training BJJ can derail your career. There may have to be a hard choice made to quit rolling or is there another approach you can take to continue? Incidences of men injuring women while rolling are completely unacceptable but if you are not the coach what can you do about it? Toxic BJJ gym culture i...

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Holiday Season is Upon us! For all your holiday cheer we have the funniest moments of 2023 compiled into a non-stop 23 minute extravaganza of laughter and stupidity. In no particular order here is a hilarious highlight reel to help get you through the holiday traffic. Get Your Bulletproof x Parry Rashie Now... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/products/bulletproof...

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Can you be Famous and Humble? James Smith has earned world wide fame as a Personal Trainer, Instagram Superstar and award winning Author. He is also a BJJ obsessed purple belt who is an active competitor and froths out on Jiu-Jitsu techniques. His BJJ origin story is a near death experience that inspired him to learn how to defend himself, friends and family. As he has become more successful he ha...

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Have you ever been choke out? Thought the choke wasn't on but... it was! Recently Joey did not respect a choke that was being applied, next minute he woke up a little disorientated but happy. The boys discuss what it is like to be choked out, how this can affect you mentally and physically and why it may not be quite as scary as it sounds. This BJJ hazard for many is par for the course but JT...

Joey recently had the good fortune to train with Jiu-Jitsu monster Gutemberg Pereira. He breaks down what he learned, how the champion taught and what made it different to other seminars. This is a behind the scenes look at what a world class competitor does but more importantly how they teach it and how this helped Joey make a BJJ break through. Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game a...

White belts should teach white belts! Controversial statement: JT believes that beginners should be teaching as part of their learning to help them to formalise their thinking. This goes against the grain of traditional learning in BJJ. The boys discuss the benefits of teaching Jiu Jitsu as a white belt. Although it may seem like white belts don't know anything, they can actually strengthen t...

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