Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

Incredible grappling matchups on One Fighting Championship but can the Rutolo brothers do it again? Bareknuckle FC brings the brutality with a huge grudge match between Mike "Platinum" Perry vs Luke Rockhold. There is a new World Strongest Man- Mitchel Hooper! JT in his quest to become Australia's Strongest man has started training with Big Hooper's former coach Mitch Mayhew. C...

Do you train at a traditional Jiu-Jitsu club? Or do you roll at an Academy with a modern take on BJJ? There is a conflict between what is considered a "Traditional" Martial Arts approach to teaching Jiu-Jitsu and what some may call Modern Bjj. If your preferred training style is different to your Academy's teaching philosophy you might find yourself caught up in some Gym Politics. 1...

Gustavo Dantas is a legendary member of the Fab 5 from Nova Uniao in the 90s. He reveals his deep history in Jiu-Jitsu, how competition BJJ has changed and the rise of Jose Aldo from poor BJJ practitioner to UFC Champion! He is the host of The BJJ Mental Coach podcast which talks with BJJ entrepreneurs on what makes them successful and the lessons they learned from their Jiu-Jitsu journey. His wor...

Do you practice Solo Drills at home? Doing Shrimps across the lounge room floor? Solo Drills are popular but do they actually improve your Jiu-Jitsu? The best BJJ practitioners in the world do not do Solo Drills, why? Because they are a SCAM! You are waisting time on a fad,.JT & Joey go deep on how this lie all began: BJJ Imitation = BJJ Masturbation Ginastica Natural & Pilates Capoeira, R...

Have you ever been in a street fight? Been beat up or robbed before? As teenagers JT & Joey had both experienced being bashed by gangs of older teens. They open up about 2 very different experiences of violence by multiple attackers. They discuss taking a beating, being robbed and how it felt. The trauma of these situations eventually proved to help build the character of both the Bulletproof...

Do you wear a mouth guard when rolling? Ever lost a tooth in a training accident? Most of our BJJ Fam do not wear a mouth piece but this can have very expensive consequences. Here is what you need to know: How much should I pay? Mouth Guards makes you stronger! What's it cost to replace a tooth? Does it hurt your ability to Breathe Jiu-Jitsu Improves your game If you don't currently spor...

Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul in a boxing match and an unrevealed story about the Diaz water fight at ADCC. Lachlan Giles has received an anonymous donation of $100K USD to help support the Australian BJJ competition scene- BUT theres a catch... You have to be drug tested to get the dollars. The boys then speak on their experiences being podcast guests, talking BJJ entrepreneurship and what it takes to b...

Have you got sore elbows? Wrists and Forearms all jacked up? Painful elbows is the bane of any good BJJ person's life. It is commonly misdiagnosed as "Tennis Elbow" or tendonitis but there are some major reasons why your elbows hurt and Tennis is not the problem.  JT & Joey explain what you need to sort this out- Why am I So Sore? How to build Extension The 5 minute Wrist Warm U...

Do you remember Limp Bizkit? Maybe Vanilla Ice?  When they are not on the mats or in the gym JT & Joey like to have fun and sometimes a costume is involved. They discuss and reveal certain things about their personal lives that they rarely discuss. From JT's aspirations to become an actor to Joey's dreams of becoming an Farmer and working the land. The chat extends to how modern life...

19yr old Mica Galvao cops a 12 month Ban for testing positive to Clomiphene a female fertility drug. A shocking result for young aspiring BJJ athletes and was it even necessary? Israel Adesanya  comes back with a thunderous K.O. victory! Rob Wilkinson beats Thiago Santos via unanimous Decision. Plus you heard it here first rumours swirl of Marcus Almeida returning to the world of Gi Jiu-Jitsu, loo...

Wanting to build Muscle? Looking to go up a weight category next comp? If you want to Bulk up there are some key actions you must take in order to get muscles to grow. Near Failure = Success Time Under Tension is King To Be a Bigger Person, Eat Like a Bigger Person Creatine Makes A difference! Dirty vs Clean Bulk If your are serious about getting bigger you might consider swapping out a BJJ sessio...

A student's Neck was broken as a result of the Instructor "Sinistro" attempting a risky Jiu-Jitsu technique. There is now a $46 Million court case, that has been found in the favour of the Injured student Jack Greener. The situation is tragic and resulted in Jack becoming a quadriplegic and having to undergo many surgeries and being robbed of a healthy and happy life. The controvers...

Today's Episode brought to you by JiuGo: The Original BJJ Card Game. It's Jiu-Jitsu in your pocket!      https://au.jiugoplay.com/product/the-core-deck/ Huge fights coming- Israel Adesanya Vs Alex Periera can there be a championship comeback? Gilbert Burns is looking to retire Jorge Masvidal in his home town of Miami. The boys from Manaus make Joey cry and Huge Bulletproof for BJJ brothe...

Men & Women are all even on the mat- Or are they? BJJ is a male dominated sport and women who succeed and make their way through the ranks often survive a career of mistreatment and often neglect. The combative culture of Jiu-Jitsu doesn't factor in how to treat women during rolling rounds.  JT & Joey walk you through how you can take the pressure down, move more and still get a good...

Have you competed before? Are you a seasoned Pro? How to prepare for comp is an important process that will ultimately determine success on the day. If you are new to the comp scene and are thinking about jumping in make sure you consider: Weight Category & Making weight Plan Your Week for Comp Day What is your Game Plan? FOMO will F*ck up your Taper! Will Abstinence assist your BJJ? If you on...

The Gi Strikes Back!! The 2023 Pan American championships were Big as many of BJJ's legends put on an epic show proving that the Kimono is still Killing it. Super tough fight between Sandhagen and Vera with what some are calling a controversial decision. Also shock News- Matt Fraser aka The Fittest Man in the World, 5x Crossfit champion,  blows out his knee in a BJJ class warm up?! How is it...

Have you ever trained with a BJJ World champion? Do you want to be the best at  BJJ? "Steel sharpens Steel" is a saying that gets thrown around a bit, but there are outliers in Jiu-Jitsu who did not come from championship teams and still broke through to dominate the competition scene. JT & Joey discuss the "Mathew Effect" and how that works for everyone getting better and...

What's the best way to improve your energy on the mats? This question comes up regularly, so JT & Joey breakdown the meanest and most effective ways for you to build your work capacity off the mats. Loaded Conditioning Rucking Hill Sprints Sled Pushing & Pulling Wrestling If you are struggling with your endurance on the mats we encourage you to roll more. But if you are looking for fa...

Shock news Nicky Rod has recently had his blood work reviewed and has been deemed... Natural- at least for the last 6 or so months. Edwards vs Usman in a super tight rematch! Bobby Sandhu dropping stand up comedy bombs on Kill Tony and repping for BJJ. Friday Night Fights! One Fighting Championship has partnered with Australian TV giant Channel 7 to bring MMA, Kickboxing @ No-Gi submission grappli...

Do you think about BJJ in terms of actual fighting? Is BJJ a cult? Xande has seen Jiu-jitsu from all angles as a Martial Art and a Sport. He speaks on the Gordon Ryan effect with greater Fame and money, how this effects the culture of BJJ. He discusses finding the Good in all things and that Jiu-Jitsu requires a solid structure in order for people to learn the art and develop as a good person. Bow...

One of the greatest Jiu-JItsu Competitors in the History of the game. He has done it all multiple times - World Absolute, Heavy weight, IBJJF & ADCC Champion! He drops some real gems about his origins in BJJ and how Luta Livre battled BJJ in the streets. He reveals how he became a world champion and the training that took him to the next level with his legendary brother Saulo. Through the fire...

The biggest Drug Bust in BJJ History- 5 athletes suspended for 3 year! Elisabeth Clay wins through to become the 1st Female Polaris Champion. A friend of the Podcast has been kicked out of his Gym of 5 years for asking permission to train at another gym and treated as a traitor.  Joey has extended his approach of Rest rounds to Rest Weeks find out why this might work for you!

Have you had a quitting moment? Lost the love for the game? Is there real reasons that you should reconsider chasing the dragon that is the Jiu-jitsu Lifestyle? There are many things that may make you want to step away from the BJJ game but before you decide to quit you need to ask yourself some important questions: INJURY: Why & How- Could it have been prevented? LOSING: Expectations & ge...

Does your gym do social events? Do you have a BJJ best mate at your academy?  Most Jiu-jitsu academies call themselves teams. But when you go to training are you looking forward to seeing your friends or dreading  the impending doom of getting squashed by strangers? JT & Joey outline what Gyms can do to make complete Strangers the best of friends: Post Training Chats It's not about the Mo...

Craig Jones claims the Gi is dead! Jon Jones returns at Heavy weight but is it a win for the douche bags? Alexa Grasso makes fight history with a massive upset win over Schevchenko. JT & Joey discuss what could make Gi Jiu-Jitsu more entertaining and if this could revive it's popularity?