Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

Want to help ya Boys out? Join the Bulletproof Brotherhood- Subscribe today!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyf05qby-GCHJ47kiI4Uzqw Are you Strong but inflexible? Or are bendy but weak? Recently a coach we know said "Strength is more important than Mobility." This got Joey Sparked!! This has resulted in today's discussion around what you need to prioritise to be better on the mat...

Do you like Spicy Foods? Do hard questions make you sweat? JT & Joey are putting themselves to the test, visiting Belles Hot Chicken and eating their way through the highest levels of spice. They also answer very personal questions that open up on secret info never before revealed as they banter their way through: What is Happiness? What Has Changed the way you train? Advice to Your White belt...

In such a close match between Felipe Pena & Nicky Rod who actually won? The King of Trolls & The King of Memes go to war. Has the B-Team gone too far with the  Ligament break heard around the BJJ world?

What mindset does it take to win Championships? Declan Moody use to be a nervous kid who struggled to win. He now stands as an imposing Heavy weight prospect dominating Australian No-Gi scene. He reveals all the amazing steps in his journey and all the amazing stories behind his evolution. How a Gi guy becomes a No-Gi Killer Training in Japan at Bonzai Gym Training at B-Team with Craig Jones ADCC...

Do you go hard all the time? Do you ever do a lighter session? De-loading is an integral part of most major strength training programs, this helps athletes avoid plateaus, overtraining and overuse injuries. But how does this work for BJJ? Can a deload week work for rolling? JT & Joey have got you covered- What is a Deload week? Why would I even do that? Can you Deload at BJJ? How to Keep the w...

Is Nicky Rod on Steroids? Why is Gordon Ryan really attacking the B- Team?  Is Volk actually the Pound 4 Pound champ and is there a rematch on the cards?  Plus Khamzat has gone up a weight category to take on Bobby Knuckles! It's been a big week and the boys deliver the details you need.

Ever wanted to open a BJJ Academy? Do you run your own business now? There is much more to running a successful gym than just teaching class. To make a business last it must make money! This is a direct result of these 3 key business practices: Sales: How to understand what a person wants. Marketing: Tell your story well and convert people to your cause. Customer Service: How to keep people coming...

Do you space out in class? Find it hard to pay attention? Being mindful when you are on the mat is key to improving your learning. But with so much distraction in our daily lives how can we stay focused when we get to Jiu-Jitsu? JT & Joey break down the following: JT's Pre Class Routine for Crazy Focus Setting Intention for Skill development Getting uncomfortable to stay alert Breath work...

A huge fight card topped off with a crazy main event! If you missed it- JT & Joey have you covered. They watched closely for all the details you will need to know so you can keep up with all the UFC talk that will be going on post BJJ class this week. Massive submission finishes, total wars and one of the great UFC title fights of this era.

Want to get stronger? Looking to last longer or just get Swole? There are many different types of Strength training and in this episode JT & Joey cover the 3 major types that can best help your BJJ- but which one is best to achieve your goals? Maximum Strength Hypertrophy Training Strength Endurance Each has a specific method of training to get the best results but there is some good cross ove...

Do you struggle with your weight? What is a BMI? Plenty of us have experienced weight gain at different stages of life. This shouldn't be a reason not to train BJJ. Even though being over weight can make many things hard, if you know how to use what you got, this can be an advantage on the mats. JT & Joey discuss many of the related pros, cons and alternatives to help manage what might us...

Who won Double Gold at Europeans? Which Aussies won at the AJP championship? This episode the boys catch you up on the most recent results at some of the biggest comps on the calendar. They finish with an interesting social issue - Do you return your shopping trolley  OR leave it randomly in the carpark? JT confronts an offender and find out what happens...

BJJ is challenging with all your limbs, what if you only had 1 arm & 1 leg? Sean Fong  survived massive physical trauma in rural Fiji as a kid which left him without his right leg and left arm. He had to relearn how to live again, but he had a burning desire to show the world he could be the best! His no BS, get after it approach led him to become a swimming champion, World Record holder and u...

Same old warm up? Try this random technique, now drill and let's roll. Is this the best way to learn? Probably not. Even though every Jiu-Jitsu coach has a different approach to teaching technique, the current state of BJJ classes is a tired old formula. But what is the best way to teach BJJ? Skip Warm Ups or Athletically Primed Live Games better than Drills? Planned Classes or Freestyle semi...

Tragedy strikes one the BJJ true greats. Glover Teixeira leaves the game after a bloody and brutal decision loss. Jon Jones returns at Heavy weight and JT's predictions come true as the ADCC signs a 2 year deal to broadcast all major ADCC events up to 2024. There are more bold predictions and behind the scenes info revealed in this episode!

Have you had a higher belt boss you around? Ever taken a beating at a new Gym?  There are so many different unspoken rules that exist in Jiu-Jitsu academy culture and they will vary wildly from gym to gym. If you are keen to visit a new gym you need to make sure you are up on these important things: The Pre-Roll Chat Don't try "Dick" moves How to respond to Rough rolls Taking Names...

Do you travel and Train? Looking to roll as a visitor but not sure what to do? There are many strange and unspoken rules to new gym etiquette when travelling. JT & Joey dig into what you need to do before visiting a new gym so that you can have a much better experience. Call ahead to check the vibe Must buy our Gi to roll here? Social Media Rudeness! Don't Expect a free class How hard sho...

Ever popped your knee? Have faith that God would grade you? This week lots has happened from spectacularly destroyed knees, a man graded to blackbelt under the word of God and one of the biggest names flys the UFC coop. 

Do you read much? Listen to audio books? JT & Joey like to learn new things but don't want to waste time- especially yours! This episode they review their top 3 books from 2022 which can really help you in 2023. These are not BJJ related but they can really help you change the way you look at life and how you think about your training. Oxygen Advantage: Breathing Method for Mind, Body and...

Have you heard the Sonny Brown Break Down? This Champion Fighter and BJJ Black belt took his curiosity to another level by starting a podcast that has now become one of the most popular BJJ Podcasts in the world. The tables are turned as Sonny is put in the hot seat and reveals some incredible stories that haven't be told before. He opens up about his brutal origin story, his journey to becom...

There have been some sensational things happening- have you heard? Israel Adesanya was arrested at JFK airport under alleged weapons charges. Alex Pereira gets promoted to brown belt even though he doesn't actively train BJJ. Liver King being sued in a class action for 100 Million dollars and Jake Paul joins the PFL to turn the world of MMA on it's head!

How do you like to train? Do you have a favourite workout? JT & Joey have done countless workouts but there is always a favourite that really stands out. They breakdown the routines that had both of the boys in peak condition for Strength and Endurance. This discussion gives insight into some very different ways to get in shape for BJJ, how this help build the Bulletproof For BJJ program and h...

Download The Bulletproof For BJJ App FREE TODAY! Android  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bulletproofforbjj iOS  https://apps.apple.com/au/app/bulletproof-for-bjj/id6444311790 What does it take to be a Black Belt? What would it mean to you? There are so many things you need to over come to make it to this Haloed rank. But there are many things that you are not told about the weig...

Did you take time off from BJJ over the holidays? What's the UFC prediction? Does being good looking make you a better fighter?  If you haven't rolled much over the break you can be forgiven but rushing back to an open mat to roll hard after weeks off could spell injury. JT & Joey break down how to ease back in and avoid injury in your glorious return to the mats. Who will win Volkan...

Download The Bulletproof For BJJ App FREE TODAY! Android  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bulletproofforbjj iOS   https://apps.apple.com/au/app/bulletproof-for-bjj/id6444311790 How do you plan to get better at BJJ in 2023? Do you work on your weak spots? JT & Joey are both working on specific parts of the game so they can move forward and evolve their individual BJJ games.  E...