Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

Ever thought of opening a BJJ Gym? Have you wanted to start a Jiu-Jitsu related business? Walter Buse has dedicated his life to competing and pushing himself to be the best in the world, battling the challenges of living and training in SaoPaulo.  After opening his own gym in Vancouver and getting some early success he suffered a freak injury! This caused an identity crisis but put him on the path...

Sick of getting injured? Got some niggles you can't shake? The Open Mat Physio team have got the advice to help you. Dr Diana and Kris are both passionate BJJ practitioners as well as Physiotherapists. In this discussion they reveal some great insights. How to change your warm Up What BJJ actions to avoid First thing to do when you get Injured When should you get Physiotherapy & when not...

Ever hurt your back? Thought you would never be the same? Dan Strauss broke his vertebrae and could not walk for more than a couple minutes without being crippled. He then went on to complete a legendary display of strength, lifting the Dinnie Stones. This discussion reveals much of what goes on behind the scenes and the philosophy that really sets Dan Strauss apart from the crowd and he reveals s...

This Historical Episode is Part 1 of an Epic 2 part special. Dan Strauss is a Roger Gracie Blackbelt and a famed Garage Gorilla and well known for his ADCC and Polaris grappling performances.  Who would guess that a skinny kid could evolve into a renowned leader in the world of Strength and Grappling. Dan's passion for strength and collecting equipment grew into one of the most comprehensive...

Ever had someone pick on you at training? Did they go out of their way to be mean to you? Abuse and bullying are present across all parts of life but in BJJ which is so physical it can be particularly confronting!  Whether it's coming from a higher rank or even just a bigger stronger team mate it can really put you off wanting to train. JT & Joey on in depth on their own personal experien...

When's the last time a BJJ seminar actually helped your game? This is a controversial topic as Seminars from World Champions are such a big part of the BJJ learning model.  JT and Joey dig into a variety of seminars they have been to and  what makes a great experience and has helped them. You can learn something from anyone on the mat but at the heart of the Art is the BJJ seminar worth the t...

Do you like leg locks? Do you like coffee? Joey gets all the inside info about what goes on behind the scenes to take a run at one of Jiu-jitsu's biggest competitions. Jeremy Paul Skinner has achieved victories over may world class grapplers and is set to showcase his leg lock game on a new level. They discuss everything: Coffee and why it matters ADCC Trials Generalist vs Specialist Diet &am...

What is it like to learn from the best? Joey had the unique experience of spending a couple of days with BJJ legend Mario Reis when he visited Australia recently. Not only is Mario a champion competitor but an incredible coach and now head Coach of the Alliance Jiu-jitsu competition team. Instead of the usual 2 hour seminar and see you later experience, Mario taught at Alliance Northern Beaches fo...

EPISODE 100!! Thank you to all of you for your support of the show which has got us to where we are today. If you Love the show, please give us a 5 Star rating and if you have a minute drop us a review. It really helps us get the show out in the world, we appreciate you all!  Just started training BJJ? Not sure what makes a good gym? When you are new to the game you don't necessarily know wha...

Do you like to train Hard? What is the hardest session you have ever done? JT & Joey have experienced some brutal training sessions at BJJ and in the gym. Working at 150% of your capacity does not equal 150% better results.  We promote Quality over Quantity in training and are firm believers of less but better. But every now and again doing  crazy over the top sessions can push your limits, to...

Do you fight to the death every roll?  Got a team mate that goes 1000% but doesn't compete? If you have been on the wrong end of a training partner going super hard, it can be a bad time. In order to deal with a mat Hero you have to do your best to protect yourself. Maybe your team mate is bigger, stronger and perhaps even a higher belt and came for war. Regardless of how you feel- tired, fla...

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 Have you heard of Stoicism? Do have a personal philosophy to help you with life? Stoicism is an ancient Philosophy that has helped some of Histories great people deal with war, plagues, suffering and death....

Body aching from hard rolls? Feeling stiff from lifting? If you take a day off you gotta make the most of it so you can renew your energy and feel better to face another week of Porrada. JT & Joey talk you through the step by step of how in a short space of time you can feel so much better.  There is some solid science behind why certain things are more effective than others. From how you star...

Do you like to smoke weed? Have you ever rolled high? Marijuana has a mythical status in BJJ culture and there are many famous proponents of smoking weed but this has mislead many people within Jiu-Jitsu. This is another topic that has JT & Joey split- which side of the fence are you on? The boys discuss the pros, cons and the science behind what Marijuana may or may not do to help your BJJ tr...

Do you play with leg locks? Down to roll with heel hooks? Even if you don't know how to do them you have probably been foot locked at some point. Leg locks have risen to prominence in the last 10 years and this has changed the way we train and compete in BJJ. JT & Joey go back through grappling history to talk through the major players that pushed the Leg Lock game into the mainstream. Fr...

Have you felt a bit down at Jiu-jitsu? Feel like you are in a slump? BJJ presents many challenges physical and mental. Life can throw a lot of challenges at you but what do you do when BJJ is getting you down.  You are training hard, fighting through injuries, taking beatings and struggling to fit in with team mates. Some days you are gonna suck and it can make you feel dark.  How do you handle it...

Just started Jiu-Jitsu? Not sure how to warm up? Getting ready to roll is an important part of getting good at BJJ. Many classic Jiu-jitsu warm ups are not the best and some may even make you tighter and more prone to injury. JT & Joey layout their Top 5 warm up drills for White Belts and explain how they can help you.

The ADCC is the Olympics of No-Gi Grappling! Australia recently had the Oceania Trials for this years upcoming Submission Grappling tournament. Possibly one of the most hotly contested selection competitions in Australian grappling history.  Competitors flew in from all over the world to punch their ticket to the big show. There were some great matches, big upsets and clutch submissions. JT &...

Got something you want to ask us? We have received some really great questions recently and thought we would dedicate an episode to them. There are some great topics covered in this show and provide insight on things which are not commonly spoken about: How do I not get down in the dumps when I'm injured? New to BJJ and got totally Ignored by the coach- is that normal? Already started lifting...

Loving the program but want to mix it up? Doing Kettlebells but want to try The Standards? Combining the Bulletproof programs is a little trickier than it first seems. JT & Joey explain exactly what goes behind the structure each program, how they can fit together and why just doing a random workout won't help you. If you want to combine the Bulletproof For BJJ programs successfully the s...

Doesn't stretching make your muscles weaker? Isn't stretching bad for strength? The answer is the complete opposite. JT & Joey eliminate the misunderstandings about stretching and explain why spending time improving your range of motion will help your strength level up. BJJ demands that your body move into all kinds of crazy positions. In order to be stronger on the mat and in the gy...

Ever had your butt kicked by a light weight? Thomas Lisboa is a an Alliance Blackbelt under Fabio Gurgel, World Champion Silver medalist and one of the top competitors in the light feather weight category. JT and Thomas go deep on the following: What it takes to be the best Why drilling is important Training under Marcelo Garcia The Importance of SnC for BJJ Coaching at Alliance Vancouver If you w...

Have you ever hurt someone when rolling? Accidentally popped a mate's ankle? These are  some of the toughest moments to deal with on the BJJ journey. Does hurting a team mate make you a bad person? Who is responsible in the heat of the moment? Knowing how to respond straight after is an important part of playing the Jiu-Jitsu game. You are putting your body on the line and betting your ligame...

What's on your BJJ playlist? Got a favourite training Tune? Music can really enhance your mood and mental state coming in to Jiu-jitsu class. Whether you are into something heavy or a more high bpm vibe the right song can change your mental state. JT & Joey discuss their own preferences for getting mentally prepared for rolling and outline a method that can help you improve how you show u...

What is your Favourite Martial Arts Movie? JT & Joey have their favourite Fight flicks but they are not all the same. The films of 80's & 90's that inspired and guided both the Bulletproof Boys into the world of Martial Arts. However you came to the world of BJJ you may have started on the Martial Arts path through other more formal fighting styles. Who was your inspiration? What...