Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast
This is the official podcast of the Bulletproof For BJJ movement. Hosted by JT & Joey. Each episode the founders break down problems that Jiu-jitsu people experience, giving guidance and tips to improve your training for BJJ. With the goal of helping every body on the Brazilian jiu-jitsu path reduce their chance of injury, improve their strength and mobility to become more resilient.
Episodes
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 ADCC only offers $10,000 if you win. Even though...
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 your BJJ development. When it's q...
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 key things you haven't trie...
Are you a big eater? Don't mind a food challenge should the opportunity arise? JT is known for his ability to put food away much to his own pride & shame. In this episode he shares a legendary tale of how a eating contest almost ended him. It started with helping a mate bulk up for rugby and then makes its way to Northern England where JT meets his match in the form of the "Meat Sweats" cha...
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 the curtain and get deep into what ...
When you were a student you got concessions. When you completed your apprenticeship you got the acknowledgement of being a Tradesman. There was a public acknowledgement that you had given up certain things to attain new knowledge or skills which would benefit the society. But modern society doesn't really recognise the significance of working towards getting your Blackbelt in any martial art. It takes so...
Episode 335: Are you new to the leg lock game? Have you ever been hit with a foot lock and didn't know the defence? More and more BJJ folks are learning and rolling with leg and foot locks at White Belt and Blue Belt and if you are. not prepared you will be caught lacking! JT & Joey break down where is the best place to start for both foot and knee attacks and how the mechanics of these particular submissions is similar to...
Episode 334: Do you have a dedicated Competition Training Class at your Gym? Preparing for BJJ comps requires next level intensity to help simulate the big energy required to compete. Joey & JT discuss what you need to do to boost your rolls to be really prepared. Do you have tight ankles and find it hinders your ability to get low and shoot in to take people down. Ankle mobility can be the unlock to help improve your wrestling...
Have you ever felt alone in a crowd or disconnected in your neighborhood, where houses stand close but people seem worlds apart? This episode peels back the layers of modern society's paradox of personal isolation in a world of hyper connectivity. Over a simple morning coffee, Joey came across an awkward social situation with some other parents when their kids interacted; despite the closeness of our hom...
Episode 333: Do you get your car serviced regularly? Do you get a yearly check up at the Doctor? Funnily enough we BJJ Folks never do this when it comes to our physical function for rolling. Many of us do not want to know just how bad our injuries and accumulated damage is so we just ignore it until it's so bad we can't function. But what if it didn't have to come to this? JT & Joey are working a check up, a phys...
Do you play tennis, squash maybe even pickle ball? There are many great and fun hobbies but that does not mean it translates to better BJJ. "But I heard it's good for hand eye coordination?" It doesn't help when someone is sitting on your chest crushing you into submission. Now if you have played Rugby or American Football and have spent years tackling people to the ground and holding them...
Episode 332: Have you got Injury One-itis? Got that first big BJJ injury that you are struggling to deal with. When major injury strikes, it can really take over your life- but what can we do to get over this? A major part of getting through the process of rehabbing an Injury is not Catastrophising the situation: making it seem worse then it actually is. JT & Joey examine where you need to start, you must find out the nature of...
Episode 331: Are you always getting injured even though you do the right things? If you are someone who is constantly injured what the heck can you do about it. The Bulletproof boys bring some alternative answers that you may not expect. Friend of the podcast Pablo dislocated his shoulder and is not sure when is the right time to get back to training BJJ, so JT & Joey give a guideline on how to know when you are ready. Return c...
It may be hard to believe but JT & Joey do not live together. They come from very different parts of the Sydney, they are also very different people privately and publicly. This discussion goes deeper on their relationship, their personalities and how this impacts the podcast. From how often they train together to the social dynamic of Joey's private training group the boys open up about how they bal...
Have you ever been Disqualified at a Jiu-jitsu comp? JT & Joey recount the messy and funny tales of competitors like John Combs and Bill "The Grill" Cooper, whose quests for glory took unexpected turns, and talk about what it means to be combat-ready and how even the prepared can be caught off guard. The boys break down the biological brawl that leads to lactic acid overload. We navigate the surprising and sometimes ...
Episode 329: Have you ever had a Private Lesson with your coach?
Are they the secret sauce to boosting your skills, or just another checkbox for moving up the ranks? JT & Joey discuss the potential growth that comes from one-on-one sessions but also the ethical questions that arise when gyms link them to belt progression. With countless online platforms has this form of training lost some of it's appeal as more people...
2 Weeks ago a big call was made by JT " The Oracle" Tenacity. He put together an argument based on many seemingly unconnected clues scattered across the internet.
He claims to know who is the next power player in the world of Competition Grappling. Some one who is about to shake up the whole industry combat sports- potentially for the better. From the high life of Abu Dhabi to the back streets o...
Episode 328: Do you have a special warm up you do before Competing? Do you psyche yourself up or need to calm your nerves? JT & Joey discuss the importance of mobility checks, why elevating body temperature is crucial, and which specific exercises set the stage for victory. This conversation is not just theory; it's a practical guide complete with personal anecdotes and proven strategies that will help both newcomers and v...
Ever been side-lined by a BJJ Knee injury? Joey pulls back the curtain on finding the right healthcare guru for your injury and the unexpected journey of rehab—one that's filled with as much laughter as there is pain. Navigating Australia's healthcare system sometimes feels like a sport in itself, and not the fun kind. The second half of the conversation goes into the complexities surrounding MRI s...
Episode 327: Do you get Anxious about rolling and competing? Do find yourself constantly criticising yourself with negative self talk? This is actually not helping you just do the thing- get better at BJJ. Managing your self talk and your psychological approach to the pressures of BJJ is key to your long term success. Both JT & Joey have had their own battles with managing their minds and have had very different journeys taking...
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