The conversation dives deep into the risks of leg locks and the potential for knee injuries in jiu-jitsu, stressing safety and communication in training. They discuss how beginners can effectively enhance their BJJ skills amid countless resources. The transition from wrestling to teaching jiu-jitsu is also examined, highlighting the importance of sharing techniques and knowledge. Additionally, the benefits of integrating wrestling techniques are explored, showing how this can elevate both wrestling and jiu-jitsu training.

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 different angles. "Training Tired is training Stupid" If you are early in the Jiu-Jitsu journey you need to put a premium on what helps you learn - physical fatigue won't help. Mental toughness is a key part of rolling and improving at BJJ but trying to practice skills can make your game dumb but tough. If you are someone who likes to go hard on and off the mat this is a good episode for you.Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

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 stories of living in Brazil, competing and working for Alliance Jiu-Jitsu. He now is the head coach of Vantage Jiu-Jitsu in Sydney Australia and hosts the very successful Beyond Jiu-Jitsu Podcast. His experience coaching, learning from the best in the BJJ business and getting brutalised by them has shaped him and his style of teaching. Origin stories galore as the boys reveal details never before mentioned.Check out Adam on his podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/2mjOQYDy1L9f4wOmf49dsd?si=20c5a00694604a92Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

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' to learning BJJ. When looking more closely at other high skill disciplines- Dancing, Music, Gymnastics & Cooking. In order to be good at any of them there is a disciplined and systemised approach which requires immense attention to detail. Once the rules and principles have been learned then breaking away and being more experimental could help progress your learning but is this how we should all learn? This is a wide ranging discussion and Adam brings a great insight as a coach and how to help beginners improve with drilling.Check out the Beyond Jiu-Jitsu Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mjOQYDy1L9f4wOmf49dsd?si=3a0be3511ba4420eStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

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 do in the moment.The post roll relief and clarity that comes from a great Jiu-Jitsu session clears your mind in a similar way to meditation. When you are deep in a full on roll have you ever felt in Flow- automatic action without conscious thought. (Not a Flow roll...)This topic sound a little Woo Woo but JT & Joey unpack the differences and similarities with some interesting and hilarious insights that can change the way you look at meditation.Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

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 you really need to avoid.Communication and choosing the right training partners was a big piece of the puzzle for safety with both her and her baby. This is an incredibly insightful discussion on a very unique situation that faces women who want to keep up their Jiu-Jitsu while pregnant.Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

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 is a serious problem and the first thing that needs to be done is to call it out.When you get your friends addicted to Jiu-jitsu are you to blame for their inevitable injuries? What is the best advice for someone who has just fallen in love with BJJ so they minimise injuries and can make progress quickly?Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

Get Your Bulletproof x Parry Rashie Now... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/products/bulletproof-for-bjjStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofHappy Holidays Fam! Wherever you are having a white Christmas or getting sunburned at the beach we wish you a great time with your family. The Bulletproof boys want to thank you for listening to this show- the contradictions, factual inaccuracies and general banter. The show would not be possible without your support, questions, comments and sharing your fave episodes on social media. Don't worry the episodes will keep rolling into 2024. Have a great Holiday and get yourself to a cheeky open mat somewhere!

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: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/products/bulletproof-for-bjjStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof

Parry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivalsStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofDo you shower before rolling? We all know that one Stinky guy at the gym - but could it be you? Joey put it out to the Bulletproof audience as to what were the worst BJJ Hygiene crimes? 10 things stood out and the boys decided that this taboo subject needed to be spoken on. When you need to be up close and personal with another person, general courtesy is to be clean before you hit the mats.You may not be aware of these aspects of training but not only is it bad for your team mates but also posses a risk to your own health. This is the intervention, the Bulletproof boys are letting you know and these crimes must be stopped.