

Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast
JT & Joey
Discussions on improving your BJJ, navigating mat-politics and all aspects of the jiu jitsu lifestyle. Multiple weekly episodes for grapplers of any level. Hosted by JT and Joey - Australian jiu jitsu black belts, strength coaches, and creators of Bulletproof For BJJ App. Based out of Sydney, Australia
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Aug 20, 2023 • 31min
Supplements For BJJ: Our Top 5 for better performance
Discover the essential supplements for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners to boost performance and aid recovery. Learn why magnesium and electrolytes are vital for hydration and muscle recovery. Explore the advantages of whey protein isolate over plant-based options and the benefits of creatine for physical and cognitive gains. Uncover the surprising prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, even in sunny areas, and its importance for mood and strength. Plus, gain insights into injury management and effective training strategies to stay in peak form.

Aug 18, 2023 • 16min
Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul, Ngannou vs Fury and UFC buys Bellator?
Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivalsJake Paul beats Nate Diaz in a boxing match but was this a good fight? Should MMA fighters be fighting Boxers? Francis Ngannou is booked to fight Tyson Fury- the current world heavyweight champion. Money fight or bad match up? Has the UFC just bought Bellator?! Can Buchecha become the most dominant heavyweight, MMA fighter to rise from the BJJ championship ranks by smashing through the OneFC roster of contenders?

Aug 16, 2023 • 32min
The Biggest Problem in BJJ: Choosing what to learn.
Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivalsWhere do you get your Jiu-Jitsu information? Your Coach? Online tutorials? Reddit? The biggest problem in BJJ is being able to chose a type of game or selection of techniques and mastering those. The information overload has our BJJ fam drowning in choice without much direction.Finding what works for you is what will determine your success on the mats. The hardest part is for you to stick to working on the same thing every time till you master it. If every class is different and you don't make time to master a particular skill your progress will be slower. Choosing a BJJ project and having an organised approach to working on it will help bring the clarity you need to get better.

Aug 11, 2023 • 28min
Stupid BJJ Injuries: Funny but Unfortunate ways to get Hurt training.
Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivalsHave you ever suffered a stupid Injury in the Gym or on the Mat? Ever been in massive pain but didn't want to talk about it because it be too embarrassing. Both JT & Joey have had their own trials and tribulations which for them was quite traumatic but you may find it Hilarious. These are cautionary tales as things you should not do and try your best to avoid. Comedic gems and jewels of wisdom are dropped for your viewing pleasure.

Aug 10, 2023 • 14min
The BJJ Skill Difference: Taking a Physical and Mental Beating
Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivalsHave you rolled and felt completely out of your depth? Ever been rolled hard by a world champion? The most confronting thing is when you are a white belt rolling with a Black belt- the skill difference is impossible to fully understand. The same can be said for an regular Black Belt rolling a World Champion. JT & Joey share their own experiences trying to deal with a massive skill difference, fighting for their lives and dealing with physical hostility. Also how to deal with the crushing feeling that you know nothing even though you have trained hard for a good period of time.

Aug 7, 2023 • 21min
Why Does it Take so long to Get A Blackbelt? The Biggest Problem in BJJ.
Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivalsAttaining the Holy Grail of Blackbelt can take a lifetime. Why is this the case? The extraordinary amount of of techniques, positions and scenarios are overwhelming. The physical demands cover all the major athletic qualities: Strength, Flexibility, Endurance and Power. Then there is the system under which you learn all these things which is often determined by your coach. The biggest challenge is being able to wade through all of this and figure out- what do I really need to do to get better? JT and Joey dissect this complex problem we all face so that you can save time and make the most of your journey to Blackbelt.

Aug 3, 2023 • 30min
Why We Changed Our Minds: New ideas for better BJJ
Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivalsHave you ever changed your mind completely on something? Even though JT & Joey have strong opinions on all things Strength, Flexibility, BJJ and Health they occasionally change their stance. Through discovery of new information, new experience and knowledge acquired they update their position. The topics they have changed their mind on may help you to take a new perspective:1.) Is Body Building Good for BJJ?2.) Is Creatine a waste of Money?3.) Do Exercise machines really help?4.) Is Soy Protein Good or Bad?5.) Is Diet that Important for Longevity?The answers to these questions may surprise you, which may in turn cause you to question your assumptions. These different ideas will definitely help guide you towards better out comes for your health and fitness on and off the mats.

Aug 3, 2023 • 27min
Are Knee Braces A Scam?: Why you should avoid them for BJJ
Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivalsHave you got a bad knee? Do you wear a knee brace and think you are protected? Knee, wrist and ankle braces of all kinds make a lot of money for the companies that make them BUT they are putting your joints in jeopardy! Simply wearing a knee brace and continuing to train BJJ is not only a bad idea but can lead to further injury. The myth that external braces protect your joints is a SCAM. The Bulletproof boys examine their experience with knee injuries, knee braces, effective tapping and rehab to get to the bottom of this multi million dollar industry that is lying to the Jiu-jitsu community.

Jul 30, 2023 • 27min
Unstoppable Volkanovski, Dricus VS Issey, Gordon Ryan goes Natural & Shocking Submission!
Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivalsRobert Whittaker goes down against Dricus Du Plessis, breaking the hearts of Australian fight fans. This sets up a very interesting match up between Dricus and current champion Israel Adesanya. Alex Volkanovski with a dominant display of grappling and striking in his latest title defence- but who could upset his championship streak? The new Anti-Steroid Advocate Gordon Ryan asks to clean up PEDs in grappling. JT goes back to Judo and suffers big time!!

Jul 29, 2023 • 25min
Submission Grappling vs BJJ: The future of BJJ and Why it Matters
Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivalsDo you love to attack a Submission or do you play for points and position? The divide in grappling culture grows as the popularity of high action, Sub only events and tournaments has broken into the mainstream. Interest in the regular BJJ rules set of point, advantages and a slower pace game is decreasing. Will this trend continue or can there be a big change?Can the IBJJF and BJJ in general stage a comeback by incorporating submission only rule sets? If there were no points or advantages awarded in Gi Jiu-jitsu would this change it for the better? JT & Joey go back and forth in a debate on the nature of what makes grappling great and what the future of BJJ looks like.