Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

Have you heard the phrase "Don't use Strength, use Technique." There is an underlying philosophy in BJJ culture that being strong holds you back from learning Jiu-Jitsu technique, there is a type of strength shaming that goes on. We all know that being more athletic helps us when rolling but the idea that technique trumps strength has been overstated and the boys breakdown why:1.) The Technique beats Strength Myth2.) Why don't lightweights win the Absolute?3.) Strength is the Technique Multiplier4.) When a Cue becomes Dogma5.) No Strength = No OptionsThe idea that being strong holds you back in BJJ is not a helpful way to look at the game. Developing strength in parallel with learning BJJ technique is the ultimate way to get better on the mat.

How can you get your family and Friends to relate to your love of BJJ? We all struggle on the mats every week but if you don't roll- you don't get it, IYKYK. The boys received a voice mail from Stephanie Alvarez overcoming the odds to win her last tournament in weight and absolute. She just can't get her closest people to relate. Israel Adesanya, Alex Volkanovski, Logan Paul & Craig Jones all training together what does this mean for the fight game? Are we witnessing the Rise of the Fight Game Entrepreneur and the next business moguls.

The podcast explores the difference between self-defense and sports jiu-jitsu, discussing their effectiveness and the evolution of sports jiu-jitsu. It also delves into the disparity between self-defense in real-life scenarios and one-on-one confrontations, highlighting tactics like weapon use and surprise attacks. The story of a viral traffic confrontation involving a skilled Muay Thai practitioner is shared. The chapter further examines the changing landscape of martial arts and self-defense, emphasizing the importance of well-rounded training and the unpredictability of real fights.

Question Time: Is before class the best time to use a massage gun? What is the best time of day to do your mobility vs when is best to stretch? Which is the best therapist for a BJJ Body- Chiro, Physio, Osteo or Massage therapist? Last but not least are the detailed points on how to get into the Hanging cobra position if you struggle with mobility through upper and lower back.

If BJJ was a language the current approach of simple of Immersion for learning is wrong. Jumping into a room of beginners, intermediates and experts without a good process for retaining the info  dooms you to very slow progress.The best learners of any subject matter have both practical and theoretical ways to help them understand their chosen body of knowledge and have a system to shorten up their learning loops for faster adaptations. This enables them to achieve a level of mastery many times faster than their peers. JT & Joey discuss:1.) Why Immersion doesn't work for everyone2.) Primacy & Recency - Why you don't remember?3.) What is your Learning Loop- Record your rolls!4.) Software Engineering and Fixing BJJ Mistakes5.) Your Mental High-Light Reel, ain't  For Real.If you have trained for a while but really struggle to progress and remember techniques then you need to ask yourself- "Do you have a good process for remembering, analysing and reflecting on what you do when you train?" If you are not sure what to do, this is the episode for you.

Do you train for the love of the game? Or push yourself to win Championships? How you choose to approach your BJJ is a very individual thing. What defines a Hobbyist? Are you only a Competitor if you compete at tournaments or fight to the death in the Gym? It is important to appreciate the difference between the 2 approaches and get clear on the upside and Draw backs of each:1.) Expectations vs Results2.) Awkward Rolls & Misunderstandings3.) Winning vs Learning- What's better?4.) Being Serious or Being Strategic5.) Martial Arts vs Sports PerformanceWhether you are training everyday focused on the next comp or just get your rolls in where you can, there is value in both approaches and ultimately you can benefit by borrowing from the other.

The Bulletproof For BJJ boys respond to your questions:1.) What to do if you have exceedingly tight Traps and Neck muscles?2.) Blue belt no knowing if they are improving and what to do about it.3.) What is a bad BJJ warm up and how can we fix that?4.) JT's Journey to World Strongest Man an PBs.5.) Should women seek out other women to train BJJ?If you have questions that need answering post them in the comments below and  JT & Joey will provide the info you need to get through your jiu-jitsu week better informed.

Have you ever been injured rolling? Ever had surgery as a result of BJJ Related damage? The Bulletproof boys have establish the most common sites of injury affecting the BJJ community.1.) Knee  2.) Ankle  3.) Elbow. They dig into the many contributing factors as to Why these are the places that take the most damage. Discussing what you can do to make your body more robust and more structurally sound to limit this wear & tear. But let's not kid ourselves- injury in BJJ is inevitable. So when injury does strike JT & Joey talk you through the processes you need to follow to return to the mats ready to rumble. 

Do you want a stronger Grip? Find people break your grips easily? The best way to develop Grip strength for GI and No-Gi require different approaches. JT & Joey break down how you can get the most out of your Grip training to maximise your gains:1.) Full Grip vs Half Grip2.) Isometrics or Dynamic Gripping3.) Rope Climbing & Cylindrical Grip4.) Build Endurance or Crushing Power5.) Forearm Health and Preventing TendonitisNo Grip = No Fight. A strong grip is foundational to your success as a grappler, Gi or No-Gi. Prioritising the right type of grip training for the style of grappling you prefer will help you develop iron forearms faster.

Craig Jones is coming out of retirement to face off against Filipe Pena officially on UFC Fight Pass! Could this set up a potential super fight between Craig and Gordon? Alex Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez promises to be an exciting title fight but can the dynamic challenger steal the crown from the Pound for Pound champ? It's that time of the year for the IBJJF World Championship and Bulletproof have some hot Blackbelt favourites- Levi Leary Jones, Adele Fornarino and Nikki Loyd Griffiths. Will Australia see it's first Blackbelt World Champion? Lastly YouTube is censoring the Boys! Too much cursing has caused the platform to limit the ability for the channel to earn. This has resulted in JT & Joey pulling a few verbal punches, but should they?