Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

Do you remember Limp Bizkit? Maybe Vanilla Ice?  When they are not on the mats or in the gym JT & Joey like to have fun and sometimes a costume is involved. They discuss and reveal certain things about their personal lives that they rarely discuss. From JT's aspirations to become an actor to Joey's dreams of becoming an Farmer and working the land. The chat extends to how modern life is disabling us all the way through to the impact of Artificial Intelligence and how this is impacting society and potential risk to our futures. They also answer listener questions to make sure you get the information you need!

19yr old Mica Galvao cops a 12 month Ban for testing positive to Clomiphene a female fertility drug. A shocking result for young aspiring BJJ athletes and was it even necessary? Israel Adesanya  comes back with a thunderous K.O. victory! Rob Wilkinson beats Thiago Santos via unanimous Decision. Plus you heard it here first rumours swirl of Marcus Almeida returning to the world of Gi Jiu-Jitsu, looking to spoil Nicolas Meregali's run at World Championship Supremacy.

Wanting to build Muscle? Looking to go up a weight category next comp? If you want to Bulk up there are some key actions you must take in order to get muscles to grow.Near Failure = SuccessTime Under Tension is KingTo Be a Bigger Person, Eat Like a Bigger PersonCreatine Makes A difference!Dirty vs Clean BulkIf your are serious about getting bigger you might consider swapping out a BJJ session for a workout in the gym. Building your body requires real work, time and energy and with the right focus you can grow.

A student's Neck was broken as a result of the Instructor "Sinistro" attempting a risky Jiu-Jitsu technique. There is now a $46 Million court case, that has been found in the favour of the Injured student Jack Greener. The situation is tragic and resulted in Jack becoming a quadriplegic and having to undergo many surgeries and being robbed of a healthy and happy life.The controversy is the role of Renner Gracie as an expert witness. His testimony resulted in the court finding Sinistro negligent. Renner Gracie was paid $100,000 for his role in the case. The problem is he also dictates industry standards that are simply his standards not actual BJJ Standards.Should Renner Gracie be dictating what is the standard is for all Jiu-Jitsu and also profiting off a tragedy? This is a big discussion with both sides of argued by JT & Joey and what does the result of this case mean for the rest of BJJ culture and business?

Today's Episode brought to you by JiuGo: The Original BJJ Card Game.It's Jiu-Jitsu in your pocket!     https://au.jiugoplay.com/product/the-core-deck/Huge fights coming- Israel Adesanya Vs Alex Periera can there be a championship comeback? Gilbert Burns is looking to retire Jorge Masvidal in his home town of Miami. The boys from Manaus make Joey cry and Huge Bulletproof for BJJ brotherhood response at Grappling Industries Sydney. Their biggest event to date crushing the near byIBJJF event held on the same day, what does this spell for the future of competition BJJ?

Men & Women are all even on the mat- Or are they? BJJ is a male dominated sport and women who succeed and make their way through the ranks often survive a career of mistreatment and often neglect. The combative culture of Jiu-Jitsu doesn't factor in how to treat women during rolling rounds. JT & Joey walk you through how you can take the pressure down, move more and still get a good roll in for everyone involved. Not working your A-Game, training escapes and working on new positions is key to developing and learning. Being able to roll with anyone, any size or gender is important for BJJ to grow and for men and women to both enjoy training.

Have you competed before? Are you a seasoned Pro? How to prepare for comp is an important process that will ultimately determine success on the day. If you are new to the comp scene and are thinking about jumping in make sure you consider:Weight Category & Making weightPlan Your Week for Comp DayWhat is your Game Plan?FOMO will F*ck up your Taper!Will Abstinence assist your BJJ?If you only have a limited amount of time, making sure you factor in these 5 key steps will  ensure you show up ready to roll and compete at your best!

The Gi Strikes Back!! The 2023 Pan American championships were Big as many of BJJ's legends put on an epic show proving that the Kimono is still Killing it. Super tough fight between Sandhagen and Vera with what some are calling a controversial decision. Also shock News- Matt Fraser aka The Fittest Man in the World, 5x Crossfit champion,  blows out his knee in a BJJ class warm up?! How is it possible and what does this mean for you?

Have you ever trained with a BJJ World champion? Do you want to be the best at  BJJ? "Steel sharpens Steel" is a saying that gets thrown around a bit, but there are outliers in Jiu-Jitsu who did not come from championship teams and still broke through to dominate the competition scene.JT & Joey discuss the "Mathew Effect" and how that works for everyone getting better and then those special people who live outside the 'HotSpots' and still find their way to the top of the podium.If you want to be the best and you are from a small town- can you be the best in the world? The boys break down what it might take for you to get there.

What's the best way to improve your energy on the mats? This question comes up regularly, so JT & Joey breakdown the meanest and most effective ways for you to build your work capacity off the mats.Loaded ConditioningRuckingHill SprintsSled Pushing & PullingWrestlingIf you are struggling with your endurance on the mats we encourage you to roll more. But if you are looking for fast and effective ways to really push your fitness level- these are the best routines.