

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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Mar 12, 2023 • 11min
#159 The Gi Is Dead?! Is Jon Jones still a D*ck? Grasso With the Upset Win & Tainan on a Tear!
Craig Jones claims the Gi is dead! Jon Jones returns at Heavy weight but is it a win for the douche bags? Alexa Grasso makes fight history with a massive upset win over Schevchenko. JT & Joey discuss what could make Gi Jiu-Jitsu more entertaining and if this could revive it's popularity?

Mar 9, 2023 • 32min
#158 Strength VS Flexibility! What is more important & can they work together?
Want to help ya Boys out? Join the Bulletproof Brotherhood- Subscribe today!!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyf05qby-GCHJ47kiI4UzqwAre you Strong but inflexible? Or are bendy but weak? Recently a coach we know said "Strength is more important than Mobility." This got Joey Sparked!! This has resulted in today's discussion around what you need to prioritise to be better on the mats.How is Mobility different from Flexibility?Does Stretching make you weak?Which is better for health?Is it a waste of time to stretch?What is the best balance for BJJ?Whether you are on Team Weights or Team Stretch this discussion will help you to understand the benefits of both and how you can make it work together to get your body feeling good!

Mar 7, 2023 • 59min
#157 HOT ONES Challenge!!! Really F*ckin' Hot Wings & Very Spicy Questions.
Do you like Spicy Foods? Do hard questions make you sweat? JT & Joey are putting themselves to the test, visiting Belles Hot Chicken and eating their way through the highest levels of spice. They also answer very personal questions that open up on secret info never before revealed as they banter their way through:What is Happiness?What Has Changed the way you train?Advice to Your White belt SelfDo you believe in Aliens or SpiritsFavourite Part of the other Man's BodyFrom "Traveler" (mild) all the way up to "Sex Panther" (Atomic heat) designed to mess you up. The boys open up, suffer, sweat and eat as they bare all in this very personal chat and answer your questions.

Mar 6, 2023 • 10min
#156 Did Felipe Pena Win? War Of The Kings & The B-Team leg Attack Controversy.
In such a close match between Felipe Pena & Nicky Rod who actually won? The King of Trolls & The King of Memes go to war. Has the B-Team gone too far with the Ligament break heard around the BJJ world?

Mar 3, 2023 • 41min
#155 DECLAN MOODY: B-Team Insider, M-16 Coach & No-Gi Beast on what it takes to win.
What mindset does it take to win Championships? Declan Moody use to be a nervous kid who struggled to win. He now stands as an imposing Heavy weight prospect dominating Australian No-Gi scene. He reveals all the amazing steps in his journey and all the amazing stories behind his evolution.How a Gi guy becomes a No-Gi KillerTraining in Japan at Bonzai GymTraining at B-Team with Craig JonesADCC Trials and living in AustinThe next time you see Declan it will probably be a superfight or the next ADCC. This is an Aussie star on the rise. For all interest parties if you want to reach Declan for a seminar contact Adam Jones at M-16. https://www.instagram.com/declan_moody/https://www.instagram.com/mrjonesbjj/

Mar 1, 2023 • 32min
#154 What the F*ck is a Deload Week? How to do Less To Get More out of Training.
Do you go hard all the time? Do you ever do a lighter session? De-loading is an integral part of most major strength training programs, this helps athletes avoid plateaus, overtraining and overuse injuries. But how does this work for BJJ? Can a deload week work for rolling? JT & Joey have got you covered-What is a Deload week?Why would I even do that?Can you Deload at BJJ?How to Keep the workout Habit.If you have been training hard for the last couple of months consistently, having a lighter week of activity will make you stronger the following week. The ebb and flow of intensity planned into your training for BJJ and resistance training will ensure longer term gains and continual improvement.

Feb 27, 2023 • 10min
#153 Nicky Rod - Natty or Not? Volk still P4P King! Khamzat goes after Bobby Knuckles.
Is Nicky Rod on Steroids? Why is Gordon Ryan really attacking the B- Team? Is Volk actually the Pound 4 Pound champ and is there a rematch on the cards? Plus Khamzat has gone up a weight category to take on Bobby Knuckles! It's been a big week and the boys deliver the details you need.

Feb 24, 2023 • 38min
#152 What Makes A Great BJJ Business? The 3 Things you need to run a successful Academy.
Ever wanted to open a BJJ Academy? Do you run your own business now? There is much more to running a successful gym than just teaching class. To make a business last it must make money! This is a direct result of these 3 key business practices:Sales: How to understand what a person wants.Marketing: Tell your story well and convert people to your cause.Customer Service: How to keep people coming back every time.Both JT & Joey have run and built gyms from the ground up. They have also trained at some of the best & worst gyms in the world. This episode offers great insight on how to win at the Business of BJJ.

Feb 21, 2023 • 36min
#151 Distracted & Struggling at Jiu-Jitsu? Our Top 5 tips to keep your head in the game!
Do you space out in class? Find it hard to pay attention? Being mindful when you are on the mat is key to improving your learning. But with so much distraction in our daily lives how can we stay focused when we get to Jiu-Jitsu? JT & Joey break down the following:JT's Pre Class Routine for Crazy FocusSetting Intention for Skill developmentGetting uncomfortable to stay alertBreath work for Memory RetentionPost class QnA & Closing the LoopThese routines and tactics are proven to help eliminate distraction and keep your mind where it needs to be- in the present on the mat.

Feb 19, 2023 • 12min
#150 UFC 284 Fight Recap: Volk vs Makhachev, Rodriguez vs Emmet & Della Maddalena vs Brown
A huge fight card topped off with a crazy main event! If you missed it- JT & Joey have you covered. They watched closely for all the details you will need to know so you can keep up with all the UFC talk that will be going on post BJJ class this week. Massive submission finishes, total wars and one of the great UFC title fights of this era.