Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

Body aching from hard rolls? Feeling stiff from lifting? If you take a day off you gotta make the most of it so you can renew your energy and feel better to face another week of Porrada.JT & Joey talk you through the step by step of how in a short space of time you can feel so much better. There is some solid science behind why certain things are more effective than others. From how you start the day, sleeping in, the morning routine, what to eat, helpful supplements, finding enjoyment in the natural environment and some surprise answers to soothe what ails you.

Do you like to smoke weed? Have you ever rolled high? Marijuana has a mythical status in BJJ culture and there are many famous proponents of smoking weed but this has mislead many people within Jiu-Jitsu. This is another topic that has JT & Joey split- which side of the fence are you on? The boys discuss the pros, cons and the science behind what Marijuana may or may not do to help your BJJ training.

Do you play with leg locks? Down to roll with heel hooks? Even if you don't know how to do them you have probably been foot locked at some point. Leg locks have risen to prominence in the last 10 years and this has changed the way we train and compete in BJJ.JT & Joey go back through grappling history to talk through the major players that pushed the Leg Lock game into the mainstream. From Eddie Cummings to Eddie Bravo, Osvaldo Fader to the Danaher Death Squad, Dean Lister to Lachlan Giles.Whether you are new to Jiu-jitsu or love the modern No-Gi game this episode has everything you need to know about why leg locks have levelled the playing field and defined modern BJJ

Have you felt a bit down at Jiu-jitsu? Feel like you are in a slump? BJJ presents many challenges physical and mental. Life can throw a lot of challenges at you but what do you do when BJJ is getting you down. You are training hard, fighting through injuries, taking beatings and struggling to fit in with team mates. Some days you are gonna suck and it can make you feel dark. How do you handle it mentally is important.JT & Joey discuss how to deal with the mental trial and tribulations that are part of the BJJ journey. Having an approach to deal with bad days is the key to staying in the game and not over thinking, so you can get out of your head and back onto the mat.

Just started Jiu-Jitsu? Not sure how to warm up? Getting ready to roll is an important part of getting good at BJJ. Many classic Jiu-jitsu warm ups are not the best and some may even make you tighter and more prone to injury. JT & Joey layout their Top 5 warm up drills for White Belts and explain how they can help you.

The ADCC is the Olympics of No-Gi Grappling! Australia recently had the Oceania Trials for this years upcoming Submission Grappling tournament. Possibly one of the most hotly contested selection competitions in Australian grappling history. Competitors flew in from all over the world to punch their ticket to the big show. There were some great matches, big upsets and clutch submissions. JT & Joey recap all the results and this is just the warm up for when JT reports live from the ADCC event later this year.

Got something you want to ask us? We have received some really great questions recently and thought we would dedicate an episode to them. There are some great topics covered in this show and provide insight on things which are not commonly spoken about:How do I not get down in the dumps when I'm injured?New to BJJ and got totally Ignored by the coach- is that normal?Already started lifting, can I switch to the The Standards Program ?If  you have a question that you would like us to answer please hit us up directly and leave a voicemail by clicking the link below.  https://www.bulletproofforbjj.com/bjj-podcast/We will play it as part of the show and answer you directly!

Loving the program but want to mix it up? Doing Kettlebells but want to try The Standards? Combining the Bulletproof programs is a little trickier than it first seems. JT & Joey explain exactly what goes behind the structure each program, how they can fit together and why just doing a random workout won't help you.If you want to combine the Bulletproof For BJJ programs successfully the secrets and details revealed on this episode will help.

Doesn't stretching make your muscles weaker? Isn't stretching bad for strength? The answer is the complete opposite. JT & Joey eliminate the misunderstandings about stretching and explain why spending time improving your range of motion will help your strength level up.BJJ demands that your body move into all kinds of crazy positions. In order to be stronger on the mat and in the gym you need to have full access to all your body's potential.This episode will help you to unlock your body and step up your strength gains on the mat.

Ever had your butt kicked by a light weight? Thomas Lisboa is a an Alliance Blackbelt under Fabio Gurgel, World Champion Silver medalist and one of the top competitors in the light feather weight category. JT and Thomas go deep on the following:What it takes to be the bestWhy drilling is importantTraining under Marcelo GarciaThe Importance of SnC for BJJCoaching at Alliance VancouverIf you want to know more about what is required to perform at the highest level while being one of the lightest people on the mat this episodes has plenty of gems and insights for the any BJJ player.