Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

SEMINAR WORLD TOUR! If you would like a Bulletproof For BJJ seminar contact us. JT is coming to a city near you from JULY 2nd this year. So if you would like to host a seminar let us know, contact us-jt@bulletproofforbjj.comDo you feel that your Academy's standard has fallen off?  Are you paying plenty but learning very little? JT & Joey pop the lid on this very controversial subject and speak openly about how you can recognise the Red flags and what you need to avoid:Same old warm upScattered coaching and leadershipPaying too much for everythingCookie Cutter ClassesA Closed Gym CultureNo matter where you are at in your BJJ journey you must recognise these warning signs that your gym is a Mc Dojo. Once the commercialisation of any martial art begins integrity can drop and you should consider other training options.

Always tight and Stiff? Want to know how to solve this issue? JT & Joey let you know exactly how you can remedy your predicament. If you are living the BJJ life and the professional life: tight leather shoes, restrictive long sleeve shirts, glued to computers and living in meetings - your troubles with flexibility and moving well are deeply rooted. The boys don't hold back when they let you know exactly what you need to do.

Bulletproof For BJJ Seminar WORLD TOUR!! JT is coming to a city near you from July this year, if you would like to host a Seminar for the best Strength & Mobility for BJJ contact us jt@bulletproofforbjj.comHave you Popped or Cracked a rib? Torn a sternal cartilage ? All of these are highly painful injuries and take forever to heal. They take even longer to heal if you come back to training too soon. JT & Joey tell their own stories of torso trauma and give the best approach to recovering from this terrible scourge of the grappling game.Initial TreatmentStabilise; Can you cough without pain?Build back Range Of MotionNo sit up = No BJJIt can be frustrating as this injury will require patience as it takes months to fully settle down but your management and care using these tips will reduce the time off the mat.

Need a pre-BJJ pick me up? C4, Jacked 3D, Total War?! If you know these brands and consume these powders we're going to recommend you Stop! These various super supplements  designed to give you an intense energy boost, muscle pump and extra strength are actually hurting your performance on the mat. In this episode JT & Joey highlight the ingredients that aren't helpful. They explain why, discuss the pitfalls of taking a product designed for bodybuilding  and what you should do instead.

Do you have kids and you want them to do BJJ? This episode is for you! Not only is DC an incredible Blackbelt and coach he is an amazing father and leader. He talks candidly about his origins in BJJ and Strength & Conditioning and having the courage to take the jump to start his own Gym. There are so many real gems of wisdom and insight on what it takes to make it in the business of BJJ and raise kids at the same time. He explains how being a dad has made him a better coach and helped him to know how to balance discipline and fun.

On-line Instructional videos? Drill more? Keep a BJJ Journal? What do you do to improve your ability to absorb BJJ information. This is such huge topic to tackle but JT & Joey share with you exactly what has worked for them and a couple of things that you should avoid.The sooner you can develop a good learning cycle of practice and reflection will make a huge leap in your Jiu-jitsu development.

BJJ pushes us physically and mentally. There is a lot that can be taken from struggles on the mat and applied to hard times that we  encounter in day to day life. JT & Joey get deep on this episode about what they have learnt from training Jiu-jitsu and the clear lessons that have helped them in their lives.Beginners MindLearn from AnyonePlaying the long gameEfficiency is EverythingBJJ doesn't get any easier the longer you train, you just get better at dealing with the challenge. When you step back and reflect on your experience, these lessons can really help you live a better life.

You are going for the choke, they are not tapping so you SQUEEZE! This is a great example of an Isometric muscle contraction. We find Isometric muscle contractions used as part of your lifting routine key to developing super strength. This episode gives you everything you need to know to get started using this great tool of strength development and how it applies to making you stronger for BJJ.

If you don't know who Kevin Jousset is, you soon will! This man has made his way up the ranks of the Australian MMA scene leaving opponents wrecked in his wake. JT discusses many interesting topics with his former team mate:Training with Israel Adensanya at City Kickboxing Being in the French National Team for JudoBeing a grappler crossing over to MMATraining with The B-Team in TexasBeing Tough is good but being smart is betterIf you love BJJ and you are also a MMA fan Kevin gives awesome insights into what it takes to make it to the top and be the next UFC contender.

Are you stretching but not really improving? Then you may be making some of these 3 big mistakes. No matter how much you are stretching and doing your BJJ mobility work if you spending many hours a day continually repeating these mistakes then you will not improve your mobility. JT & Joey keep it real about what you need to stop doing in order for your body to move pain free for Jiu-jitsu.