

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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Nov 20, 2021 • 42min
#36 Cross Training For BJJ: CrossFit, Powerlifting & Yoga
Today's episode is brought to you by the new book JiuGo: The Power Of Jiu-jitsu. JiuGo is the world's first BJJ Superhero. Lots of action and laughs, this book is great for 10-12 year olds or any Big kid who loves BJJ. Get yours on pre-sale just in time for Christmas CLICK THE LINKhttps://jiugoplay.com/Trying to get fit for BJJ doing something else? This episode is perfect for anyone who is supplementing their rolling with other types of training. JT & Joey get into the finer details of what makes other Health & Fitness disciplines great, how they can help and also where they don't. They dig into:CrossFitPowerLiftingYogaThese major movements all have lots to offer but before you jump in on any of them hear what the guys have to say as it will save you time and money.

Nov 14, 2021 • 37min
#35 Maximising Your Gains With Home Workouts
This episode is brought to you by the new book JIUGO: The Power of Jiu-jitsu! JiuGo is a bullied kid who's life changes forever when he discovers Jiu-jitsu. Follow his journey as he makes super natural friends and develops his own super powers. This book is perfect for 10-12 year olds or even just Big kids who love BJJ. Just in time for Christmas get your hands on the World First BJJ Super Hero book! Click the Link https://store.bookbaby.com/book/jiugoStuck without a gym? No weights to lift at your academy? That's no problem! JT & Joey go deep on how you can workout from home using the Bulletproof for BJJ program and all the hints and tips to get you strong and mobile with very little equipment.Make space for strengthAccessibility is Key to good habitsThe Tools you needDon't Think- Get a Plan!Get Strong without big weightsIt doesn't actually take much to get a great workout from home and the boys give you all the insight you need to get set up, get lifting and feeling better in a matter of days.

Nov 5, 2021 • 38min
#34 Best Competition Performances
Are you a BJJ competitor? Ever wanted to compete but nerves held you back? JT & Joey break out their best ever BJJ competition stories. They are very different experiences both with crazy highs and serious lows. This episode has everything as the boys discuss what truly makes the best day on the mats you could have:Running Late with no time to thinkBeing in the same division as a World ChampionThe pressure of having everyone watchingNot having anyone to coach you...Claiming the top of the podiumThere is so much in this episode that if you have ever competed you will love it and if you are on the fence this lively chat will get you over the line and into the competition arena!

Oct 30, 2021 • 30min
#33 Recovery Myths & Fake Fixes
Stop wasting your Money with Fake Fixes! JT & Joey are putting Recovery Myths on Blast!! You are probably doing at least of 1 of the following things and it isn't helping you, here come the truth bombs:CBD Oil is a placeboIcing Does Not Help HealingInflammation is good for youAcai isn't a Health Food??Addiction to Practitioners / HealersToday's show is all about questioning if the things you do, actually help you. We are all about what is effective. Don't waste time or money on over hyped well marketed snake oil!!

Oct 23, 2021 • 34min
#32 Fix your Hips for Jits
Do you have tight hips? Does playing guard hurt your lower back? Great Hip movement is the holy grail of BJJ and on today's show JT & Joey unlock the answers you need to fix your hips and ultimately your guard game as a whole:What are the 4 walls of the Hip?Why does BJJ get me so jammed up?How to fix the worst BJJ habits?The best moves to get you right!This is a key episode for any dedicated guard player looking to improve their game and relevant to those of you who struggle and want to feel better off their back. In the immortal words of Shakira " My Hips don't lie."

Oct 17, 2021 • 35min
#31 Livia Giles
World Champion, Physiotherapist and New Mother! Livia Giles is a woman of many talents and today JT goes in depth on what it has taken for Liv to achieve everything she has:The Origin story of a competitive athleteHow she plunged head first into BJJStrength and Conditioning, injuries and winning World ChampionshipsThe challenging path to ADCC selection and the Big Show.Pregnancy, rolling, lifting and child birthIn this candid chat Liv gives a no BS account of her athletic career and what it takes to push the limits on the long road to the top of the BJJ Podium.

Oct 9, 2021 • 36min
#30 Jess Fraser
The Woman, the myth, the legend! Jess Fraser is a pioneer in the Australian Jiu-jitsu scene. If you do not know this name, settle in for a amazing tale of perseverance, toughness and competitive fire. From early starts in Krav Maga and Yoga instructing she weathered many storms, fought many battles and rose to the top of the international competitive scene.This wasn't enough for Jess as she sought to lead and galvanise women's BJJ in Australia by building "Australian Girls In Gi."This episode shines the light on a deep history of women's competitive jiu-jitsu, what it takes to over come club politics to train with your mates and strengthen a community that the art had neglected. Legends were made, an amazing community was built and this is the inside story you need to hear.

Oct 2, 2021 • 37min
#29 How To Make The Most of Your Workouts
Are you working hard but not getting the gains you want? Feel like you have hit a plateau? JT & Joey break down exactly why having a good plan of attack will set you on track to improvement and steer you off the path of plateau.What is your Program and are you sticking to it?Are you Consistent or Random with workoutsThe Difference between Testing and TrainingWhy Warm Ups and Intention are key to improvingGet your Central Nervous System primed!Many people are trying their best to improve but wasting a lot of energy and time by missing key actions. In order to go to the next level and enjoy greater strength, athleticism and energy follow these key steps to get more out of your workouts.

Sep 25, 2021 • 40min
#28 The Covid Catch Up
What are the Bulletproof Boys doing in Lock Down? How are they getting it done? Today's show goes behind the scenes on what both JT & Joey are doing to process, stay active and keep the Bulletproof movement moving forward. They discuss a number of topics that you may be struggling with:Raising a new born in Lock DownKeeping your business a float while closedStaying healthy and strong with no GymCreating daily structure to stay productiveTips to help you over come the chaos of CovidThis is a candid discussion that gives some insight into how the guys manage their personal and professional lives with the restrictions that keep us from the thing we love most- Jiu-jitsu.

Sep 19, 2021 • 41min
#27 Stronger Grips For BJJ
Always get your grips broken? Forearms always gassing out? Sounds like you need stronger Grips! Often when people first start training Jiu-jitsu the first thing they feel fail is their ability to hold on, Gi or No-Gi. This can happen as a result of a few different factors.JT & Joey discuss where most BJJ folk are going wrong and what they can then do to develop the killer crush grip.How Rock Climbing training relates to training BJJThe Simplest way to improve your gripRope climbing and Grip PowerMaximal Grip strength & Captains Of Crush