Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

Do you do BJJ and like to run? Has Covid  got you running laps while you can't roll?As easy and simple as running seems there is always more to it than that. The Bulletproof boys breakdown the effectiveness of running as a gas tank builder for BJJ and the hidden cost that come with recreational running and the potential pitfalls.If you can't do Jiu-jitsu because of lock downs & restrictions and runningand starting running for fun or fitness,  give this episode a listen to save yourself time, energy and pain on your road to marathon.

Have you ever met your BJJ Hero? There is a good chance JT & Joey have and also have a ridiculous story about them. It's story time and the boys share a few of their best tales of brushes with Jiu-jitsu royalty. Chance encounters while travelling, competing and training in Brazil and America resulting never heard before stories.  They get into Seminar experiences with world champions and what really makes the greatest fighters so incredible in the gym as well as in the UFC.

These are the missing pieces of the puzzle, the small things that make a big difference to help your body heal. JT & Joey reveal and explain their own personal tips that help them get right and how this can benefit you. Some of these habits are similar while other practices are wildly different.If you are looking to leave no stone unturned to maximise getting your body and mind right for  Jiu-jitsu, then this is the place to jump in.

Sore, stiff shoulders? Sitting at your desk for hours on end? JT & Joey breakdown what is hurting your posture and how to fix it long term, so you are pain free and strong.You may not realise that your inflexibility is putting you in a permanent Kimura.The boys highlight a simple test to identify  just how restricted you are, to give you a starting point to work from. Explaining the specific muscles of the shoulder that when over developed contribute to imbalance and the smaller muscles we need strengthen to restore shoulder health. Lastly they talk through the best moves to help open your shoulders and free you from postural pain.

Want to get stronger for BJJ? Sick of not knowing what moves to do? JT & Joey give you The 5 Best Strength Moves for BJJ. In order to make such a list even great moves had to be cut! Some moves that made the list will surprise you while others may be considered controversial. The Bulletproof boys explain exactly how these 5 moves translate to BJJ and illustrate why including them in your workout will deliver more bang for your buck.Stop wasting time on moves that don't deliver, add any of these 5 super moves and get stronger, faster!

Sore lower back? Are you in pain just sitting down? Many BJJ practitioners suffer from chronic lower back pain but have no idea why. JT & Joey  unpack some of the contributing factors which cause back pain and how you can go about remedying the situation.What's giving you a sore Lower backIs your style of Jiu-jitsu contributing to a disc injuryHow tight hips are crippling you off the matThe path back to a pain free lifeSmall actionable steps  that you put into your daily routine to help reduce chronic pain and help improve your BJJ. Enjoy the banter as the boys break it down and give you the insights to feel better.

On today's episode  Joey speaks on his most recent Competition experience. He reveals his diet and dealing with weight loss for comp, his specific BJJ competition prep and what it was like on the day being back in the competition area after a long hiatus.One of the other major things that may be something you are facing; to Master or not to Master? You are athletic enough to hang with the young people but you are in your 30's.Does doing Masters Division make you a has been? In this entertaining discussion the boys touch on all the major factors that can help you prepare, show up and have a great comp without killing yourself.

In this episode JT & Joey discuss all things you can do after training to help you bounce back. The problem for many of our BJJ brethren is that they are neglecting all the important actions you need to take after an evening jiu-jitsu class:Nutrition, dinner, supplements & snacks.  Sleep Quality, switching off & down regulation.Relaxation, reading & sleep tracking.If you want to get more out of your BJJ and feel better the next day, the boys outline an easy to follow formula that  will have you coming back better.

On today's show JT & Joey delve into the great debate, What is better for BJJ Body Weight VS Barbell! There are particularly strong views from either side of the argument for which is better to develop strength. The boys break down the pros and cons of both approaches and discuss how you can make the most of both Body Weight & Barbell to maximise your athleticism for Jiu-jitsu.Whether you aspire to have a phenomenal handstand/ muscle up, OR a Huge maximal deadlift this discussion will help you know where to start and how to navigate toward  getting great results faster without it detracting from your BJJ.

On today's show JT & Joey reveal how you can improve your mobility by lifting weights! That's right you can increase your flexibility by using the right moves. It is a common exercise myth that lifting weights makes you stiff and tight. The boys get into the details about how you can dramatically improve your range of motion by using specific movements under load that will have an enormous cross over to BJJ. Get the inside word on the best movements to enable you to be more gymnastic as well as stronger at the end of your range of motion, this will make your guard harder to pass and give you anti-sweep powers you never thought possible.