Have you become a Jiu-Jitsu Addict? Got bitten by the BJJ Bug? You may not realize it, but you have now changed your life around your BJJ habit- gotta get that rolling fix. JT & Joey unpack what is it that makes our experience on the mats so addictive and why we will often give up dates, work and family gatherings for a cheeky open mat. When you get deep into the BJJ experience you may not realize how deep the connection to the process of squeezing and smashing into another human being can change you. The cocktail of stress hormones, dopamine, serotonin, intense intimacy and community and connection. The boys breakdown why BJJ can take over your life and why this could be the one addiction that is actually good for you- the stress that brings relief to your life.

Do you struggle to gain muscle? Are you eating enough to support muscle growth? Doing BJJ burns a tonne of calories and this is can be hard to quantify if you are not rolling in some type of wearable or exercise tracker. But the simplest way to overcome the calorie deficit that Jiu-Jitsu creates is to get your food intake right- specifically Protein! Snacks, food prep and easy meals are key to your muscle gain success. You might be doing the lifting and rolling but the nutrition piece is the key to your success. How much protein do you need? Should you eat carbs? How about if you are vegetarian or vegan? Another underestimated element cornerstone of muscle gain id accountability and the boys unpack how you can depend on something other than your self to help keep you on track when the pursuit of BJJ can tear down your hard earned gains.Get all the juicy details on everything BJJ - Tap,Nap and Snap! The Newsletter for grapplers https://www.tapnapandsnap.com/?utm_source=BPYouTubeStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

Do you lift for BJJ? But How strong are you? Strength testing is key in knowing where you are at and set the bar to measure if your training is being effective? You have done all the work in the weight room but have you actually gained strength on certain exercises? JT & Joey unpack a couple of different approaches to doing some consistent testing and how to go about it. You need to make sure you warm up specifically for the lifts you are testing. There is a real difference between upper body and lower body so there are different strategies you need to follow to get the most out of your deadlift compared to your weighted chin up. Having a good method of testing is key to checking in on  your progress in the gym, but do you need to lift your max? Isn't that kinda dangerous? The boys give an easy way to test yourself without risking injury. Do you test your max strength for BJJ?Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ  with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial:  https://bulletproofforbjj.com/registerStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

What is the most Important set of Skills when you start BJJ? Every time you go to class there is a new technique to learn or a new drill to master. But it's always changing! So when you are always getting hit with new techniques and skills, which is the most important skills you need to boost your BJJ game? JT & Joey discuss where is the best place to start as a beginner to stop you from getting smashed and start to be able to have some success when rolling. Part of the battle is being able to stick to your plan and work on these specific skills that will move the needle for your game. The answers from the boys might surprise you, let us know what you think are most important in the comments.Get all the juicy details on everything BJJ - Tap,Nap and Snap! The Newsletter for grapplers https://www.tapnapandsnap.com/?utm_source=BPYouTubeStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

Episode 360: Have you got a bad ankle? Never really done much about it? JT & Joey take you through the 5 key steps to restoring the spring to your step. Now most of time as BJJ folks we get away with having crappy ankles by just pulling guard or avoiding stand up battles but at some point in time you will have to hop and jump during rolling. If you are coming off the couch with a freshly sprained ankle you need to get that bad boy checked by a health professional to make sure your ligaments are all intact before you start to do anything to make sure you are not doing more harm than good. Follow this Guide to gradually build yourself back up - be patient. Do go rushing back to Jiu-Jitsu until you have passed these 5 check points! Let us know your bad ankle stories in the comments.Get all the juicy details on everything BJJ - Tap, Nap and Snap! The Newsletter for grapplers https://www.tapnapandsnap.com/?utm_source=BPYouTubeStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

Episode 359: Are you guilty of committing a BJJ Deadly Sin? We are always looking to add something to make our Jiu-Jitsu better. But maybe you actually need to remove some handbrakes that are holding you back from making progress on the mats. These Deadly Sins are f*cking you up! If you can just stop doing at least 1 of these 5 things you will improve 20%. This is based on the principle of Inversion and we are not talking about Berrim Bolos. Inversion is your ability to look at solving a problem from the completely opposite point of view: instead of adding something try removing a bad habit that is limiting your progress. Removing things actually frees you up and makes space for improvement. But What are these 5 Deadly Sins? Watch till the end and let us know what you think in the comments.Get all the juicy details on everything BJJ - Tap,Nap and Snap! The Newsletter for grapplers https://www.tapnapandsnap.com/?utm_source=BPYouTubeStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

Episode 358: Do you lift weights? Have you ever seen a embarrassing gym fail? Joey has been lifting at a local big box gym and has been observing a particular young man squatting- poorly! Then Joey witnessed this guy perform a huge squat fail. He wanted to help and when this young man asked Joey for a spot - Joey stepped in to save the day. Joey's feed back will surprise you and the result was not what you would expect. Next time you see someone struggling with technique whether it be in the gym or on the mats at BJJ you need to make a call- let them fail OR Step in and help? What's the right thing to do, let us know in the comments.Get all the juicy details on everything BJJ - Tap,Nap and Snap! The Newsletter for grapplers https://www.tapnapandsnap.com/?utm_source=BPYouTubeStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

You ever escaped a submission and thought, they let me get out of that? Perhaps it was your immense skill or was it an act of generosity by your training partner? In BJJ and all parts of life acts of kindness allow others to learn, survive and grow as a result of showing empathy to others. Now this might sound strange in an art of breaking ligaments and choking each other unconscious but recently there have been some acts of generosity that need to be noted. Lachlan Giles has decided to award the remaining money he had from an anonymous donor and give it equally to all Australian athletes who qualified for the ADCC. This amounts to approximately $5.5k which might not sound like much but will go a long way to help these people chase their Jiu-Jitsu dreams. This discussion is about giving people a chance, an opportunity to live to fight another day as apposed to breaking their ligaments. Letting someone off lightly where you could potentially punish them so they have a chance to grow and develop and this helps move the culture forward.Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ  with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial:  https://bulletproofforbjj.com/registerStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

Are you a gambler? Like to place the occasional bet on the UFC for fun? When you are on the mats at Jiu-Jitsu you are rolling the dice on your ligaments. Now most BJJ folks aren't super crazy risk takers they just want to roll- but you are playing with fire. Whenever you place a bet you need to consider your odds, how likely are you to win vs how likely are you going to rupture your ACL. Injury can strike even when we are just doing simple drills so how can we lower our chances of injury so we are more likely to win than crap out? JT & Joey discuss in depth how you can enjoy the thrills of the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle while implementing a couple of strategies to not go all in, the story and references will surprise you but the message has an interesting conclusion. Can you bet your body and beat the house?Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ  with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial:  https://bulletproofforbjj.com/registerStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

What is the best type of strength training to get big and strong for BJJ? Is Powerlifting best- Squat, Bench & Deadlift? Are kettlebells, Indian clubs and Maces Bells which are more dynamic better for grappling strength? What tool is right for the job of build Real Strength. JT & Joey discuss the pros and cons each major strength training approach and then get to the heart of the problem...Do you just gravitate towards that which is easiest for you? Often the biggest gains you can make in your strength for BJJ are in the lifting you are avoiding. Basing your strength program just on what feels good isn't a good method for building your base. Also the unique or cool new training system that just came out can look exciting, this also doesn't mean it's effective. The boys clear through the nonsense and give you the direction you need to get strong for BJJ.Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ  with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial:  https://bulletproofforbjj.com/registerStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals