Bulletproof For BJJ

Have you ever been in a fight? Had to defend yourself? Both JT & Joey have had their run ins with real life violence and have survived to tell the tale. These are those tales. The boys don't condone street fighting but when you are attacked or thrust into the middle of a scrap you need to save yourself and maybe your friends too. It all happens so quickly and it doesn't always end well... If you can walk away that's the best option but sometimes it's not possible.

Do you want a Bulletproof For BJJ Seminar? JT will be in Poland & Germany in July, The UK in August and USA & Canada in September. Email us and let's help your whole gym become better prepared for BJJ: jt@bulletproofforbjj.com Have you ever had a Cauliflower ear? Ear puffed up and super sore? This injury is a part of BJJ culture but very few people understand how to deal with this predicament- including medical doctors. Both JT & Joey have had their own experience with Cauliflower ears and have been frustrated with the lack of information on what to do. This is their own account but should not be taken as medical advice.

Do you want a Bulletproof For BJJ Seminar? JT will be in Poland & Germany in July, The UK in August and USA & Canada in September. Email us and let's help your whole gym become better prepared for BJJ: jt@bulletproofforbjj.com Have you competed before? Feeling nervous because you are not sure what to expect? JT & Joey take you through all the steps you will need to take in order to be ready and what is involved on the day. Overcome your anxiety by being prepared and know that regardless of outcome it is worthwhile doing. - Making weight- Dealing with Fear of Failure- Staying fuelled on the day- Get to Know your Marshal- How to manage your energy on the day Competing is a right of passage for any Jiu-jitsu devotee, even if you do not consider yourself a competitor. There are incredible lessons in the experience of BJJ competition and you may also make a new best friend.

Do you want a Bulletproof For BJJ Seminar? JT will be in Poland & Germany in July, The UK in August and USA & Canada in September. Email us and let's help your whole gym become better prepared for BJJ: jt@bulletproofforbjj.com Do you get tired and wired after rolling? You want to go to sleep but the adrenaline has you awake when you need to chill. The only real way to regulate your nervous system is through the breath. If you have a lot going on in your life: kids, bills, your partner, a business and BJJ then you need a practice to calm your body and down regulate the nervous system. Today's discussion goes deep on exactly how you can improve your health and tolerance for stress by having an easy to follow Breath work routine that you can follow.

Just been graded but didn't think you were ready? Feeling like you can't live up to your belt? Imposter syndrome affects us all in different areas of our life and self doubt is hard to shake. JT & Joey unpack why you may not be the best judge of your own Jiu-jitsu game. It's important to consider some key factors in any developmental process: - Trusting your coach- Arrogance Vs Confidence- Where were you 1 year ago?- Get feed back on your Game- The various levels to each belt Don't let the challenge of sucking and not succeeding make you quit. Not feeling worthy is fuel for the fire to work on parts of your game that might be lacking. Don't let the uncertainty hold you back for doing what you need to do, to grow and improve.

Got a sore neck? Guillotine got you jacked up? BJJ places extreme levels of stress on all your major joints, your neck in particular. The first step to building strength at this vulnerable point in the body is to improve your range of motion. The major problem is how to gradually build resilience. JT & Joey outline the steps to take in order to get stronger without risk of injury.

Need to cut weight for a BJJ Competition? Dr Reid Reale is the authority on how to get it done right. He is the head of Nutrition at the UFC Performance Center Shanghai, he is a Black belt in BJJ and his PHD research forms the basis for the best way to cut weight in combat sports world wide. - Weight loss VS Fat Loss- Water loading- Low Residue Diets- UFC Fight week process- The Smarter way to cut Reid and JT have some shared history in competition BJJ and go deep on what it takes to run a successful weight cut for weigh in on the day versus the day before weigh-ins. They discuss all the details you need to understand to do this right. He shares insights into how it is done at the highest level in the UFC. Reid's ebook on combat sports nutrition can be found here: [http://www.combatsportsnutritionebook.com/](http://www.combatsportsnutritionebook.com/) As a listener of the podcast you get an exclusive 50% off COUPON code: bulletproof Also be a part of this worldwide study for combat athletes [https://combatsportsscience.com/](https://combatsportsscience.com/)

SEMINAR WORLD TOUR! If you would like a Bulletproof For BJJ seminar contact us. From JULY 2nd this year JT is coming to a city near you: Europe, UK, Brazil, USA & Canada. So if you would like to host a seminar let us know, contact us- jt@bulletproofforbjj.com Have you ever dislocated a finger or twisted a toe? It's a nasty injury that can hang around for ages if you don't deal with it properly. JT & Joey have had their share of small digit injuries, it's just part of the BJJ game but you don't have to be in pain forever. The boys outline the steps you need to take to make sure you restore your killer death grips and get back to choking fools ASAP.

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.com Do 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 up- Scattered coaching and leadership- Paying too much for everything- Cookie Cutter Classes- A Closed Gym Culture No 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.com Have 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 Treatment- Stabilise; Can you cough without pain?- Build back Range Of Motion- No sit up = No BJJ It 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 Mind- Learn from Anyone- Playing the long game- Efficiency is Everything BJJ 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 Judo- Being a grappler crossing over to MMA- Training with The B-Team in Texas- Being Tough is good but being smart is better If 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.

Don't try this at home friends! JT & Joey confess to all the terrible and embarrassing mistakes that they have made on their BJJ so that you can not repeat the same mistakes. - Dietary Fails- Bad BJJ Techniques- Wasted Time & Energy- Social Faux Pas on the mat- Rolling Wrong and getting wrecked In so many different areas the boys have blundered, suffered and been injured - all of which was totally avoidable. This is a various honest look at how not to get better at BJJ.

How good is it to have an awesome meal after rolling? This is made all the more glorious when you travel and train and get to eat food in the mother land- Brazil. Both JT & Joey have their most favourite BJJ related food and both of their answers will surprise you. This is a fun one and the stories will keep the lol's coming.