

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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Dec 25, 2021 • 46min
#40 Eat To Win For BJJ: How better eating will improve your Jiu-Jitsu
Christmas eating blowing you out? Time for another crash diet? We say NO! Eat To Win is an approach to food and eating that will set you up for better health and better rolling. JT & Joey clear away the dieting BS to give you the easy to access info to live the #eattowinlifestyleMacro NutrientsDiet Trends: Keto, Low-Carb, low fatFood As IdentityThe Best Fuel For BJJYour relationship with foodKnowing what foods work best for your body is a process that takes years of experimenting, trial and error. BJJ is a demanding physical activity that requires us to fuel, repair and restore. If you are looking for some good general advice we have got you on this episode.

Dec 17, 2021 • 53min
#39 Lachlan Giles: Australia's own ADCC "Giant Slayer" on what it takes to improve at BJJ
O todays show JT goes in depth with Lachlan Giles! In this monster episode they talk about many things you may never have known about one of Australia's greatest BJJ Competitors:Lachie's athletic history before BJJHis BJJ journey and how patience pays offSkill acquisition & Improving your gameHis S&C program or lack there ofBehind the scenes of ADCC triumphWhat is coming next for Lachie and Absolute MMAThere are so many details and insights in this episode that you are going to want to listen twice. Lachlan effortlessly gives some of the best advice you will get anywhere in Jiu-jitsu.

Dec 5, 2021 • 39min
#38 The White Belts Guide To Better Flexibility
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/Do you love BJJ but don't stretch? Want to be more flexible but don't know where to start? If you have just found BJJ and want to improve your flexibility this is your episode. Some of us are more bendy than others but jiu-jitsu will tighten us all up! Here are some of the key points:The Confidence to get startedThe Best time to stretchThe 1 Drill to save your LifeGive Yourself permission Know your Top 3 tight spotsIf you have only just begun your BJJ journey one of the best things you can do is to develop a stretching habit. Practicing this skill daily, using these tips will put you on the path to feeling better in your body and rolling better for life.

Nov 27, 2021 • 38min
#37 Get Strong With Zero Equipment
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/Don't have any equipment? No Gym near by? No Problem. JT & Joey explain exactly how you can get a great workout and develop a strong body for BJJ with Zero Equipment!They dig into the following important topics:Know how to progress a movementHow to make Body Weight harder?What is Tempo?Lose momentum = Gain TensionRange Of Motion for Muscle GainIf you are stuck without any lifting gear do not fear the boys have the insight and advice to help you stay strong just using your body weight and gravity.

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.


