Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

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.

On today's episode the spotlight is shone on Joey "the Natural" Worthing and his Jiu-jitsu journey. JT interviews his partner in crime to reveal some hidden gems on how Joey discovered BJJ while traveling and how a random Beach grappling exchange planted the seed. Amazing insights into his early rag-tag days of Jiu-jitsu in Sydney and Joey's raw athleticism and willingness to strangle another human lead him to get the BJJ bug. Unheard stories and unbridled success, catapulted Joey forward but there were some serious hurdles along the way that almost caused him to quit! A random chance meeting and a stranger from Brazil brought him back to the path and what it takes to make him the mat savage that he is to this day.

BJJ Problems! How can I get better at learning Jiu-jitsu? On today's show JT & Joey delve into what it takes to improve the way you learn and also how achieving a better understanding of technique crosses over to improvements in the weight room. The Bulletproof boys breakdown movement practice, skill acquisition and how working for quality and consistency will turbo charge your strength gains and your BJJ game.