Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast JT & Joey

Do you struggle to focus at BJJ Class? Do you zone out when you are at the gym? Small details can make a big difference in both lifting and rolling. Knowing when to tune in and really focus is important. In our distracted age of so much stimulus it is hard to have enough energy to lock in and pay attention. Being too comfortable, or leaving yourself too tired to dial in when your coach is explaining can leave you missing the point of the technique or drill. When it comes to the Gym it might b...

Have you ever torn your meniscus? Been told you must have surgery? Joey injured his knee while training BJJ- turns out it was a torn meniscus. He got an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan, saw his physiotherapist and while the scan didn't reveal much new info he was advised to talk to a Knee surgeon. Joey was under the impression that Surgery was unavoidable- Can a torn Meniscus heal itself?? This discussion unpacks many of the expectations, misconceptions and new approaches to medical tre...

IBJJF 2024 was a controversial championship! There was a disqualification of Tainan Dalpra against Francisco Lo which was to a questionable judgement with no bad intentions involved and the position technically not illegal but was deemed a heel hook attack. This left the Gi worlds crowd with a bad vibe. Has the rule structure started to really negatively impact the game.Could Heel Hooks save the Gi Game? This one change would significantly change the way the game is being played, worm guard w...

Episode 343: Are you struggling to remember what was taught in class this week? When coaches teach a different technique and concept every week, it can be hard to keep up and retain the information. BJJ as a body of knowledge is constantly growing and evolving with specialised techniques and strategies for both Gi and No-Gi grappling. JT & Joey dig deeper on what can help and hinder your learning at Jiu-Jitsu and why spending multiple sessions on one position or a sequence of attacks and ...

Episode 342: Do you travel and train BJJ at different gyms? An interesting question came through about an International BJJ Gym exchange- could 2 unaffiliated teams host seminars for each gyms champions. Also could the gyms build something of an alliance to enhance both of the BJJ cultures on different sides of the map. JT & Joey examine all the considerations and walk through what it might take to create a cultural exchange.Who is "The Dark Prince" ? An international man of mystery who i...

Have you thought about starting your own Podcast? You love listening to them and feel like you have something good to say- What are the steps you need to take to make it a reality? JT & Joey breakdown the Hosting platforms, the equipment, content planning, scheduling and production. They go into great detail to layout everything you need to consider before you launch into the world of podcasting. You don't need to spend a lot of money to make it happen but the time you need to dedicate to...