Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

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Are you juggling work, family, a side hustle and trying to fit your training in? Life is only getting busier and more complicated, so how can you get it all done and also get better at BJJ? JT & Joey have their own personal strategies for mapping out a schedule and making a plan to fit it all in. Can you do it all? "Less but Better" is a cornerstone of both their personal and training philosophies but they approach it differently. This discussion is in the name of helping you identify what is most important to you and then make a plan of action so you can be effective in all aspects of your life.

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Recently revealed Aussie MMA Champion Razor Rob Wilkinson has popped for PEDs, this leads to discussions around Yoel Romero and other drug tests. Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have agreed to face off in an MMA fight but who would win and does it even matter? Then the boys get into answering your questions so that you get good guidance on what matters, competition prep, BJJ and diabetes and traveling and training.

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Are your hips muscles tight and sore from rolling? Spend lots of time sitting and legs feel stiff? The Bulletproof Boys have worked through all the endless stretches to find the 3 best moves you need to unlock your lower body:
1.) Kneeling Wall Lunge
2.) Box Pigeon Stretch
3.) The Frog Stretch
If are not currently stretching and struggle with flexibility the Bulletproof Big 3 is the best place to start and all moves are very easy to do even for the tightest BJJ Folks. Click the link below to see how these moves are done.
https://youtu.be/3gvOYsrZqh4

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Are you in your 30's and just started BJJ? Maybe you already train but are about to hit the big 30? Never fear JT & Joey have the inside info on what you need to do to stay in good athletic condition.
There can be some serious downsides when you hit your thirties if you don't pay attention and address certain issues which did not affect you in your twenties.
1.) Injury Accumulation and how to deal with it.
2.) You must have a Body Mechanic!
3.) Decreased Athleticism and How to Change Your Game.
Even though life's challenges build up with age, you can still enjoy BJJ to it'd fullest but it's going to take a little extra work, body maintenance and some extra strategy, this is your How to guide.

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Do you have kids and want to get them into BJJ? Already got your toddler prepared to grapple at Kindergarten? The Bulletproof Boys are constantly asked what is the right age to get Kids started.
The topic of Kids training BJJ is a Hot topic as there can be many hurdles and taboos related to parenting advice. Joey has Kids but JT does not. This discussion is designed to give some insight and guidance in regards to youth athletic development. There is also a darker side to youth sport that can take away the joys of childhood. Whether you want your children to be confident or a future world champion, is starting them in BJJ young the best way to go?

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Do you have tight shoulders? Do you get neck and elbow pain after hard rolls? If you are struggling with stiff and painful upper body we have something that can help. These 3 moves are our favourite for getting you loosened up, recovered and ready to do it all again the next day:
1.) Passive Hang
2.) Side Lying Rotations
3.) Cobra Position
JT & Joey breakdown exactly how each of these easy to do movements can unlock your arms, shoulders and upper back so you can feel better and be back on the mats quicker. If you are not currently stretching this is a great place to start. ( Accompanying Instructional Video coming soon.)

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Should Black Belts be treated differently? Do you know a Black Belt who acts with Entitlement? Respect within Jiu-Jitsu has become something of a Taboo topic as certain high level Black belts have fallen from grace for poor personal conduct. But do you measure a Black Belt by their skill on the mat or by how they live their lives? With the rise in popularity of sport BJJ has the moral and ethical, martial arts code been lost? The topic of Mat Seniority also comes under debate as JT & Joey disagree and leaves it up to you to decide who's more important? 
Also the role of Ego in relation to Belt Hierarchy. Even though jiu-jitsu academies promote Humility as part of the art Ego is actually an important part self belief and can help someone rise through the ranks. Many insights and deep discussion is had on some of the biggest problems with Black Belts.

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When you start on your BJJ journey very little is explained and there is a lot of trial and error on your Hero's Journey. In this Episode JT & Joey go into the unspoken Rules you need to go by to have a better Jiu-Jitsu experience. Academies may have rules but there is So much they are NOT telling you- The activities that go on outside the gym is what really keeps you in the game.
1.) Hygiene Tips
2.) Preparation = Wisdom
3.) The No.1 Tip for Success
4.) How Much You need to Train?
5.) The Secret Sauce to BJJ Longevity
Much of our Social conditioning to not make mistakes and not ask questions so we don't look stupid, unfortunately keeps us stupid. Mistakes are key to learning and the more questions you ask the better off you will be. Playing the game by these rules will make your Jiu-Jitsu Journey all the smoother.

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What's more important for injury prevention, Strength or Mobility? A tale as old as time the answer is specific to the individual but the boys give you the guidelines to work it out for your self. Also "Who's your Daddy?" When it comes to BJJ lineage who you learn the majority of your skills from is really your teacher and knowing who is your Grand Daddy might be a little easier to know. Lastly have you noticed that Blackbelts only date Blackbelts? Surprising Questions with surprising answers.

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At Bulletproof For BJJ we are all about training your body as a whole, to be fit fighting machine. But if you are looking to improve upper body strength, then you gotta include these 3 essential exercises. Now you may not be able to do these moves straight away so the boys have included variations so you can build up to Supreme Upper Body Henceness.
1.) Over Head Press- Why No Bench?
2.) Pull Ups: Quality over Quantity
3.) Toes To Bar: A Pure Trunk Builder
If you are not including any of these in your existing lifting routine you may be leaving gains on the table. Stay tuned for the follow up video where we explain these moves and their variations.