Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

Do you think about BJJ in terms of actual fighting? Is BJJ a cult? Xande has seen Jiu-jitsu from all angles as a Martial Art and a Sport. He speaks on the Gordon Ryan effect with greater Fame and money, how this effects the culture of BJJ.
He discusses finding the Good in all things and that Jiu-Jitsu requires a solid structure in order for people to learn the art and develop as a good person.
Bowing, fighting, tying your belt and delayed satisfaction this wide ranging conversation covers topics rarely spoken about and given the unique insight from one of the men who helped build the art and culture we enjoy today.

One of the greatest Jiu-JItsu Competitors in the History of the game. He has done it all multiple times - World Absolute, Heavy weight, IBJJF & ADCC Champion! He drops some real gems about his origins in BJJ and how Luta Livre battled BJJ in the streets.
He reveals how he became a world champion and the training that took him to the next level with his legendary brother Saulo.
Through the fire of fighting the greatest competitors including Roger Gracie, Xande emerged as a Juggernaut. He tested his skills at the ADCC and discusses all the steps it took for him to break through in No-Gi and overcome serious injury to be the best.

The biggest Drug Bust in BJJ History- 5 athletes suspended for 3 year! Elisabeth Clay wins through to become the 1st Female Polaris Champion. A friend of the Podcast has been kicked out of his Gym of 5 years for asking permission to train at another gym and treated as a traitor.  Joey has extended his approach of Rest rounds to Rest Weeks find out why this might work for you!

Have you had a quitting moment? Lost the love for the game? Is there real reasons that you should reconsider chasing the dragon that is the Jiu-jitsu Lifestyle? There are many things that may make you want to step away from the BJJ game but before you decide to quit you need to ask yourself some important questions:

• INJURY: Why & How- Could it have been prevented?
• LOSING: Expectations & getting wrecked every Roll?
• NO LOVE: What is killing your enjoyment of the game?
• NOT PROGRESSING: Are you actually stuck or is it perspective?
• AGE & ACCUMULATION: What are you doing to deal with chronic Pain?

Before you walk away from one of the best things in your life just consider that taking a slightly different approach and perspective on what BJJ means to you and just how far you have come from where you started.

Does your gym do social events? Do you have a BJJ best mate at your academy? 
Most Jiu-jitsu academies call themselves teams. But when you go to training are you looking forward to seeing your friends or dreading  the impending doom of getting squashed by strangers? JT & Joey outline what Gyms can do to make complete Strangers the best of friends:

• Post Training Chats
• It's not about the Money
• Create Real Social Events
• What makes Culture?
• How to build trust between Strangers

The social aspect is a huge part of what makes BJJ great. Understanding your training partners as a person can make a difference on the mat. Great gyms create space and time for their members to socialise.

Craig Jones claims the Gi is dead! Jon Jones returns at Heavy weight but is it a win for the douche bags? Alexa Grasso makes fight history with a massive upset win over Schevchenko. JT & Joey discuss what could make Gi Jiu-Jitsu more entertaining and if this could revive it's popularity?

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Are you Strong but inflexible? Or are bendy but weak? Recently a coach we know said "Strength is more important than Mobility." This got Joey Sparked!! This has resulted in today's discussion around what you need to prioritise to be better on the mats.

• How is Mobility different from Flexibility?
• Does Stretching make you weak?
• Which is better for health?
• Is it a waste of time to stretch?
• What is the best balance for BJJ?

Whether you are on Team Weights or Team Stretch this discussion will help you to understand the benefits of both and how you can make it work together to get your body feeling good!

Do you like Spicy Foods? Do hard questions make you sweat? JT & Joey are putting themselves to the test, visiting Belles Hot Chicken and eating their way through the highest levels of spice. They also answer very personal questions that open up on secret info never before revealed as they banter their way through:

• What is Happiness?
• What Has Changed the way you train?
• Advice to Your White belt Self
• Do you believe in Aliens or Spirits
• Favourite Part of the other Man's Body

From "Traveler" (mild) all the way up to "Sex Panther" (Atomic heat) designed to mess you up. The boys open up, suffer, sweat and eat as they bare all in this very personal chat and answer your questions.

In such a close match between Felipe Pena & Nicky Rod who actually won? The King of Trolls & The King of Memes go to war. Has the B-Team gone too far with the  Ligament break heard around the BJJ world?

What mindset does it take to win Championships? Declan Moody use to be a nervous kid who struggled to win. He now stands as an imposing Heavy weight prospect dominating Australian No-Gi scene. He reveals all the amazing steps in his journey and all the amazing stories behind his evolution.

• How a Gi guy becomes a No-Gi Killer
• Training in Japan at Bonzai Gym
• Training at B-Team with Craig Jones
• ADCC Trials and living in Austin

The next time you see Declan it will probably be a superfight or the next ADCC. This is an Aussie star on the rise. For all interest parties if you want to reach Declan for a seminar contact Adam Jones at M-16. 
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