Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

Do you go hard all the time? Do you ever do a lighter session? De-loading is an integral part of most major strength training programs, this helps athletes avoid plateaus, overtraining and overuse injuries. But how does this work for BJJ? Can a deload week work for rolling? JT & Joey have got you covered-

• What is a Deload week?
• Why would I even do that?
• Can you Deload at BJJ?
• How to Keep the workout Habit.

If you have been training hard for the last couple of months consistently, having a lighter week of activity will make you stronger the following week. The ebb and flow of intensity planned into your training for BJJ and resistance training will ensure longer term gains and continual improvement.

Is Nicky Rod on Steroids? Why is Gordon Ryan really attacking the B- Team?  Is Volk actually the Pound 4 Pound champ and is there a rematch on the cards?  Plus Khamzat has gone up a weight category to take on Bobby Knuckles! It's been a big week and the boys deliver the details you need.

Ever wanted to open a BJJ Academy? Do you run your own business now? There is much more to running a successful gym than just teaching class. To make a business last it must make money! This is a direct result of these 3 key business practices:

1. Sales: How to understand what a person wants.
2. Marketing: Tell your story well and convert people to your cause.
3. Customer Service: How to keep people coming back every time.

Both JT & Joey have run and built gyms from the ground up. They have also trained at some of the best & worst gyms in the world. This episode offers great insight on how to win at the Business of BJJ.

Do you space out in class? Find it hard to pay attention? Being mindful when you are on the mat is key to improving your learning. But with so much distraction in our daily lives how can we stay focused when we get to Jiu-Jitsu? JT & Joey break down the following:

1. JT's Pre Class Routine for Crazy Focus
2. Setting Intention for Skill development
3. Getting uncomfortable to stay alert
4. Breath work for Memory Retention
5. Post class QnA & Closing the Loop

These routines and tactics are proven to help eliminate distraction and keep your mind where it needs to be- in the present on the mat.

A huge fight card topped off with a crazy main event! If you missed it- JT & Joey have you covered. They watched closely for all the details you will need to know so you can keep up with all the UFC talk that will be going on post BJJ class this week. Massive submission finishes, total wars and one of the great UFC title fights of this era.

Want to get stronger? Looking to last longer or just get Swole? There are many different types of Strength training and in this episode JT & Joey cover the 3 major types that can best help your BJJ- but which one is best to achieve your goals?

1. Maximum Strength
2. Hypertrophy Training
3. Strength Endurance

Each has a specific method of training to get the best results but there is some good cross over between these different approaches. The boys breakdown how to train for each and how to choose the right tool to help your athleticism for Jiu-jitsu.

Do you struggle with your weight? What is a BMI? Plenty of us have experienced weight gain at different stages of life. This shouldn't be a reason not to train BJJ. Even though being over weight can make many things hard, if you know how to use what you got, this can be an advantage on the mats. JT & Joey discuss many of the related pros, cons and alternatives to help manage what might usually hold you back and turn it into something to drive you forward.

Who won Double Gold at Europeans? Which Aussies won at the AJP championship? This episode the boys catch you up on the most recent results at some of the biggest comps on the calendar. They finish with an interesting social issue - Do you return your shopping trolley  OR leave it randomly in the carpark? JT confronts an offender and find out what happens...

BJJ is challenging with all your limbs, what if you only had 1 arm & 1 leg? Sean Fong  survived massive physical trauma in rural Fiji as a kid which left him without his right leg and left arm. He had to relearn how to live again, but he had a burning desire to show the world he could be the best! His no BS, get after it approach led him to become a swimming champion, World Record holder and ultimately brought him to Jiu-Jitsu. Many able bodied people make excuses as to why they can't or won't do BJJ but this never crossed Sean's mind.
He has done everything in his power to be a great athlete and push himself to roll and compete against able bodied competitors. This lead him to the top of the Podium at Abu Dhabi Pro world tournament. Sean's story is inspiring, his example is amazing and his purpose to share and help others through BJJ will have you captivated.
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Same old warm up? Try this random technique, now drill and let's roll. Is this the best way to learn? Probably not. Even though every Jiu-Jitsu coach has a different approach to teaching technique, the current state of BJJ classes is a tired old formula.
But what is the best way to teach BJJ?

• Skip Warm Ups or Athletically Primed
• Live Games better than Drills?
• Planned Classes or Freestyle seminars
• Teacher Leader VS Team Teaching

If you are struggling with remembering what is taught in class you need to find the best way for you to learn. Once you identify what works this it will accelerate your BJJ dramatically. The way the class is taught is outside your control so don't depend on it, be intentional and own what you are learning.