Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

What is your Favourite Martial Arts Movie? JT & Joey have their favourite Fight flicks but they are not all the same. The films of 80's & 90's that inspired and guided both the Bulletproof Boys into the world of Martial Arts. However you came to the world of BJJ you may have started on the Martial Arts path through other more formal fighting styles.
Who was your inspiration? What montage made you want to become a martial arts?

Ever had Gi Burn on your face? Lost some skin cells from rolling? Skin care is a topic that is not really talked about in the BJJ game especially for men. Off the back of the Staph discussion the boys felt that it's worth addressing what you can do to protect your first layer of immunity against infection. JT & Joey have very different skin types and different approaches for dealing with healing wounds and preventing infection.

Do you follow our program? Are you part of the Bulletproof For BJJ community? You may have heard JT & Joey reference their online program but not actually fully explained what is in the Program and why they have chosen the exercises. We answer all the questions that have been put on the table by you the listener:

• Why does movement matter?
• Is strength better than conditioning?
• Where's the BJJ specific Moves? 
• What's the secret to strength and mobility?
• Simple doesn't equal  Easy

At first glance the program appears to be simple but don't be fooled, the program will push you. The key to getting better for BJJ requires a good program that helps balance out the evils that rolling can do to your body.

Got a rash on your skin? A painful pimple on your knee? BJJ is an intimate activity and the ocean of bacteria you are exposed to when you roll is next level.  "Staph" aka Staphylococcus aureus is a skin infection that can kill you if left untreated. 
Truths revealed and the stigma removed as the boys break down everything you need to know, best practices, training hygiene and how best to prevent these health issues.
 For your sake and for your team mates too, if you think you might have an infected cut or painful rash stay off the mats go to the doctor and get it checked! 

Do belts still matter? Is the martial arts Hierarchy outdated? Which ever side of the fence you are on seniority and authority provides structure and gives direction. If you love the modern movement in BJJ toward No-Gi submission grappling, you may not respect the old ways and don't see the need for belts as long as you are skilful grappler.
 There are many world class athletes who have only trained a short period of time and built very effective games that are beating much more experienced blackbelts.
From 10th Planet to DDS and now the B-Team, do these rebels of the new school have the next step in the evolution of the art? Or are the traditional standards of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu still relevant and key to developing great grapplers?

How many Gi's do you own? Which brand is the best? Both JT & Joey have their all time favourite Gi for very different reasons. Do you go for the look, the feel or the function? When you train a lot you will need at least 2-3. Here are some recommendations and cautionary tales a like for you to draw from to make an informed decision when you next purchase the BJJ pyjamas.

It takes Champions to make champions. But is that actually true? What it takes to win is not what it takes to teach. Being a BJJ Champion requires incredible levels of focus, discipline and self determination. Being a great coach requires great communication skills, setting a good example and empathy to relate to someone else's struggles. 
JT & Joey examine examples of great coaches who were not champions and phenomenal athletes who have proven to suck at coaching. Your relationship with your coach is one of the most important factors in the BJJ Journey and their past experience can really help or hinder your development.

Is it possible to improve at Jiu-jitsu without the risk of injury that rolling can bring? If you are older and not interested in going to war with young, MMA hungry savages you can definitely develop BJJ skills but will they work? 
Finding people who have a similar interest in training is key to your improvement whether they are pushing for championship glory or just want to enjoy learning cool skills. JT & Joey examine this interesting question and give guidance on how you can approach your own BJJ practice to get the best outcome.

Are you struggling with what life is throwing at you right now? JT & Joey speak candidly about everything that has been going on in Australia earlier in 2022 and other things that are going on in the world and what this can do to your confidence. When big things in life are going wrong it puts things in perspectives and BJJ problems can feel small. Injuries, health problems, trying to overcome stress it takes a lot of mental strength to endure. The boys open up about how they are dealing with these challenges and speak from the heart about everything that is going on.

What do you Bench? This question is not helpful for BJJ athletes and may even be harmful. Even though Barbell Bench Press is a very popular movement in modern day lifting, spending time lying on your back and pushing heavy weight off your chest isn't the best way to strengthen your upper body. If you really want a stronger upper body JT & Joey explore the alternatives to get you there and how you can avoid injury by changing up how you lift.