Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

Do you have a Physiotherapist? Do they train BJJ? Siobhan Mooren came to Jiu-jitsu with martial arts experience from Karate and also playing AFL football. She has suffered a torn Labrum  in her hip from wake boarding and had to eventually have surgery. For 6 months she trained and battled through the injury until she couldn't walk. Needless to say she is one tough human.
Originally she wanted to be a veterinarian but her love of sport and lifting lead her towards studying physiotherapy. On today's episode she drops key insights into what you need to do to avoid injury and what it takes to bounce back.

If you have an injury and live in QLD Australia and looking for a Great Physiotherapist you can book in with Siobhan by clicking the link below:
https://peregianspringsphysio.com.au/

Do you train Judo? How's your Double leg take down? Which ever style of stand up grappling you prefer, one of these has more carry over than the other. If you are looking to become a really well rounded grappler and want to do some extra training where should you spend your time? Judo is great for making some of the hardest and strongest grapplers around and wrestlers are some of the most athletic movers in sport. JT & Joey weigh up the pros and cons to give you the answer.

Skipping warm ups? Got some skills and causing some trouble? Being the middle child of the BJJ family you are taking shots from above and below. JT & Joey both recognise the risk and potential of a good purple belt and if you don't pay attention they can catch you slipping.
Your experience at purple belt is good enough to threaten the higher belts but the lower belts have a target on your back. 
Depending on your journey a lot of your BJJ game is built at this stage in the game and you are starting to wake up to your potential and starting to come into your own. Competing, full time training, traveling internationally but how long can it be sustained?
Is purple the most important belt? Whether you agree or not it is a great time in your jiu-jitsu life so live it up.

Do you take a rest round? Do you sit to the side when others are rolling? There is actually a disagreement between the Bulletproof Boys. JT is pushing you to not take a rest round to improve your standard. Joey believes it's better for you to take a rest round if you feel like it. 
Which choice do you make?

Have you ever been in a fight? Had to defend yourself? Both JT & Joey have had their run ins with real life violence and have survived to tell the tale. These are those tales. The boys don't condone street fighting but when you are attacked or thrust into the middle of a scrap you need to save yourself and maybe your friends too.
It all happens so quickly and it doesn't always end well... If you can walk away that's the best option but sometimes it's not possible. 

Do you want a Bulletproof For BJJ Seminar? JT will be in Poland & Germany in July, The UK in August and USA & Canada in September. Email us and let's help your whole gym become better prepared for BJJ:        [email protected]

Have you ever had a Cauliflower ear? Ear puffed up and super sore? This injury is a part of BJJ culture but very few people understand how to deal with this predicament- including medical doctors. Both JT & Joey have had their own experience with Cauliflower ears and have been frustrated with the lack of information on what to do. This is their own account but should not be taken as medical advice.

Do you want a Bulletproof For BJJ Seminar? JT will be in Poland & Germany in July, The UK in August and USA & Canada in September. Email us and let's help your whole gym become better prepared for BJJ:        [email protected]

Have you competed before? Feeling nervous because you are not sure what to expect? JT & Joey take you through all the steps you will need to take in order to be ready and what is involved on the day. Overcome your anxiety by being prepared and know that regardless of outcome it is worthwhile doing.

• Making weight
• Dealing with Fear of Failure
• Staying fuelled on the day
• Get to Know your Marshal 
• How to manage your energy on the day

Competing is a right of passage for any Jiu-jitsu devotee, even if you do not consider yourself a competitor. There are incredible lessons in the experience of BJJ competition and you may also make a new best friend.

Do you want a Bulletproof For BJJ Seminar? JT will be in Poland & Germany in July, The UK in August and USA & Canada in September. Email us and let's help your whole gym become better prepared for BJJ:        [email protected]

Do you get tired and wired after rolling? You want to go to sleep but the adrenaline has you awake when you need to chill. The only real way to regulate your nervous system is through the breath. If you have a lot going on in your life: kids, bills, your partner, a business and BJJ then you need a practice to calm your body and down regulate the nervous system. Today's discussion goes deep on exactly how you can improve your health and tolerance for stress by having an easy to follow Breath work routine that you can follow.

Just been graded but didn't think you were ready? Feeling like you can't live up to your belt?
Imposter syndrome affects us all in different areas of our life and self doubt is hard to shake.
JT & Joey unpack why you may not be the best judge of your own Jiu-jitsu game. It's important to consider some key factors in any developmental process:

• Trusting your coach
• Arrogance Vs Confidence
• Where were you 1 year ago?
• Get feed back on your Game
• The various levels to each belt

Don't let the challenge of sucking and not succeeding make you quit. Not feeling worthy is fuel for the fire to work on parts of your game that might be lacking. Don't let the uncertainty hold you back for doing what you need to do, to grow and improve.

Got a sore neck? Guillotine got you jacked up? BJJ places extreme levels of stress on all your major joints, your neck in particular. The first step to building strength at this vulnerable point in the body is to improve your range of motion. The major problem is how to gradually build resilience. JT & Joey outline the steps to take in order to get stronger without risk of injury.