Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

If you don't know who Kevin Jousset is, you soon will! This man has made his way up the ranks of the Australian MMA scene leaving opponents wrecked in his wake. JT discusses many interesting topics with his former team mate:

• Training with Israel Adensanya at City Kickboxing 
• Being in the French National Team for Judo
• Being a grappler crossing over to MMA
• Training with The B-Team in Texas
• Being Tough is good but being smart is better

If you love BJJ and you are also a MMA fan Kevin gives awesome insights into what it takes to make it to the top and be the next UFC contender.

Are you stretching but not really improving? Then you may be making some of these 3 big mistakes. No matter how much you are stretching and doing your BJJ mobility work if you spending many hours a day continually repeating these mistakes then you will not improve your mobility. JT & Joey keep it real about what you need to stop doing in order for your body to move pain free for Jiu-jitsu.

Don't try this at home friends! JT & Joey confess to all the terrible and embarrassing mistakes that they have made on their BJJ so that you can not repeat the same mistakes. 

• Dietary Fails
• Bad BJJ Techniques
• Wasted Time & Energy
• Social Faux Pas on the mat
• Rolling Wrong and getting wrecked

In so many different areas the boys have blundered, suffered and been injured - all of which was totally avoidable. This is a various honest look at how not to get better at BJJ.

How good is it to have an awesome meal after rolling? This is made all the more glorious when you travel and train and get to eat food in the mother land- Brazil. Both JT & Joey have their most favourite BJJ related food and both of their answers will surprise you. This is a fun one and the stories will keep the lol's coming.

Do you pull guard? Do you go for the take down? The question is not which is better strategically to get the win but which is better for your body when it comes to minimising injuries? JT & Joey delve into exactly how certain positions put you at greater risk.

• Guard retention is all Flexion
• How to bulge a disc
• Closed Chain vs Open Chain Movements
• Bad Knees? Pass guard.
• Neck Issues- why guard isn't safe.

Regardless of your preference the positions you choose to play can have seriously negative effects on the body and if you already have injuries the boys have the answers on a better way for you to play.

International travel is coming back and we all love to train- where do you go to travel and train? The Bulletproof boys breakdown their favourite spots and give specific recommendations and warnings on the best places to go.

Do you show up to class unprepared? Forgot your belt or drink bottle? There is a different between coming to class and really Showing up! JT & Joey explore in detail, exactly how you can make small changes that will have huge positive effects on your lifting and BJJ game.

• How preparation is compounding
• BJJ is a long game that requires Quality
• Small effort = Big Results
• Being Lazy is a False Economy
• Being Intentional is a Game Changer

If you feel like you aren't progressing the way you should be, the actionable details the boys outline in this episode will go a long way to helping you make real progress.

Just copped an injury? Felt a snap in your Knee? When you get side lined because of injury you take some time off but how do you know when you are actually ready to return to the mats?
JT & Joey explain the step by step of assessing where you are at and gradually building up your ability to move before jumping in the fire of rolling.

• You got the Doctor's ok but is that accurate?
• How long is the Recovery Period?
• 3 Key Checks you must pass to come back
• A clear pathway back to the mats

The Bulletproof boys want to get you off the couch and back in the game but you got to do it right and this is the episode that gives you steps you need to follow.

You work hard but got over looked. You are as good them but they get promoted and you didn't. Belt jealousy is real and how you view yourself compared to your team mates can really take the fun out of it. The key to viewing others progress when you don't is to understand that not all belts are created equal and stripes don't equal skills.

• Working harder doesn't equal better results
• Comparison is the Thief of Joy
• Strive to progress, not Impress
• Make your level undeniable

We have all been there - not where we want to be. In order to really level up, JT & Joey talk you through what it takes to overcome Belt Jealousy.

How many times a week do you train BJJ?  We all wish we could train more because it can be such an enjoyable and addictive experience. But More does not equal better! If you are rolling most days you might be railroading yourself into a serious injury. JT & Joey talk you through how to avoid BJJ Burnout and still train enough to improve.

• The pressure to compete and it's  costs
• Coach says I should train Everyday
• Why More doesn't equal Better
• Lifestyle choices, stress and rolling are a strong cocktail
• What is too much? How to stay in the game.

This episode is all about how you can avoid the most common pitfalls of any keen Jiu-jitsu frother and make it to Black belt with your brain & body more or less intact.