Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast

The Black Belt! Faixa Preta!! The light at the end of the tunnel, or is it? Joey was awarded his Black Belt and planned to do it BIG! Celebrate, go crazy and generally enjoy his moment to the Fullest but that's not exactly how it went down and a much deeper conclusion was reached...
Whether you are a new white belt or a tough brown belt the goal of a Blackbelt is a demanding one. Many things are revealed in this personal discussion between JT & Joey as the grand moment of attainment is revealed.

Going to training? What are you packing? When you start training no one tells you what to pack. If you don't have a dedicated training bag, you are missing out. In order to have success at anything you need Preparation & Opportunity. JT & Joey break down exactly what you need in order to show up and make the most of every class:

• Treat Yourself Like An Athlete
• Bring Your Tools To Work
• Top 5 Must Haves
• BJJ First Aid
• A Secret from the Aussie Outback

BJJ is a wild and unpredictable activity that can require some low level surgical intervention, just so you can keep rolling. Being prepared is a keep step to having better rolls and ultimately a better life.

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Are you an experienced white belt? Due for your Blue Belt sometime soon? We don't want you to disappear. It is a well observed cultural Phenomena that1 in 3 blue belts retire - but why? JT & Joey go deep on this mysterious occurrence and how you can avoid the pitfalls of the Blue Belt Blues:

• The Problem with attainment
• The 'Cool Runnings' Phenomena
• Black Belts are not untouchable
• Expectation VS  Reality
• Attainment VS  Process 

It's possible for you to achieve your Black Belt but there are many pitfalls along the way- Receiving your Blue Belt is one of them. This episode will give you the strength and insight you need to stay on the BJJ path.

Does your coach speak your language? Do you find it hard to explain techniques? BJJ is a massive collection of information and being able to break it down is key. Whether you have trained for 6 months or 6 years we all play a part in helping others by sharing and explaining positions and techniques. If you really want to improve your own game the best thing you can do is get better at coaching others;

• Break Down Complexity
• Coaches are communicators
• Learning Styles make learning easier
• Teaching others teaches you
• Getting better at BJJ Faster

We have all had great teachers and terrible teachers. JT & Joey breakdown exactly what you can do to not only help your team by being a better communicator but how this helps your own BJJ game accelerate.

Christmas eating blowing you out? Time for another crash diet? We say NO! Eat To Win is an approach to food and eating that will set you up for better health and better rolling. JT & Joey  clear away the dieting BS to give you the easy to access info to live the #eattowinlifestyle

• Macro Nutrients
• Diet Trends: Keto, Low-Carb, low fat
• Food As Identity
• The Best Fuel For BJJ
• Your relationship with food

Knowing what foods work best for your body is a process that takes years of experimenting, trial and error. BJJ is a demanding physical activity that requires us to fuel, repair and restore. If you are looking for some good general advice we have got you on this episode.

O todays show JT goes in depth with Lachlan Giles! In this monster episode they talk about many things you may never have known about one of Australia's greatest BJJ Competitors:

• Lachie's athletic history before BJJ
• His BJJ journey and how patience pays off
• Skill acquisition & Improving your game
• His S&C program or lack there of
• Behind the scenes of ADCC triumph
• What is coming next for Lachie and Absolute MMA

There are so many details and insights in this episode that you are going to want to listen twice. Lachlan effortlessly gives some of the best advice you will get anywhere in Jiu-jitsu.

Today's episode is brought to you by the new book JiuGo: The Power Of Jiu-jitsu.  JiuGo is the world's first BJJ Superhero. Lots of action and laughs, this book is great for 10-12 year olds or any Big kid who loves BJJ. Get yours on pre-sale just in time for Christmas  CLICK THE LINK

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Do you love BJJ but don't stretch? Want to be more flexible but don't know where to start? If you have just found BJJ and want to improve your flexibility this is your episode. Some of us are more bendy than others but jiu-jitsu will tighten us all up! Here are some of the key points:

• The Confidence to get started
• The Best time to stretch
• The 1 Drill to save your Life
• Give Yourself permission 
• Know your Top 3 tight spots

If you have only just begun your BJJ journey one of the best things you can do is to develop a stretching habit. Practicing this skill daily, using these tips will put you on the path to feeling better in your body and rolling better for life.

Today's episode is brought to you by the new book JiuGo: The Power Of Jiu-jitsu.  JiuGo is the world's first BJJ Superhero. Lots of action and laughs, this book is great for 10-12 year olds or any Big kid who loves BJJ. Get yours on pre-sale just in time for Christmas  CLICK THE LINK
https://jiugoplay.com/

Don't have any equipment? No Gym near by? No Problem. JT & Joey explain exactly how you can get a great workout and develop a strong body for BJJ with Zero Equipment!
They dig into the following important topics:

• Know how to progress a movement
• How to make Body Weight harder?
• What is Tempo?
• Lose momentum = Gain Tension
• Range Of Motion for Muscle Gain

If you are stuck without any lifting gear do not fear the boys have the insight and advice to help you stay strong just using your body weight and gravity.

Today's episode is brought to you by the new book JiuGo: The Power Of Jiu-jitsu.  JiuGo is the world's first BJJ Superhero. Lots of action and laughs, this book is great for 10-12 year olds or any Big kid who loves BJJ. Get yours on pre-sale just in time for Christmas  CLICK THE LINK
https://jiugoplay.com/

Trying to get fit for BJJ doing something else? This episode is perfect for anyone who is supplementing their rolling with other types of training. JT & Joey get into the finer details of what makes other Health & Fitness disciplines great, how they can help and also where they don't. They dig into:

• CrossFit
• PowerLifting
• Yoga

These major movements all have lots to offer but before you jump in on any of them hear what the guys have to say as it will save you time and money.

This episode is brought to you by the new book JIUGO: The Power of Jiu-jitsu! JiuGo is a bullied kid who's life changes forever when he discovers Jiu-jitsu. Follow his journey as he makes super natural friends and develops his own super powers. This book is perfect for 10-12 year olds or even just Big kids who love BJJ. Just in time for Christmas get your hands on the World First BJJ Super Hero book! Click the Link  https://store.bookbaby.com/book/jiugo

Stuck without a gym? No weights to lift at your academy? That's no problem! JT & Joey go deep on how you can workout from home using the Bulletproof for BJJ program and all the hints and tips to get you strong and mobile with very little equipment.

• Make space for strength
• Accessibility is Key to good habits
• The Tools you need
• Don't Think- Get a Plan!
• Get Strong without big weights

It doesn't actually take much to get a great workout from home and the boys give you all the insight you need to get set up, get lifting and feeling better in a matter of days.