Episode 311: Do you love BJJ? Do you also love MMA? Which sport is more popular? Most will say MMA but how many people train for MMA and how many people train for BJJ. There are plenty of BJJ practitioners who are MMA fans - JT & Joey being some of them. But here is the point of conjecture ( specifically JT's point) BJJ will be bigger/ more popular than MMA very soon. He points to the recent birth of so many different live events paying grapplers $20,000- $50,000 which was un heard of 10 years ago.
This is more money than some UFC fighters. As the grappling community swells in numbers so too does the fan base. If BJJ is not more popular than MMA, the question is how long until it is?

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The Rise of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Will It Surpass MMA in Popularity and Earnings?

This is the official podcast of the Bulletproof For BJJ movement. Hosted by JT & Joey. Each episode the founders break down  problems that Jiu-jitsu people experience, giving guidance and tips to improve your training for BJJ. With the goal of helping every body on the Brazilian jiu-jitsu path reduce their chance of injury, improve their strength and mobility to become more resilient.

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Michelle Nicolini is widely considered to be the greatest Female BJJ Athlete of all time! In this episode JT talks openly with the legend as she shares her triumphs and challenges that built her remarkable journey. From her early days training in Santos and Itu under the Checkmat team to her impressive switch to MMA, Michelle's story is a testament to passion, resilience, and dedication. With insights into her development of the shin on shin, spider guard and her experiences competing internationally, you'll learn how she has navigated the male-dominated world of BJJ with grace and strength.

Michelle opens up about the hurdles she faced as a lightweight woman in a predominantly male sport and how her persistence and innovative techniques paved the way for her success. Hear about the mentors who influenced her, the cultural passion for Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil, and the financial struggles that almost derailed her career. Her path to black belt is filled with memorable competitions and significant shifts in strategy, showcasing not just her skill but her adaptability and mental fortitude. This episode also highlights the evolution of women's participation in the sport and the growing support systems that have emerged over time.

From competing across the globe to her move to Singapore to join Evolve MMA, Michelle's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Reflecting on her notable achievements, including her first black belt world championship and her transition into MMA, she provides a candid look at the grit required to shift from one martial arts discipline to another. 

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The Great Michelle Nicolini: Her Journey to the Top of Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

Episode 347: Have you ever bulged a disc in your neck?! A friend of the podcast asks about rolling with a cervical disk replacement- is it possible? Is it advisable. JT references a very famous grappler who had to have one of their discs replaced and still compete only weeks after the surgery, who was it? 
Have you tried training 2 sessions per day? If you have limited days to train is it more beneficial than spacing out your training over the week or should you cram 2 x per day for 3 days? There are some pros and cons for both but which should you choose?
Is jumping into comp after a long hiatus a good idea? 8 weeks of intense training with the end goal of getting after it and making the podium. Also it helps you get in shape for your wedding- right? Is this a good idea? Go hard on a competition training camp just before your wedding day, could be a recipe for disaster...

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Disc Replacement Surgery, Rolling Twice A Day & Returning To Competition

Episode 346: Do you struggle to focus at BJJ Class? Do you zone out when you are at the gym? Small details can make a big difference in both lifting and rolling. Knowing when to tune in and really focus is important. In our distracted age of so much stimulus it is hard to have enough energy to lock in and pay attention. Being too comfortable, or leaving yourself too tired to dial in when your coach is explaining can leave you missing the point of the technique or drill. When it comes to the Gym it might be as simple as staring at your phone or getting distracted in a conversation may lead you not paying attention to how your body feels proprioceptively- which can lead to injury. 
Attention is a limited resource and sometimes you have more than others but knowing when to really focus will help you have a better session and get more out of your training whether you are in the weights room or on the mats rolling. Some times you are simply just trying to get your training in between business and family time but taking a beat to realise there are key moments when you need to Focus that are higher leverage than others, can help you make the most of your most important resource- your attention.

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How To Improve Your Focus For Lifting and Grappling

Episode 345: Have you ever torn your meniscus? Been told you must have surgery? Joey injured his knee while training BJJ- turns out it was a torn meniscus. He got an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan, saw his physiotherapist and while the scan didn't reveal much new info he was advised to talk to a Knee surgeon. Joey was under the impression that Surgery was unavoidable- Can a torn Meniscus heal itself?? This discussion unpacks many of the expectations, misconceptions and new approaches to medical treatment for Jiu-Jitsu folks suffering from meniscus injuries. If you have had any surprising treatments that helped you overcome a knee injury let us know in the comments.

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Avoiding Knee Surgery: Joey's Journey from Injury to Optimism

Episode 344: IBJJF 2024 was a controversial championship! There was a disqualification of Tainan Dalpra against Francisco Lo which was to a questionable judgement with no bad intentions involved and the position technically not illegal but was deemed a heel hook attack. This left the Gi worlds crowd with a bad vibe. Has the rule structure started to really negatively impact the game.
Could Heel Hooks save the Gi Game? This one change would significantly change the way the game is being played, worm guard would be risky, 50/50 wouldn't be safe and stalling would be deadly with new leg attacks available. This recent IBJJF World championships has highlighted the growing gap between the dynamic nature of modern No-Gi grappling and how Gi jiu-jitsu rules are just dragging the game down. Heel Hooks in the Gi... What do you think??

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The Rise of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Will It Surpass MMA in Popularity and Earnings?

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