Episode 327: Do you get Anxious about rolling and competing? Do find yourself constantly criticising yourself with negative self talk? This is actually not helping you just do the thing- get better at BJJ. Managing your self talk and your psychological approach to the pressures of BJJ is key to your long term success. Both JT & Joey have had their own battles with managing their minds and have had very different journeys taking different approaches to getting their heads straight. There i...

Episode 326: Have you ever hurt your ankle? Popped some ligaments but never did anything to fix it? BJJ folks are famous for not tapping to ankle locks which results in damage and ultimately some issues in life off the mats! JT and Joey explain how having a "dodgy" ankle can really mess up many other parts of your athletic ability - squatting, jumping and running. They then go deep on the exact steps you need to follow in order to rehab your stiff ankles and gradually build back strength and ...

Subscriber-only episodeIs it time to stop doing BJJ or is it time to pick up the pace? When you fall out of the habit of doing anything, studying, playing sport, creating art or practicing BJJ you start caring less. The intent you bring to your practice of BJJ starts to fall away if you are not placing a serious importance on what it means to you, without the regularity it's much easier to let it slip. If you spend more time around people who don't care about BJJ this attitude will rub off on...

Episode 325: Do you have long legs, love closed guard and triangle chokes? Maybe you have shorter limbs and play using more Half Guard or X-Guard? Body type and limb length was never discussed in the earlier days of BJJ but it does have a big impact on the way you play the Jiu-Jitsu game. In MMA the tale of the Tape, height, weight and reach - Arm span are all factors that can give you an advantage. This holds true for BJJ but no one is talking about it. You might be playing a type of BJJ gam...

Subscriber-only episodeJoey reveals Eat To Win: The Culinary Lifestyle for flavour and function! We discuss Joey's new spin a classic mince dish- Chicken Larb! Strap in as we take your taste buds on a wild ride with jasmine rice—trust us, it's not just for curries anymore. Discover how toasting this humble grain can transform your meals with an added crunch that's simply irresistible. And for the guys who've been flexing their culinary muscles, get ready to explore the world of mince in ways ...

Episode 324: Want to elevate your Strength forJiu-Jitsu? JT & Joey discuss the transformative power of "GRIT" the Ultimate Sandbag Training Program. Guaranteed to boost your strength for BJJ , this episode guides you through selecting the right sandbag weight, which is crucially around 40-50% of your own body weight, and the art of no-gi grips that translate for hard rolls. They break down the nuances of sandbag training, breathing and bracing plus a firm grip are key to mastering this dy...

Episode 323: What time of day do you train Jiu-Jitsu? There are 3 major class times that BJJ folks fall into, each has it's benefits and potential downsides. Early Morning Movers, the Lunch time Killers and the Night time ninjas. For you it may be a simple decision of where the heck can I just fit in my training? But if you haven't tried training at other times in the day you might be missing out. Whatever your work schedule might be JT & Joey explain why training at a different time in t...

Subscriber-only episodeJT "The Oracle" Tenacity gives us a glimpse into a future where the mats of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are drenched in the sweat of innovation, and your personal coach might just be a hologram of a BJJ legend like Andre Galvao. This isn't science fiction, it's the reality we're unearthing in our latest episode, where we explore the marriage of cutting-edge technology with the timeless art of jiu-jitsu. Imagine receiving real-time feedback from a virtual Kade Rotolo as you perf...

Episode 322: Does your school have a strict uniform policy? Maybe your coach doesn't care what brand you wear. Uniform is a solid part of the BJJ Gym business but also helps bond the team together. But if you can't choose where you buy your Gi and rash guards is that fair or just another hidden scam within Jiu-Jitsu culture? There are arguments on both sides for and against uniform policies.A big team showing up to a competition unified and all wearing the same brand and colours looks profess...

Subscriber-only episode Recently Joey has been on a quest to restore some of his Grandfather's chisels. This has led to a new appreciation for what it takes to maintain and use the tools. The mediative practice of sharpening the blades all the way through to importance tools have played in our human evolution. This is a slightly deeper conversation around, meaning, purpose and building something.

Episode 321: Have you heard of Cossack Squats? The Bulletproof Boys believe this to be the ultimate leg exercise for BJJ! It develops amazing lower body strength and flexibility at the same time. What starts out looking like a Kung Fu inspired stretch movement evolves into one of the most advanced weighted squat variations you can perform. JT & Joey explain how mastering the Cossack Squat will improve your passing game and balance for BJJ top game while also building crazy flexibility in...

Episode 320: Have you ever accidentally whacked a friend in the face during a roll? Friend of the podcast Toby was escaping an armbar and lost his defensive grip resulting in a slap to the face of his mate. What do you do in this situation and what is the etiquette ? Can you stretch too much? Have you ever injured yourself stretching? The boys address where is the best place to stop before going too far but damage is part of both improving your flexibility and BJJ so you need to find your...

Subscriber-only episode Did you see UFC 300? If not the boys have got you covered. From one of the biggest Knockouts of all time Joey & JT break down how it happened and what this might mean for future fights- Is Max Holloway back in the title conversation? A controversial decision was made when a fight continued after one of the fighters Yan was choked unconscious by the Champion Weili Zhang - was this the wrong call? Also how can you beat an emotionless terminator of a man such as Alex...

Episode 319: Nose beers, steroids and Lady boys! Sounds like the Hang Over movie but as entertaining as the rockstar, influencer life appears- is this good for the culture of BJJ? Openly promoting steroid use to make money is questionable, some might say it's just honest and real. But is this the type of person you want teaching your kids BJJ class? In the rush to be entertaining and keep up with social media trends Jiu-Jitsu has more and more of it's top performers functioning as Rockstars...

Subscriber-only episode Ever found yourself hobbling from an injury you can't quite pin down? That's the predicament Joey found himself in after a laid-back Easter, with a knee that's seen its share of the operating room. This is a candid conversation about the rollercoaster of injury and recovery where JT asks Joey about the mental marathon of maintaining a sunny disposition amidst the aches, and how my post-injury ritual is more comforting than a child's cherished band-aid. Dealing with...

Episode 318: Do you do Gi pull-ups? Do you know where to start in the gym? Joey and JT talk about the many mistakes made by grapplers in the weight room, and how they should be training. Trying to replicate Jiu Jitsu techniques in the Gym is a common mistake which will not only slow your strength gains but potentially lead to injury. So you can show up every week to training ready to roll and feeling strong you need to do a certain amount "Complimentary" training to help undo all the kinks,...

Episode 317: What are your favourite Movie that feature BJJ? Action films with great fight choreography will usually feature some spectacular Jiu-Jitsu moves. Unfortunately Hollywood has disappointed when it has come to delivering on BJJ themed films. But never fear JT & Joey have you covered when it comes to filtering out the cream of action movies that will scratch your BJJ combat fantasy itch! There is nothing better than seeing your favourite BJJ moves executed in excessively violent...

Subscriber-only episode Have you ever followed your curiosity and ended up down a weird rabbit hole?! JT has been caught up in an adult learning odyssey. He stumbled upon Brilliant.org and has gotten bitten by the learning bug, found himself doing high school algebra... and liking it. This discussion gets into a different side of human psychology where being internally driven makes all the difference in what you enjoy doing as an adult compared to being forced to learn it as a teenager. Maybe...

Episode 316: Are you the type to share the love? You find something great and want to get your mates in on a good thing! JT & Joey came up with the Bulletproof Academy Subscription to help Gym owners keep their students fit, strong and healthy. Being a gym owner is a massive set of responsibilities and they don't necessarily have time to be able to help you with your S&C needs. When you get injured it's hard to stay connected and sometimes this can start you down the path of pausing...

Subscriber-only episode Joey opens up about years of sinus struggles and how mouth breathing has affected his sleep and general energy levels. Better breathing has profound connections to jaw development, facial structure, and better sleep. Joey shares his insight from a life hindered by mouth breathing to discovering a new liberating transformation from a simple procedure and the effective practice of nighttime mouth taping. We also go deep into the waters of jaw development, discussing how...

Episode 315: The Bulletproof Boys have done something new! In response to audience requests for more episodes and more personal content JT & Joey have delivered. The episodes of the Secret Show are less filter and more real conversations. This isn't just BJJ chats this is the inner circle- a place where you can chill with the Boys on a more private level. Never Fear! This will not detract from the quality and content we deliver on our free feed which will remain the same high quality...

Episode 314: Unlock the secrets of supreme flexibility and how it can revolutionize your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game! We discuss the pivotal role of achieving splits for guard passing mastery and becoming unsweepable. Ever wondered how the pros evade a strong guard game with such apparent ease? It's not just down to technique – it's also about the power of the hips. In this episode, we guide you through the perfect balance of strength and flexibility,  that you can add to your training....

Episode 313:  Could the Turkish get-up be the unsung hero of your jiu-jitsu strength training? That's the topic we're dissecting after Dr. Mike Israetel, a respected bodybuilding expert and a seasoned BJJ brown belt himself, tossed the gauntlet down by dismissing the exercise as a mere "circus act." But we're not so quick to let this challenge slide by uncontested. With our combined quarter-century of experience in the thick of combat sports fitness, we're laying out the case for the Turkish...

Subscriber-only episode Joey brings to our attention the newest evil incarnation of smother submissions- the Boston Tea Bag. Eoghan O'Flanagan delivers a devastating submission and Joey gets inspired to test out this new technique on the Trial guy- first roll! This is a ridiculous chat about pushing your luck with submissions and how to lose new members of your gym...  Here is the link to Eoghan teaching this torturous...

Subscriber-only episode Have you ever stepped onto the mat, only to find the temperature of the room change with the intensity of the roll? JT is no stranger to hard rolls but an unfamiliar face brought some bad energy to a usually chill open mat. This is the tale of how good vibes can turn into bad rolls. When you don't respect the rules of engagement things can get rough and JT goes to the dark side on this one...