Best JT Joey Podcasts (2024)

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Maximise Your Strength Gains For Grappling 20:26

2h ago20:26

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Episode 337: Are you struggling to maximise your strength for grappling? JT & Joey go deep on all the things you are not doing to get stronger for BJJ. If you are already lifting weights and rolling but find you aren't getting much stronger in the gym it can be super frustrating- but what is the answer? There are some common mistakes that are holdi…

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🔒 JT Takes on the "Meat Sweats" Challenge! 10:50

4h ago10:50

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Subscriber-only episode Are you a big eater? Don't mind a food challenge should the opportunity arise? JT is known for his ability to put food away much to his own pride & shame. In this episode he shares a legendary tale of how a eating contest almost ended him. It started with helping a mate bulk up for rugby and then makes its way to Northern En…

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Stories of Origin 'Alfie': The Greatest Origin Comeback 24:50

5m ago24:50

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After a humiliating defeat in the 2000 State of Origin series, Queensland turned to legendary coach Wayne Bennett to restore state pride. Bennett's bold move to select an entirely new Maroons team paid off with a victory in the opening game of the 2001 series. However, the Blues fought back, leveling the series with a dominant performance in game t…

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Entrepreneurship For BJJ 48:44

1h ago48:44

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Episode 336: Are you a BJJ Entrepreneur? Do you run a BJJ related business? Both JT & Joey have spent more than 20 years working for themselves and have learned a lot through much trial and error! They share the huge mistakes and the unexpected wins that have helped build them into the entrepreneurs they are today running the Bulletproof for BJJ Ap…

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🔒 The Underestimated Price of Mastery in BJJ 12:18

2h ago12:18

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Subscriber-only episode When you were a student you got concessions. When you completed your apprenticeship you got the acknowledgement of being a Tradesman. There was a public acknowledgement that you had given up certain things to attain new knowledge or skills which would benefit the society. But modern society doesn't really recognise the signi…

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A Beginner's Guide to Leg Locks 29:12

5d ago29:12

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Episode 335: Are you new to the leg lock game? Have you ever been hit with a foot lock and didn't know the defence? More and more BJJ folks are learning and rolling with leg and foot locks at White Belt and Blue Belt and if you are. not prepared you will be caught lacking! JT & Joey break down where is the best place to start for both foot and knee…

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Q&A For BJJ: Improving Comp Training & Unlocking Your Ankles for Better Wrestling 16:34

3h ago16:34

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Episode 334: Do you have a dedicated Competition Training Class at your Gym? Preparing for BJJ comps requires next level intensity to help simulate the big energy required to compete. Joey & JT discuss what you need to do to boost your rolls to be really prepared. Do you have tight ankles and find it hinders your ability to get low and shoot in to …

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St George Can't Play... Alfie and the Beginning of the Broncos 25:30

5d ago25:30

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Allan Langer’s playing legacy still looms large over the Broncos. The clubs Inaugural halfback in 1988 would become their first premiership captain in ‘92, a title they defended in ‘93. He’d go on to lead a team rated among the greatest club outfits ever assembled to the Super League premiership of ‘97, and in ‘98 they reigned supreme again in a re…

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🔒 Joey's Take on Overcoming Isolation in Our Superficially Connected World 25:50

11d ago25:50

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Subscriber-only episode Have you ever felt alone in a crowd or disconnected in your neighborhood, where houses stand close but people seem worlds apart? This episode peels back the layers of modern society's paradox of personal isolation in a world of hyper connectivity. Over a simple morning coffee, Joey came across an awkward social situation wit…

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The Yearly Checkup for Grappling 31:18

3d ago31:18

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Episode 333: Do you get your car serviced regularly? Do you get a yearly check up at the Doctor? Funnily enough we BJJ Folks never do this when it comes to our physical function for rolling. Many of us do not want to know just how bad our injuries and accumulated damage is so we just ignore it until it's so bad we can't function. But what if it did…

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🔒 Why Pickle Ball won't Save your BJJ! 8:10

12d ago8:10

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Subscriber-only episode Do you play tennis, squash maybe even pickle ball? There are many great and fun hobbies but that does not mean it translates to better BJJ. "But I heard it's good for hand eye coordination?" It doesn't help when someone is sitting on your chest crushing you into submission. Now if you have played Rugby or American Football a…

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The 1 Grappling Injury You Cannot Shake 20:23

14d ago20:23

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Episode 332: Have you got Injury One-itis? Got that first big BJJ injury that you are struggling to deal with. When major injury strikes, it can really take over your life- but what can we do to get over this? A major part of getting through the process of rehabbing an Injury is not Catastrophising the situation: making it seem worse then it actual…

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Answers for the Injury Prone, Shoulder Dislocation & Cortisone Injections 17:24

5d ago17:24

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Episode 331: Are you always getting injured even though you do the right things? If you are someone who is constantly injured what the heck can you do about it. The Bulletproof boys bring some alternative answers that you may not expect. Friend of the podcast Pablo dislocated his shoulder and is not sure when is the right time to get back to traini…

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Kevvie & The King… Alfie’s Wingmen 26:53

7d ago26:53

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A Rugby League halfback is the beating heart of a football team, part drummer, part lead guitarist, but every seven needs a six. In the case of Alan Langer, his illustrious wingmen are as much a part of his story as himself. On this episode of Stories of Origin ‘Alfie’, we shine a light on Langer's leading men, playmaking champions Wally Lewis and …

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🔒 Behind the Scenes: Mixing friendship, business & BJJ to make your favourite Podcast. 15:12

3h ago15:12

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Subscriber-only episode It may be hard to believe but JT & Joey do not live together. They come from very different parts of the Sydney, they are also very different people privately and publicly. This discussion goes deeper on their relationship, their personalities and how this impacts the podcast. From how often they train together to the social…

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Disqualified! Famous & Embarrassing ways to lose in Jiu-Jitsu 16:07

3h ago16:07

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Have you ever been Disqualified at a Jiu-jitsu comp? JT & Joey recount the messy and funny tales of competitors like John Combs and Bill "The Grill" Cooper, whose quests for glory took unexpected turns, and talk about what it means to be combat-ready and how even the prepared can be caught off guard. The boys break down the biological brawl that le…

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BJJ Private Lessons: Is this the best way to learn Grappling? 33:23

2d ago33:23

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Episode 329: Have you ever had a Private Lesson with your coach? Are they the secret sauce to boosting your skills, or just another checkbox for moving up the ranks? JT & Joey discuss the potential growth that comes from one-on-one sessions but also the ethical questions that arise when gyms link them to belt progression. With countless online plat…

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🔒 The New Dana White: JT Predicts Grappling's Next Big Boss! 8:13

2h ago8:13

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Subscriber-only episode 2 Weeks ago a big call was made by JT " The Oracle" Tenacity. He put together an argument based on many seemingly unconnected clues scattered across the internet. He claims to know who is the next power player in the world of Competition Grappling. Some one who is about to shake up the whole industry combat sports- potential…

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The Ideal Warm Up Routine For BJJ Competition 23:15

2d ago23:15

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Episode 328: Do you have a special warm up you do before Competing? Do you psyche yourself up or need to calm your nerves? JT & Joey discuss the importance of mobility checks, why elevating body temperature is crucial, and which specific exercises set the stage for victory. This conversation is not just theory; it's a practical guide complete with …

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🔒 Knee Injury Diaries: Joey Navigates The Healthcare Maze 12:30

10h ago12:30

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Subscriber-only episode Ever been side-lined by a BJJ Knee injury? Joey pulls back the curtain on finding the right healthcare guru for your injury and the unexpected journey of rehab—one that's filled with as much laughter as there is pain. Navigating Australia's healthcare system sometimes feels like a sport in itself, and not the fun kind. The s…

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Psychology For Grappling: Mind over Matter 22:54

20d ago22:54

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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 …

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Our Grades For The 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars Draft: Rising Or Falling On Potential 48:12

4d ago48:12

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The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books! Trent Baalke and the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted 9 new players on offense, defense, and special teams. This draft class will rise or fall on potential. In this episode, we cover: Each of our grades for all 9 Jaguars draft picks Taking a deep dive into our 2nd Round Pick: DT Maason Smith out of LSU Discussing one…

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How to Unf*ck Your Ankles for Better Grappling! 28:57

29d ago28:57

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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, jump…

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🔒 The BJJ Dilemma: When to Stick it out & When to Quit! 15:25

11d ago15:25

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Subscriber-only episode Is 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,…

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What Body Type Is Best For BJJ? 24:49

7d ago24:49

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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 …

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Six More Songs... the Making of Alfie. 28:28

15d ago28:28

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One of the smallest men to have played the game, ‘Alfie’ rose to become a giant figure of the sport. On episode one of Stories of Origin, Alfie, we go back to where it all began. The sports loving, blue collar Queensland city of Ipswich, which has played a significant part in developing champions of the state. And we explore a truly unique relation…

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🔒 The Eat to Win Chronicles: Joey's Culinary Adventure Lifestyle 10:03

8d ago10:03

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Subscriber-only episode Joey 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 ad…

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Grading The Jaguars' First Round: The Bear And Bull Case For Brian Thomas Jr. 19:28

21d ago19:28

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Night 1 of the NFL Draft is in the books, and the Jacksonville Jaguars made some moves. First, they traded back to the 23rd pick and got some future draft capital from the Minnesota Vikings. Then, they drafted Wide Receiver Brian Thomas Jr. out of LSU. In this episode, we cover: Our grades and inital thoughts on the Jaguars trading back in Round 1 …

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Sandbag Training: Building Raw Strength for Grappling 8:14

28d ago8:14

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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…

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The Dawn Duel vs. The Nocturnal Fight: Optimizing Your BJJ Training Time 25:12

30d ago25:12

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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 a…

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🔒 The Future of BJJ: JiuJitsu Robots, Ai Coaches & Virtual Rolling 13:07

30d ago13:07

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Subscriber-only episode JT "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…

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Introducing Stories of Origin Season 3 'Alfie' 0:32

1M ago0:32

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Episode 1 available Monday 29 April 2024. Allan Langer. The diminutive playmaking whiz who bamboozled and befuddled opponents for decades remains Queensland’s most capped halfback and revered as ever. Tough, tenacious and talented beyond all comprehension. This season Stories of Origin shines the spotlight on the career of the little number 7 that …

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Are BJJ Uniforms A Scam? 27:41

1M ago27:41

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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 …

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🔒 Crafting Memories: Joey's Journey of Tool making and Woodworking 18:27

1M ago18:27

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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…

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Master The Cossack Squat: The Best Leg Exercise for BJJ 24:57

1M ago24:57

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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 & Joe…

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Q&A For BJJ: Accidental B*tch Slap, Rolling Blind & Can You Over Stretch? 14:23

1M ago14:23

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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 addr…

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🔒 UFC 300: The BMF title, Huge Knockouts & Controversial choke! 17:26

1M ago17:26

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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 c…

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Social Media VS Reality in BJJ 31:33

2M ago31:33

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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…

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🔒 Dealing With a Knee Injury: Joey's Journey Through Pain and Recovery 8:03

2M ago8:03

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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 mai…

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The Best Way to Train for BJJ 26:07

2M ago26:07

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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 sho…

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The Best Movies Featuring BJJ 29:46

2M ago29:46

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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 movie…

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🔒 Curiosity and Expanding your mind- JT Goes Back to school! 9:35

2M ago9:35

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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 w…

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What is The Bulletproof For BJJ Academy Subscription? 16:11

2M ago16:11

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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…

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🔒 Breathe Easy: How Better Breathing Will Change Your Face and Your Health 14:10

2M ago14:10

14:10

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 transformatio…

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The Secret Show: What Is It & Why You Need it! 7:02

2M ago7:02

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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…

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Our NFL Draft Preview: A MAKE Or BREAK Draft For The Jacksonville Jaguars 44:35

2M ago44:35

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We are less than 3 weeks away from the NFL Draft, and all three of the Jag Bros agree that this needs to be a huge draft for the Jaguars. Many Jaguars players, coaches, executives, etc. are on the hot seat, and if we want to go out and reclaim the AFC South crown, then it HAS to start with the 2024 Draft. In this episode, we cover: Our definition o…

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Improve Your BJJ Guard Passing With Splits Training 29:10

2M ago29:10

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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 pow…

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Are Turkish Get Ups Bad For BJJ?! 9:26

2M ago9:26

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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…

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🔒 How An Open Mat turned Into Wrestlemania! 15:39

2M ago15:39

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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 engage…

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🔒 The Boston Tea Bag: BJJ's Filthiest Submission! 7:18

2M ago7:18

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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 me…

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