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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Hosted by American Top Team strength & conditioning coach Phil Daru, and Australian strength & conditioning specialist Macgregor McNair, Fight Strength Podcast is a weekly show featuring well-known fighters and coaches from MMA, and trainers from the strength and conditioning industry. Daru has been using his Daru Strong Specialized Training Systems as a S&C coach for nearly a decade. Having trained MMA superstars such as Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Dustin Poirier, Tyron Woodley, Will Brooks and Muh ...
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The BJJ Strength Podcast is about all things strength & conditioning and physical optimisation for BJJ.....and hopefully gives you a few laughs along the way too. If you practice Jiu Jitsu and want to get the best out of your body both on the mats and off the mats, this is the show for you. Hosted by owner of www.BJJStrength.com, BJJ Black Belt, Physical Optimisation Coach and all round nice guy, Laurence Griffiths. With a mix of guest and solo shows, it covers strength training, fitness, nu ...
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Strength and Conditioning based education aimed for coaches, athletes, and fitness enthusiast. Hosted by Tom Barry with Strength Guru Louie Simmons.
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Martial arts, thaiboxing, BJJ, MMA, boxing, wrestling, nutrition, strength and conditioning, personal training, mind coaching, hypnotherapy, NLP and Fight stories. HELPING YOU WIN
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Welcome to the Conceive, Believe, and Achieve Podcast, where we unlock the secrets of personal and athletic transformation! If you're a coach, teacher, or simply someone striving to inspire others to conquer challenges and reach their fullest potential, this podcast is your go-to source of motivation and insights. Join us as we dive deep into the minds of exceptional individuals who've dedicated their lives to helping others overcome adversity and excel, both in sports and in life. Discover ...
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🔒 UFC 300: The BMF title, Huge Knockouts & Controversial choke!
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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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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
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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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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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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!
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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?
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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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Resilience Redefined: Skylar Grote's Wrestling Story
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Dive into the latest episode of the "Conceive, Believe, Achieve Podcast" featuring the remarkable Skylar Grote! In this captivating episode, Skylar shares her inspiring journey from a young girl intrigued by wrestling to becoming a formidable force in the sport, overcoming challenges, and defying stereotypes along the way. Join host Coach Geris as …
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🔒 Breathe Easy: How Better Breathing Will Change Your Face and Your Health
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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!
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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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Strength, Sacrifice, Success: The Shauna Kuebeck Chronicles
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🎙️ Dive into the latest episode of the Conceive, Believe, Achieve Podcast with the dynamic guest, Shauna Kuebeck! In this riveting conversation, Shauna shares her remarkable journey in the world of wrestling, from her humble beginnings as a teenager to her aspirations of reaching the Olympic trials. With heartfelt anecdotes, Shauna reflects on the …
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Improve Your BJJ Guard Passing With Splits Training
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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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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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🔒 The Boston Tea Bag: BJJ's Filthiest Submission!
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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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🔒 How An Open Mat turned Into Wrestlemania!
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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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🔒 Season 4 The Secret Show: Welcome to The Inner Circle!
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Subscriber-only episode We have cooked up something new for Y'all! This is the first instalment of the Secret Show, only for our inner circle. We appreciate our true friends that have been supporting us since day 1 and this is where we deliver the behind the scenes personal stories that not everyone will get to hear. We want to connect more persona…
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Q&A for BJJ: Insecure Coaches, Smother Chokes & Are Brazilian ADCC Trials The Toughest?
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Episode 312: Does your coach roll you hard? But then insist you roll too hard? This was an awkward situation for a listener of the show and resulted in them changing gyms in order to keep improving. What is the right thing to do when your coach gives it but can not take it? Do you use the smother choke from the back? Putting your hand over the nose…
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The Rise of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Will It Surpass MMA in Popularity and Earnings?
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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…
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Courage Under Pressure: Justina Di Stasio's Olympic Dream
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Join us in an engaging conversation with Justina Di Stasio, as she shares her remarkable journey from initial reluctance to a passionate pursuit of excellence in wrestling. In this episode, Justina opens up about her early struggles with the sport, her perseverance through challenges, and her ultimate triumphs, including her recent qualification fo…
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Have you ever done a Backbend? Maybe a wrestlers bridge? This movement is the direct counter to the hunched posture of your typical BJJ practitioner. Your ability to extend your upper back and spine is key to healthy shoulders and neck. Not only do you need to be able to go there but be strong in this acrobatic position. JT and Joey Breakdown exact…
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Have you ever been seriously injured at Jiu-Jitsu? As terrible as it feels at the time there are Benefits to Injury. Both JT & Joey have suffered many injuries in their BJJ journeys but they have also learned a crazy amount about rehab and recovery from going through these traumatic experiences. That's partly why they have as much insight as they d…
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From Doubt to Dominance: Laurence Beauregard's Wrestling Odyssey
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Dive into the gripping world of Canadian wrestling with Laurence Beauregard, as she takes center stage on the latest episode of the Conceive, Believe, Achieve Podcast. In this candid and captivating conversation, Laurence shares her remarkable journey from hesitant high school athlete to international wrestling sensation. Join Laurence as she recou…
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Which belt are you on? How long did it take for you to get it? For everybody doing BJJ depending on your Gym and your Coach the time it takes to grade to each Belt level will vary wildly. There are many factors that affect how quickly you progress through the Belt ranks but these are not always made clear to you by your coach. Some Academies grade …
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Dangerous Submissions that Cause Injuries!
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What is the most Dangerous move in BJJ? What submission that seems harmless has actually caused the most injuries? There certain moves and techniques in Jiu-Jitsu that don't appear to deadly- next minute you have yourself a knee reconstruction. JT & Joey have experienced first hand some injury makers but they seemed to come from nowhere... This epi…
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Do you bring your kids to BJJ class with you? Let your child run around while you get your rolls in at open mat? Joey had a short story of how his young son saved him from a tricky jiu-jitsu situation. Might have to make bringing your kids to open mat a regular thing. Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your…
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Respecting Female Teammates, Technical BJJ for Big Boys & Is Stretching Pointless?
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How do you approach rolling with women as a BJJ guy? What is the right way to go about making friends with team mates of the opposite sex? How to keep it respectful and be a good training partner so everyone has a good time on the mat. If you are the biggest person at your academy how do you prepare for Jiu-Jitsu competition if you only have smalle…
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Have you copped a mean bruise while rolling? Got some weird swelling, lumps and bumps? BJJ is a true contact sport but it can hit you in the strangest places. Usually a bruise isn't enough to stop you from training but can leave you super sore- but some can be really serious. Bone bruises in particular can hang around for ages and can cause blood c…
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Do you share techniques with your team mates? Do you like to coach the lower ranks? A friend of the Podcast took the time to share with a lower belt but then was victim of the technique he shared and now got an injury as a result. Was it a bed idea to share? JT & Joey take very different approaches to helping team mates when it comes to sharing tec…
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Triumph on the Takedown: Alex Moore's Journey to the Paris Olympics
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Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the world of wrestling with Olympian Alex Moore on the latest episode of the Conceive, Believe, Achieve Podcast! Join Shawn Geris as they sit down with Alex to explore his extraordinary path to qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games. In this captivating episode, Alex shares the trials and triumphs of his …
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Does your Academy have a Mat Enforcer? Have you ever been enforced on visiting a new gym? The role of Mat Enforcer has an important part to play in the hierarchy of most BJJ schools- but is it necessary? Maybe its a really tough Brown Belt or a seasoned Purple Belt who is down to scrap! JT & Joey have seen many instances of the gym's champion stepp…
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Stretching with Weights makes your Flexibility Next Level
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Have you ever stretched with weights? How can load make you more Flexible? If you feel you have maxed out on stretching, adding a light weight can actually help you go deeper to find a new level. JT & Joey go deep on all the different ways that adding in weight as a feedback mechanism can turbocharge your stretching game. They discuss the right mov…
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EP 300: Street Justice for a Gym Bro, Fastest Submission at WNO & Winning from Mount.
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Adele Fornarino comes through on 2 weeks notice to snatch the fastest submission in Who's Number One History with an Aoki Lock. She is tied with Nicky Ryan with a 23 second victory over Amanda Alequin "Tubby BJJ." Joey has for the first time in his 13 year BJJ history started working on a specific game plan and training strategy. He has committed t…
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Is your coach injured? Are you a coach carrying some battle scars? A huge challenge for anyone who has done BJJ for many consecutive years is working around injury. The toughest part is that as a coach your business depends on your body, s,o how can you rest and heal when your students need you to roll with them everyday? Well maybe there is an alt…
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Unlocking Human Potential for Success and Resilience with Jim Richardson
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Unlocking Human Potential for Success and Resilience Are you ready to dive into an inspiring journey of human potential? Join us in this episode as we engage with Jim Richardson, a renowned coach with an incredible track record in the world of swimming and diving. With 27 years at the University of Michigan's swimming program and numerous accolades…
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Improve Your Guard Game: Unlock The Forward Fold
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Do you have tight hamstrings? Struggle to touch your toes? They key movement to having a great guard game is the Forward Fold. Most Jiu-Jitsu players struggle with tight hips and painful lower backs but still want to Berrim Bolo. In this episode JT & Joey explain what it takes to not only improve your flexibility but take your movement to a whole n…
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BJJ Dirty Moves and Submissions: How to lose friends at Jiu-Jitsu
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Do you like to do Wrist locks? Have you ever smother choked a training partner? There are certain techniques and submission in BJJ that are considered the "Dark Arts!" For a long time ankle and leg locks were frowned upon as Dirty moves but as Jiu-Jitsu has evolved it is now popular to be proficient at these techniques. But then we move into a grey…
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Champion's Grind: Aleah Nickel's Journey to Wrestling Excellence
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🎙️ Dive into the latest episode of the Conceive, Believe, Achieve Podcast as we sit down with Aleah Nickel, a seasoned University of Alberta wrestler with a passion for the sport that knows no bounds. In this captivating conversation, Aleah shares her journey from humble beginnings in Saskatchewan to the international stage, showcasing her grit, de…
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Sweep Heavier Opponents, Top 5 Greatest BJJ matches & BJJ Life Goals!
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Do you struggle to sweep heavier opponents? If you suck at sweeping should you switch strategies and learn take downs or just improve your guard game? JT and Joey break down how you can improve your sweeping game. What are the Top 5 BJJ matches of all time? Also what is the deadliest submission Gi or No-Gi? Are you traininga lot? Marathons, powerli…
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Do you have rounded posture? Shoulders tight and sore from too much rolling? Shoulder problems are a complicated beast. To solve this issue we need to first address your BJJ posture. Having a rounded or hunched upper back ( Thoracic Spine) can be a big contributor to poor shoulder health. JT & Joey discuss the major factors that can be messing up y…
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BJJ Dads Setting An Example for Their Kids
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Do your Kids do BJJ? Are they the reason you got started on the Jiu-Jitsu journey? For many of the Older generation of BJJ folks they got introduced to BJJ through seeing Royce Gracie in the early days of the UFC. But more recently JT has noticed a trend of BJJ parents who have started training because their kids are into it. A good gym will have a…
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What do you eat before a BJJ class? Depending on what time of day you roll this will change how you fuel up for Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you are a 6am warrior or a 7pm Nightly Ninja having the right thing in your system can change the quality of BJJ class. JT & Joey have very different preference when it comes to eating and the time of day does have a hu…
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Recovering from BJJ Hip Pain, Rib Injuries and returning to Competition.
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Have you ever suffered a BJJ Hip injury? When you are dealing with joint pain and struggling to get a proper diagnosis it's hard to know what to do. The best thing is not to make it worse - identify what is making you worse. Look at your daily activities and see if some habitual actions are creating chronic pain or how you are doing your BJJ. Have …
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Exciting news! We've successfully recovered a lost podcast featuring Lance Palmer from 2023 and have decided to release it today as a special treat before the launch of our new podcast season. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/ - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgr…
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Tapping into Greatness: Insights from a BJJ Black Belt
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Step onto the mats and immerse yourself in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Jesse Richardson, a distinguished black belt from Matador BJJ, as he joins host Shawn Geris in the latest episode of the Conceive, Believe, Achieve Podcast. In this captivating conversation, Jesse shares his martial arts journey spanning over two decades, from his earl…
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Improve Your Memory For BJJ: Learn from your Jiu-Jitsu mistakes.
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Do you forget BJJ techniques easily? Are you suffering Jiu-Jitsu Amnesia? If you want to improve your memory for BJJ you need a process to help you to remember what your coach showed you. JT & Joey have had their fair share of failure trying to remember endless techniques. Whether you are playing Dela Riva guard or improving your Knee Cut pass, the…
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Shoulder Strength For BJJ: The how to guide for Overhead Pressing
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How strong are your shoulders? Do you have trouble pressing over head? BJJ folks typically struggle with this movement for a variety of reasons: Hunched posture, tight chest muscles and tight lats. This can result in stiffness that stops you from getting strong where you need to be. JT & Joey go deep on what you can do to help prepare your body for…
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Falling Short, Rising Strong: Hannah Taylor's Four-Year Redemption
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Dive into our latest episode with the incredible Hannah Taylor, Canadian wrestling champion and recent winner of the Canadian Olympic Trials! Join us as she shares her inspiring journey, triumphing over setbacks after narrowly missing out on the Olympics four years ago. Hannah's resilience, dedication, and unwavering spirit are a testament to the t…
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What are the Best podcasts: The best of Education and Entertainment
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What are your favourite Podcasts? Both Joey & JT love a good podcast and are obsessed with the medium that has revolutionised learning and entertainment in the modern era of media. Whether they are learning or simply looking for a laugh on a long drive. Some of the shows that the boys discuss you may already listen to and they highlight their favou…
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Build Your Jiu Jitsu Home Gym: Minimum equipment for maximum gains
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Do you have a home gym set up? Are you a Garage Gym Gorilla? A living room Warrior? For many of our BJJ brethren the only way they can fit lifting into their busy schedule is by throwing around the iron at home. But if you thought it was too expensive and takes up too much space you would be wrong! JT & Joey let you know exactly how to set up an aw…
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Become A BJJ World Champion: Unlock The Secrets To Success
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Do you want to be the best in the world at BJJ? Killing your local comps but not sure how to take it to the next level? JT & Joey respond to a Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast listener (Big Harris) who wanted to know what is the best way to approach preparing for competing at a BJJ World Championship. It is not as simple as just signing up as the standa…
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