If someone tells you to stop using/drilling a move because "it's a low percentage move", what do you do? Is tradition a thing of the past in BJJ? Sure, some of us only do nogi and like to get in and get out, but what about the culture that jiu jitsu was built on? A couple of BANGER questions on today's QNA one coming from good friend Samoan Strongman. If you wanna leave a question for the boys, click this link and scroll down -https://bulletproofforbjj.com/podcast ---------------------- BULLETPR...
Jul 10, 2025•12 min•Season 5Ep. 492
Do you want to be the best in the world? Maybe you want your game to emulate Gordan Ryan, or Jozef Chen, or any of these top tier performers... But are you willing to make the sacrifices these guys make day in and day out? ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with the Bulletproof for BJJ App. Start your FREE 14 Day Trial today...
Jul 09, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 491
Ever wondered why you can't stay on the mats? We are telling you the three main causes of injury and how you need to fix them in yourself. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with the Bulletproof for BJJ App. Start your FREE 14 Day Trial today: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bulletproof-for-bjj/id6444311790 Android: https...
Jul 03, 2025•23 min
You want to get better but you feel stuck? Or maybe you can't stop getting injured, and you don't know how to get yourself back. Even though these martial arts are solo missions, it's so important to get the right team behind you to succeed. Learn a little bit more about that in this episode... ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers phys...
Jun 29, 2025•20 min•Season 5Ep. 489
Has your reign at your gym started to come to an end? That blue belt you used to style on is now a grisled brown belt, and your sweeps and submissions are dwindling by the session. What do you do? Is there a way to counteract this phenomenon? Or is the best way to learn to love this moment as a martial artist? Find out ALL of the answers here... ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase ath...
Jun 26, 2025•13 min
Well... it's not actually the laziest way. But it may help you become the most consistent version of yourself. When you set achievable goals, you are much less likely to burn out from overtraining jiu jitsu, lifting, and mobility. We shine a new light on how you can get your training in each week and how you can stay in the gym and on the mats. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athl...
Jun 23, 2025•13 min•Season 5Ep. 487
Why is there a stereotype of purple belts always skipping the warm up and why is it completely true? Who is at fault here? Is it jiu jitsu traditional warm ups? Is it the purple belts for getting lazy? Or could it be the coaches not holding them accountable? Maybe it's all of these things. We are putting this episode out as a warning to the purple belts who skip warmups. You are only hurting your future self by doing so. Maybe your warmup is the same thing everyday and is outdated. But maybe you...
Jun 20, 2025•15 min
If you were going to cut a tree down, what would be your tool of choice -- Chainsaw or axe? This is an episode about preparation. Are you putting in the preparation before training? Or are you just hacking away exerting as much effort as possible. While working hard is great, being the most prepared and working EFFICIENTLY is better. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athleticism, re...
Jun 18, 2025•16 min•Season 5Ep. 485
Have you heard the notion that diet does not matter for success in BJJ? While this may be true for some folks (potentially blasting gear) this more than likely is not the case for you. Why, in other sports do the best of the best spend so much time and money to keep themselves as healthy as possible? Think of Tom Brady, LeBron, GSP, what do they do when picking out their meals? We guarantee it's not McDonalds and Donuts. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/produ...
Jun 14, 2025•24 min•Season 5Ep. 484
Time to answer a recurring question, are private lessons worth the cost? Jiu jitsu gyms and their coaches rely on private lessons as a means of making a living. But are you really getting your money's worth? The truth is really how your coach carries out the private lessons, and if you aren't loving your progress, you need to say something to make sure the juice is worth the squeeze. Learn more in this ep. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet...
Jun 12, 2025•19 min•Season 5Ep. 483
Are you achey all the time even though you train jiu jitsu and lift regularly? Maybe you are missing something FUNDAMENTAL. Becoming strong in uncomfortable positions is the name of the game, and we detail how you can actually get there. Spoiler alert: It's not from doing a 5 minute mobility flow every now and then. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and ...
Jun 11, 2025•26 min•Season 5Ep. 482
Are you tired of having to pay an arm and a leg every time you compete? The pros have to do the exact same thing. Adam Jones and friends have been helping to put Australian jiu jitsu on the map for years. Some people are saying the M-16 walked so CJI could run... It all goes down June 13th at 5pm (Adelaide Australia time) Get your tickets: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLTBY4FVKS68Q/checkout/BYZGC4JRAAOGRYJMUGOS6WYA?src=sheet To Watch: https://youtube.com/@m16open18?si=vtBX3bgo_HqpaCJv -...
Jun 08, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 481
Have you missed training a few days in a row? Maybe a few weeks? Maybe a few months? It happens to all of us along the journey for various reasons. The biggest part of this is the fact that you do get back on the mats. Even though it may seem daunting to head back to the gym, getting the first class out of the way is the biggest part. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athleticism, r...
Jun 05, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 480
We talk about the Somedays Porrada lifestyle and you may have even gotten a shirt repping our mantra. In this episode we give you the framework to live this lifestyle and make your BJJ journey one of longevity and prosperity. Try out these principles and let us know how you go, and comment below if you think we missed anything. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athleticism, reduce i...
Jun 03, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 479
On today's QNA episode, we get a call from one of our longtime members of the community Ben with the infamous batman voice. He shares his struggles with his recent health scare and how he plans to go about it. We also get a question about a controversial topic: cutting weight. Is it necessary? Or is it a tradition that needs to die. Find out all in this ep. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- ...
Jun 01, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 478
Adele vs. Ffion is set for UFC Fight Pass Invitational 11 and we are pumped. We are stoked to reveal that Adele Fornarino is a bulletproof athlete and has been working closely with JT to develop the best Strength and Conditioning Program for jiu jitsu athletes. Train like Adele today. https://get.bulletproofforbjj.com/adele-champion-strength/
May 29, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 477
Chances are we love our BJJ coaches and they are one of the sole reasons we are still in the game. But could your coach inadvertently be setting a bad example? We have talked about why wearing injuries on your sleeve as a jiu jitsu practitioner is a bad thing, but what about when it's the coach? The answer: double bad. Tune in here to learn why coaches need to lead by example and must always be taking care of themselves for performance and teaching on the mats. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF...
May 27, 2025•26 min•Season 5Ep. 476
Have you been doing jiu jitsu for what feels like a while? Are you having to learn things the hard way? Well, we have just given you the outline of the devastating truths of BJJ, and how you can navigate these things. We hope you continue to excel on your grappling journey and are glad you're here taking our advice. Please feel free to drop a like, subscribe and a comment if you like the video. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-b...
May 24, 2025•19 min•Season 5Ep. 475
The age old jiu jitsu sayings rendering strength useless with impeccable technique were maybe true for a period of time. Buuuut now those big and strong guys are also doing BJJ. Have you been told to stop using strength in rolls? We say, f%$@ that noise. While having technical prowess is really the ultimate goal, your strength is also a skill that you need to train. Getting stronger will only help your jiu jitsu, and if it's something you've left out of the regime, it's time to add it in now... ...
May 22, 2025•27 min•Season 5Ep. 474
Are you feeling stuck in BJJ? Are you wondering why you don't seem to be improving? We highlight a couple reasons you might feel this way as well as some antidotes to said problems. Tune in as we tell all. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with the Bulletproof for BJJ App. Start your FREE 14 Day Trial today: iOS: https://ap...
May 20, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 473
Are you constantly trying to improve your game? Maybe you are asking the right questions but at the WRONG time. We have all done this, but is it actually a grave mistake? Find out here on this episode of the Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with the Bulletproof for BJJ App. Start your FREE 14 D...
May 18, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 472
Is training 5 or 6 minute rounds killing your jiu jitsu progress? Using a round timer is common-place in jiu jitsu gyms around the world. But what if this practice is holding your jiu jitsu back? 10,15 or 20 minute rounds sound very daunting, but you might be surprised about how you approach these rounds and how they could skyrocket your BJJ progress.
May 15, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 471
Is Jiu Jitsu a fight? On a previous episode, JT took a hard stance. But now we have brought that into question once again. You want to train differently but the gym (which you love) does not have what you're looking for; what do you do? Is G Souders full of S#@!?, or does he just not care to reexplain if you don't get it? Get all of the 100% correct and true answers here. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee --------...
May 13, 2025•22 min
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you took the best traits of the greatest BJJ grapplers (in their prime) ever and put them together like a jigsaw puzzle? Well, now you can wonder no more as we have constructed THE ULTIMATE GRAPPLER. We belkieve this combination of traits would make for the undisputed GOAT. If you have a different set up in mind, or you think ours is a load of malarky, sound off in the comments. We want to hear your fixtures of the greatest grapplers of all time. -...
May 11, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 469
Lachlan Giles is hosting the Austrailasia trials at his home at Absolute MMA to figure out his -99 and +99 grapplers. This will be streamed on the bteam YouTube channel and should be an absolute spectacle to watch. JT comes in with some insider information that may change the narrative. The boys go over the crazy structure of the tournament, the favorites, the dark horses, and talk about who they think will prevail. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/c...
May 09, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 468
Do you have a newfound love of jiu jitsu that your body can't seem to keep up with? Or are you a Wiley veteran that is still giving the young bucks a run for their money? Or maybe you're somewhere in between but also have many priorities outside of BJJ. Let this episode be your blueprint to success in grappling as an aging lad. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athleticism, reduce i...
May 06, 2025•29 min
Have you done everything you could to enhance your BJJ game? You buy instructional, hit your lifts, hit your mobility, but you still can't keep up with the guys at your gym? Maybe we have a not so secret powder that will increase your output, mood, muscles, etcetera. Tune in to hear why creatine could be the game changer for you! ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Increase athleticism, reduce...
May 03, 2025•14 min
From the heartland of the sport in São Paulo, to the middle of the US in Missouri, we answer some questions from listeners of all walks of life. How do you maintain progress with life's ever-everchanging circumstances, what to do when you feel yourself transitioning from young calf to old bull, and how to train when you know you becoming injured directly affects your livelihood. You are in for a treat with this QNA episode. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/pr...
May 01, 2025•20 min
Mateusz Szczecinski is hosting leglock camp in Melbourne and 1/2 of the Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast WILL be in attendance. JT may be honing his skills in just in time for the Giles Trials, orrr he may just be going to put himself around some of the best in the world. We will be documenting this trip and look forward to hearing what our boy JT has gained from said camp, and pray he remains with all ligaments intact. --------------------------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.c...
Apr 30, 2025•12 min•Season 4Ep. 464
We recently got a comment saying lifting weights was un-natural. There are a lot of reasons why we believe this sentiment to be wrong. If you take it literally, sure, humans did not lift weights... but they also did not sit in front of screens for 10 hours + every single day. Learn here why lifting weight might actually be the MOST natural thing you could do and how it could benefit you starting today. --------------------------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/product...
Apr 26, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 463
