Episode 15: Aaron and Big Nate talk about their love of professional wrestling, Nate's transition from catch wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu and ... more professional wrestling. Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma @AaronMyers190 Email: [email protected] #Jiu-Jitsu #Wrestling #MartialArts…

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…

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/…

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 coa…

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,…

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 …

Episode 14: Aaron and Matt remember all the beautiful moments shared with Cody Rose and how Chasing Goals in Jiu-Jitsu can lead to personal growth and insight. Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma @AaronMyers190 Email: [email protected] #Jiu-Jitsu #Wrestling #MartialArts #Bushido…

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 ---------------------- Incr…

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-…

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 progre…

Episode 13: Aaron and Cody draft their seminar curriculum in real time for their upcoming presentation at UKO Karate Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma @AaronMyers190 Email: [email protected] Support the showBy The Grappler's Dilemma

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% correc…

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…

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 fa…

Episode 12: Aaron and Cody discuss their journey to achieve their purple belts. Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma @AaronMyers190 Email: [email protected] Support the showBy The Grappler's Dilemma

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. --------------------…

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! ------------------…

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 di…

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 g…

Episode 11: Aaron and Cody draft their choice options for self-defense curriculum with an emphasis on grappling Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma @AaronMyers190 Email: [email protected] Support the showBy The Grappler's Dilemma

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 yo…

In case you didn't know, JT became a crypto-millionaire overnight... or his account was hacked. We talk about the details of JT's stolen social media, and perhaps how it may have been an impromptu enlightening experience for him. If you are late to the party or were maybe fooled, JT did not gain millions on crypto overnight, and did not buy a white…

Do you love the sport of Jiu Jitsu? Do you consider yourself an athlete? OR, are you just a masochist using Jiu Jitsu as your mechanism. We dive into why BJJ folks love the pain that comes along with Jiu Jitsu and what the reasons are behind that. --------------------------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-b…

Episode 10: Aaron and Cody discuss the types of characters we all run into when training martial arts! Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma @AaronMyers190 Email: [email protected] Support the showBy The Grappler's Dilemma

You're doing the lifting, you're training jits consistently, mobility everyday, getting the right sleep, but you are STILL not making the gains you want on and off the mats. Good chance it is your nutrition. This episode covers our big 5 for nutritional excellence when it comes to fueling yourself for BJJ. Comment below what you think of our top 5,…

In this episode we talk about which division you should choose should you have that choice. Masters OR adult division. There are a lot of variables that could impact your choice, how you feel, how many people in your division, have you been competing etcetera. Let this episode be a guide choice you should make when picking which division YOU want t…

Episode 9: Aaron and Cody discuss their approach and understanding of cross training traditional fitness when off the Jiu-Jitsu mats. Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma @AaronMyers190 Email: [email protected] Support the showBy The Grappler's Dilemma

World Renowned jiu jitsu coach Greg Souders joins us to talk about coaching in a completely different way which eliminates drilling. We talk about him being a heel in jiu jitsu, chess, injuries, his coaching approach and much more. --------------------------------------- Check out Greg's gym here: https://www.standardjiujitsu.com IG: https://www.in…

World Renowned jiu jitsu coach Greg Souders joins us to talk about coaching in a completely different way which eliminates drilling. We talk about him being a heel in jiu jitsu, chess, injuries, his coaching approach and much more. --------------------------------------- Check out Greg's gym here: https://www.standardjiujitsu.com IG: https://www.in…

Do you ever think of things you would tell your younger self? This feeling is one that is shared amongst jiu jitsu practitioners as well. JT & Joey share invaluable insights from their seasoned black belt minds to help YOU along your jiu jitsu journey. If you are a black belt, feel free to add some of your own insights in the comments! Oss --------…

Episode 8: Aaron and Cody discuss how kids can benefit from martial arts and how teaching children is different that teaching adults. Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma @AaronMyers190 Email: [email protected] Support the showBy The Grappler's Dilemma

In today's QNA episode. We cover questions on construction being the best base for BJJ, how to have the belt conversation, and what to eat for Jiu Jitsu. ---------------------- BULLETPROOF SHIRTS: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/core-bullet-proof-for-bjj-classic-tee ---------------------- Leave us a question for the next QNA episode: https://bu…

The second annual Craig Jones Invitational is officially on. There is lots of speculation as to who will be on what team, which athletes will need to make their pick, and how the wild card spot will throw a wrench in the whole thing. We breakdown the quintet style event and specifically talk about all of the options team Austrailasia has and what c…

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Episode 7: Aaron and Cody discuss different Jiu-Jitsu Rule Sets and their ideas for how to optimize the boundaries of the game. Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma Email: [email protected] Support the showBy The Grappler's Dilemma

Do you go into class expecting to get crushed.. and then you get crushed? Could it be possible that you are manifesting poor performance with your own self doubt? They say the fight game is more mental than physical, learn here why your mental could be the thing holding you back or propelling you forward. Keep your head up and keep progressing! ---…

The jiu-jitsu world is buzzing with an unexpected development: J-Rod, the ADCC silver medalist known almost exclusively for his no-gi prowess, has been spotted training in the gi with Tainan Dalpra at AOJ. This surprising shift has sparked fascinating conversations about what might be a cultural turning point in the sport. In order to have the GOAT…

Why does it seem like there is a new guard in BJJ and they are avoiding cauliflower ear like the plague AND would even go so far as to call it ugly... SHAME. Cauliflower ear is a literal and figurative symbol of the lumps you have taken along the way. Maybe you love your cauliflower ear, maybe you hate it, but as far as we're concerned it's not goi…

Episode 6: Aaron and Cody discuss seminars and instructionals. Are they helpful? How are they useful and how are they useless? Is it a cash grab scam? Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma Email: [email protected] Support the showBy The Grappler's Dilemma

Has the ecological approach changed the game? Or is Deandre Corbe just that good already? Is Greg Souders the reason for his triumph or his past and love of the BJJ game. Find everything you want to know here... Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with the Bulletproof for BJJ App. Start your FREE 14 Day Trial today:…

When pursuing a black belt in jiu-jitsu becomes your north star, you might be setting yourself up for failure without even realizing it. The fixation on belt promotions and tournament victories—while natural—often becomes the very obstacle standing between you and meaningful progress on the mats. We dive into this goal setting epidemic and go over …

Another QNA masterpiece. We tackle three important questions about common BJJ injuries and training challenges, focusing on practical solutions for neck injuries, managing training intensity, and recovering from spinal fusion surgery. Leave us a question for the next QNA episode: https://bulletproofforbjj.com/podcast Increase athleticism, reduce in…

Episode 5: Aaron and Cody discuss Jiu-Jitsu in the context of self-defense and street survival. Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma Email: [email protected] Support the showBy The Grappler's Dilemma

Why have so many disavowed the power of massage and soft tissue work? If something is not "scientifically proven" does it deserve to be totally thrown out? We explore the underrated power of soft tissue work as one of the most effective tools for improving training performance and preventing injuries. Massage, rolling and trigger point techniques a…

Two shocking upsets rocked the combat sports world this past weekend, revealing fascinating patterns about championship mindsets and what it truly takes to stay on top. Victor Hugo stunned the grappling community by defeating Nicky Rod, the million-dollar champion whose dominance seemed beyond question after his flawless CJI tournament run. And the…

Episode 4: Aaron and Cody discuss their martial arts icons and heroes as well as how they hope to be remembered as teammates and teachers. Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma Email: [email protected] Support the showBy The Grappler's Dilemma

Are you gritty, or are you... quitty? Mental toughness separates those who excel in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from those who simply participate. It often manifests in unexpected individuals– the quiet accountant, the elderly gentleman, the smaller woman – who demonstrate extraordinary mental fortitude despite lacking physical advantages. These individual…

Do you talk during rolls? Maybe it's time you stop... We also go over the rules on IBJJF belt restrictions and how it tends to not really matter anymore. Lastly, is the new generation of grapplers getting too good? Are they coming into the hobbyist's world and wrecking shop. That may just be how the cookie crumbles... Leave us a question for the ne…

Episode 3: Aaron and Cody discuss their favorite martial arts movies and things we could learn from Traditional Martial Arts. Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448475 Instagram: @TheGrapplersDilemma Email: [email protected] Support the showBy The Grappler's Dilemma

Many of us daydream of getting to use our jiu jitsu in a real life scenario. But what if it does not go how you planned? You truly do not know what anyone is capable of. We challenge the romanticized notion of jiu-jitsu in self-defense by discussing the stark reality of facing armed opponents. Our conversation reflects on how training may not actua…