Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life

Do you have to be a good person to be a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu? This is the big question that kicks off our episode this week. New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/category/Start+Here Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://link.chtbl.com/beautyandthegi YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKl...

How much does our personality impact how we show up on the mat? Is it helping or hurting us? What can we learn about ourselves that will help us show up on the mat? Rachel Pritz is a former nurse and health care executive that is now a certified life coach and enneagram coach. She is answering the questions we have about how our personalities influence how we show up on the mat, as teammates, and...

We're exploring the intersection of the enneagram, our jiu-jitsu, and our personality types. Does our personality type impact how we show up in our jiu-jitsu? Can understanding our personalities and learning which areas need development can make our jiu-jitsu better?  According to truity.com, the Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world...

What are the unwritten rules of Brazilian Jiu-JItsu? What do you need to know when you start your Jiu-Jitsu journey? What should you ask when training in a new place? These vary from place to place. If you're not sure what to do or what is expected, ask.  Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://link.chtbl.com/beautyandthegi YouTube https://www.youtube.c...

Leveling up in Jiu-Jitsu can bring a mixed bag of emotions. How did you feel about your last promotion? Did you feel like you deserved it? Are you feeling overlooked or getting discouraged that you haven’t been promoted? No matter where you fall on the promotion spectrum, AJ shares some solid insight and experience you’re going to want to hear. We also talk about how to get the most out of your ro...

We are revisiting some of our highlights and takeaways from Roll Model Camp 2021. Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://pod.link/beautyandthegi Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6L...

We are visiting the Beauty and the Gi vault for this episode! Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://pod.link/beautyandthegi Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWF1dHlhbmR0aGVna...

Darion Murdock is a blue belt and occupational therapy assistant. She will be leading the Injury Prevention 101 workshop at this year’s Roll Model Grappling Camp. Connect with Darion on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missdeebjj/ Women’s Healthy Living Club https://womenshlc.wordpress.com/ Women’s Healthy Living Club Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2U0O0iwOGBvtSgLH84D7UF Subscribe to Bea...

BJJ Black Belt and Founder of Conscious Kitchen LLC Sarah Block joins us to talk about eating healthy and jiu-jitsu. Instagram Links https://www.instagram.com/sarah\_block\_bjj/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/conscious\_kitchen\_llc/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/jrizzin thehizz/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/rollmodelgrappling/?hl=en] Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favo...

Sean Patrick Flanery is talking to us about making Born a Champion, his movie about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He shares some great on and off the mat wisdom as we wrap up the episode. Connect with Sean Patrick Flanery https://www.instagram.com/spflanery/ https://twitter.com/seanflanery Follow Beauty and the Gi in your favorite podcasting app or Subscribe to our YouTube channel  https://pod.link/beautya...

Even though we compete individually, Jiu-Jitsu is really a team sport. This episode is packed with ways you can show up and support your teammates. Roll Model Radio - AJ’s new podcast https://rollmodelradio.libsyn.com/ The UkuDaily Dispatch - Jen’s new podcast https://pod.link/ukudaily Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://link.chtbl.com/beautyandtheg...

Torrie O'neil and Jessica Sunier discuss creating inclusive and affirming spaces and their upcoming session at Roll Model Camp. Register for Roll Model Camp 2021 https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Happier Podcast Episode mentioned https://gretchenrubin.com/podcast-episode/317-just-work-kim-scott-trier-bryant Connect with Torrie and Jess Torrie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/torrieoneil/ Torrie...

We are discussing why you should consider training both Gi and No-Gi if you aren’t already. Register for Roll Model Camp 2021 https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://pod.link/beautyandthegi Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNi...

Black Belt and 7 Time Roll Model Grappling Camp instructor Rachel Casias makes a return visit to the podcast to talk about camp and her recent diagnosis with Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s. Connect with Rachel Casias https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=rachel%20morrison%20casias https://www.tbjja.com/team/rachel-casias/ Register for Roll Model Camp 2021 https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Subscribe to Beau...

BJJ Black Belt Elisabeth Clay shares how she has worked to develop a complete game, handling “haters”, and what we can expect from her session at Roll Model Camp 2021. Register for Roll Model Camp 2021 https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://pod.link/beautyandthegi Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty...

Black Belt Kristina Barlaan visits the podcast. We’re talking about mental health and jiu-jitsu, why she’s always dancing, and her teaching philosophy. We’re so excited to learn from Kristina Barlaan at Roll Model Grappling camp in 2021! Register for Roll Model Camp 2021 https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App Apple Podcasts https:...

What do you do after a bad day on the mat? We’re sharing practices and ideas to help you turn it around. There is always something to be learned, even when you don’t think it was a good day on the mat. The Downward Spiral Episode 7 https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/7-the-downward-spiral Register for Roll Model Camp 2021 https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in...

What is your Jiu-Jitsu plan for 2021? Jen and Coach AJ are sharing their approaches to planning 2021 on and off the mat. What are you looking forward to in 2021? What plans do you have? Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook and let us know! Register for Roll Model Camp 2021 https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App Apple Podcasts...

Compression shorts and singlets for Jiu-Jitsu, Highlights and bright spots we experienced in 2020, the awesomeness of Taylor Swift, and stick around for a little bonus song from Jen at the end of the episode. Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

Have you ever based your self-worth on the outcome of one of your matches or how you performed while rolling with a teammate? Jiu-Jitsu is challenging enough. Don’t attach your self-worth to it. Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and...

How do you start a women’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu program? Should you offer classes for women only? How do you get women to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? How do you build community and support with your team? We are diving into these questions and more in the 100th episode of Beauty and the Gi. Jennifer Risser Guthrie joins us for this discussion. Highlights [1:19] Why do you want to start a women’s team?...

Coach AJ is talking about her recent trip to the Pans tournament in Florida, her win, and how weight training helped her performance. We also get dive into how to stay focused on your game plan even when you’re bored with it. Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Apple Podcasts https://podcasts....

Strength training specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and creating more affirming spaces are big discussions in this episode with Jess Sunier. Jess is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt and owner of FitPower LLC in Milwaukee, WI. Highlights 3:58 How Jess is working to change gym culture by creating affirming spaces 10:01  How the Everybody Pulls event came about and serves the local community 14:1...

Natalie Boss is a lifelong student of martial arts. She is a brown in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Natalie is also a registered dietician that brings a wholistic performance approach to the work she does with female athletes. We cover a lot of ground in this episode. Episode Highlights Pulling out of a negative headspace by shifting to a mindset of gratitude Why you should be doing breathwor...

Roll Model 2020 Grappling Camp Q and A panel with AJ Clingerman, Rachel Casias, Hillary VanOrnum, Jessica Sunier, Natalie Boss, and Jennifer Risser.   Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://op...