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

2020 Roll Model Women's Only Grappling Camp is in the books. Coach AJ walks us through some of the highlights from this year's camp. Did you know there was a choreographed performance for opening ceremonies? This is truly a grappling camp like no other. Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Appl...

Have you ever lost your Jiu-Jitsu joy because you compared your journey to someone else's? It's frustrating when it happens. Here are some ways to help you hang on to your joy. 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/id14583894...

Getting Back to Jiu-Jitsu after an extended break can be challenging. AJ is preparing for Roll Model Camp this week, so we are revisiting a Sunday Self Care episode from earlier this year. 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-g...

Where you train might determine what you call something. AJ shares a strong view on why Single Leg X and Ashi are two different things. Do you call it a Sit up Sweep or Hip Bump Sweep? Shrimp or Hip Escape? How many different names do you have for Combat Mount? And the one name that shouldn’t even exist in the BJJ vocabulary Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting...

What will Roll Model 2020 Brazilian jiu-jitsu camp look like this summer? Coach AJ shares what the camp experience will look like as we are coming back to mat from the shutdown. Register for Roll Model Camp 2020 https://www.thefighthub.com/shop/roll-model-womens-only-grappling-camp-may-2020/ Book your hotel room before July 10, 2020 https://book.passkey.com/event/50009954/owner/49581863/home   Sub...

Micro drills are a great way to help you develop muscle memory as you are working on your Jiu-Jitsu. We are building on the discussion we had in the previous episode on finding our Jiu-Jitsu as we come back to the mat. We’re breaking down drills into sections so that you can micro drill one part until it you get to the point where you don’t think about, you just naturally do it.   Key Points in th...

Now is the perfect time to be intentional about practicing good jiu-jitsu training habits as schools and gyms are starting to re-open across the US. We are talking about getting back on the mat together for the first time in a couple of months, what class looks like now, and how we are approaching training.   Book and Podcasts Mentioned Ibram Kendi - How to Be an Anti-Racist https://www.ibramxkend...

Have you ever had to deal with clicky or “mean girls” at your school?  Have you ever been a mean girl, or maybe just not been bothered to make an effort? Is she really being mean, or maybe just having a bad day? What is the story you are making up in your head?   Register for Roll Model Camp 2020 - No Mean Girls here https://www.thefighthub.com/shop/roll-model-womens-only-grappling-camp-may-2020/...

Are you beating yourself up? I had the realization this week that since I haven't had anyone beating me up on the mat for two months, I've started beating myself up. A very minor bump in the road with a client turned into a major crisis in confidence for me. I fell into the dreaded downward spiral. If you haven't heard episode 7 on the downward spiral, listen to it next. Until this week, I was una...

What will Jiu-Jitsu class look like as schools start opening back up after shutting down during the pandemic? We talk about changes and guidelines as we prepare to get back to training on the mat. AJ shares what classes will look like at IBJJA and Endurance BJJ in central Indiana. As of right now, it looks like IBJJA and Endurance BJJ will be opening back up on May 25th. 3:29 Reading guidelines fo...

Brené Brown's recent podcast episode on FFTs from her new podcast Unlocking Us inspired this episode. We are talking about working through some of the uncomfortable First Times that come up when you practice jiu-jitsu. We also continue the discussion on how we're training during the time of COVID 19. Beauty and the Gi was just listed in the Top 20 BJJ Podcasts according to Feedspot. https://blog.f...

It's ok to feel what you're feeling right now. We're all working through a lot of feelings and emotions.   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://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI G...

Kristian Woodmansee joins us for a conversation about mindset, leadership, and weathering storms. We also talk about jiu-jitsu and training at home. 2:33 Training while the school is shut down 19:42 Appreciating training   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.app...

We find comfort in our daily routines and rituals. Have you created a new daily routine? Do you need to create one to help you handle disruption?   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://open....

Jiu-Jitsu training (or not) during while everything is shut down during COVID 19 crisis. AJ talks about how IBJJA is now offering classes online with Zoom and training at home. Roll Model Camp has been rescheduled for August 2020! AJ shares an update and takes us behind the scenes of getting camp dates moved. Jen eats a cookie.   Register for Roll Model Camp 2020 https://www.thefighthub.com/shop/r...

Coach AJ is sharing a variety of ways that you can be light for someone in dark times.   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://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Google Podcasts htt...

Jiu-Jitsu and Your Ego Has your ego ever gotten in the way of your BJJ? We are sharing ways to combat the downward spiral when your ego shows up to take over. We recommend checking out our Episode 7, The Downward Spiral. https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/7-the-downward-spiral We also share some techniques to change the conversation in your head.   Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in yo...

How are you? That feels like a loaded question this week, in a time of social distancing, uncertainty, and fear about what happens next. Earlier in the week, I pulled out my journal to write my daily affirmations. We just talked about writing affirmations in Ep 73 of the podcast. It’s part of my daily morning routine. But on Tuesday, the more I wrote, the worse I felt because none of them were rin...

How do you reconnect with your happy place when you can't be in 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-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Google Podcasts https://podcasts.googl...

We are so excited to have Coach James Clingerman on the podcast! This is a special episode because we are celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Coach James and AJ share why they were willing to give up everything to keep the academy going and how they turned it around to be successful. Coach James also walks us through his system for belt promotions, how he ov...

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AJ shares some ideas to get you started writing daily affirmations. We would love to hear some of your daily affirmations. What are you telling yourself every day? DM us on our @beautyandthegipodcast Instagram account. You can also email us at jen@brassybroady.com .   Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuv...

Have you ever felt you’ve reached a plateau with your jiu-jitsu? AJ walks us through some things that might cause you to feel that way and shares a number of ways to work yourself out of it. We talk about why it is common for the ”Blue Belt Blues” to set in. AJ also shockingly reveals that there was a point where she was stingy with her jiu-jitsu. Learn what caused it and how she got over it.   Re...

What are you putting it off doing....a conversation, a project, a doctor's appointment?  Avoidance and procrastination might be causing you more stress than just doing the dang thing.   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/i...

Self-care doesn't need to be a big thing. It's all about the little things you can do to take care of yourself, find a little joy, and give yourself a little boost.  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 Spo...