Jennifer Risser, AJ Clingerman

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

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Beauty and the Gi is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu podcast that explores the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu and uncovers the connections between Jiu-Jitsu and life beyond the mat. Whether you are a new white belt, or a seasoned grappler, this podcast offers a unique blend of personal experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs. In each episode, you get the perspectives of the ever-curious (various ranked) Jen Edds OR nonsense person Risser!, along with Black Belt and coach AJ Clingerman. Episodes are usually 30 minutes or less because we would rather be rolling than talking about it.

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Jennifer Risser, AJ Clingerman

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69: Creating Your BJJ Game Plan 05.02.2020 28:01

The Highlight Reel How to get the most from your gameplan Drilling from bad positions The magic of 1-minute drills Getting into the “This is just jiu-jitsu” mindset When to change up your game plan Creating Your BJJ Game Plan AJ walks us through structuring a jiu-jitsu game plan. She starts with the easiest way for white belts to start working on their game plans and then explains how her game p...

68: A Mantra for the Week 02.02.2020 2:00

I’m competing next weekend. As I was journaling yesterday morning, I came up with my mantra for the week. I AM CONFIDENT IN MY GAME PLAN AND MY ABILITY TO ADAPT. My goal this week is to run my game plan at every opportunity. It will also be on repeat in my head as I drift off to sleep every night. In addition to competing, I also have a lot happening in life off the mat. There are meetings, conver...

67: A Cautionary Tale about Making Excuses 26.01.2020 2:45

Stop making excuses or you could wind up here. 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.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6L...

66: Your Self-Worth is NOT Determined by Your Performance 22.01.2020 19:44

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-a...

65: Course Correcting Your Goals - Sunday Self Care 20.01.2020 1:54

We are taking an opportunity for a goal check-in. This is the perfect opportunity to pull your goals out and make any course corrections you need to stay on track for reaching them in 2020. Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi Podcast 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...

64: Getting Back to the Mat After a Long Break 13.01.2020 1:33

Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi Podcast 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=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWF1dHlhbmR0aGVnaS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram...

63: Gillian Davis, BJJ Black Belt, Ph.D., Mom, and Women's Grappling Network Moderator 08.01.2020 54:42

Gillian Davis is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a mom, has a Ph. D. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, and runs Brazen Martial Arts with her husband Garry. She is also one of the moderators of the Women’s Grappling Network , a Facebook group started by Jessie Brown, that currently has over 8800 members. We covered a lot of ground in this episode. There is something for everyone. Highlig...

63: Treat Yourself to Roll Model Camp - Sunday Self Care 06.01.2020 2:29

Register for Roll Model Camp 2020 https://www.thefighthub.com/shop/roll-model-womens-only-grappling-camp-may-2020/ Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi Podcast 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=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWF1dHlhbmR0aGVnaS5saWJzeW4uY29t...

62: Be Still - Sunday Self Care 30.12.2019 2:14

I’m going to tell you the opposite of what you are seeing most of the time on social media. I know, we hear all the time you gotta Go Go Go…if you’re not hustling, you’re not working hard enough. It’s exhausting. Try being still and see what happens. Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Apple...

61: Jiu-Jitsu Training, Family, Work, and Roll Model Camp 2020 with Rachel Casias 25.12.2019 47:08

BJJ Black Belt Rachel Casias visits the podcast for a conversation about jiu-jitsu competition, making time to train, and life on and off the mat. You’ve heard Rachel in previous episodes of the podcast when we’ve shared questions asked at last year’s Roll Model Camp Q & A Session. This will be Rachel's 8th time teaching at the Roll Model Women's Only Camp! The ladies love her and she is full of g...

60: Setting Goals for 2020 On and Off the Mat 18.12.2019 29:33

What are your goals? Have you made your game plan for 2020? We are sharing some of our own goals and game plans for 2020. AJ walks us through an exercise she uses with her business coaching clients to help them reach their goals. BJJ Goals Why goals are better than resolutions Why the belt shouldn’t be the goal Developing your training game plan v. competition game plan AJ wants HOW MANY women t...

59: Smiling is My Favorite - Sunday Self Care 16.12.2019 1:48

Smiling really is good for you and those around you. 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.google.com/?feed=aH...

58: Have You Claimed Your Full Potential? - Sunday Self Care 09.12.2019 2:58

Have you stepped up to claim your full potential?

57: BJJ Holiday Wish List 04.12.2019 17:39

Holiday gift ideas for your BJJ friends and family….or just some really cool stuff to check out for yourself. Links Mentioned Register for Roll Model Camp 2020 https://www.thefighthub.com/shop/roll-model-womens-only-grappling-camp-may-2020/ The FightHub https://www.thefighthub.com/ Yoga for BJJ https://www.yogaforbjj.net/ Ascension jewelry https://www.facebook.com/Ascension-Jewelry-3481424858888...

56: Time Will Expand - Sunday Self Care 02.12.2019 2:15

Be intentional about what is important to you, what is inspiring to you, and who you want to be spending time with during this last month of the year. Watch how time will expand for you. 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...

55: The First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 27.11.2019 32:42

What can you expect during your first year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? The journey is different for everyone. Jen and AJ are celebrating and reviewing Jen’s first year of Jiu-Jitsu. There were many lessons learned, lots of bruises, a few tears, and only a little blood. What were the biggest lessons in your first year of BJJ? Email us at BeautyAndTheGiPodcast@gmail.com You can also DM us on Instagram @...

54: Your Holiday Season Game Plan 24.11.2019 2:52

Do You Have a Holiday Season Game Plan? It’s time to map out your holiday season game plan. Be intentional with the experiences you want to have with family and friends. Having a plan in place for events and ways to respond that will make for less stress and a more enjoyable holiday season. The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker https://www.amazon.com/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters/dp/1594634920 S...

53: Hannette Staack 20.11.2019 22:27

Hannette Staack, Co-founder of Brazil - 021 School of Jiu-Jitsu, will be one of the instructors at the 2020 Roll Model Women’s Only Grappling Camp in Indianapolis. She is a fourth-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode we talk about the challenges of competing while running a school, overcoming injuries, and turning something bad into something good. Hannette’s first big moment...

52: Hitting the Reset Button - Sunday Self Care 18.11.2019 2:03

Sometimes you need to hit the "Reset" button. Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi in your Favorite Podcasting App 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=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWF1dHlhbmR0aGVnaS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty...

51: Sun Salutations - Sunday Self Care 10.11.2019 1:34

Sun Salutations are a great way to re-energize. Sun Salutation Demonstration from Brit https://www.facebook.com/BeautyAndTheGiPodcast/videos/549294555871446/ Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi 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=aHR0cHM...

50: Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga with Brit Seybold 06.11.2019 26:31

Brit Seybold is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), and a Reiki practitioner. And Bonus.....she is also AJ’s sister! We are so excited that Brit is returning to Roll Model Camp 2020 to teach two sessions of yoga. Get to know Brit in this episode and learn how her own health crisis led to her health and wellness journey. Register for Roll Model Cam...

49: When You Can Turn Back Time - Sunday Self Care 02.11.2019 1:53

Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Connect with Jen and AJ Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group Beauty and the Gi Facebook Page Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by...

48: Come Back to the Mat - Sunday Self Care 27.10.2019 1:52

Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to get back on the mat. Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Connect with Jen and AJ Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group Beauty and the Gi Faceboo...

47: Don't Let Comparison Steal Your Jiu-Jitsu Joy 23.10.2019 18:45

Watch out for comparison trying to sneak its hooks in to steal your jiu-jitsu joy. Links and Resources Sunday Self Care - Grace Episode http://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/28-grace-sunday-self-care-series Brené Brown https://brenebrown.com/ Register for Roll Model Camp 2020 https://www.thefighthub.com/shop/roll-model-womens-only-grappling-camp-may-2020/ Beauty and the Gi Podcast Links Apple Pod...

46: Face to Face - Sunday Self Care 21.10.2019 1:43

Spending time in the physical presence of someone that feeds your soul is incredibly energizing. Get offline and spend some face to face time with an old friend or new friend that energizes you. Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Connect with Jen and AJ Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybro...