Mat Chats with Black Girl, White Gi

Let's have an honest conversation about something many people avoid: race in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu spaces. In this episode, host Jess shares her perspective as a Black woman navigating predominantly white BJJ gyms, exploring why representation matters, the unique barriers Black women face in martial arts, and what it means to be "the only one" on the mats. In This Episode: • Why you don't see many B...

Does your partner train jiu-jitsu, or are you rolling solo in your relationship? In this episode of Matt Chats with Black Girl, White Gi, we dive deep into the realities of dating someone who doesn't do martial arts. In this episode, you'll discover: The pros and cons of having a non-training partner as a jiu-jitsu practitioner How to handle jealousy and trust issues in BJJ relationships Real stor...

After over a year away, I'm back on the mats and behind the mic! In this raw and honest episode, I open up about my jiu-jitsu burnout journey and why stepping away from BJJ was exactly what I needed. In This Episode: My personal experience with jiu-jitsu burnout and overwhelm The pressure to keep up with training partners and belt promotions Why training every day isn't sustainable (even for the f...

Wanted to wish everyone a happy new year and give some tips to the newbies of BJJ in order to make sure their journey goes well and talk about what changes I want to make for myself this year! Tell me what your goals are for 2025 Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined: https://www.genxrefined.com/?ref=fjjruqxn. USE CODE: BGWG15 for 15% off on BJJ rashguards, spats, and apparel. Let's conn...

Saying no especially during the holiday season can mean you’re being the bearer of bad news for someone else. But for your mental health and your best life, it is necessary. Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/why-jiu-jitsu-is-for-every-body-type Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBlog Website: http...

I have Monique from Lighthearted Fun Yoga on this week to talk yoga, mindfulness, black girl hair, and more! Plus, a special announcement is coming on this episode!!! Follow Monique on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightheartedfunyoga/ Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined: https://www.genxrefined.com/?ref=fjjruqxn. USE CODE: BGWG15 for 15% off on BJJ rashguards, spats, and appare...

If you're thinking your body isn't right for jiu-jitsu, this article is to talk about why jiu-jitsu is for every body type Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/why-jiu-jitsu-is-for-every-body-type Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBlog Website: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com If you're a beginner t...

Exploring the Reddit world with some AITA stories but BJJ styles! Tell me what you would do in these BJJ AITA situations. Original Reddit posts: https://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/comments/q5cks8/aita_struggling_to_roll_with_bigger_female/ https://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/comments/15jotzq/aita_for_not_helping_out/ https://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/comments/1brgaxk/teach_him_something_aita/ Save on Rock N Roll BJ...

The music that moves you while you work out can help move you as you train BJJ. Here's just some stuff about the music you'll hear in your gym and how music connects us all! Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/training-bjj-the-music-that-makes-you-roll Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBlog Website...

Ever feel like you're sneaking out on date night to spend more time on the mat or in the gym? In this episode, we're diving deep into the love triangle between you, your sport, and your romantic partner. From the initial infatuation of discovering a new passion to the struggles of balancing time and emotional energy, we explore how a sport can feel like a secret affair. We’ll chat about the tensio...

If you don’t have the coins but want to get the proper gear to train BJJ, here are some price hacks to help you find affordable gear! A note that the stores mentioned in this episode Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/price-hacks-how-to-find-affordable-bjj-gear Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBl...

We're getting a bit divisive on this episode because politics! In this week's episode, I talk about my experience dealing with people with different political beliefs than myself, MAGA, and how to get around talking about BJJ on the mats. Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined: https://www.genxrefined.com/?ref=fjjruqxn. USE CODE: BGWG15 for 15% off on BJJ rashguards, spats, and apparel. L...

Sometimes it take a bit more than your regular class to get to where you want to be to improve your BJJ game. Here's how BJJ instructionals can help you improve your BJJ. Sites I mentioned: BJJFanatics.com Submeta.io YouTube.com Grapplersguide.com Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/how-bjj-instructionals-can-help-you-improve-your-bjj Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.ins...

This week on the mats, we have Wayne Terran, creator of The Fourth Stripe Newsletter! We talk about his martial arts experience, how to learn to be better and of course The Fourth Stripe! Tune in! Subscribe to the Fourth Stripe Newsletter here: https://www.thefourthstripe.com/subscribe Follow Wayne on X (Twitter): https://x.com/WayneTerran Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined: https://w...

If you are worried about not being able to clean yourself up after a hard BJJ training session, here are some tips to get the sweat and stink off if your gym doesn’t have a shower. How do you keep clean when you don't have access to a shower? Let me know on my Instagram Some useful links to the products I mentioned: Scrubzz Disposable Rinse Free Bathing Wipe: https://amzn.to/3Mx63d9 Defense Soap P...

We're just coming down from Craig Jones Invitational Weekend and I wanted to share some of my thoughts on the competition itself, the action before, after, and during and what this means for grappling and jiu-jitsu in the near future! Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined: https://www.genxrefined.com/?ref=fjjruqxn. USE CODE: BGWG15 for 15% off on BJJ rashguards, spats, and apparel. Let's...

Just 3 grappling buddies, talking about catch wrestling, BJJ, weird training partners, and getting unsolicited penis pics! Come to mats and join me with my friends Jourdan Chow and Cindy Nguyen! Connect with Jourdan: https://www.instagram.com/the.10p.bastard/ Connect with Cindi: https://www.instagram.com/thecinnabunbun/ Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined: https://www.genxrefined.com/?...

Women cam be the biggest community builders for your gym! Make them feel comfortable with these tips. Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/4-ways-martial-arts-gyms-can-foster-a-better-environment-for-female-practitioners Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBlog Website: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.co...

Sometimes you need to protect yourself from your teammates who have no control while training. Here is how to deal with rough partners in jiu-jitsu. Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/how-to-deal-with-spazzy-or-rough-partners-in-jiu-jitsu Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBlog Website: https://www...

It is so hard to tell how you're doing when you're watching everyone else... In this episode, I talk about how to recognize your progress and how to stay in your own lane when it comes to your goals. Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined: https://www.genxrefined.com/?ref=fjjruqxn. USE CODE: BGWG15 for 15% off on BJJ rashguards, spats, and apparel. Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.in...

Keep your hair and skin beautiful with these tips for protection during the summer months! Read the post here: Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBlog Website: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com If you're a beginner to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and fitness, and are super into lifestyle (especially being feminine while doi...

I'm taking the popping balloon trend to the BJJ mats! In this episode, I talk about what type of people I would pop my balloon on and why. Spazzy Partners post: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/how-to-deal-with-spazzy-or-rough-partners-in-jiu-jitsu Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined: https://www.genxrefined.com/?ref=fjjruqxn. USE CODE: BGWG15 for 15% off on BJJ rashguards, spats,...

When training jiu-jitsu, your hair will ultimately get messy. But here are some ways to protect your hair while training. Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/how-to-protect-your-hair-while-doing-jiu-jitsu-3-ways-to-keep-your-crown-healthy Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBlog Website: https://www....

In any activity you do, you're most likely to grow with the people you do the activity with. In this week's episode, I talk about how the Zumba community differs from the jiu-jitsu community both in China and the US as well as the idea of making friends as an adult Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined: https://www.genxrefined.com/?ref=fjjruqxn. USE CODE: BGWG15 for 15% off on BJJ rashgu...

There will be times when you can’t train jiu-jitsu. here are some ways you can train without physically getting onto the mats Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/ways-to-train-when-you-can-t-train-jiu-jitsu Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBlog Website: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com If you're a...