Mat Chats with Black Girl, White Gi

Blog Link here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/off-the-mat-after-bjj-class-facial-care Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Black Girl, White Gi is dedicated to helping you shake off some of those nerves when stepping into a jiu-jitsu gym, dance class, or octagon and translating that confidence into your every day life. Any questions you might have, any op...

Sometimes life gets in the way of you doing BJJ, Here are my thoughts on how to cope and what you can do during that time off.

Blog Post Link: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/a-white-belt-walks-into-an-open-mat-what-should-you-do Ever feel lost at an open mat as a white belt? Well, get your confidence at your or any BJJ gyms you go to at any open mat! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Black Girl, White Gi is dedicated to helping you shake off some of those nerves when stepping i...

My awesome BJJ friends Charlotte, Monica, and Laura talk about their experience during the Shanghai lockdown: from finding motivation to workout to finding recipes to finding community Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Check out the blog: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com

If you're wondering when and how you'll get your next bjj belt, we've all been there... Blog Post: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/are-you-there-god-it-s-just-me-waiting-for-my-next-jiu-jitsu-belt Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Black Girl, White Gi is dedicated to helping you shake off some of those nerves when stepping into a jiu-jitsu gym, dance cla...

Asking for help and getting help can suck! Here's my take on it Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Black Girl, White Gi is dedicated to helping you shake off some of those nerves when stepping into a jiu-jitsu gym, dance class, or octagon and translating that confidence into your every day life. Any questions you might have, any opinions you need to share, and...

Being naked around complete strangers was the last thing I'd ever think I'd do. Here is a story about my experience in an all nude Korean Spa Blog Post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/storytime-embracing-nudity-at-the-korean-spa Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm3c8Mt7Uu38-OOlIe3nZ0g Like me o...

There is the posibility of breaking bones doing a martial art. But what about the preconceived mental "bones" that we need to rebreak and reset in our own lives? Come be friends with me: Talk to me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm3c8Mt7Uu38-OOlIe3nZ0g Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBlog...

Get rid of those first class jitters with these tips on how to get through your first bjj class! Talk to me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Blog post: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/a-guide-to-everything-you-should-expect-in-your-first-jiu-jitsu-class

Let's talk a little bit about MMA and jealousy through a guilty pleasure of mine. Let's get connected: Website: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm3c8Mt7Uu38-OOlIe3nZ0g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBlog Website: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com

Training jiu-jitsu, like training other sports, can affect your mental health. Here are some of the ways that I’ve experienced these affects both positive and negative. Blog Post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/how-training-jiu-jitsu-can-affect-your-mental-health Follow me on Instagram @blackgirlwhitegi_bjj: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/

Where the man heaux at?! In jiu-jitsu and other martial arts they're everywhere! Here's my opinion of the male heaux. Thanks to this week's sponsor, King Kong Apparel: knkg.com/matchats Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ My Blog: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com Check out the Rear Naked Chicks Episode I was talking about here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...

Reward your muscles after you train with a nice relaxing bath. Check out these tips to relieve sore and aching muscles. Thank you to this week's sponsor King Kong Apparel: knkg.com/matchats . Check them out for $10 off your purchase Blog post link: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/how-to-care-for-sore-muscles-with-an-after-training-bath Let's continue the chats on Instagram: https://www.insta...

Sometimes it's hard to stay motivated. I ponder on my own motivation and talk about why. Visit my blog: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/

Sometimes buying martial arts gear can be intimidating. But it shouldn’t be when buying a bjj gi. Check out these tips for finding a gi for plus-sized women. Blog post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/finding-the-best-bjj-gi-for-plus-sized-women Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/

What happens when girls come to the the gym looking for mates? Are they in the wrong? Am I being extra? Let's talk about it, My Blog: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/

Choosing a Bjj gym has a lot of factors and it's hard to know if your choosing the first time, Put your money and time in the right place by picking the right BJJ gym the first time. Let's talk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Check out the blog post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/how-to-choose-the-right-bjj-gym-for-you

Ego rears its ugly head in a lot of our daily lives but how does in show up in bjj? Also, is ego necessarily a bad thing? Let's talk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Check out the blog: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com

Let's talk in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Check out my blog: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com When you're around a bunch of dudes in a BJJ gym, sometimes you want to fit in and be "one of the guys". When I was having trouble connecting with men, it prompted me to take a deep dive into my version of femininity and how I've combined it with my love of jiu-jitsu and oth...

When it comes to training jiu-jitsu, some men have their reasoning why they err on the side of caution when it comes to rolling with women. Blog post: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/why-somen-men-don-t-like-rolling-with-women-in-bjj Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Black Girl, White Gi aims to help women and beginners on their BJJ, martial arts, and fi...

Just another one of my random thoughts but this time I connect jiu-jitsu with...connections. In this episode, I breifly talk about how connection in BJJ are keeping me sane. Instagram: @blackgirlwhitegi_bjj Website: https://blackgirlwhitegi.com

Deciding to compete in a BJJ competition is a big deal! Check out this guide on how to prepare for jiu-jitsu competitions! Blog post: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/it-s-competition-time-a-bgwg-guide-on-how-to-prepare-for-jiu-jitsu-competitions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/

This is the first podcast episode, where I talk about the moments in life where we just say. f**k it. Mat Chats! with Black Girl , White Gi are dedicated to the conversations that happen on the mat after class. Hosted by Jess D who has been doing BJJ since 2012. Website link: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/

Here are some reasons why women don't train or roll with men during jiu-jitsu classes. Blog Post Link: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/why-some-women-who-train-bjj-don-t-like-rolling-with-men Website link: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com

Blog Post Link: https://bit.ly/3H6jITp Blog: https://bit.ly/3s2KtDM For those of you that dislike reading, here is a blog post reading of "Make Your BJJ Game Like Your Dinner Plate" This week's blog post episode discusses how your dinner plate reflects your jiu-jitsu game!