Podcasts by Beauty and the Gi: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Beauty and the Gi is a podcast about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that explores the intersection of life on and off the mat. Whether you are a new white belt, or a seasoned grappler, this podcast offers a blend of personal experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs. In each episode, you get the perspectives of the ever-curious Blue Belt Jen Edds, 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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177: What to do When You Think Your Jiu Jitsu is Garbage from 2023-12-07T06:00
Have you ever had one of those days when you felt like your Jiu-Jitsu was total garbage? How do you work through it?
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176: Wrestling with the Decision to Compete and the Emotional Rollercoaster of a Jiu Jitsu Competition from 2023-11-23T12:43
Has wrestling with doubt and uncertainty ever kept you from registering for a Jiu-Jitsu tournament?
Normally, when it’s time to register for a tournament, AJ is all about the game plan, b...
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175: What Do You Do When You Want to Quit Jiu Jitsu? from 2023-11-09T11:42
Turns out you can be obsessed with Jiu Jitsu and still have days when you've wanted to quit. You can even love Jiu Jitsu, but there will be days when you don’t like it. Have you ever wanted to q...
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174: Always Getting Paired with the New Girl in Jiu Jitsu Class - Frustration or Opportunity? from 2023-10-26T14:24
Picture it: you're the only woman in your Jiu-Jitsu class. You’ve shown up consistently, you work hard, you’re training for your next tournament, but now the...
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173: What do you look for in a Jiu-Jitsu Coach and Gym Culture from 2023-10-12T05:00
What do you look for in a Jiu-Jitsu Coach and gym culture? Have you been intentional in finding a coach and gym that shares a similar moral compass and core values with you? Does it r...
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172: Navigating Unsolicited Opinions: When Your Loved Ones Don't Support Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey from 2023-09-28T05:00
What do you do when you feel like your family, friends, or spouse are not supportive of you doing Jiu-Jitsu?
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171: Should You Attend Jiu Jitsu Open Mats: The Benefits of Cross-Training from 2023-09-15T18:04
We have BIG opinions on cross-training and whether or not it’s a good idea to attend Jiu Jitsu open mats.
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170: If You Want to Get Better at Jiu-Jitsu, You’ve Got to be Coachable from 2023-08-31T16:05
What does being coachable mean to you, and how does that impact your Jiu-Jitsu success? We are talking about being coachable from everyday training to how to focus on what your coach ...
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169: Maintaining a Beginner’s Mindset: Why You Need it from White Belt All the Way Through Black Belt from 2023-08-17T05:00
We are exploring how adopting the mindset of a beginner can unlock your potential and help you improve at every level, from white belt through black belt. You will even hear how we are using thi...
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168: Grappling with Drama at the Gym from 2023-08-03T05:00
What do you do when team drama rears its ugly head at the gym or outside of it? Whether it’s the mean girls ganging up on you, or relationship drama between exes, we have some thoughts to share ...
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167: Jiu-Jitsu, Shenanigans, a Dance Party, New Friends, and Abby’s Trail Mix - Highlights and Favorites from Roll Model Camp 2023 from 2023-07-20T05:00
Why do AJ and Jen believe that this was the best Roll Model Grappling Camp yet? This is not your typical Jiu-Jitsu camp. Listen to learn why. And if you were lucky enough to be there, relive som...
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166: The Jiu Jitsu Coach - Student Relationship: What Does Your Coach Owe You as the Student? from 2023-07-06T05:00
What does a Jiu Jitsu coach owe their student? Rolls? Coaching at tournaments? Promotions? Unlimited Access? What is the obligation and where does it end?
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165: The Jiu-Jitsu Coach - Student Relationship: What Do You Owe Your Coach? from 2023-06-22T14:46
Brace yourself! We are exploring the complex dynamics of the Jiu-Jitsu Coach - Student relationship. What do you owe your coach? Do you owe them anything more than just showing up when you’re pa...
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164: Quiet Confidence - The Introverts Guide to Jiu Jitsu Camp and other Social Situations from 2023-06-08T05:00
How do you navigate the Jiu-Jitsu world, or any other large social gatherings, as an introvert? We are sharing our experiences and tips from our listeners for making connections and building rel...
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163: Emily Kwok from 2023-05-25T05:00
This episode is packed full of wisdom for life on and off the mat because Emily Kwok is on the show! Emily talks about her experiences teaching Jiu Jitsu and the importance of creating a comfort...
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162: What to do When Your Training Partner Breaks Your Trust and More Listener Questions from 2023-05-11T05:00
Has a training partner ever broken your trust? How do you handle that?
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161: What You Need to Know about the IBJJF Podium and Lessons in Sportsmanship from 2023-04-27T05:00
What should you know about podium expectations and behavior at IBJJF Tournaments? That’s where we are starting this week’s episode. We also discuss the importance of exhibiting good s...
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160: Going from Fear to Fun with Jiu-Jitsu On and Off the Mat from 2023-04-13T05:00
What did you do the last time you were scared to try something new or found yourself in an uncomfortable situation on or off the mat? Have you ever not worn and outfit, posted a picture, or trie...
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159: IBJJF Tournaments 101: The Rules,Regulations, and Expectations - What You Need to Know from 2023-03-30T05:00
What do you need to know before competing in your first International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) tournament? If you're new to the IBJJF, don't worry, we've got you covered. Our lis...
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158: Building Confidence in Your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from 2023-03-16T05:00
Are you confident in your Jiu Jitsu? What does it truly mean to be confident? This episode was inspired by a recent episode of the Mel Robbins podcast where Mel shares her five tools for confide...
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157: Jiu-Jitsu, Food, Surfing, and Community: Adventures from the BJJ Hero Retreat in Costa Rica from 2023-03-02T15:14
This episode is an auditory dream board for anyone who loves jiu-jitsu and is thinking about going to a jiu-jitsu camp or retreat in some fabulous destination. We have returned from our adventur...
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156: The Controversy over Demi Lovato's Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt Promotion from 2023-02-16T22:01
Demi Lovato’s recent promotion to purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu has been a big topic of discussion online. Everybody’s got an opinion and some folks have big feelings about it. In this episode, we di...
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155: BJJ Black Belt Nattie Boss on Success, Acceptance, and Growth from 2023-02-02T21:41
Nattie Boss, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt, shares her journey to becoming a black belt and the lessons she learned along the way. Nattie discusses the importance of understanding the s...
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154: Showing Up When You Don't Feel Like It from 2023-01-19T06:00
What makes you show up when you don't feel like it? Is it external motivation or discipline? How do you differentiate being lazy from practicing self-care? We are exploring these topics as they ...
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153: Is Your Identity Wrapped up in Jiu Jitsu or Any Other One Thing? from 2023-01-06T16:33
What if you couldn’t do Jiu-Jitsu anymore? Then what? Is your identity wrapped up in Jiu-Jitsu or any other ONE thing? AJ talks about losing her voice recently and how that has impacted her as a...
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152: First Year as a BJJ Blue Belt from 2022-12-22T06:00
We are celebrating Jen's first year as a blue belt. It's been packed full of ups, downs, jiu-jitsu epiphanies, and lessons learned.
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151: Have You Heard This Terrible Jiu Jitsu Advice? from 2022-12-08T20:08
There are folks that love to spew advice about Jiu-Jitsu. Unfortunately, there is a lot of bad advice out there. Or maybe it's not bad advice, but it isn't the right advice for you. How do you d...
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150: Spilling the Tea from 2022-11-27T20:51
We are spilling the tea! CW: We discuss some heavy topics in this episode - Divorce, Coming Out, Suicide, Bullying, and Mental Health.
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149: Leg Locks and Stocking Stuffers from 2022-11-10T06:00
Leg locks - do you love them or despise them? We're sharing our thoughts on leg locks. In keeping with our leg theme for the episode, we wrap up with some stockin...
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148: Getting Intentional with your BJJ Rounds and Drilling and Drilling from 2022-10-27T21:03
Are you showing up to Jiu-Jitsu class with intention? Setting intentions for what you want to get out of rounds and drilling will help you progress with your Jiu-Jitsu goals. We're sharing some ...
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147: Things We No Longer Do from 2022-10-19T16:25
The things we don't do often impact our lives just as much as things we do that are part of our habits, practices, and routines. If you're looking to make significant changes, sometim...
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146: Do You Know Jiu Jitsu Well Enough to Teach It? from 2022-09-29T16:01
What happened when Jen had to (scratch that) was unexpectedly given the opportunity to teach a class one morning? Teaching Jiu Jitsu or anything else to someone is a test of your own knowledge a...
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145: Back to Drilling Jiu Jitsu Basics and Competing at Black Belt for the First Time from 2022-09-15T05:00:07
We are getting back to drilling Jiu-Jitsu basics this week in class. It's helpful to give your brain a break from learning more Jiu-Jitsu while you give your body a chance to work on muscle memo...
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144: Five Things You Can Do to Make Your Jiu Jitsu Better Today from 2022-09-01T05:00:12
Here are five simple actions you can take that will help you and your Jiu Jitsu. They might sound basic, but these habits considerably impact how you show up, retain information, and improve you...
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143: Preparing for IBJJF Masters Worlds from 2022-08-19T11:18:11
How do you prepare to compete at IBJJF Masters Worlds? AJ is walking us through how she is training and preparing. We also talk about managing the mindset shift between coach and co...
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142: AJ's Road to Black Belt from 2022-08-04T21:58:28
What does it take to become a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt? AJ shares the ups and downs along the road she traveled to earn her black belt.
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141: How to Start Putting What You've Learned Into Your Game and Roll Model Camp Recap v2 from 2022-07-21T17:59:27
How do you start putting what you learn at Jiu Jitsu camps and seminars into your game? You get so much new information that it can often feel overwhelming. We discuss where and how t...
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140: How to Get the Most Out of Jiu Jitsu Camps and Seminars from 2022-07-06T21:43:28
Attending a Jiu-Jitsu camp or seminar can feel overwhelming because of the amount of information your brain is trying to process. We are sharing some tips and tools to help you process what you'...
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139: Breaking Up with Your Jiu Jitsu Gym from 2022-06-23T21:20:16
What do you do when you're not feeling good about the gym or the coach where you're training? Do you switch gyms? Do you have a conversation with your coach? How do you know when it's time for a...
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138: Resetting Your Jiu-Jitsu Expectations from 2022-06-09T05:00:35
Jiu-Jitsu can be frustrating when it feels like you're not improving. We are sharing some ways to get out of your head and your Jiu-Jitsu funk.
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137: Changes for Coach AJ and Starting Roll Model Grappling Academy from 2022-05-26T05:00:56
Coach AJ talks about some big changes and starting Roll Model Grappling Academy. We also get an update on Roll Model Grappling Camp.
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136: BJJ Black Belt Dominyka Obelenyte from 2022-05-12T12:35:28
BJJ Black Belt Dominyka Obelenyte shares her knowledge and experience when it comes to prioritizing jiu-jitsu and life’s other responsibilities and activities. We talk about how she has develope...
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135: BJJ Black Belt Claire North from 2022-04-14T05:00:37
BJJ Black Belt Claire North is dropping all kinds of on and off-the-mat jiu-jitsu wisdom in this episode. Highlights include the quickest way to improve your jiu-jitsu, building a women’s BJJ team,...
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134: Keeping Your Mess Off the Mat from 2022-03-31T05:00:39
Life is messy. How do you keep from bringing your mess onto the mat when it's time to do jiu-jitsu? Does jiu-jitsu shift your attitude and help you stop acting like a cranky little troll?
133: Jiu Jitsu White Belt Mistakes (That You Might Still be Making) from 2022-03-17T05:00:15
If you're a new BJJ white belt, or you still find yourself making some white belt mistakes, this is the episode for you.
Coach AJ is sharing the mistakes that she still sees higher belts ...
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132: Competing at Blue Belt for the First Time and Jiu Jitsu Camp in Costa Rica from 2022-03-03T06:00:19
What's it like competing as a Brazilian Jiu-JItsu blue belt for the first time? How was the first Roll Model Grappling Camp in Costa Rica? This episode is all about first times in our Jiu-Jitsu ...
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131: What's Up in February from 2022-02-03T06:00:36
A short update on what's happening on the podcast during February and what to expect in March.
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130: Atomic Habits and Jiu Jitsu from 2022-01-20T06:00:11
How do your habits affect your Jiu-Jitsu? We've read James Clear's book Atomic Habits and we're looking at how we can apply the lessons to create better habits to improve our Jiu-Jitsu.
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130: Atomic Habits and Jiu Jitsu from 2022-01-20T06:00:11
How do your habits affect your Jiu-Jitsu? We've read James Clear's book Atomic Habits and we're looking at how we can apply the lessons to create better habits to improve our Jiu-Jitsu.
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129: Diving Deeper into Realistic Jiu Jitsu Goal Setting from 2022-01-06T06:00
Do you have a plan for reaching your Jiu-Jitsu goals? How are you tracking your Jiu-JItsu progress? We're diving deeper into our BJJ goals discussion from the previous episode.
128: 2022 Jiu Jitsu Game Plans and Goals from 2021-12-21T22:38:53
Do you have a 2022 game plan for Jiu-Jitsu and life off the mat? Do you stick with setting traditional goals?
We are revisiting what we said we wanted to happen this year and checking in ...
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127: Emotions and Promotions in Jiu Jitsu - Jen Gets Her Blue Belt from 2021-12-09T06:00:52
The Jiu-Jitsu emotional rollercoaster. It's a thing. And there are so many emotions that can come up around promotions. It's the joy one minute that is followed by that feeling that you aren't wort...
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126: Holiday Gift Guide 2021 and AJ on Surgery Recovery from 2021-11-23T16:38:41
We're sharing small business BJJ Black Friday and Holiday specials, along with gift ideas for the BJJ folks in your life.
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125: Systems Checks, Jiu Jitsu Notebooks, and Podcast Confessions from 2021-11-10T21:48:44
What details are you missing in your Jiu-Jitsu? You know, those tiny details that are the difference in getting the sweep, or actually maintaining side control?
AJ is walking us through systems...
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124: Jiu Jitsu Q and A with Listeners from Instagram from 2021-10-27T14:24:11
We're answering your Jiu-Jitsu questions and so much more in this episode. Thanks to everyone that submitted questions on Instagram!
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123: What Makes a Good Kids Jiu-Jitsu Coach and Jen's Big Birthday from 2021-10-12T05:00:57
In this episode, we’re talking about Jiu-Jitsu at 50, what it takes to be a good kid’s Jiu-Jitsu coach, and Jen’s releasing her debut album!
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122: What Makes a Good Coach? from 2021-09-29T05:00:55
What does it take to be a great coach? We are exploring this big question from the perspective of both the coach and the student.
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121: 2021 Pans Recap and Thoughts on Participation Medals from 2021-09-15T14:27:29
AJ is recapping her adventures at Pans and Mighty Models camp. We’ve got a couple of special guests on the episode!
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120: Do You Have to Be a Good Person to Be a Black Belt from 2021-09-01T05:00:22
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.
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119: The Intersection of Jiu-Jitsu Personality and the Enneagram with Rachel Pritz from 2021-08-18T05:00
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?
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118: Exploring the Enneagram and Jiu-JItsu from 2021-08-04T15:34:26
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 an...
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117: Unwritten Rules of BJJ from 2021-07-21T16:04:20
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 pla...
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116: JiuJitsu Promotions, Frustrations, and Rolling with Stronger White Belt Dudes from 2021-07-07T05:00:39
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 discou...
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115: This One Time at Roll Model Camp from 2021-06-22T20:11:15
We are revisiting some of our highlights and takeaways from Roll Model Camp 2021.
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114: Competition and Guilt Questions from 2019 Roll Model Camp with Rachel Casias and Emily Kwok from 2021-06-09T05:00
We are visiting the Beauty and the Gi vault for this episode!
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113: Injury Prevention with Darion Murdock from 2021-05-26T23:47:55
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.
112: BJJ Black Belt and Founder of Conscious Kitchen LLC Sarah Block from 2021-05-12T05:00
BJJ Black Belt and Founder of Conscious Kitchen LLC Sarah Block joins us to talk about eating healthy and jiu-jitsu.
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111: Sean Patrick Flanery from 2021-04-28T07:00
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.
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110: How to Be a Good Teammate from 2021-04-14T07:00
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.
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109: Creating Inclusive and Affirming Spaces with Torrie O’neil and Jessica Sunier from 2021-03-31T23:11:22
Torrie O'neil and Jessica Sunier discuss creating inclusive and affirming spaces and their upcoming session at Roll Model Camp.
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108: To Gi or Not to Gi from 2021-03-18T00:41:18
We are discussing why you should consider training both Gi and No-Gi if you aren’t already.
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107: Black Belt Rachel Casias on Jiu-JItsu and life with Younger-Onset Alzheimers from 2021-03-03T18:25:12
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.
106: BJJ Black Belt Elisabeth Clay on Developing a Complete Game and What to Expect from Her Session at Roll Model Camp 2021 from 2021-02-17T13:22:21
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.
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105: Grace, Beauty, and Murder with Kristina Barlaan from 2021-02-03T19:24:35
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.
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104: When You Have a Bad Day on the Mat from 2021-01-21T00:10:31
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 go...
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103: 2021 Goals, Words, and Themes for Life on and Off the Mat from 2021-01-06T13:35:33
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? Wha...
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102: 2020 Wrap Up from 2020-12-23T20:06:40
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 a...
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101: Your Self Worth is NOT Determined by Your Performance - Revisited from 2020-12-09T08:00
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....
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100: Starting a Women's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program from 2020-11-11T08:00
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 suppor...
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99: Pans 2020 Recap, Sticking with Your BJJ Gameplan, and Weight Training from 2020-10-28T13:24:49
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 st...
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98: Strength Training for Jiu-Jitsu and Ways to Create Affirming Cultures in Gyms with Jess Sunier from 2020-10-15T12:34:33
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 Be...
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97: Natalie Boss on Breathwork and Taking a Wholistic Approach to Jiu-Jitsu Nutrition from 2020-10-01T00:24:03
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 wholist...
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96: 2020 Roll Model Q and A Panel from 2020-09-16T07:00
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95: 2020 Roll Model Grappling Camp Recap from 2020-09-02T07:00
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.
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94: Comparison is the Thief of Jiu-Jitsu Joy - Revisited from 2020-08-19T06:00
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.
93: Getting Back to the Mats After a Long Break from 2020-08-05T07:00
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...
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92: Do You Call it Pop or Soda? from 2020-07-22T06:00
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.
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91: Roll Model Camp 2020 Jiu-Jitsu Camp Update and Plans from 2020-07-08T06:00
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.
90: Improving Your Jiu-Jitsu with Micro Drills from 2020-06-24T21:17:19
Micro drills are a great way to help you develop muscle memory as you are working on your Jiu-Jitsu.
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89: Resetting Your Jiu-Jitsu Habits from 2020-06-10T06:00
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 a...
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88: Mean Girls and Jiu-Jitsu from 2020-05-27T06:00
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?
87: Are You Beating Yourself Up? from 2020-05-17T14:41:02
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....
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85: Getting Back to Jiu-Jitsu After the Shutdown from 2020-05-13T06:00
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 ma...
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84: Jiu Jitsu First Times from 2020-04-29T07:00
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 c...
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83: Feel Your Feelings from 2020-04-20T00:14:29
It's ok to feel what you're feeling right now. We're all working through a lot of feelings and emotions.
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82: Kristian Woodmansee from 2020-04-15T07:00
Kristian Woodmansee joins us for a conversation about mindset, leadership, and weathering storms. We also talk about jiu-jitsu and training at home.
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81: Finding Comfort in a Daily Routine from 2020-04-05T13:37:44
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?
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80: Life on the Virtual Mat and 2020 Roll Model Camp Update from 2020-04-01T06:00
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.
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79: How to Be the Light - Sunday Self Care from 2020-03-22T21:43:09
Coach AJ is sharing a variety of ways that you can be light for someone in dark times.
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78: Jiu-Jitsu and Your Ego from 2020-03-18T06:00
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.
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77: Writing Morning Pages for High Performance from 2020-03-15T21:34:28
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 pulle...
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76: Reconnecting with Your Happy Place from 2020-03-09T00:33:22
How do you reconnect with your happy place when you can't be in it?
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75: Overcoming Challenges On and Off the Mat with James Clingerman from 2020-03-03T08:00
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. Listen
74: Meditation and Marshmallows from 2020-03-01T05:00
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73: I Am Writing My Daily Affirmations from 2020-02-23T08:00
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?
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72: When it Feels Like Your Jiu-Jitsu Isn't Getting Any Better from 2020-02-19T08:00
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...
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71: Do the Dang Thing from 2020-02-16T08:00
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.
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70: Getting Your Nails Done - SSC from 2020-02-09T17:07:09
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.
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69: Creating Your BJJ Game Plan from 2020-02-05T08:00
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68: A Mantra for the Week from 2020-02-02T19:26:49
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.
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67: A Cautionary Tale about Making Excuses from 2020-01-26T13:55:38
Stop making excuses or you could wind up here.
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66: Your Self-Worth is NOT Determined by Your Performance from 2020-01-22T08:00
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....
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65: Course Correcting Your Goals - Sunday Self Care from 2020-01-19T23:48:46
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.
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64: Getting Back to the Mat After a Long Break from 2020-01-12T23:08:33
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63: Gillian Davis, BJJ Black Belt, Ph.D., Mom, and Women's Grappling Network Moderator from 2020-01-08T08:00
Gillian Davis is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a mom, has a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, and runs Bra...
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63: Treat Yourself to Roll Model Camp - Sunday Self Care from 2020-01-06T01:04:07
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62: Be Still - Sunday Self Care from 2019-12-29T23:27:08
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...
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61: Jiu-Jitsu Training, Family, Work, and Roll Model Camp 2020 with Rachel Casias from 2019-12-25T08:00
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.
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60: Setting Goals for 2020 On and Off the Mat from 2019-12-18T08:00
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 wi...
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59: Smiling is My Favorite - Sunday Self Care from 2019-12-15T22:59:23
Smiling really is good for you and those around you.
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58: Have You Claimed Your Full Potential? - Sunday Self Care from 2019-12-09T14:27:10
Have you stepped up to claim your full potential?
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57: BJJ Holiday Wish List from 2019-12-04T08:00
Holiday gift ideas for your BJJ friends and family….or just some really cool stuff to check out for yourself.
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56: Time Will Expand - Sunday Self Care from 2019-12-01T22:40:20
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.
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55: The First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from 2019-11-27T08:00
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.
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54: Your Holiday Season Game Plan from 2019-11-24T16:16:05
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 p...
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53: Hannette Staack from 2019-11-20T08:00
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-deg...
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52: Hitting the Reset Button - Sunday Self Care from 2019-11-17T23:43:54
Sometimes you need to hit the "Reset" button.
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51: Sun Salutations - Sunday Self Care from 2019-11-10T19:54:18
Sun Salutations are a great way to re-energize.
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50: Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga with Brit Seybold from 2019-11-06T08:00
Brit Seybold is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), and a Reiki pra...
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49: When You Can Turn Back Time - Sunday Self Care from 2019-11-02T13:14
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48: Come Back to the Mat - Sunday Self Care from 2019-10-27T18:26:26
Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to get back on the mat.
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47: Don't Let Comparison Steal Your Jiu-Jitsu Joy from 2019-10-23T07:00
Watch out for comparison trying to sneak its hooks in to steal your jiu-jitsu joy.
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46: Face to Face - Sunday Self Care from 2019-10-20T22:21:28
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 energiz...
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45: Nikki Sullivan Returns to the Roll Model Grappling Camp in 2020 from 2019-10-16T07:00
We are excited to announce that Nikki Sullivan is returning to the Roll Model Women's Only Grappling Camp in 2020!
Nikki is a black belt currently...
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44: Throw Yourself a 5 Minute Dance Party - Sunday Self Care from 2019-10-06T20:17:18
Hip movement is critical to good jiu-jitsu. Throw yourself a dance party to move your hips and lift your spirits.
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43: Origin Jiu Jitsu Immersion Camp 2019 from 2019-10-02T07:00
AJ and guest host "Fill-In" Jenn Starkey recorded this episode during the 2019 Origin Jiu Jitsu Immersion Camp.
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42: Stop and Smell the Roses - Sunday Self Care from 2019-09-30T12:57:52
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41: Morning Routine - Sunday Self Care from 2019-09-22T18:46:53
You wouldn’t start training without stretching and warming up. Think of your morning routine as your morning warmup. This is where you prepare for the day ahead.
40: Hillary VanOrnum from Unicorn Jiu-Jitsu from 2019-09-18T07:00
Hillary VanOrnum, Owner and Head Instructor at Unicorn Jiu Jitsu, is the first instructor to be announced for th...
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39: Celebrate the Small Victories - Sunday Self Care from 2019-09-15T19:49:18
Take the time to celebrate the victories that feel small.
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38: Listen to Your Body - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-09-08T18:11:47
Listening to your body is a key component of practicing self-care. Are you listening to your body?
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37: Advice for New White Belts and When Should You Stop Doing Jiu-Jitsu from 2019-09-04T14:03:03
Rachel Casias shares advice for new white belts and we discuss age and Jiu-Jitsu. When should you stop doing Jiu-Jitsu?
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36: Self Care Someday - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-09-02T13:19:18
Your self-care should be a priority. Schedule time for it.
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35: Focus On One Thing - Sunday Self-Care Series from 2019-08-25T20:00:17
If you listened to the latest episode of Beauty and the Gi, episode 34, you heard Emily Kwok talk about being present in the moment and not multi-tasking as one of th...
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34: How Do You Balance Work, Life, Family, and Jiu-Jitsu Training? from 2019-08-21T07:00
How do you balance work, family, life and jiu-jitsu training?
Emily Kwok and Rachel Casias share their...
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33: When in Doubt, Shrimp Out - Sunday Self Care from 2019-08-18T16:05:05
Your energy is precious. Guard it well. Mind the space around it.
Who are you letting into your space? Are you surrounded by people that are lifting you up, or tearing you down and wearin...
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32: Treat Yourself - Sunday Self-Care Series from 2019-08-11T22:50:35
Take time to treat yourself this week.
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31: Questions about Tapping, Fear, and Adrenaline Dumps from 2019-08-07T07:00
Questions about tapping during training leading up to a tournament, fear about competing, and adrenaline dumps before competing. This is from the Q and A session with...
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30: Shake it Off and Step Up - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-08-04T21:25:48
Building on last week's theme of Grace, AJ shares how her motto of "Shake it off and step up" gets her through life when challenges seem to be piling up.
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29: BJJ Competition and Guilt from 2019-07-31T07:00
Do you feel guilty when you don’t compete? How do you deal with taking breaks from competing?
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28: Grace - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-07-29T12:13:23
You work hard. You train hard. Sometimes things fall through the cracks. Give yourself a little grace today.
27: BJJ Goals - 150 Roll Goal with Valarie Garcia from 2019-07-24T07:00
Teammate Valarie Garcia visits the podcast to talk about her goal of getting in 150 rolls during the month of July.
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26: The First Agreement - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-07-21T19:30:27
Playing “The Game” this month has Jen revisiting The Four Agreements, the book by Don Miguel Ruiz that was written as a practical guide to personal freedom. Listen
25: Drinking More Water - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-07-14T10:04:22
It's super simple, yet most of us fail to drink enough water.
Drinking water is a critical component of self-care.
24: Wearing Makeup During BJJ Training and Competition from 2019-07-10T07:00
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Wearing makeup while rolling has been a big topic of discussion lately. We’ve seen strong o...
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23: The Game - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-07-07T07:00
Our words matter. AJ explains "The Game" for the July challenge designed to help you choose your words wisely.
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22: Gratitude Practice - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-06-30T07:00
Today is a great day to be grateful for something.
Practicing gratitude can help to start re-wiring your brain for happiness.
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21: BJJ Training Partners with Phil and Jeff from BJJ Campaign Podcast from 2019-06-26T07:00
Jeff and Phil from the BJJ Campaign podcast join us to co-host this episode all about training partners.
20: Owning Your Happiness - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-06-23T13:34:52
It's easy to let the little things get to us and ruin our day or steal our joy. Recognizing when you've put the power of your happiness in someone else's hands is the first step in ge...
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19: Go Play Outside - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-06-16T13:19:31
We were wired to play outside as kids. Somewhere along the way to being grownups, we forgot about the simple joys of just playing outside.
I...
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18: Avoiding the Funk from 2019-06-12T07:00
Ringworm, fungus, and staph infections are hazards of BJJ and many full contact sports. There are a number of things you can do to help prevent bringing them home wit...
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17: Journaling - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-06-09T13:16:41
Journaling is a simple step you can take to clear your head and make room for better thoughts.
We would love to hear how you...
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16: Tapping When Training and Competing in BJJ from 2019-06-05T22:21:46
Did you know AJ can tap dance? Well, that isn’t the tapping we are talking about in this episode.
In thi...
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15: Yoga - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-06-02T07:00
We're sharing Sunday Self Care tips because training is hard and you need to take care of yourself.
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14: Face Mask - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-05-26T07:30
We want to see your face mask! Instagram or tweet us and use #beautyandthegipod
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13: The One Where AJ’s Confidence Was Destroyed and She Almost Quit the BJJ Industry from 2019-05-22T09:39:42
AJ wasn’t always obsessed with BJJ. In this episode, she talks about when she lost her confidence and almost quit the BJJ industry after her father’s suicide and bein...
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12: Meal Prepping - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-05-19T07:00
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Meal Prepping is the subject of this week's Sunday Self Care episode.
11: Roll Model Grappling Camp 2019 Recap from 2019-05-15T11:59:09
Roll Model Camp 2019 was an action-packed weekend. We are sharing some of our highlights and takeaways from the weekend on and off the mat.
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10: Sauna Time - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-05-12T07:00
We're sharing Sunday Self Care tips because training is hard and you need to take care of yourself.
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9: Epsom Salt Bath - Sunday Self Care Series from 2019-05-05T07:00
We're sharing Sunday Self Care tips because training is hard and you need to take care of yourself.
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8: Extreme Grappling Open Recap from 2019-05-03T07:00
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AJ and Jen share their takeaways from the Extreme Grappling Open. Jen talks about her first...
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7: The Downward Spiral from 2019-05-01T10:56:52
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We are talking about ways to work through The Downward Spiral in our he...
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6: Training, Travel, and Jiu-Jitsu from 2019-04-24T07:00
Planning is the key to making sure you can train while traveling. AJ has trained in gyms across the country. She is sharing tips and best practices to help you get th...
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5: Women's Only Camp and Classes from 2019-04-18T11:09:37
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There are differing opinions in the community on “Women’s Only” classes...
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4: Why Compete in a BJJ Tournament and What to Expect from 2019-04-17T07:00
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This episode is all about tournaments:
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3: The Self Defense Aspect of BJJ from 2019-04-10T07:00
We are talking about the self-defense aspects of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in this episode.
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2: Getting Started is the Hardest Part from 2019-04-02T11:17:43
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We are sharing what got us on the mat and why we keep coming back.
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1: Welcome to Beauty and the Gi from 2019-04-01T17:45:29
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Welcome to Beauty and the Gi. Meet your hosts Jen Edds and AJ Clingerman.