Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
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.
Episodes
How can you get a realistic sense of how much skill you COULD get in jiu-jitsu over the years if you stick with it?
This question comes to us from one of our listeners!
Let's talk a bit about setting realistic expectations in your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey. We know it's tricky, but we're here to give you some guidance.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, thinking about how muc...
Let’s turn those setbacks into springboards and disappointments into determination. This is the final episode in our series inspired by the book The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with Mind-Body Connection by Kenneth Baum with Richard Trubo.
Highlights
(00:00) Introduction
(03:51) How long do you celebrate a win or wallow in disappointment
(07:49) How can losses be launching pads for improvement?
(10:17) What can b...
How is your mental Jiu-Jitsu game? We continue our discussion of the book The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with the Mind-Body Connection.
It’s one thing to just read the book. Tune in to learn how we plan to implement what we’ve learned from the book to make our Jiu-Jitsu better.
The Highlight Reel
(00:00) Why you should listen to Pt 1 of the discussion in the p...
Sometimes you just need a cheerleader as the voice in your head. Go get 'em!
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Here's another affirmation you can use to replace the negative voice in your head! Get out there and get your medal. You've got this!
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Shut down the negative voice in your head about your Jiu-Jitsu or anything else. Replace it with this message instead. Listen and repeat as needed!
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How much time have you spent working on the mental side of your Jiu-Jitsu game? Do you have practices in place to strengthen your mind and keep your focus?
"The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with the Mind-Body Connection" by Kenneth Baum and Richard Trubo is the book that has inspired this episode.
Coach Rachel Casias recommended this book, so of course, we’re reading it! In this episode and the next, we’ll share wha...
What do you do when your coach asks you to teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the first time? Are you ready to run the class?
The Highlight Reel
(02:26) What makes a good Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
(08:15) Teaching to different skill levels, ages, and body types
(10:52) Advice for teaching your first class
(14:58) What if a higher rank is in class
(16:57) What if you don’t feel confident in your own Jiu-Jitsu
(23:51) On and Off the ...
We share our big takeaways and lessons from this year’s Roll Model Grappling Camp. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the camp was curated to foster both Jiu-Jitsu skill development and a strong sense of community among women practitioners.
This year’s theme was "A rising tide raises all ships," a phrase AJ often employs to emphasize the power of collective improvement. This theme resonated throughout t...
How can you elevate your Jiu-Jitsu faster? Take notes!
This episode is packed with actionable practices to enhance your retention, refine your skills, and improve your overall Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
We are big believers in the power of taking notes and keeping a Jiu-Jitsu journal to improve your Jiu-Jitsu.
This episode was inspired by a recent blog post from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Ray Casias. He shares seven critical points on wh...
How much planning, preparation, and practice have you committed to the first 30 seconds of your match?
Taking control and setting the tone of your match by focusing on the first 30 seconds was just one of of the big lessons from our recent adventure to attend Rachel Casias’ competition training camp.
Training camps are transformative experiences. They provide targeted, intensive training and the chance to engage deeply with a comm...
How confident are you in your stand-up game? It’s a question that often goes unasked, but it’s one that can make a significant difference in your Jiu-Jitsu practice.
Do you have a go-to takedown? Are you a guard puller?
Understanding and developing your stand-up game is crucial for a well-rounded Jiu-Jitsu practice.
If you don’t have a go-to takedown (like Jen) or guard pull, this episode is for you!
We'll explore different appro...
Jen is back from Greece and her two week break from Jiu-Jitsu. This episode was recorded after her first day back on the mats. It was a doozy.
This episode is packed full of thoughts on intention and managing expectations.
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(02:11) The challenge of returning to Jiu-Jitsu after a long break
(05:52) When you feel like your training partners are leveling up without you
(12:07 ) The power of intention
(13:5...
We are announcing the 4th instructor for this year's Roll Model Grappling Camp in Indianapolis. If you've been listening for a while, then you've heard Risser on the podcast as a co-host. You're in for a treat with this episode because now Risser is the one answering the questions!
Connect with Risser on Instagram @jrizzinthehizz
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Are you taking time to celebrate your growth, milestones, and victories, whether big or small? It’s so easy to move on to the next thing without taking time to revel in the joy of your accomplishment. Slow down. Reflect. Celebrate.
We are doing just that in this episode. The podcast turned 5 years old and has reached the 100,000 downloads milestone.
Do you feel pressure to bring “value” when rolling with a higher rank?
From brand-new white belts to experienced black belts, we all bring unique value to the mat. Seeing the value we bring can be especially tricky when you’re new to grappling.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re learning a move for the first time, then you go to drill it, and your mind goes blank. We’ve been there and...
Rachel Casias makes a return visit to the show because she is coming back to teach at this year’s Roll Model Base Camp in July!
When Rachel joins us, we always have a multifaceted conversation about Jiu-Jitsu and life. We talk about her decision-making process regarding whether or not to compete in a recent Jiu-Jitsu tournament, the importance of continuous learning as a black belt, and how she’s navigat...
You're gearing up for a Jiu-Jitsu competition, and when you least expect it, your opponent slides into your DMs. Wait, what?!
We’ve pulled AJ’s soapbox out for this episode, inspired by a recent post in a women’s Jiu-Jitsu Facebook group.
Episode Highlights
(00:00) The “Should you contact your opponent?” debate
(09:52) The Power of Connections fro...
We’ve talked about the downward spiral in previous episodes. You know, that moment when you make a mistake, can’t get out of your own head, and then the wheels fall off. We’ve all been there.
What if you flipped that concept and started building on the little things you are doing right? This episode was inspired by a recent episode of The Diary of a CEO podcast hosted by Steven Bartlett. He and his guest, Daniel Priestly, talked ab...
Have you watched the American Jiujiteira documentary? We watched it and have some thoughts to share with you in this episode.
(00:00) Episode Intro
(01:29) The American Jiujiteira Documentary
Explore the impact of the American Jiujiteira documentary and its significance in showcasing women’s experiences in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From personal training experiments to the represe...
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