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131: What's Up in February

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

Release Date: 02/03/2022

187: Taking Time to Look Back and Celebrate Milestones

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

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. What has changed in the five years since we started the podcast? Tune in to find out. "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -Ferris Bueller If you Love the Podcast, Share it...

186: Do You Feel Pressure to Bring Value When Rolling with a Higher Rank?

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

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 lived to podcast about it. For upper belts, rolling with a less experienced partner is a chance to refine their game. Meanwhile, lower belts have the opportunity to receive guidance and learn...

185: Rachel Casias on Jiu-Jitsu, Coaching, and Navigating Alzheimer's

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

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 navigating Alzheimer’s. If you Love the Podcast, Share it with a Friend! You can also leave us a 5 Star Rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp ...

184: Communication, Competition, and Your Jiu-Jitsu Community

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

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 from Jiu-Jitsu Camps, Competitions, and Seminars (17:29) Building Your Jiu-Jitsu Community If you Love the Podcast, Share it with a Friend! You can also leave us a 5 Star Rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts Learn More about Roll...

183: Small Victories, Big Impact: Nurturing an Upward Spiral in Your Jiu Jitsu

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

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 about the upward spiral and how it had the power to compound your success. We discuss the power of intention, mindset, embracing the learning process, and...

182: The Rise of Women’s Jiu-Jitsu and Our Thoughts on the American Jiujiteira Documentary

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

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 representation of women in the sport, we’re sharing our thoughts on the documentary and the sense of community it fosters. (04:32) Why We Go to Jiu-Jitsu When We Don’t Feel Like It Have you ever felt the dread of...

181: When Life Throws You Off Your Jiu-Jitsu Game and Vice Versa

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

From battling with self-doubt to finding inspiration in the daily struggles, we explore the multifaceted impact of Jiu-Jitsu and life on and off the mat. Life outside of Jiu-Jitsu can affect our performance on the mat. Factors such as sleep, nutrition, and mental well-being play a crucial role in how we show up and our ability to engage effectively. Our time practicing Jiu-Jitsu shapes how we show up in life off the mat. How do we leave a tough day on the mats at the gym and not take it home with us? We need to have strategies and practices to handle the rough days to reap the benefits...

180: BJJ Black Belt Sarah Chamberlain

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

BJJ Black Belt Sarah Chamberlain is the first instructor to be announced for Roll Model Grappling Camp 2024. Get to know Sarah as she talks with AJ, Jen, and Risser. We can’t wait to learn from her at camp this summer! (00:00) Episode Intro (01:18) Why Sarah Loves Warmups (05:15) Sarah’s Advice to her younger self when starting BJJ (14:03) The benefits of starting from bad positions (14:42) The evolution of Sarah’s game as she progressed to black belt (16:23) Dealing with degenerative disc disease (21:03) Returning to BJJ training after her pregnancy Connect with Sarah on...

179: New Year Reset: Intention, a Shift in Perspective, and Announcing the Theme for Roll Model Camp 2024

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

As we roll into a new year, there's a sense of renewal and possibility. We are kicking off the new year by talking about intention, embracing a shift in perspective, and announcing the Roll Model Camp 2024 theme! If you Love the Podcast, Share it with a Friend! You can also leave us a 5 Star Rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp Roll Model Radio Podcast New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Audible...

178: Rolling into 2024: Creating Your Yearly Game Plan for Life On and Off the Mat

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

Are you ready to roll into 2024 with a game plan to help get what you want out of life on and off the mat? This is not just another episode about goal setting. The time has come to sharpen our focus and develop a strategic game plan for success. You know Coach AJ loves a game plan! Whether you want to improve your Jiu-Jitsu or make changes in other areas of your life, laying out clear, concise, and measurable milestones is part of the process. We’ll see you on the mat! If you Love the Podcast, Share it with a Friend! You can also leave us a 5 Star Rating in Spotify or...

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