169: Maintaining a Beginner’s Mindset: Why You Need it from White Belt All the Way Through Black Belt
Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
Release Date: 08/17/2023
Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
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 (13:57) Managing expectations (20:15) Returning to the mat after a long absence If you Love the Podcast, Share it with a Friend! You can also leave us a 5 Star...
info_outline 188: Brown Belt Jennifer Risser!Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
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 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...
info_outline 187: Taking Time to Look Back and Celebrate MilestonesBeauty 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...
info_outline 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...
info_outline 185: Rachel Casias on Jiu-Jitsu, Coaching, and Navigating Alzheimer'sBeauty 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 ...
info_outline 184: Communication, Competition, and Your Jiu-Jitsu CommunityBeauty 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...
info_outline 183: Small Victories, Big Impact: Nurturing an Upward Spiral in Your Jiu JitsuBeauty 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...
info_outline 182: The Rise of Women’s Jiu-Jitsu and Our Thoughts on the American Jiujiteira DocumentaryBeauty 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...
info_outline 181: When Life Throws You Off Your Jiu-Jitsu Game and Vice VersaBeauty 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...
info_outline 180: BJJ Black Belt Sarah ChamberlainBeauty 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...
info_outlineWe 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 this mindset with the podcast recording process. This practice goes way beyond the mat.
Throughout the episode, we share insights from both the coach and student experience, along with practical ways to build confidence and skill while keeping a curious spirit. AJ reveals an eye-opening realization about the learning process!
Whether you're a white belt hungry to learn or an experienced practitioner seeking new ways to deepen your understanding, this episode promises to unlock the hidden potential within you.
And remember….nobody wants to train with a “know it all.”
What You Will Learn
- Why a beginner’s mindset is key to your development no matter where you are in your Jiu-Jitsu journey
- How to remain curious as you progress in Jiu-Jitsu
- Why Jen and AJ are both learning Judo
- Why it’s good to try things you aren’t good at
- How taking notes helps you get better (Seriously, are you still not taking notes?)
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