
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
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176 : Wrestling with the Decision to Compete and the Emotional Rollercoaster of a Jiu Jitsu Competition
Has wrestling with doubt and uncertainty ever kept y...
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Nov 23 2023 19m
175: What Do You Do When You Want to Quit Jiu Jitsu?
Turns out you can be obsessed with Jiu Jitsu and sti...
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Nov 9 2023 33m
174: Always Getting Paired with the New Girl in Jiu Jitsu Class - Frustration or Opportunity?
Picture it: you're the only woman in your Jiu-Jitsu ...
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Oct 26 2023 26m
What do you look for in a Jiu-Jitsu Coach and Gym Culture
What do you look for in a Jiu-Jitsu Coach and gym cu...
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Oct 12 2023 29m
Navigating Unsolicited Opinions: When Your Loved Ones Don't Support Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey
What do you do when you feel like your family, frien...
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Sep 28 2023 17m
171: Should You Attend Jiu Jitsu Open Mats: The Benefits of Cross-Training
We have BIG opinions on cross-training and whether o...
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Sep 15 2023 14m
170: If You Want to Get Better at Jiu-Jitsu, You’ve Got to be Coachable
What does being coachable mean to you, and how does ...
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Aug 31 2023 23m
169: Maintaining a Beginner’s Mindset: Why You Need it from White Belt All the Way Through Black Belt
We are exploring how adopting the mindset of a begin...
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Aug 17 2023 19m
168: Grappling with Drama at the Gym
What do you do when team drama rears its ugly head a...
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Aug 3 2023 20m
167: Jiu-Jitsu, Shenanigans, a Dance Party, New Friends, and Abby’s Trail Mix - Highlights and Favorites from Roll ...
Why do AJ and Jen believe that this was the best Rol...
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Jul 20 2023 29m
166: The Jiu Jitsu Coach - Student Relationship: What Does Your Coach Owe You as the Student?
What does a Jiu Jitsu coach owe their student? Rolls...
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Jul 6 2023 16m
165: The Jiu-Jitsu Coach - Student Relationship: What Do You Owe Your Coach?
Brace yourself! We are exploring the complex dynamic...
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Jun 22 2023 19m
164: Quiet Confidence - The Introverts Guide to Jiu Jitsu Camp and other Social Situations
How do you navigate the Jiu-Jitsu world, or any othe...
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Jun 8 2023 21m
163: Emily Kwok
This is episode is packed full of wisdom for life on...
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May 25 2023 50m
162: What to do When Your Training Partner Breaks Your Trust and More Listener Questions
Has a training partner ever broken your trust? How d...
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May 11 2023 24m
161: What You Need to Know about the IBJJF Podium and Lessons in Sportsmanship
What should you know about podium expectations and b...
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Apr 27 2023 26m
160: Going from Fear to Fun with Jiu-Jitsu On and Off the Mat
What did you do the last time you were scared to try...
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Apr 13 2023 27m
IBJJF Tournaments 101: The Rules,Regulations, and Expectations - What You Need to Know
What do you need to know before competing in your fi...
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Mar 30 2023 25m
158: Building Confidence in Your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Are you confident in your Jiu Jitsu? What does it tr...
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Mar 16 2023 23m
157: Jiu-Jitsu, Food, Surfing, and Community: Adventures from the BJJ Hero Retreat in Costa Rica
This episode is an auditory dream board for anyone w...
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Mar 2 2023 29m
156: The Controversy over Demi Lovato's Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt Promotion
Demi Lovato’s recent promotion to purple belt in Jiu...
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Feb 16 2023 25m
155: BJJ Black Belt Nattie Boss on Success, Acceptance, and Growth
Nattie Boss, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt,...
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Feb 2 2023 30m
Showing Up When You Don't Feel Like It
What makes you show up when you don't feel like it? ...
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Jan 19 2023 19m
153: Is Your Identity Wrapped up in Jiu Jitsu or Any Other One Thing?
What if you couldn’t do Jiu-Jitsu anymore? Then what...
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Jan 6 2023 31m