Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
Beauty and the Gi is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu podcast that explores the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu and uncovers the connections between Jiu-Jitsu and life beyond the mat. Whether you are a new white belt, or a seasoned grappler, this podcast offers a unique 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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 226
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
222: Do's and Don'ts of Including Women in Jiu Jitsu
What are the Do's and Don'ts of including women in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
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221: Starting Jiu-Jitsu, Restarting Jiu-Jitsu, and Changing Gyms
What should you know when starting Jiu-Jitsu, restarting Jiu-Jitsu after being out for a while, or changing gyms?
Camp Promo code mentioned in the episode: BG100
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220: What is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt?
What is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt?
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219: Attitude of Gratitude - Roll Model Indy Base Camp 2025 Recap
Roll Model Grappling Camp 2025 has come and gone. Here's what happened!
Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode
Jocko - https://jockofuel.com
Defense - https://www.defensesoap.com
Lmnt - https://dri…
218: Megan Timler on the Pelvic Floor and Jiu-Jitsu
Megan Timler visits the podcast this week!
Connect with Megan Timler on Instagram @nuttmeg012
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217: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tradition and Etiquette
What are the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu traditions and etiquette you need to know?
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216: Community Building in Jiu-Jitsu
This episode is all about building up the Jiu-Jitsu community.
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215: How to Build a Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Program with Black Belt Alannah Reeves
What is the secret sauce for building a thriving women’s Jiu-Jitsu team, along with a culture that keeps women on the mats for years, not just through their 30-day trial?
If you’ve ever felt like jiu-…
214: How to Build a Commanding Presence On and Off the Mat with Rachel Casias
Have you ever walked into a room and wished you felt as strong on the inside as you try to look on the outside?
Whether you’re stepping onto the mats, into a leadership role, or just trying not to spi…
213: Getting Out of Your Own Way in Jiu-Jitsu
Have you ever wondered if you might be the one slowing down your Jiu-Jitsu progress? Yeah, we’ve been there too.
In this episode, we explore the ways we unintentionally sabotage our own progress in ji…
212: Celebrating Jiu Jitsu Wins: Finding Joy in Your Small Victories
Have you ever reached a goal, only to skip the celebration and immediately focus on what's next? We are challenging you to slow down and revel in even your small Jiu-Jitsu accomplishments.
Jiu-Jitsu …
211: Jiu-Jitsu Got You Feeling Down?
Feeling like you're trapped under a mountain of pressure both on and off the mats? Ever wondered what to do when you're wrestling with exhaustion, frustration, and a whirlwind of self-doubt?
We’re he…
210: Ask Us Anything: From Jiu-Jitsu to Break Dance Battles
We put you, our Jiu-Jitsu community, in charge of questions for this episode.
We answer an array of listener questions about jiu-jitsu, promotions, dealing with different body types (boobs incl…
209 The Art of Coaching Without Coaching in Jiu-Jitsu
Are you ready to step up and coach your teammate at a Jiu-Jitsu competition even when you're not officially a coach?
Regardless of your rank, there are a number of ways to support your teammates dur…
208: The BJJ Mindset That Wins On and Off the Mat
Have you ever been told you need to be "more aggressive" on the mats, only to find yourself awkwardly trying to manufacture anger toward your competition or training partners?
Or maybe you've been la…
207: Fighting Friends in a Jiu-Jitsu Tournament - Can You Compete and Stay Friends?
Have you ever had to fight one of your friends or a training partner in a competition? Has the thought of fighting your friend ever kept you from registering for a competition?
In this episode, we're…
206: Prioritizing Your Life to Manage Jiu Jitsu FOMO
How often do you feel FOMO, the fear of missing out, when it comes to Jiu-Jitsu? It can come up when you're scrolling your phone and you see a new camp or seminar pop up that you can't go to, you mig…
205: Jiu Jitsu Belt Promotions: Imposter Syndrome, Unworthiness, and Expectations
BJJ promotions bring a lot of big feels with them. We're discussing the gamut of Jiu Jitsu feelings in this episode from imposter syndrome to feeling passed over.
Promotions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a…
204: Reflection, Resetting, and Rising: Your BJJ Roadmap for a Purposeful 2025
Did you do what you set out to do in 2024? Have you taken the time to review and reflect on the goals you set for 2024? Did you do any resets during the year?
Who do you want to be in 2025? Do you …