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
46: Face to Face - Sunday Self Care
Spending time in the physical presence of someone that feeds your soul is incredibly energizing.
Get offline and spend some face to face time with an old friend or new friend that energizes you.
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45: Nikki Sullivan Returns to the Roll Model Grappling Camp in 2020
We are excited to announce that Nikki Sullivan is returning to the Roll Model Women's Only Grappling Camp in 2020!
Nikki is a black belt currently training and instructing at Atos HQ in San Diego, Ca…
44: Throw Yourself a 5 Minute Dance Party - Sunday Self Care
Hip movement is critical to good jiu-jitsu. Throw yourself a dance party to move your hips and lift your spirits.
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43: Origin Jiu Jitsu Immersion Camp 2019
AJ and guest host "Fill-In" Jenn Starkey recorded this episode during the 2019 Origin Jiu Jitsu Immersion Camp.
Shout out to Phil and Jeff from the BJJ Campaign podcast for letting AJ and Jenn use …
42: Stop and Smell the Roses - Sunday Self Care
41: Morning Routine - Sunday Self Care
You wouldn’t start training without stretching and warming up. Think of your morning routine as your morning warmup. This is where you prepare for the day ahead.
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40: Hillary VanOrnum from Unicorn Jiu-Jitsu
Hillary VanOrnum, Owner and Head Instructor at Unicorn Jiu Jitsu, is the first instructor to be announced for the 2020 Women’s Roll Model Camp. She is a first-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…
39: Celebrate the Small Victories - Sunday Self Care
Take the time to celebrate the victories that feel small.
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38: Listen to Your Body - Sunday Self Care Series
Listening to your body is a key component of practicing self-care. Are you listening to your body?
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37: Advice for New White Belts and When Should You Stop Doing Jiu-Jitsu
Rachel Casias shares advice for new white belts and we discuss age and Jiu-Jitsu. When should you stop doing Jiu-Jitsu?
Questions for this episode were recorded live during the Q&A session at the 201…
36: Self Care Someday - Sunday Self Care Series
Your self-care should be a priority. Schedule time for it.
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35: Focus On One Thing - Sunday Self-Care Series
If you listened to the latest episode of Beauty and the Gi, episode 34, you heard Emily Kwok talk about being present in the moment and not multi-tasking as one of the ways she manages training along…
34: How Do You Balance Work, Life, Family, and Jiu-Jitsu Training?
Emily Kwok and Rachel Casias share their experience integrating jiu-jitsu training into a schedule that also includes life, family, and…
33: When in Doubt, Shrimp Out - Sunday Self Care
Your energy is precious. Guard it well. Mind the space around it.
Who are you letting into your space? Are you surrounded by people that are lifting you up, or tearing you down and wearing you out?
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32: Treat Yourself - Sunday Self-Care Series
Take time to treat yourself this week.
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31: Questions about Tapping, Fear, and Adrenaline Dumps
Questions about tapping during training leading up to a tournament, fear about competing, and adrenaline dumps before competing. This is from the Q and A session with Rachel Casias and Emily Kwok rec…
30: Shake it Off and Step Up - Sunday Self Care Series
Building on last week's theme of Grace, AJ shares how her motto of "Shake it off and step up" gets her through life when challenges seem to be piling up.
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29: BJJ Competition and Guilt
Do you feel guilty when you don’t compete? How do you deal with taking breaks from competing?
Episode Summary
In this Q & A session with Emily Kwok and Rachel Casias from the 2019 Roll Model Camp, …
28: Grace - Sunday Self Care Series
You work hard. You train hard. Sometimes things fall through the cracks. Give yourself a little grace today.
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27: BJJ Goals - 150 Roll Goal with Valarie Garcia
Teammate Valarie Garcia visits the podcast to talk about her goal of getting in 150 rolls during the month of July.
Valarie walks us through how she mapped out her goal of initially getting 100 rolls…