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
203: Grappling with Age and Injuries - Increasing Training Longevity in Jiu Jitsu
Does your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey have an expiration date?
How can we ensure a lifelong journey with Jiu-Jitsu?
We lay out the core elements of achieving longevity in Jiu Jitsu, from injury prev…
202: Finding and Creating Community in Jiu-Jitsu
How important is your Jiu-Jitsu community? On a bad day, it might be the one thing that gets you to come back. On a good day, your teammates are there to cheer you on and celebrate your victories.
Co…
201: Mastering the Jiu-Jitsu Mental Game: Is Your Ego Helping or Hurting Your Progress?
When it comes to Jiu-Jitsu, our biggest opponent isn’t always the person across from us on the mat. It’s often our own ego. Whether you’re training for competition, personal growth, or the mental and…
200: From White Belt to Black Belt: How Your Jiu-jitsu Why Evolves
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is transformational.
Why did you start training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Is this the same reason that keeps you coming back, week after week, year after year?
Contrary to what you …
199: Funny Things Jiu-Jitsu People Say
We say funny things to each other when we're rolling around on the mat with our Jiu-Jitsu friends. This episode is all about the head-scratching, giggle-worthy quirks that only Jiu-Jitsu folks truly …
198: What's Possible in BJJ? Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Long Term Jiu Jitsu Progress
How can you get a realistic sense of how much skill you COULD get in jiu-jitsu over the years if you stick with it?
This question comes to us from one of our listeners!
Let's talk a bit about setting…
197: Disappointment to Determination
Let’s turn those setbacks into springboards and disappointments into determination. This is the final episode in our series inspired by the book The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with M…
196: Developing Your Jiu Jitsu Mindset Pt 2
How is your mental Jiu-Jitsu game? We continue our discussion of the book The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with the Mind-Body Connection.
It’s one thing to just read the book. Tune in …
Cheers: When Coach AJ is your Hype Woman
Sometimes you just need a cheerleader as the voice in your head. Go get 'em!
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That's My Gold Medal: A Jiu-Jitsu Affirmation
Here's another affirmation you can use to replace the negative voice in your head! Get out there and get your medal. You've got this!
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You've Got This: A Jiu-Jitsu Affirmation
Shut down the negative voice in your head about your Jiu-Jitsu or anything else. Replace it with this message instead. Listen and repeat as needed!
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195: Developing Your Jiu Jitsu Mindset
How much time have you spent working on the mental side of your Jiu-Jitsu game? Do you have practices in place to strengthen your mind and keep your focus?
"The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Pote…
194: Teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: What New Instructors Need to Know
What do you do when your coach asks you to teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the first time? Are you ready to run the class?
The Highlight Reel
(02:26) What makes a good Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor (0…
193: Takedowns to Takeaways: On and Off the Mat Lessons from Roll Model Grappling Camp 2024
We share our big takeaways and lessons from this year’s Roll Model Grappling Camp. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the camp was curated to foster both Jiu-Jitsu skill development and a strong sen…
192: Elevate Your Jiu-Jitsu Faster with Better Note Taking
How can you elevate your Jiu-Jitsu faster? Take notes!
This episode is packed with actionable practices to enhance your retention, refine your skills, and improve your overall Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
We…
191: Gameplans and Growth Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu Competition Training Camp
How much planning, preparation, and practice have you committed to the first 30 seconds of your match?
Taking control and setting the tone of your match by focusing on the first 30 seconds was just o…
190: Finding Your Stand-Up Game in Jiu-Jitsu
How confident are you in your stand-up game? It’s a question that often goes unasked, but it’s one that can make a significant difference in your Jiu-Jitsu practice.
Do you have a go-to takedown? Ar…
189: Grace, Growth, and Getting Back on the Mat After an Absence
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…
188: Brown Belt Jennifer Risser!
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 f…
187: Taking Time to Look Back and Celebrate Milestones
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…