Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life

What does a Jiu Jitsu coach owe their student? Rolls? Coaching at tournaments? Promotions? Unlimited Access? What is the obligation and where does it end?

We are navigating the intricacies of what co…

Brace yourself! We are exploring the complex dynamics of the Jiu-Jitsu Coach - Student relationship. What do you owe your coach? Do you owe them anything more than just showing up when you’re paying …

How do you navigate the Jiu-Jitsu world, or any other large social gatherings, as an introvert? We are sharing our experiences and tips from our listeners for making connections and building relation…

This episode is packed full of wisdom for life on and off the mat because Emily Kwok is on the show! Emily talks about her experiences teaching Jiu Jitsu and the importance of creating a comfortable …

Has a training partner ever broken your trust? How do you handle that? 

What do you do when you feel like you’re training with a target on your back?

Does it seem like more women are doing Jiu-Jitsu?

What should you know about podium expectations and behavior at IBJJF Tournaments? That’s where we are starting this week’s episode. We also discuss the importance of exhibiting good sportsmanship, ev…

What did you do the last time you were scared to try something new or found yourself in an uncomfortable situation on or off the mat? Have you ever not worn and outfit, posted a picture, or tried som…

What do you need to know before competing in your first  International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)  tournament? If you're new to the IBJJF, don't worry, we've got you covered. Our listener…

Are you confident in your Jiu Jitsu? What does it truly mean to be confident? This episode was inspired by a recent episode of the Mel Robbins podcast where Mel shares her five tools for confidence. …

This episode is an auditory dream board for anyone who loves jiu-jitsu and is thinking about going to a jiu-jitsu camp or retreat in some fabulous destination. We have returned from our adventure to …

Demi Lovato’s recent promotion to purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu has been a big topic of discussion online. Everybody’s got an opinion and some folks have big feelings about it. In this episode, we discuss…

Nattie Boss, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt, shares her journey to becoming a black belt and the lessons she learned along the way. Nattie discusses the importance of understanding the sequen…

What makes you show up when you don't feel like it? Is it external motivation or discipline? How do you differentiate being lazy from practicing self-care? We are exploring these topics as they relat…

What if you couldn’t do Jiu-Jitsu anymore? Then what? Is your identity wrapped up in Jiu-Jitsu or any other ONE thing? AJ talks about losing her voice recently and how that has impacted her as a coac…

We are celebrating Jen's first year as a blue belt. It's been packed full of ups, downs, jiu-jitsu epiphanies, and lessons learned.

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There are folks that love to spew advice about Jiu-Jitsu. Unfortunately, there is a lot of bad advice out there. Or maybe it's not bad advice, but it isn't the right advice for you. How do you discer…

We are spilling the tea! CW: We discuss some heavy topics in this episode - Divorce, Coming Out, Suicide, Bullying, and Mental Health. 

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Leg locks - do you love them or despise them?  We're sharing our thoughts on leg locks. In keeping with our leg theme for the episode, we wrap up with some stocking stuffer ideas for the jiu-jitsu lo…

Are you showing up to Jiu-Jitsu class with intention? Setting intentions for what you want to get out of rounds and drilling will help you progress with your Jiu-Jitsu goals. We're sharing some examp…

The things we don't do often impact our lives just as much as things we do that are part of our habits, practices, and routines. If you're looking to make significant changes, sometimes it is easier …