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
126: Holiday Gift Guide 2021 and AJ on Surgery Recovery
We're sharing small business BJJ Black Friday and Holiday specials, along with gift ideas for the BJJ folks in your life.
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125: Systems Checks, Jiu Jitsu Notebooks, and Podcast Confessions
AJ is walking us through systems chec…
124: Jiu Jitsu Q and A with Listeners from Instagram
We're answering your Jiu-Jitsu questions and so much more in this episode. Thanks to everyone that submitted questions on Instagram!
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123: What Makes a Good Kids Jiu-Jitsu Coach and Jen's Big Birthday
In this episode, we’re talking about Jiu-Jitsu at 50, what it takes to be a good kid’s Jiu-Jitsu coach, and Jen’s releasing her debut album!
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122: What Makes a Good Coach?
What does it take to be a great coach? We are exploring this big question from the perspective of both the coach and the student.
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121: 2021 Pans Recap and Thoughts on Participation Medals
AJ is recapping her adventures at Pans and Mighty Models camp. We’ve got a couple of special guests on the episode!
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120: Do You Have to Be a Good Person to Be a Black Belt
Do you have to be a good person to be a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu? This is the big question that kicks off our episode this week.
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119: The Intersection of Jiu-Jitsu Personality and the Enneagram with Rachel Pritz
How much does our personality impact how we show up on the mat? Is it helping or hurting us? What can we learn about ourselves that will help us show up on the mat?
Rachel Pritz is a former nurse and…
118: Exploring the Enneagram and Jiu-JItsu
117: Unwritten Rules of BJJ
These vary from place to place. I…
116: JiuJitsu Promotions, Frustrations, and Rolling with Stronger White Belt Dudes
Leveling up in Jiu-Jitsu can bring a mixed bag of emotions. How did you feel about your last promotion? Did you feel like you deserved it? Are you feeling overlooked or getting discouraged that you h…
115: This One Time at Roll Model Camp
We are revisiting some of our highlights and takeaways from Roll Model Camp 2021.
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114: Competition and Guilt Questions from 2019 Roll Model Camp with Rachel Casias and Emily Kwok
We are visiting the Beauty and the Gi vault for this episode!
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113: Injury Prevention with Darion Murdock
Darion Murdock is a blue belt and occupational therapy assistant. She will be leading the Injury Prevention 101 workshop at this year’s Roll Model Grappling Camp.
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112: BJJ Black Belt and Founder of Conscious Kitchen LLC Sarah Block
BJJ Black Belt and Founder of Conscious Kitchen LLC Sarah Block joins us to talk about eating healthy and jiu-jitsu.
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111: Sean Patrick Flanery
Sean Patrick Flanery is talking to us about making Born a Champion, his movie about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He shares some great on and off the mat wisdom as we wrap up the episode.
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110: How to Be a Good Teammate
Even though we compete individually, Jiu-Jitsu is really a team sport. This episode is packed with ways you can show up and support your teammates.
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109: Creating Inclusive and Affirming Spaces with Torrie O’neil and Jessica Sunier
Torrie O'neil and Jessica Sunier discuss creating inclusive and affirming spaces and their upcoming session at Roll Model Camp.
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108: To Gi or Not to Gi
We are discussing why you should consider training both Gi and No-Gi if you aren’t already.
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107: Black Belt Rachel Casias on Jiu-JItsu and life with Younger-Onset Alzheimers
Black Belt and 7 Time Roll Model Grappling Camp instructor Rachel Casias makes a return visit to the podcast to talk about camp and her recent diagnosis with Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s.
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