Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
155: BJJ Black Belt Nattie Boss on Success, Acceptance, and Growth
03 Feb 2023
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 sequence of techniques in BJJ, as well as instilling confidence in female athletes when it comes to take downs. She also touches on the importance of self-care and nutrition in achieving success in BJJ. Nattie also reflects on the shifts in her mindset that occurred when she became a mother and a black belt. She talks about her fear of complacency, and how she came to understand that accepting where she was in her journey did not equate to complacency. She emphasizes the importance of embracing the entire BJJ journey and the role it plays in shaping one's story. Nattie shares her thoughts on the power of having a "why" and the significance of the black belt as a symbol of expertise and wisdom. Nattie will be teaching at Roll Model Indy Base Camp this summer! What You Will Learn ▲ Why you need to understand the difference between complacency and embracing where you are in your journey ▲ The importance of understanding techniques in sequence ▲ How Nattie handled the physical and mental challenges of jiu-jitsu while pregnant ▲ Coping with failure and how to handle it in competition ▲ How her mindset about Jiu Jitsu shifted after becoming a mother Connect with Nattie Boss https://www.bodybyboss.com/ Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Roll Model Radio Podcast https://pod.link/1561020212 New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19P8KcTyNTIA0hZPQYAbuN?si=f841456b4906439f https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/category/Start+Here Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://link.chtbl.com/beautyandthegi YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWF1dHlhbmR0aGVnaS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw Audible Beauty and the Gi on Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Beauty-and-the-Gi-Podcast/B08JJMFS1D? Connect with Jen and AJ and Risser Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen
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