Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
Episodes
38: Listen to Your Body - Sunday Self Care Series
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listening to your body is a key component of practicing self-care. Are you listening to your body? Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi Podcast Apple Po...
37: Advice for New White Belts and When Should You Stop Doing Jiu-Jitsu
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 wer...
36: Self Care Someday - Sunday Self Care Series
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your self-care should be a priority. Schedule time for it. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Je...
35: Focus On One Thing - Sunday Self-Care Series
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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-task...
34: How Do You Balance Work, Life, Family, and Jiu-Jitsu Training?
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you balance work, family, life and jiu-jitsu training? Emily Kwok and Rachel Casias share their experience integrating jiu-jitsu training in...
33: When in Doubt, Shrimp Out - Sunday Self Care
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
32: Treat Yourself - Sunday Self-Care Series
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Take time to treat yourself this week. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @bras...
31: Questions about Tapping, Fear, and Adrenaline Dumps
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Questions about tapping during training leading up to a tournament, fear about competing, and adrenaline dumps before competing. This is from the Q an...
30: Shake it Off and Step Up - Sunday Self Care Series
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
29: BJJ Competition and Guilt
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Kw...
28: Grace - Sunday Self Care Series
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You work hard. You train hard. Sometimes things fall through the cracks. Give yourself a little grace today. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and t...
27: BJJ Goals - 150 Roll Goal with Valarie Garcia
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
26: The First Agreement - Sunday Self Care Series
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Playing “The Game” this month has Jen revisiting The Four Agreements, the book by Don Miguel Ruiz that was written as a practical guide to persona...
25: Drinking More Water - Sunday Self Care Series
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's super simple, yet most of us fail to drink enough water. Drinking water is a critical component of self-care. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty...
24: Wearing Makeup During BJJ Training and Competition
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary Wearing makeup while rolling has been a big topic of discussion lately. We’ve seen strong opinions both for and against it. In this ...
23: The Game - Sunday Self Care Series
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our words matter. AJ explains "The Game" for the July challenge designed to help you choose your words wisely. Use #CanStopCant to play along with us....
22: Gratitude Practice - Sunday Self Care Series
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a great day to be grateful for something. Practicing gratitude can help to start re-wiring your brain for happiness. Share what you're gratef...
21: BJJ Training Partners with Phil and Jeff from BJJ Campaign Podcast
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Phil from the BJJ Campaign podcast join us to co-host this episode all about training partners. Links and Resources https://www.bjjcampaig...
20: Owning Your Happiness - Sunday Self Care Series
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to let the little things get to us and ruin our day or steal our joy. Recognizing when you've put the power of your happiness in someone els...
19: Go Play Outside - Sunday Self Care Series
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We were wired to play outside as kids. Somewhere along the way to being grownups, we forgot about the simple joys of just playing outside. It's time...
18: Avoiding the Funk
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ringworm, fungus, and staph infections are hazards of BJJ and many full contact sports. There are a number of things you can do to help prevent bringi...
17: Journaling - Sunday Self Care Series
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Journaling is a simple step you can take to clear your head and make room for better thoughts. We would love to hear how you’ve incorporated journal...
16: Tapping When Training and Competing in BJJ
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know AJ can tap dance? Well, that isn’t the tapping we are talking about in this episode. In this episode about tapping: When to tap How...
15: Yoga - Sunday Self Care Series
02 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're sharing Sunday Self Care tips because training is hard and you need to take care of yourself. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Po...
14: Face Mask - Sunday Self Care Series
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We want to see your face mask! Instagram or tweet us and use #beautyandthegipod Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @...
13: The One Where AJ’s Confidence Was Destroyed and She Almost Quit the BJJ Industry
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AJ wasn’t always obsessed with BJJ. In this episode, she talks about when she lost her confidence and almost quit the BJJ industry after her father’...
12: Meal Prepping - Sunday Self Care Series
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary Meal Prepping is the subject of this week's Sunday Self Care episode. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instag...
11: Roll Model Grappling Camp 2019 Recap
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Roll Model Camp 2019 was an action-packed weekend. We are sharing some of our highlights and takeaways from the weekend on and off the mat. Connect...
10: Sauna Time - Sunday Self Care Series
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're sharing Sunday Self Care tips because training is hard and you need to take care of yourself.Mentioned in this episode:Hero BJJ Roll Model Camp ...
9: Epsom Salt Bath - Sunday Self Care Series
05 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're sharing Sunday Self Care tips because training is hard and you need to take care of yourself.Mentioned in this episode:Hero BJJ Roll Model Camp ...
8: Extreme Grappling Open Recap
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary AJ and Jen share their takeaways from the Extreme Grappling Open. Jen talks about her first BJJ competition experience. AJ talks about...
7: The Downward Spiral
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary We are talking about ways to work through The Downward Spiral in our heads with mantras, system checks, and the power of speaking i...
6: Training, Travel, and Jiu-Jitsu
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Planning is the key to making sure you can train while traveling. AJ has trained in gyms across the country. She is sharing tips and best practices to...
5: Women's Only Camp and Classes
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary There are differing opinions in the community on “Women’s Only” classes. AJ shares her thoughts on why offering women’s cla...
4: Why Compete in a BJJ Tournament and What to Expect
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary This episode is all about tournaments: Why should you compete in a tournament? What should you expect at a tournament? How do yo...
3: The Self Defense Aspect of BJJ
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking about the self-defense aspects of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in this episode. Links and Resources AJ’s Standing with Base video Dar...
2: Getting Started is the Hardest Part
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: We are sharing what got us on the mat and why we keep coming back. But wait, there's more.... The power of our community Red flags and wh...
1: Welcome to Beauty and the Gi
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary Welcome to Beauty and the Gi. Meet your hosts Jen Edds and AJ Clingerman. In this episode, we talk about why we started a podcast abou...