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

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You wouldn’t start training without stretching and warming up. Think of your morning routine as your morning warmup. This is where you prepare for the day ahead. Beauty and the Gi Podcast Links 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%3D%3D Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group Beauty and the Gi Facebook Page Links and Resources The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company

Hillary VanOrnum, Owner and Head Instructor at Unicorn Jiu Jitsu, is the first instructor to be announced for the 2020 Women’s Roll Model Camp. She is a first-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hillary’s biggest goal with Jiu-Jitsu is to get more women trying it and training. She wants to ease people into it and also give the ladies some real-life self-defense/practical applications of BJJ. She also encourages her female students to try competition as early as possible. She wasn’t able to compete much in her first several years of training because there weren’t many women training let alone competing. She values competition as an opportunity to test our skills against other females of similar size and experience. Book Recommendations The Art of Mental Training by D.C. Gonzalez Relentless by Tim Grover Connect with Hillary VanOrnum https://www.instagram.com/unicornjiujitsupdx/ https://www.unicornjiujitsu.com/ Register for Roll Model Camp 2020 https://www.thefighthub.com/shop/roll-model-womens-only-grappling-camp-may-2020/ Beauty and the Gi Podcast Links 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%3D%3D Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group Beauty and the Gi Facebook Page Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company

Take the time to celebrate the victories that feel small. Connect with Jen and AJ Join the Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi 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%3D%3D

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 Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 were recorded live during the Q&A session at the 2019 Roll Model Camp in Indianapolis. Starting Jiu-Jitsu can be overwhelming because there is so much to learn. It can feel even more overwhelming when you don’t start it until later in life. 3 Key Takeaways from Rachel Build the foundation of your Jiu-Jitsu on something you enjoy Learn the points system Find what you’re good at and then starting adding to it Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter Links and Resources Connect with Rachel Casias on Instagram The Fight Hub Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company

Your self-care should be a priority. Schedule time for it. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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-tasking as one of the ways she manages training along with having a family and a professional career outside of jiu-jitsu. This wisdom goes hand in hand with a book I’m re-reading called The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. They dedicate an entire chapter to why you need to focus on the task at hand and avoid multi-tasking. Multi-Tasking doesn’t work. Instead, start dedicating focus to one task or project at a time. When you are practicing your self-care, no matter how you practice it, are you focused and truly present in the moment with it or are you multitasking at the same time? Dedicate your focus and be present. Even if it is just 5 or 10 minutes of undistracted breathing, meditation, journaling, or whatever flavor of self-care you practice, you will feel more rejuvenated when you’ve been present with only that practice. And I know, it’s a challenge with family, work, and life, in general, to take that time that time for yourself. It feels selfish, and more like a luxury than a necessity, but I promise you, Self-care is not selfish. It is an absolute necessity if you want to show up in the world as the best version of you so you can manage “all of the things.” If you know someone that prides themselves on their multitasking abilities, please take 2 seconds to hit that share button and text them the link to this episode. Help them actually accomplish more by focusing on one thing. Links and Resources Episode 34 of Beauty and the Gi The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

How do you balance work, family, life and jiu-jitsu training? Emily Kwok and Rachel Casias share their experience integrating jiu-jitsu training into a schedule that also includes life, family, and work. This episode contains part of the Q&A session from the 2019 Roll Model Women’s Grappling Camp. Calendar and Schedule Management are Critical Plan Know your priorities Schedule time for your priorities on your calendar Rachel feels like jiu-jitsu makes her a better mother and better lawyer so she makes training a priority by scheduling it. Scheduling is key for Emily. She is multi-tasking her life, but not multi-tasking in the moment. Be clear with people about what you will and won’t do. When you are clear with people about what you will and won't do, it gives them more structure to operate around you. Incorporating Different Kinds of Training into Your Training Schedule Rachel shares what makes her better at jiu-jitsu is doing more jiu-jitsu. She is also doing more stretching as she is getting older. You have to figure out what is right for you and prioritize it. It’s very individual. Emily advises that it also depends on who you are fighting. If you are fighting bigger stronger opponents, then it might make sense to incorporate strength training into your training program. The Q&A was recorded at the Roll Model Women’s Only Grappling Camp in May 2019. Links and Resources May 1-3 2020 is the next Roll Model Camp The Fight Hub Connect with Emily Kwok in Instagram Connect with Rachel Casias on Instagram Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 you up, or tearing you down and wearing you out? We know that controlling space is key to our success on the mat. It is also required for success and happiness off the mat. On the mat, we learn that making space is imperative to create an opportunity to escape. Are you as mindful of your space when you walk off the mat and out into the world? Do you need to escape from some energy vampires that are sucking the life out of you? One of the mantras I’ve heard while in class is “When in doubt, shrimp out.” It holds true off the mat. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

Take time to treat yourself this week. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

Questions about tapping during training leading up to a tournament, fear about competing, and adrenaline dumps before competing. This is from the Q and A session with Rachel Casias and Emily Kwok recorded at the Roll Model Women’s Grappling Camp during May 2019. Links and Resources Register for the EGO Tournament Connect with Emily Kwok in Instagram Connect with Rachel Casias on Instagram The Fight Hub Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 up. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 Kwok and Rachel Casias from the 2019 Roll Model Camp, they address the issue of guilt and competition. Rachel reminds us that this is our journey. There is nothing wrong with competing or not competing. Emily talks about taking a break from completion to have a life and coming back from self-doubt and setbacks. AJ and Jen also share their takeaways from the conversation. Links and Resources Register for the EGO Tournament Becoming the Conscious Competitor - Emily Kwok Connect with Emily Kwok in Instagram Connect with Rachel Casias on Instagram The Inner Game of Tennis The Fight Hub Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 mapped out her goal of initially getting 100 rolls in for the month of July and then bumping it up to 150. We also talk about shifting your mindset around competing at a new belt level when you get promoted shortly before a competition. Valarie also shares the unexpected benefits from working toward the 150 roll goal. Connect with Jen and AJ and Valarie Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter Valarie on Instagram @GoalSeekingMama

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 personal freedom. The first Agreement is “Be impeccable with your word.” This agreement is a good reminder of the power of our words to plant seeds that turn into thoughts that become actions. Just like we are responsible for actions on and off the mat, we need to practice responsibility for the words we use around ourselves and others. Make it a practice today to use positive words and plant positive seeds. This is a foundation of good self-care. To hear how this impacts you on the mat, give episode number 7, “The Downward Spiral” a listen. And if you need a quick Self-care Sunday read, pick up The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Links and Resources https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/7-the-downward-spiral https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/23-the-game-sunday-self-care-series Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 episode, we compare and contrast Jen and AJ’s pre-competition beauty routines, talk about differing opinions, and share tips for getting makeup stains out of your Gi. Tips for Getting Makeup Stains out of your Gi Spray your Gi immediately with peroxide and then wash it. Peroxide is also good for getting blood stains out. AJ’s Makeup Smashbox Primer Urban Decay Eyeshadow primer Stilla or Sephora waterproof eyeliner Maybelline waterproof mascara Ubran Decay all night spray Tips for washing your BJJ Gi Amway laundry detergent (Seriously. AJ says it really works that well) AJ also uses Oxi clean in every single wash Add Odoban to your wash if your GI is getting funky Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 grateful for on Instagram and tag us @BeautyAndTheGiPodcast Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

Jeff and Phil from the BJJ Campaign podcast join us to co-host this episode all about training partners. Links and Resources https://www.bjjcampaignpodcast.com/ Connect with BJJ Campaign Podcast on Twitter Connect with BJJ Campaign Podcast Instagram Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 else's hands is the first step in getting back. Links and Resources Reclaiming Your Happiness podcast episode from the Brassy Broadcast series Enlightenment in the Modern World with co-host Amy Woodall https://brassybroadcast.libsyn.com/148-reclaiming-your-happiness Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 to reconnect with our inner kids. Let's bring some playfulness back into our lives. Do you know someone that needs to hear this episode? Share it with them. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 bringing them home with you and spreading them around. Keeping yourself and your gear clean is your number one defense. Are you washing your gi AND your belt after every class? Do your teammates a solid, don’t be the stinky kid. Wash your stuff. And if you need to give the stinky kid a hint, this is the perfect time to share the Beauty and the Gi podcast. Links and Resources Defense Soap Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 journaling into your own self care practice. Post on Instagram and tag @beautyandthegipodcast or record a voice memo and email it to [email protected]. Do you know someone that needs to hear this episode? Share it with them. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 to tap Knowing your body Tapping to avoid injury when training for competition Tapping or not in competition AJ talks about getting choked unconscious during competition The Von Flue BJJ Links and Resources Mentioned KT Tape - for those moments when you didn’t tap James Clingerman Von Flue Choke Michelle Nicolini Vs Tammi Musumeci Worlds 2014 The Fight Hub Connect with Jen Edds and AJ Clingerman Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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’s suicide and being bullied as an adult. We discuss why she didn’t quit and the strength and support that got her through it. This week's On and Off the mat tip: Get an accountability buddy. Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 Instagram Jen on Instagram AJ on Instagram @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 with Camp Instructors and Sponsors Emily Kwok Rachel Casias James Clingerman Brit Seybold Kyle Helsper Roll Model Camp Sponsors BJJ Tees Fuji Vade The Fight Hub Strych9 Defense Soap Fin Scrub Warrior CBD GRRRL Origin OSS Clothing Fenom Jiu Jitsu Cowgirl Jiu Jitsu Soap Solo Jitsu

We're sharing Sunday Self Care tips because training is hard and you need to take care of yourself.

We're sharing Sunday Self Care tips because training is hard and you need to take care of yourself.

Episode Summary AJ and Jen share their takeaways from the Extreme Grappling Open. Jen talks about her first BJJ competition experience. AJ talks about putting on BJJ tournaments. Links and Resources Extreme Grappling Open Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram Jen on Instagram AJ on Instagram @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 in positives. What is your mantra? Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter

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 help you get the most out of training while traveling. We also talk about jiu-jitsu hair. How do YOU wear your hair when training? Links and Resources Women’s Grappling Network Facebook Group Women’s Grappling Camp Register for the EGO The Fight Hub Connect with Jen and AJ Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman

Episode Summary There are differing opinions in the community on “Women’s Only” classes. AJ shares her thoughts on why offering women’s classes is important. We also get a preview of what to expect at the upcoming women’s grappling camp. Links and Resources Beauty and the Gi Spotify Playlist defensesoap.com Women’s Grappling Camp Register for the EGO Jen’s Awkward Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Journal The Fight Hub Connect with Jen and AJ Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman

Episode Summary This episode is all about tournaments: Why should you compete in a tournament? What should you expect at a tournament? How do you prepare? What is your gameplan? How do you handle nerves? Did you know that the EGO tournament pays equal prize money for men and women? Links and Resources Women’s Grappling Camp Register for the EGO Jen’s Awkward Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Journal The Fight Hub Connect with Jen and AJ Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman

We are talking about the self-defense aspects of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in this episode. Links and Resources AJ’s Standing with Base video Dare to be Fearless: The Everyday Woman's Guide to Self-Defense Vol. 1 Women’s Grappling Camp Register for the EGO Jen’s Awkward Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Journal The Fight Hub Connect with Jen and AJ Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman

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 what to look for in a school Why you should try singing on the mat (seriously, it works) Links and Resources Women’s Grappling Camp Register for the EGO Jen’s Awkward Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Journal The Fight Hub Connect with Jen and AJ Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman

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 about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and what you can expect in future episodes. Links and Resources Register for the EGO Women’s Grappling Camp Jen’s Awkward Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Journal The Fight Hub Connect with Jen and AJ Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman