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...
Sep 22, 2019•3 min•Ep. 41
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 t...
Sep 18, 2019•40 min•Ep. 40
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...
Sep 15, 2019•2 min•Ep. 39
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...
Sep 08, 2019•1 min•Ep. 38
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 s...
Sep 04, 2019•10 min•Ep. 37
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...
Sep 02, 2019•1 min•Ep. 36
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...
Aug 26, 2019•2 min•Ep. 35
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...
Aug 21, 2019•28 min•Ep. 34
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...
Aug 18, 2019•2 min•Ep. 33
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
Aug 12, 2019•2 min•Ep. 32
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 I...
Aug 07, 2019•12 min•Ep. 31
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...
Aug 05, 2019•3 min•Ep. 30
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 fr...
Jul 31, 2019•27 min•Ep. 29
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...
Jul 29, 2019•2 min•Ep. 28
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 Val...
Jul 24, 2019•24 min•Ep. 27
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 tod...
Jul 21, 2019•2 min•Ep. 26
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...
Jul 14, 2019•2 min•Ep. 25
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 U...
Jul 10, 2019•12 min•Ep. 24
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...
Jul 07, 2019•2 min•Ep. 23
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...
Jun 30, 2019•2 min•Ep. 22
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...
Jun 26, 2019•37 min•Ep. 21
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 ...
Jun 23, 2019•3 min•Ep. 20
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...
Jun 16, 2019•1 min•Ep. 19
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...
Jun 12, 2019•15 min•Ep. 18
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 jen@brassybroad.com . 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 Instag...
Jun 09, 2019•2 min•Ep. 17
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 ...
Jun 06, 2019•18 min•Ep. 16
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...
Jun 02, 2019•2 min•Ep. 15
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...
May 26, 2019•1 min•Ep. 14
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 @BeautyAndTh...
May 22, 2019•16 min•Ep. 13
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
May 19, 2019•1 min•Ep. 12
