Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life – Details, episodes & analysis

Let’s turn those setbacks into springboards and disappointments into determination. This is the final episode in our series inspired by the book The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with Mind-Body Connection by Kenneth Baum with  Richard Trubo.

Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(03:51) How long do you celebrate a win or wallow in disappointment 

(07:49) How can losses be launching pads for improvement?

(10:17) What can be learned from losing

(12:37) What are you giving meaning

(25:09) A reframe to shift your perspective 

(27:09) Why a sense of humor helps

(32:33) The surprising action to try when you’ve hit a plateau

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https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/175-what-do-you-do-when-you-want-to-quit-jiu-jitsu

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Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company

Disclaimer:
The Beauty and the Gi podcast and content posted by Beauty and the Gi is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

How is your mental Jiu-Jitsu game? We continue our discussion of the book The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with the Mind-Body Connection.

It’s one thing to just read the book. Tune in to learn how we plan to implement what we’ve learned from the book to make our Jiu-Jitsu better.

The Highlight Reel

(00:00) Why you should listen to Pt 1 of the discussion in the previous episode

(01:33) What surprised us most about visualization

(04:51) What to do if you can’t think of 5 good things to write down about your Jiu-Jitsu

(08:40) Moving past disappointment

(09:45) Do you do this when you visualize?

(11:58) What is your word?

(15:13) Do you have a desire statement?

(21:00) Posture and the Power Pose

(23:40) What is your anthem?

Watch the full episode on YouTube

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Beauty and the Gi Anthem Playlist

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Fried Green Tomatoes - Towanda clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx0z9FjxP-Y

Rebecca Welton Makes Herself Big scene from Ted Lasso

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYKBmCCxP30

The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with the Mind-Body Connection

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Disclaimer:
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How confident are you in your stand-up game? It’s a question that often goes unasked, but it’s one that can make a significant difference in your Jiu-Jitsu practice. 

Do you have a go-to takedown? Are you a guard puller?

Understanding and developing your stand-up game is crucial for a well-rounded Jiu-Jitsu practice. 

If you don’t have a go-to takedown (like Jen) or guard pull, this episode is for you!

We'll explore different approaches to stand-up, from judo-inspired takedowns to wrestling techniques, and discuss how to find the right fit for your style and body type. 

This episode is packed with actionable steps to help you feel more confident and competent on your feet. 

The Highlight Reel

Experimentation is Key: Try out various stand-up techniques to find what works best for you.
Consistency Matters: Regular practice and drilling are essential to mastering any takedown.

Adaptability: Be prepared to adjust your techniques based on your opponent's reactions and your own strengths.

Purposeful Guard Pulling: If you choose to pull guard, do it with intention and strategy, not out of fear or frustration.

Community Support: Engaging with your gym community and seeking advice from experienced practitioners can significantly improve your stand-up game.

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Disclaimer:
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How do you start a women’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu program? Should you offer classes for women only? How do you get women to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? How do you build community and support with your team?

We are diving into these questions and more in the 100th episode of Beauty and the Gi. Jennifer Risser Guthrie joins us for this discussion.

Highlights

[1:19] Why do you want to start a women’s team?

[1:35] What are the benefits of offering a class for women only?

[11:45] How to create a supportive community environment

[16:04] Structuring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class format

[21:53] How to get women to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Coach AJ is talking about her recent trip to the Pans tournament in Florida, her win, and how weight training helped her performance.

We also get dive into how to stay focused on your game plan even when you’re bored with it.

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Jess Sunier episode

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Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company

Strength training specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and creating more affirming spaces are big discussions in this episode with Jess Sunier. Jess is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt and owner of FitPower LLC in Milwaukee, WI.

Highlights

3:58 How Jess is working to change gym culture by creating affirming spaces

10:01 How the Everybody Pulls event came about and serves the local community

14:16 Programming strength workouts with jiu-jitsu

17:31 How to plan recovery days

25:37 Why rest and recovery are critical parts of the training program

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Natalie Boss is a lifelong student of martial arts. She is a brown in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.

Natalie is also a registered dietician that brings a wholistic performance approach to the work she does with female athletes.

We cover a lot of ground in this episode.

• Pulling out of a negative headspace by shifting to a mindset of gratitude
• Why you should be doing breathwork
• Natalie’s 6 Pillars of Performance
• What should be on your plate for balanced nutrition
• Why balance is the key to everything
• On and Off the Mat tips that will change your game

https://www.bodybyboss.com/

@nattiebossrd on Instagram

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2020 Roll Model Women's Only Grappling Camp is in the books. Coach AJ walks us through some of the highlights from this year's camp.

Did you know there was a choreographed performance for opening ceremonies? This is truly a grappling camp like no other.

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Have you ever lost your Jiu-Jitsu joy because you compared your journey to someone else's? It's frustrating when it happens. Here are some ways to help you hang on to your joy.

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Jiu Jitsu Links and Resources

The Fight Hub

Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company