Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life: 174: Always Getting Paired with the New Girl in Jiu Jitsu Class

174: Always Getting Paired with the New Girl in Jiu Jitsu Class - Frustration or Opportunity?

Oct 26, 2023

Picture it: you're the only woman in your Jiu-Jitsu class. You’ve shown up consistently, you work hard, you’re training for your next tournament, but now there's a new twist. Your coach expects you always to be the one to train with every new woman who walks through the door. Your frustration builds, and you wonder, “Am I the jerk for feeling this way?”.

We have big thoughts on this topic because everyone has something at stake. You want more women doing Jiu-Jitsu because you would like to compete with someone in your age and weight class, but you need to focus on your training, and it feels like your coach is taking you for granted. Your coach wants more students, and he knows you’re like the Mister Rogers of the Mat. You make everyone feel safe and welcome, so he picks you.

And then…there’s the new girl who wants to learn a new skill and build her self-confidence.

What do you?

We are exploring the nuances of this balancing act for everyone.

The Highlight Reel

(06:49) Tips for making everyone feel welcome at their first class

(09:24) How to create an inviting and welcoming culture in your gym

(16:23) How to roll with the new person so they will want to come back

(23:03) Seeing the opportunity to mentor and mold your ideal training partner

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