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Welcome to Beauty and the Gi, the BJJ podcast about jiu-jitsu and life from the female perspective.

Mar 28, 2024

Rachel Casias makes a return visit to the show because she is coming back to teach at this year’s Roll Model Base Camp in July!

When Rachel joins us, we always have a multifaceted conversation about Jiu-Jitsu and life. We talk about her decision-making process regarding whether or not to compete in a recent Jiu-Jitsu...


Mar 14, 2024

You're gearing up for a Jiu-Jitsu competition, and when you least expect it, your opponent slides into your DMs. Wait, what?!

We’ve pulled AJ’s soapbox out for this episode, inspired by a recent post in a women’s Jiu-Jitsu Facebook group.

 

Episode Highlights

(00:00) The “Should you contact your...


Feb 29, 2024

We’ve talked about the downward spiral in previous episodes. You know, that moment when you make a mistake, can’t get out of your own head, and then the wheels fall off. We’ve all been there.

What if you flipped that concept and started building on the little things you are doing right? This episode was inspired...


Feb 15, 2024

Have you watched the American Jiujiteira documentary? We watched it and have some thoughts to share with you in this episode. 

(00:00) Episode Intro

(01:29) The American Jiujiteira Documentary

Explore the impact of the American Jiujiteira documentary and its significance in showcasing women’s experiences in Brazilian...


Feb 1, 2024

From battling with self-doubt to finding inspiration in the daily struggles, we explore the multifaceted impact of Jiu-Jitsu and life on and off the mat. Life outside of Jiu-Jitsu can affect our performance on the mat. Factors such as sleep, nutrition, and mental well-being play a crucial role in how we show up and...