212: Celebrating Jiu Jitsu Wins: Finding Joy in Your Small Victories
04/10/25 • 22 min
Have you ever reached a goal, only to skip the celebration and immediately focus on what's next? We are challenging you to slow down and revel in even your small Jiu-Jitsu accomplishments.
Jiu-Jitsu is hard. There are days when just getting on the mat is a victory. We’re using AJ's recent experience at Pans as an example of what to celebrate and why.
It’s about more than just getting your hand raised; it's about acknowledging personal growth and improved performance. Whether you've executed a flying armbar or just showed up on a day you didn't feel like it, celebrating those victories can reshape your mindset entirely.
Learn which rule violations AJ saw most at the recent IBJJF Pans tournament.
Chapters
(00:00) Finding a win to celebrate
(01:00) AJ’s experience at Pans
(04:14) Submission preferences
(05:23) Celebrating small Jiu-Jitsu wins
(15:38) Celebrating Roll Model Week
(17:09) IBJJF Federation Rules - making weight and gi size
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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.
Have you ever reached a goal, only to skip the celebration and immediately focus on what's next? We are challenging you to slow down and revel in even your small Jiu-Jitsu accomplishments.
Jiu-Jitsu is hard. There are days when just getting on the mat is a victory. We’re using AJ's recent experience at Pans as an example of what to celebrate and why.
It’s about more than just getting your hand raised; it's about acknowledging personal growth and improved performance. Whether you've executed a flying armbar or just showed up on a day you didn't feel like it, celebrating those victories can reshape your mindset entirely.
Learn which rule violations AJ saw most at the recent IBJJF Pans tournament.
Chapters
(00:00) Finding a win to celebrate
(01:00) AJ’s experience at Pans
(04:14) Submission preferences
(05:23) Celebrating small Jiu-Jitsu wins
(15:38) Celebrating Roll Model Week
(17:09) IBJJF Federation Rules - making weight and gi size
Links and Resources
If you Love the Podcast, Share it with a Friend! You can also leave us a 5 Star Rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts
https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2
Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp
https://rollmodelswanted.com/
New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19P8KcTyNTIA0hZPQYAbuN?si=f841456b4906439f https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/category/Start+Here
Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App
https://episodes.fm/1458389465 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w
Apple Podcasts
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Spotify
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Beauty and the Gi on Audible
https://www.audible.com/pd/Beauty-and-the-Gi-Podcast/B08JJMFS1D?
Connect with Jen and AJ
Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram
@beautyandthegipodcast
Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen
Jen on TikTok @brassybroadjen
AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman
AJ on TikTok @roll_model rollmodelhq
on Instagram @BeautyAndTheGi
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.
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211: Jiu-Jitsu Got You Feeling Down?
Feeling like you're trapped under a mountain of pressure both on and off the mats? Ever wondered what to do when you're wrestling with exhaustion, frustration, and a whirlwind of self-doubt?
We’re here to help you navigate those rollercoaster days when Jiu-Jitsu imitates life just a little too well.
Imagine walking into a class, already battling the heavyweight pressures of life, only to face the physical might of super heavyweights on the mats. Do you tap out, or do you find a way to roll through it?
How do you leave the baggage at the door and make Jiu-Jitsu your enchanting two-hour vacation from life? We've got practical tools for reframing mindsets, energizing playlists to build you up, and maybe even some tips for crying it out mid-roll.
This episode has something for everyone grappling with the ups and downs of Jiu-Jitsu.
Chapters
(00:00) Do You Ever Feel This Way During Class?
(01:24) Taking Breaks and Knowing Your Limits
(03:16) How to shift your cranky mindset BEFORE Jiu-Jitsu class
(10:57) Coping strategies when you’re having a rough round
(13:48) Conserving energy and flow rolling
(16:26) How to reframe negative thoughts
If you Love the Podcast, Share it with a Friend! You can also leave us a 5 Star Rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts
https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2
Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp
https://rollmodelswanted.com/
New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19P8KcTyNTIA0hZPQYAbuN?si=f841456b4906439f https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/category/Start+Here
Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App
https://episodes.fm/1458389465 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI
Beauty and the Gi on Audible
https://www.audible.com/pd/Beauty-and-the-Gi-Podcast/B08JJMFS1D?
Connect with Jen and AJ
Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram
@beautyandthegipodcast
Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen
Jen on TikTok @brassybroadjen
AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman
AJ on TikTok @roll_model rollmodelhq
on Instagram @BeautyAndTheGi
Links and Resources
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.
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