
99: Pans 2020 Recap, Sticking with Your BJJ Gameplan, and Weight Training
10/28/20 • 29 min
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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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.
Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting AppYouTube
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
Google Podcasts
https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWF1dHlhbmR0aGVnaS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw
Episode SponsorThe Fight Hub
Connect with Jen and AJ
Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen
AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman
Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/374782593437482/
Beauty and the Gi Facebook Page
Links and Resources MentionedJess Sunier episode
The Brassy Broadcast Podcast
https://brassybroadcast.libsyn.com/
Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
Mentioned in this episode:
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98: Strength Training for Jiu-Jitsu and Ways to Create Affirming Cultures in Gyms with Jess Sunier
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
Connect with Jess SunierFacebook:
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FitPOWER LLC
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@fitpowermke
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Connect with Jen and AJBeauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen
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Jiu-Jitsu Links and ResourcesRecording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
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100: Starting a Women's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program
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
Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App
YouTube
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Apple Podcasts
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Connect with Jen and AJ
Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen
AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman
Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/374782593437482/
Beauty and the Gi Facebook Page
Jiu-Jitsu Links and Resources
Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for Roll Model Indy Base Camp 2025
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