Are you taking time to celebrate your growth, milestones, and victories, whether big or small? It’s so easy to move... more

Do you feel pressure to bring “value” when rolling with a higher rank? From brand-new white belts to experienced black... more

Rachel Casias makes a return visit to the show because she is coming back to teach at this year’s Roll... more

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

We’ve talked about the downward spiral in previous episodes. You know, that moment when you make a mistake, can’t get... more

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

From battling with self-doubt to finding inspiration in the daily struggles, we explore the multifaceted impact of Jiu-Jitsu and life... more

BJJ Black Belt Sarah Chamberlain is the first instructor to be announced for Roll Model Grappling Camp 2024. Get to... more

As we roll into a new year, there's a sense of renewal and possibility. We are kicking off the new... more

Are you ready to roll into 2024 with a game plan to help get what you want out of life... more

Have you ever had one of those days when you felt like your Jiu-Jitsu was total garbage? How do you... more

Has wrestling with doubt and uncertainty ever kept you from registering for a Jiu-Jitsu tournament? Normally, when it’s time to... more

Turns out you can be obsessed with Jiu Jitsu and still have days when you've wanted to quit. You can... more

Picture it: you're the only woman in your Jiu-Jitsu class. You’ve shown up consistently, you work hard, you’re training for... more

What do you look for in a Jiu-Jitsu Coach and gym culture? Have you been intentional in finding a coach... more

What do you do when you feel like your family, friends, or spouse are not supportive of you doing Jiu-Jitsu?... more

We have BIG opinions on cross-training and whether or not it’s a good idea to attend Jiu Jitsu open mats. ... more

What does being coachable mean to you, and how does that impact your Jiu-Jitsu success? We are talking about being... more

We are exploring how adopting the mindset of a beginner can unlock your potential and help you improve at every... more

What do you do when team drama rears its ugly head at the gym or outside of it? Whether it’s... more

Why do AJ and Jen believe that this was the best Roll Model Grappling Camp yet? This is not your... more

What does a Jiu Jitsu coach owe their student? Rolls? Coaching at tournaments? Promotions? Unlimited Access? What is the obligation... more

Brace yourself! We are exploring the complex dynamics of the Jiu-Jitsu Coach - Student relationship. What do you owe your... more

How do you navigate the Jiu-Jitsu world, or any other large social gatherings, as an introvert? We are sharing our... more

This episode is packed full of wisdom for life on and off the mat because Emily Kwok is on the... more

Has a training partner ever broken your trust? How do you handle that?  What do you do when you feel... more

What should you know about podium expectations and behavior at IBJJF Tournaments? That’s where we are starting this week’s episode.... more

What did you do the last time you were scared to try something new or found yourself in an uncomfortable... more

What do you need to know before competing in your first  International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)  tournament? If you're... more

Are you confident in your Jiu Jitsu? What does it truly mean to be confident? This episode was inspired by... more

This episode is an auditory dream board for anyone who loves jiu-jitsu and is thinking about going to a jiu-jitsu... more

Demi Lovato’s recent promotion to purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu has been a big topic of discussion online. Everybody’s got an... more

Nattie Boss, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt, shares her journey to becoming a black belt and the lessons... more

What makes you show up when you don't feel like it? Is it external motivation or discipline? How do you... more

What if you couldn’t do Jiu-Jitsu anymore? Then what? Is your identity wrapped up in Jiu-Jitsu or any other ONE... more

We are celebrating Jen's first year as a blue belt. It's been packed full of ups, downs, jiu-jitsu epiphanies, and... more

There are folks that love to spew advice about Jiu-Jitsu. Unfortunately, there is a lot of bad advice out there.... more

We are spilling the tea! CW: We discuss some heavy topics in this episode - Divorce, Coming Out, Suicide, Bullying,... more

Leg locks - do you love them or despise them?  We're sharing our thoughts on leg locks. In keeping with... more

Are you showing up to Jiu-Jitsu class with intention? Setting intentions for what you want to get out of rounds... more

The things we don't do often impact our lives just as much as things we do that are part of... more

What happened when Jen had to (scratch that) was unexpectedly given the opportunity to teach a class one morning? Teaching... more

We are getting back to drilling Jiu-Jitsu basics this week in class. It's helpful to give your brain a break... more

Here are five simple actions you can take that will help you and your Jiu Jitsu. They might sound basic,... more

How do you prepare to compete at IBJJF Masters Worlds? AJ is walking us through how she is training and... more

What does it take to become a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt? AJ shares the ups and downs along the road she... more

How do you start putting what you learn at Jiu Jitsu camps and seminars into your game? You get so... more

Attending a Jiu-Jitsu camp or seminar can feel overwhelming because of the amount of information your brain is trying to... more

What do you do when you're not feeling good about the gym or the coach where you're training? Do you... more

Jiu-Jitsu can be frustrating when it feels like you're not improving. We are sharing some ways to get out of... more

Coach AJ talks about some big changes and starting Roll Model Grappling Academy. We also get an update on Roll... more

BJJ Black Belt Dominyka Obelenyte shares her knowledge and experience when it comes to prioritizing jiu-jitsu and life’s other responsibilities... more

BJJ Black Belt Claire North is dropping all kinds of on and off-the-mat jiu-jitsu wisdom in this episode. Highlights include... more

Life is messy. How do you keep from bringing your mess onto the mat when it's time to do jiu-jitsu?... more

If you're a new BJJ white belt, or you still find yourself making some white belt mistakes, this is the... more

What's it like competing as a Brazilian Jiu-JItsu blue belt for the first time? How was the first Roll Model... more

A short update on what's happening on the podcast during February and what to expect in March. Learn More about... more

How do your habits affect your Jiu-Jitsu? We've read James Clear's book Atomic Habits and we're looking at how we... more

Do you have a plan for reaching your Jiu-Jitsu goals? How are you tracking your Jiu-JItsu progress? We're diving deeper... more

Do you have a 2022 game plan for Jiu-Jitsu and life off the mat? Do you stick with setting traditional... more

The Jiu-Jitsu emotional rollercoaster. It's a thing. And there are so many emotions that can come up around promotions. It's... more

We're sharing small business BJJ Black Friday and Holiday specials, along with gift ideas for the BJJ folks in your... more

What details are you missing in your Jiu-Jitsu? You know, those tiny details that are the difference in getting the... more

We're answering your Jiu-Jitsu questions and so much more in this episode. Thanks to everyone that submitted questions on Instagram!... more

In this episode, we’re talking about Jiu-Jitsu at 50, what it takes to be a good kid’s Jiu-Jitsu coach, and... more

What does it take to be a great coach? We are exploring this big question from the perspective of both... more

AJ is recapping her adventures at Pans and Mighty Models camp. We’ve got a couple of special guests on the... more

Do you have to be a good person to be a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu? This is the big question... more

How much does our personality impact how we show up on the mat? Is it helping or hurting us? What... more

We're exploring the intersection of the enneagram, our jiu-jitsu, and our personality types. Does our personality type impact how we... more

What are the unwritten rules of Brazilian Jiu-JItsu?What do you need to know when you start your Jiu-Jitsu journey? What... more

Leveling up in Jiu-Jitsu can bring a mixed bag of emotions. How did you feel about your last promotion? Did... more

We are revisiting some of our highlights and takeaways from Roll Model Camp 2021. Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi... more

We are visiting the Beauty and the Gi vault for this episode! Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube... more

Darion Murdock is a blue belt and occupational therapy assistant. She will be leading the Injury Prevention 101 workshop at... more

BJJ Black Belt and Founder of Conscious Kitchen LLC Sarah Block joins us to talk about eating healthy and jiu-jitsu.... more

Sean Patrick Flanery is talking to us about making Born a Champion, his movie about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He shares some... more

Even though we compete individually, Jiu-Jitsu is really a team sport. This episode is packed with ways you can show... more

Torrie O'neil and Jessica Sunier discuss creating inclusive and affirming spaces and their upcoming session at Roll Model Camp. Register... more

We are discussing why you should consider training both Gi and No-Gi if you aren’t already. Register for Roll Model... more

Black Belt and 7 Time Roll Model Grappling Camp instructor Rachel Casias makes a return visit to the podcast to... more

BJJ Black Belt Elisabeth Clay shares how she has worked to develop a complete game, handling “haters”, and what we... more

Black Belt Kristina Barlaan visits the podcast. We’re talking about mental health and jiu-jitsu, why she’s always dancing, and her... more

What do you do after a bad day on the mat? We’re sharing practices and ideas to help you turn... more

What is your Jiu-Jitsu plan for 2021? Jen and Coach AJ are sharing their approaches to planning 2021 on and... more

Compression shorts and singlets for Jiu-Jitsu, Highlights and bright spots we experienced in 2020, the awesomeness of Taylor Swift, and... more

Have you ever based your self-worth on the outcome of one of your matches or how you performed while rolling... more

How do you start a women’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu program? Should you offer classes for women only? How do you get... more

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

Strength training specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and creating more affirming spaces are big discussions in this episode with Jess Sunier.... more

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

Roll Model 2020 Grappling Camp Q and A panel with AJ Clingerman, Rachel Casias, Hillary VanOrnum, Jessica Sunier, Natalie Boss,... more

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

Have you ever lost your Jiu-Jitsu joy because you compared your journey to someone else's? It's frustrating when it happens.... more

Getting Back to Jiu-Jitsu after an extended break can be challenging. AJ is preparing for Roll Model Camp this week,... more

Where you train might determine what you call something. AJ shares a strong view on why Single Leg X and... more

What will Roll Model 2020 Brazilian jiu-jitsu camp look like this summer? Coach AJ shares what the camp experience will... more

Micro drills are a great way to help you develop muscle memory as you are working on your Jiu-Jitsu. We... more

Now is the perfect time to be intentional about practicing good jiu-jitsu training habits as schools and gyms are starting... more

Have you ever had to deal with clicky or “mean girls” at your school?  Have you ever been a mean... more