Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life

It's super simple, yet most of us fail to drink enough water.

Drinking water is a critical component of self-care. 

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Episode Summary

Wearing makeup while rolling has been a big topic of discussion lately. We’ve seen strong opinions both for and against it.

In this episode, we compare and contrast Jen and AJ’s pre-competition beauty routines, talk about differing opinions, and share tips for getting makeup stains out of your Gi.

Tips for Getting Makeup Stains out of your Gi

Spray your Gi immediately with peroxide and then wash it.

Peroxide is also good for getting blood stains out.

AJ’s Makeup

• Smashbox Primer
• Urban Decay Eyeshadow primer
• Stilla or Sephora waterproof eyeliner
• Maybelline waterproof mascara
• Ubran Decay all night spray

Tips for washing your BJJ Gi

• Amway laundry detergent (Seriously. AJ says it really works that well)
• AJ also uses Oxi clean in every single wash
• Add Odoban to your wash if your GI is getting funky

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Our words matter. AJ explains "The Game" for the July challenge designed to help you choose your words wisely.

Use #CanStopCant to play along with us.

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Today is a great day to be grateful for something.

Practicing gratitude can help to start re-wiring your brain for happiness.

Share what you're grateful for on Instagram and tag us @BeautyAndTheGiPodcast

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Jeff and Phil from the BJJ Campaign podcast join us to co-host this episode all about training partners.

Links and Resources

https://www.bjjcampaignpodcast.com/

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It's easy to let the little things get to us and ruin our day or steal our joy. Recognizing when you've put the power of your happiness in someone else's hands is the first step in getting back.

Links and Resources

Reclaiming Your Happiness podcast episode from the Brassy Broadcast series Enlightenment in the Modern World with co-host Amy Woodall

https://brassybroadcast.libsyn.com/148-reclaiming-your-happiness

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We were wired to play outside as kids. Somewhere along the way to being grownups, we forgot about the simple joys of just playing outside. 

It's time to reconnect with our inner kids. Let's bring some playfulness back into our lives.

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Ringworm, fungus, and staph infections are hazards of BJJ and many full contact sports. There are a number of things you can do to help prevent bringing them home with you and spreading them around.

Keeping yourself and your gear clean is your number one defense.

Are you washing your gi AND your belt after every class? Do your teammates a solid, don’t be the stinky kid. Wash your stuff.

And if you need to give the stinky kid a hint, this is the perfect time to share the Beauty and the Gi podcast.

Links and Resources

Defense Soap

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Journaling is a simple step you can take to clear your head and make room for better thoughts.

We would love to hear how you’ve incorporated journaling into your own self care practice. Post on Instagram and tag @beautyandthegipodcast or record a voice memo and email it to [email protected].

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Did you know AJ can tap dance? Well, that isn’t the tapping we are talking about in this episode.

In this episode about tapping:

• When to tap
• How to tap
• Knowing your body
• Tapping to avoid injury when training for competition
• Tapping or not in competition
• AJ talks about getting choked unconscious during competition
• The Von Flue

BJJ Links and Resources Mentioned

KT Tape - for those moments when you didn’t tap

James Clingerman Von Flue Choke

Michelle Nicolini Vs Tammi Musumeci Worlds 2014

The Fight Hub

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