We have BIG opinions on cross-training and whether or not it’s a good idea to attend Jiu Jitsu open mats. Picture It: You love going to open mats, but your coach seems to have some reservations. This is the situation that one of our listeners found herself in. Now, that got the gears turning in our jiu-jitsu-obsessed minds. We dive deep into the topic of cross-training and open mats and explain why some coaches discourage cross-training. We discuss the red flags, the toxic mentality behind this, and why it's important to embrace the opportunity to learn and train with different people. And guess what? We not only encourage cross-training at other gyms but also in your own gym! AJ drops some serious wisdom on why mixing it up with different training partners can level up your game and keep things fresh. We explore the topic of competing against someone you've rolled with at an open mat. Is it a disadvantage or just another exciting challenge? Our brains are churning with thoughts and insights on this one. We're also sprinkling in some cool stories about AJ's experiences training at gyms while traveling and the incredible connections and friendships she's made along the way. Hit that play button, and let's roll! What You Need to Know (02:06) Red flags for a toxic Jiu-Jitsu environment (04:02) What are the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu cross-training (08:21) Why it doesn’t really matter if someone knows your game (10:31) How cross-training and open mats build the women’s Jiu-Jitsu community 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/ Roll Model Radio Podcast https://pod.link/1561020212 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://link.chtbl.com/beautyandthegi 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 Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWF1dHlhbmR0aGVnaS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw Audible Beauty and the Gi on Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Beauty-and-the-Gi-Podcast/B08JJMFS1D? Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Roll Model Radio Podcast https://pod.link/1561020212 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 on Twitter Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/374782593437482/ Beauty and the Gi Facebook Page Links and Resources https://www.rollmodelswanted.com/ Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
