Mat Chats with Black Girl, White Gi
by Black Girl, White Gi
Come join me in the corner of the mat after training practice where we talk about some jiu-jitsu/martial arts stories, fit tips, mat drama, woes of training, and celebrate the small victories you'll have on your martial arts journey. For inquiries: [email protected]'s talk more: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/
Episodes
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Podcast Episode #52: Race, Representation & Rolling - The Black Woman's Experience in Jiu-Jitsu
Let's have an honest conversation about something many people avoid: race in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu spaces. In this episode, host Jess shares her perspective as a Black woman navigating predominantly white BJJ gyms, exploring why representation matters, the unique barriers Black women face in…
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Podcast Episode #51: Dating a Non-Jiu-Jitsu Partner: Navigating Relationships on and off the Mats
Does your partner train jiu-jitsu, or are you rolling solo in your relationship? In this episode of Matt Chats with Black Girl, White Gi, we dive deep into the realities of dating someone who doesn't do martial arts. In this episode, you'll discover: The pros and cons of having a non-training...
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Podcast Episode #50: Why I Ghosted You (And What Brought Me Back)
After over a year away, I'm back on the mats and behind the mic! In this raw and honest episode, I open up about my jiu-jitsu burnout journey and why stepping away from BJJ was exactly what I needed. In This Episode: My personal experience with jiu-jitsu burnout and overwhelm The pressure to keep...
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Podcast Episode #49: New Year Goals in Life and BJJ
Wanted to wish everyone a happy new year and give some tips to the newbies of BJJ in order to make sure their journey goes well and talk about what changes I want to make for myself this year! Tell me what your goals are for 2025 Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined:...
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Blog Post Episode #49: The Power of Saying 'No': Setting Boundaries for a More Balanced Life (Holiday Edition)
Saying no especially during the holiday season can mean you’re being the bearer of bad news for someone else. But for your mental health and your best life, it is necessary. Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/why-jiu-jitsu-is-for-every-body-type Let's connect: Instagram:...
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Podcast Episode #48: Just Light Hearted Fun with Monique from Light Hearted Fun Yoga
I have Monique from Lighthearted Fun Yoga on this week to talk yoga, mindfulness, black girl hair, and more! Plus, a special announcement is coming on this episode!!! Follow Monique on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightheartedfunyoga/ Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined:...
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Blog Post Episode #48: Why Jiu-Jitsu is For Every Body Type
If you're thinking your body isn't right for jiu-jitsu, this article is to talk about why jiu-jitsu is for every body type Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/why-jiu-jitsu-is-for-every-body-type Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/...
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Podcast Episode #47: Am I the A-hole Mat Chats!
Exploring the Reddit world with some AITA stories but BJJ styles! Tell me what you would do in these BJJ AITA situations. Original Reddit posts: https://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/comments/q5cks8/aita_struggling_to_roll_with_bigger_female/...
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Blog Post Episode #47: Training BJJ & The Music That Makes You Roll
The music that moves you while you work out can help move you as you train BJJ. Here's just some stuff about the music you'll hear in your gym and how music connects us all! Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/training-bjj-the-music-that-makes-you-roll Let's connect:...
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Podcast Episode #46: Cheating on Love: When Your Sport Becomes Your Side Piece
Ever feel like you're sneaking out on date night to spend more time on the mat or in the gym? In this episode, we're diving deep into the love triangle between you, your sport, and your romantic partner. From the initial infatuation of discovering a new passion to the struggles of balancing time...
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Blog Post Episode #46: Price Hacks: How to Find Affordable BJJ Gear
If you don’t have the coins but want to get the proper gear to train BJJ, here are some price hacks to help you find affordable gear! A note that the stores mentioned in this episode Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/price-hacks-how-to-find-affordable-bjj-gear Let's…
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Podcast Episode #45: MAGA on the Mats-Rolling Through Politics in Jiu-Jitsu
We're getting a bit divisive on this episode because politics! In this week's episode, I talk about my experience dealing with people with different political beliefs than myself, MAGA, and how to get around talking about BJJ on the mats. Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined:...
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Blog Post Episode #45: How BJJ Instructionals Can Help You Improve Your Game
Sometimes it take a bit more than your regular class to get to where you want to be to improve your BJJ game. Here's how BJJ instructionals can help you improve your BJJ. Sites I mentioned: BJJFanatics.com Submeta.io YouTube.com Grapplersguide.com Read the post here:...
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Podcast Episode #44: 1% Better Every Day with Wayne Terran
This week on the mats, we have Wayne Terran, creator of The Fourth Stripe Newsletter! We talk about his martial arts experience, how to learn to be better and of course The Fourth Stripe! Tune in! Subscribe to the Fourth Stripe Newsletter here: https://www.thefourthstripe.com/subscribe Follow…
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Blog Post Episode #44: Keeping Clean When Your BJJ Gym Doesn’t Have a Shower
If you are worried about not being able to clean yourself up after a hard BJJ training session, here are some tips to get the sweat and stink off if your gym doesn’t have a shower. How do you keep clean when you don't have access to a shower? Let me know on my Instagram Some useful links to the...
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Podcast Episode #43: Craig Jones Invitational- My Thoughts!
We're just coming down from Craig Jones Invitational Weekend and I wanted to share some of my thoughts on the competition itself, the action before, after, and during and what this means for grappling and jiu-jitsu in the near future! Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined:...
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Podcast Episode #42: 2 Girls 1 Jourdan- With Cindy Nguyen & Jourdan Chow
Just 3 grappling buddies, talking about catch wrestling, BJJ, weird training partners, and getting unsolicited penis pics! Come to mats and join me with my friends Jourdan Chow and Cindy Nguyen! Connect with Jourdan: https://www.instagram.com/the.10p.bastard/ Connect with Cindi:...
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Blog Post Episode #43: 4 Ways Martial Arts Gyms Can Foster A Better Environment For Female Practitioners
Women cam be the biggest community builders for your gym! Make them feel comfortable with these tips. Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/4-ways-martial-arts-gyms-can-foster-a-better-environment-for-female-practitioners Let's connect: Instagram:...
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Blog Post Episode #42: How to Deal with Rough Partners in Jiu-Jitsu
Sometimes you need to protect yourself from your teammates who have no control while training. Here is how to deal with rough partners in jiu-jitsu. Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/how-to-deal-with-spazzy-or-rough-partners-in-jiu-jitsu Let's connect: Instagram:...
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Podcast Episode #41: Progress Progress Progress
It is so hard to tell how you're doing when you're watching everyone else... In this episode, I talk about how to recognize your progress and how to stay in your own lane when it comes to your goals. Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X Refined: https://www.genxrefined.com/?ref=fjjruqxn. Let's...
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Blog Post Episode #41: Protecting Your Hair and Skin from the Summer Elements
Keep your hair and skin beautiful with these tips for protection during the summer months! Read the post here: Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWGBlog Website: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com If you're a beginner to...
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Podcast Episode #40: Poppin' Balloons on BJJ Partners
I'm taking the popping balloon trend to the BJJ mats! In this episode, I talk about what type of people I would pop my balloon on and why. Spazzy Partners post: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/how-to-deal-with-spazzy-or-rough-partners-in-jiu-jitsu Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear with Gen X...
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Blog Post Episode #40: How to Protect Your Hair While Doing Jiu-Jitsu: 3 Ways to Keep Your Crown Healthy
When training jiu-jitsu, your hair will ultimately get messy. But here are some ways to protect your hair while training. Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/how-to-protect-your-hair-while-doing-jiu-jitsu-3-ways-to-keep-your-crown-healthy Let's connect: Instagram:...
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Podcast Episode #39: Community Compassion BJJ vs. Zumba
In any activity you do, you're most likely to grow with the people you do the activity with. In this week's episode, I talk about how the Zumba community differs from the jiu-jitsu community both in China and the US as well as the idea of making friends as an adult Save on Rock N Roll BJJ gear…
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Blog Post Episode #39: 6 Ways to Keep Improving When You Can't Train Jiu-Jitsu
There will be times when you can’t train jiu-jitsu. here are some ways you can train without physically getting onto the mats Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/ways-to-train-when-you-can-t-train-jiu-jitsu Let's connect: Instagram:...
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Podcast Episode #38: Rolling Through Senegal: Jiu-Jitsu, Travel, and Culture with Black Girl, White Gi
I traveled to Senegal for a wedding but of course Jiu-jitsu had to be a part of my trip. In this episode, I talk about Senegal in jiu-jitsu, my experience with Senegalese culture and if I would go back again. Have a listen and tell me would you travel to Senegal? Have you been? Save on Rock N…
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Blog Post Episode #38: My Top 5 Biggest BJJ Pet Peeves
There are some things in jiu-jitsu that I cannot forgo especially when it comes to my health, safety, and sanity. Listen to some of my biggest pet peeves in jiu-jitsu. Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/my-top-5-biggest-bjj-pet-peeves Let's connect: Instagram:...
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Podcast Episode #37: BJJ News: Fixed Fights in the IBJJF & Craig Jones Invitational
It came out that according to Marcio “Pe de Pano” Cruz, that IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) referees fix matches to make the matches they bet on favorable. Craig Jones is shaking up how BJJ athletes are paid with the Craigh Jones Invitational (CJI) and a lot of major atheles...
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Blog Post Episode #37: How to Be a Better BJJ Training Partner
Having a reliable BJJ sparring partner is integral to your jiu-jitsu journey. Elevate your role as a BJJ training partner with these tips. Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/how-to-be-a-better-bjj-training-partner Let's connect: Instagram:...
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Podcast Episode #36: Mom Badassery with Sam and Maddie from Moms on Mats
My BJJ/Martial Arts friends Sam and Maddie from Moms on Mats come to the mats to talk about being a mom who trains, instilling martial arts values into your kids, and boundaries on and off the mats. Listen to Moms on Mats with Sam and Maddie: Instagram: @momsonmats...
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Blog Post Episode #36: 5 Ways to Remember Jiu-Jitsu Techniques After Class
You will learn a lot while training Brazilian jiu-jitsu. So much so that there will be too much to remember after class. There are many ways to remember what you've done in jiu-jitsu. Here are some methods to remember the techniques you learned after your BJJ class. Read the post here:...
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Podcast Episode #35: Bing King Mat Chats Connect- Conversation with Arthur King
Everyone is a friend when it comes to the jiu-jitsu mats but one of my day ones came on to talk smack, catch up, and give some life lessons! Arthur King of the Bing King Podcast Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/@LookitCrows Listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts (EN and Chinese) Let's...
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Blog Post Episode #35: Swim Fit! Why Swimming is a Great Addition to Your Fitness Routine
Swimming has a lot of awesome benefits! See how you can incorporate it into your fitness routine. Read the post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/swim-fit-why-swimming-is-a-great-addition-to-your-fitness-routine Let's connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/...
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Podcast Episode #34: Self-Deprecation and off-brand humor
Self-deprecating humor can help us downplay our shortcomings and make us more relatable. But when does it get to a point where it just becomes an excuse for us to not be our best? In this episode I talk about a lot of my self-deprecation and how I want to improve in order to be better. Let's...
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Blog Post Episode #34: Pros and Cons of Dating a Woman who trains BJJ
If you ever thought about dating in BJJ and were unsure about dating that girl who does jiu-jitsu, here are the pros and cons of dating a woman who does Brazilian jiu-jitsu Read the post here:...
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Podcast Episode #33: BJJ Injury Prevention and Getting Back to BJJ with Mike Camacho
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Camacho, a seasoned jiu-jitsu enthusiast but also a skilled physical therapist. Together, we explore the crucial topic of injury prevention in BJJ and the keys to making a triumphant return after an extended hiatus. Mike shares his expertise in understanding...
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Blog Post Episode #33: Vision Board Ideas to Make Your Own Vision Board
Vision boards are a great way to have a visual representation of the life you want on and off the bjj mats. Here's how to create yours! Blog Post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/vision-boards-for-your-2020-vision-event-review-ideas-for-your-own-vision-board Let's connect: Instagram:...
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Podcast Episode #32: Black Girl BJJ Magic with Nicole from Black Woman, Black Belt
Black Girls United on the BGWG Mats! I was so excited to have Nicole from Black Woman, Black Belt on the podcast to talk about her jiu-jitsu journey, the origins of Black Woman, Black Belt, and the struggles black women face on the mats! Sign up from Black Girl Assassin Training Camp coming up...
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Blog Post Episode #32: Returning to the Mat: A Guide to Going Back to Jiu-Jitsu After a Long Break
Taking a long break from jiu-jitsu doesn't mean you have to give it up. Here are some considerations when returning back to the BJJ mats. Blog Post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/returning-to-the-mat-a-guide-to-going-back-to-jiu-jitsu-after-a-long-break?referral=business-feed Let's...
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Podcast Episode #31: Happy Black History Month- Rant About Lack of Black Women in BJJ
Happy Black History Month! I wanted to take this episode a mini rant and questioning session about the deeper reasoning on why started Black Girl, White Gi. Take a listen and tell me what you think. Let's connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/ Facebook:...
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Blog Post Episode #31: 8 Things to Pack in Your BJJ Bag
Showing up to BJJ class is the first step. You do also need to carry a couple items to help conquer you training Blog post link: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/8-things-to-pack-in-your-bag-for-bjj-class-some-things-aren-t-that-obvious Believe in your bump Sweatshirt:...
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Podcast Episode #30: Buggy Chokes, 10th Planet Stuff & More with Jourdan Chow
My friend Jourdan Chow and I shoot the shiz as we talk about Jiu Jitsu in China, rolling with the opposite gender, Ramsey Dewey videos and more! Let's keep the convo going on instagram: https:// www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj Come visit my website: https://blackgirlwhitegi.com
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Blog Post Episode #30: 6 Ways You Can Love Yourself Better
Self-love should be your first love. Here are 6 ways that you can love yourself better today. Blog post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/6-ways-you-can-love-yourself-better Let's connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/Facebook:...
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Podcast Episode #29: Happy New Year from Black Girl, White Gi
Just my new years wishes to you guys! Couldn't leave you hanging at the end of 2023! Let's keep the convo going on instagram: https:// www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj Come visit my website: https://blackgirlwhitegi.com
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Blog Post Episode #29: 12 Best Gifts for the Martial Artists in Your Life
Gifts for martial artists go from training equipment to videos to help them learn. Check out these great gift ideas for the fighter in your life. Blog post here: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/12-things-you-can-gift-the-martial-artist-in-your-life-or-yourself BJJ Gis for Beginners:...
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Podcast Episode #28: BJJ Adventures in Panama and the Philippines
There is nothing better than BJJ and traveling and I got to do it TWICE in the Philippines and in Panama. In this episode I talk a little bit about my experience training abroad including training with the Filipino National BJJ team. Let's connect:Instagram:...
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Blog Post Episode #28: The Importance of Drilling 5 Reasons You Need to Drill Yourself to Success
When it comes to doing something new like jiu-jitsu, many of us admire the way that people before us make the thing or activity look so easy. Many of us fail to recognize how much work and training goes in before it looks that easy. In Brazilian jiu-jitsu, there are so many cool things that you…
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Podcast Episode #27: Girly Things with The Girly Jiu-Jitsu Brand's Bellame
This week on Mat Chat's with Black Girl, White Gi I chat with Bellame of the The Girly Jiu-Jitsu brand. We talk beauty routines, dating, and being a girl on the BJJ mats!Bellamy's IG: https://instagram.com/thegirlyjiujitsubrand?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== watch out for her apparel brand coming...
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Blog Post Episode #27: 5 Awkward and Gross Things That Happen in Jiu-Jitsu
Things happen on the BJJ mats that you just got to get used to including sweat and bodily functions. Here are some of the awkward stuffs that can happen in BJJBlog Post: https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/awkward-jiu-jitsuLet's connect:Instagram:...
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Podcast Episode #26: BJJ Horror Stories
Happy Halloween! We're getting into the halloween spirit and talking about the scary stuff that happens to us in BJJ. Let's gather around the mats and tell our spooky stories!Let's connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/Facebook…
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About this show
Come join me in the corner of the mat after training practice where we talk about some jiu-jitsu/martial arts stories, fit tips, mat drama, woes of training, and celebrate the small victories you'll have on your martial arts journey. For inquiries: [email protected]'s talk more: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlwhitegi_bjj/
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