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Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
Roll Models Wanted is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu podcast that explores the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu and uncovers the connections between Jiu-Jitsu and life beyond the mat. Whether you are a new white belt, or a seasoned grappler, this podcast offers a unique blend of personal experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs. In each episode, you get the perspectives of the ever-curious (various ranked) Jen Edds OR nonsense person Risser!, along with Black Belt and coach AJ Clingerman. Episodes…
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- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
251: Rolling with Black Belts
In this episode of Roll Models Wanted we discuss the results of a recent poll that we put out asking about what you want out of a roll with a Black Belt that…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
250: Q&Slay
This week, to celebrate our 250th episode, we are answering some of your questions, announcing the theme to camp, and so much more! If you love the podcast…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
249: Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept it
In this episode of Roll Models Wanted we discuss taking your Jiu Jitsu into your own hands and picking an open guard to deep dive into. This is something that…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
248: Who Put That Soapbox There?!
In this episode of Roll Models Wanted we discuss AJ's performance at Master Worlds and we jumped on a lot of soap boxes! Want to hear our thoughts on jumping…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
247: Sharpening the Mental Edge
This week we finish up with our bookclub review of Kenneth Baum's The Mental Edge! We would love to hear about what you think! If you love the podcast, share…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
246: Finding the Mental Edge
This week we dive into week 1 of book club - reading The Mental Edge by Kenneth Baum. We walk through the first half of the book and reflect on our thoughts…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
245: Managing Competition Nerves
With IBJJF Master Worlds only a few weeks away, all we can think about is competition and competition prep. In this weeks episode AJ and Risser discuss how to…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
244: Hard Launch & Competition Prep
This week we start as Roll Models Wanted, a podcast about jiu jitsu and so much more! We mostly chat about competition prep and how we are approaching it. If…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
243: The End of Beauty and the Gi
Get registered at www.RollModelsWanted.com If you love the podcast, share it with a friend! You can also leave us a 5-star rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
242: Meeting Risser! - Roll Model's Actual Head Roll Model In Charge
On this week's episode, we interview Risser!, Roll Model's "Actual Head Roll Model In Charge." For some, she might have just appeared on the podcast suddenly…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
241: Interview with Doctor Pressure
In this episode of Beauty and the Gi we interview Dr. Leslie Davis, aka Dr. Pressure, which might be the best nickname in Jiu Jitsu! Dr. Leslie is a purple…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
240: Creating Safe Spaces for Women
Join us this week where we talk about creating safe spaces for women and how you can approach building a women's team. If you love the podcast, share it with a…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
239: Blue Belt Blues and Beyond - Navigating the Plateaus of Jiu Jitsu
Join us as we discuss the ebbs and flows of jiu jitsu. Plateaus are a normal piece of jiu jitsu. You just have to figure out the root cause and we can problem…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
238: Have We Ruined Jiu Jitsu?
In this episode, we explore modern jiu jitsu vs traditional jiu jitsu - have we gone too far?! www.herobjj.com/retreats If you love the podcast, share it with…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
237: Interview with Danielle G in a Gi Guevara
Join us on this episode where we get to know Danielle Guevara, one of our black belt instructors at our Roll Model Indy Women's Only Base Camp for 2026!…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
236: What We Wish We Knew About IBJJF Before We Competed
If you love the podcast, share it with a friend! You can also leave us a 5-star rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite App Spotify…
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235: How Side Control Changed My Life with Beatrice Jin
Join us as we get to know Beatrice Jin, one of the headlining instructors for the 2026 Roll Model Camp! Links and Resources Mentioned @berimbozo…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
234: Costa Rica Camp Reflections and Beyond
Costa Rica Camp Reflections and Beyond. Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode www.RollModelsWanted.com @dani_g_ina_gi @berimbozo @adelefornarino…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
233: We Don't Roll Like That
It has been a heavy time in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. In this episode, AJ and Risser discuss how to create safeguards in your gym. Trigger Warning…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
232: Are Your Expectations Ruining Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey?
How are your expectations impacting your Jiu-Jitsu journey? You get two black belts this week! Jennifer Risser is back in the co-host seat. If you love the…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
231: Helping Jiu-Jitsu Gym Transplants Feel at Home
With more Jiu-Jitsu gyms and schools popping up all over the place, it’s easier for people to switch gyms and find the one that is right for them and their…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
230: Your Jiu-Jitsu Year Unwrapped
We’re unwrapping our Jiu-Jitsu year together, looking beyond goals and numbers, and exploring what it means to honor your capacity and find joy in the journey…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
229: Are You Part of the Rising Tide in Jiu-Jitsu?
Have you ever wondered what really keeps women coming back to the mats—even after tough days, rough matches, or feeling stuck? We believe that “a rising tide…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
228: 2025 Jiu-Jitsu Holiday Gift Guide: Gear, Wellness, and Fun Gifts They’ll Actually Use
Are you ready to get your mat bestie the most epic Jiu-Jitsu holiday gift—or finally land on something YOU secretly wish would show up under the tree? If…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
227: Are You Scaring Off New Jiu-Jitsu Training Partners?
What happens when a brand-new face walks into your Jiu-Jitsu class? Do you feel welcoming, nervous, or excited like a shark that smells fear and fresh meat?…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
226: Progress v. Perfection and How to Manage Your Jiu-Jitsu Expectations
Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you train, you’re never quite “enough?” There’s a fine line between pushing to be your best and letting the pressure…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
225: How Do You Take Your Jiu-Jitsu Seriously if You Don't Compete?
Do you ever catch yourself downplaying how much you care about Jiu-Jitsu just because you don’t compete? If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “serious…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
224: Safety or Submission?
Where is the line between fierce competition and compassion on the mats? Imagine the split-second decisions grapplers must make—do you trust the referee, or is…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
223: Ask a Black Belt Listener Q & A
We're answering your Jiu-Jitsu questions in this episode. Thanks for sending your questions in! If you love the podcast, share it with a friend! You can also…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
222: Do's and Don'ts of Including Women in Jiu Jitsu
What are the Do's and Don'ts of including women in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If you love the podcast, share it with a friend! You can also leave us a 5-star rating…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
221: Starting Jiu-Jitsu, Restarting Jiu-Jitsu, and Changing Gyms
What should you know when starting Jiu-Jitsu, restarting Jiu-Jitsu after being out for a while, or changing gyms? Camp Promo code mentioned in the episode…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
220: What is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt?
What is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt? If you love the podcast, share it with a friend! You can also leave us a 5-star rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🎧 Listen…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
219: Attitude of Gratitude - Roll Model Indy Base Camp 2025 Recap
Roll Model Grappling Camp 2025 has come and gone. Here's what happened! Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode Jocko - https://jockofuel.com Defense -…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
218: Megan Timler on the Pelvic Floor and Jiu-Jitsu
Megan Timler visits the podcast this week! Connect with Megan Timler on Instagram @nuttmeg012 If you love the Podcast, share it with a friend! You can also…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
217: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tradition and Etiquette
What are the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu traditions and etiquette you need to know? If you love the Podcast, share it with a friend! You can also leave us a 5 5-star…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
216: Community Building in Jiu-Jitsu
This episode is all about building up the Jiu-Jitsu community. If you love the Podcast, share it with a friend! You can also leave us a 5 5-star rating in…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
215: How to Build a Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Program with Black Belt Alannah Reeves
What is the secret sauce for building a thriving women’s Jiu-Jitsu team, along with a culture that keeps women on the mats for years, not just through their…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
214: How to Build a Commanding Presence On and Off the Mat with Rachel Casias
Have you ever walked into a room and wished you felt as strong on the inside as you try to look on the outside? Whether you’re stepping onto the mats, into a…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
213: Getting Out of Your Own Way in Jiu-Jitsu
Have you ever wondered if you might be the one slowing down your Jiu-Jitsu progress? Yeah, we’ve been there too. In this episode, we explore the ways we…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
212: Celebrating Jiu Jitsu Wins: Finding Joy in Your Small Victories
Have you ever reached a goal, only to skip the celebration and immediately focus on what's next? We are challenging you to slow down and revel in even your…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
211: Jiu-Jitsu Got You Feeling Down?
Feeling like you're trapped under a mountain of pressure both on and off the mats? Ever wondered what to do when you're wrestling with exhaustion, frustration…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
210: Ask Us Anything: From Jiu-Jitsu to Break Dance Battles
We put you, our Jiu-Jitsu community, in charge of questions for this episode. We answer an array of listener questions about jiu-jitsu, promotions, dealing…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
209 The Art of Coaching Without Coaching in Jiu-Jitsu
Are you ready to step up and coach your teammate at a Jiu-Jitsu competition even when you're not officially a coach? Regardless of your rank, there are a…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
208: The BJJ Mindset That Wins On and Off the Mat
Have you ever been told you need to be "more aggressive" on the mats, only to find yourself awkwardly trying to manufacture anger toward your competition or…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
207: Fighting Friends in a Jiu-Jitsu Tournament - Can You Compete and Stay Friends?
Have you ever had to fight one of your friends or a training partner in a competition? Has the thought of fighting your friend ever kept you from registering…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
206: Prioritizing Your Life to Manage Jiu Jitsu FOMO
How often do you feel FOMO, the fear of missing out, when it comes to Jiu-Jitsu? It can come up when you're scrolling your phone and you see a new camp or…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
205: Jiu Jitsu Belt Promotions: Imposter Syndrome, Unworthiness, and Expectations
BJJ promotions bring a lot of big feels with them. We're discussing the gamut of Jiu Jitsu feelings in this episode from imposter syndrome to feeling passed…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
204: Reflection, Resetting, and Rising: Your BJJ Roadmap for a Purposeful 2025
Did you do what you set out to do in 2024? Have you taken the time to review and reflect on the goals you set for 2024? Did you do any resets during the year?…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
203: Grappling with Age and Injuries - Increasing Training Longevity in Jiu Jitsu
Does your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey have an expiration date? How can we ensure a lifelong journey with Jiu-Jitsu? We lay out the core elements of achieving…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
202: Finding and Creating Community in Jiu-Jitsu
How important is your Jiu-Jitsu community? On a bad day, it might be the one thing that gets you to come back. On a good day, your teammates are there to cheer…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
201: Mastering the Jiu-Jitsu Mental Game: Is Your Ego Helping or Hurting Your Progress?
When it comes to Jiu-Jitsu, our biggest opponent isn’t always the person across from us on the mat. It’s often our own ego. Whether you’re training for…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
200: From White Belt to Black Belt: How Your Jiu-jitsu Why Evolves
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is transformational. Why did you start training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Is this the same reason that keeps you coming back, week after…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
199: Funny Things Jiu-Jitsu People Say
We say funny things to each other when we're rolling around on the mat with our Jiu-Jitsu friends. This episode is all about the head-scratching, giggle-worthy…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
198: What's Possible in BJJ? Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Long Term Jiu Jitsu Progress
How can you get a realistic sense of how much skill you COULD get in jiu-jitsu over the years if you stick with it? This question comes to us from one of our…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
197: Disappointment to Determination
Let’s turn those setbacks into springboards and disappointments into determination. This is the final episode in our series inspired by the book The Mental…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
196: Developing Your Jiu Jitsu Mindset Pt 2
How is your mental Jiu-Jitsu game? We continue our discussion of the book The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with the Mind-Body Connection. It’s…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
Cheers: When Coach AJ is your Hype Woman
Sometimes you just need a cheerleader as the voice in your head. Go get 'em! If you Love the Podcast, Share it with a Friend! You can also leave us a 5 Star…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
That's My Gold Medal: A Jiu-Jitsu Affirmation
Here's another affirmation you can use to replace the negative voice in your head! Get out there and get your medal. You've got this! If you Love the Podcast…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
You've Got This: A Jiu-Jitsu Affirmation
Shut down the negative voice in your head about your Jiu-Jitsu or anything else. Replace it with this message instead. Listen and repeat as needed! The video…
- Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
195: Developing Your Jiu Jitsu Mindset
How much time have you spent working on the mental side of your Jiu-Jitsu game? Do you have practices in place to strengthen your mind and keep your focus?…