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. This episode helps you recognize wins you might have overlooked and carry forward the pieces that fuel your love for the sport.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re actually improving, wrestled with self-doubt after a rough roll, or wondered what “success” in BJJ looks like for you, this episode is your invitation to reflect—unconventionally.

We share the real highlights (and lowlights) of our year on the mat. You’ll hear stories about capacity, boundaries, health struggles, and Jen’s new favorite metric to track. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with fresh self-awareness, permission to celebrate more than just the obvious victories, and a new lens for reflecting on your own Jiu-Jitsu journey.

This isn’t a “goal-setting” episode and it’s definitely not about pushing harder or feeling guilty for what you didn’t achieve. It’s about taking stock, honoring where you’re at, and discovering what really lights you up—even on the messy days.

Highlight Reel

(00:00) Why Unwrapping Your Jiu Jitsu Year is more than promotions and competitions

(01:26) Is Jiu Jitsu Progress Really Linear? Reflecting on Subtle Wins

(03:40) Jen’s New Favorite Metric to Track

(06:20) Honoring Your Capacity: How to Set Boundaries on the Mat

(08:34) How Health and Real Life Impact Your Training

(10:51) Using the Pareto Principle to Focus Your Jiu Jitsu Growth

(13:13) What Changes After Getting Your Purple Belt?

(15:37) Podcast Wrapped: Listener Wins, Top Episodes, and Global Reach

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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 lifts all ships.” Small acts of support, encouragement, and connection transform not just your game, but everyone around you. No matter your belt color or whether you step on the podium, this episode is about finding purpose and fulfillment by building up others as you grow.

Do you know how powerful your presence, support, and effort can be in Jiu-Jitsu, both inside and outside the gym? We’ll share real stories from tournaments, training, and community life, and give you practical ways to champion the women around you, celebrate their wins, and show up when it really counts (even when you’re not feeling 100% yourself). By the end, you’ll feel inspired to take your part in the rising tide, knowing that growing together means everyone wins.

Let’s raise the tide together.

The Highlight Reel

(00:00) What does it mean to be part of the Rising Tide in Jiu-Jitsu?

(01:05) Inspiring stories from women who step up and compete for the community

(03:15) Why supporting women’s brackets at tournaments really makes a difference

(05:24) How to support your teammates when you aren’t competing and they are

(08:13) How sponsoring teammates (with gis, classes, or camp fees) can change a life

(09:50) The “How to Beat So-and-So” class: leveling up everyone, including yourself

(11:57) Welcoming new people and using social media to build your gym’s community

(13:00) Easy things you can do today to rasie the tide

(15:07) The magic of inviting someone to try their first Jiu Jitsu class

(16:48) Why inviting others to camp reignites the spark for you AND your team

(17:46) On and off the mat tips: tiny habits for personal and collective growth

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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 you’ve ever scrolled endless gear sites or wondered what your teammates actually want (besides another gi…), this episode breaks down the real, practical, and delightfully quirky gifts that’ll light up any grappler’s holiday—and why thoughtful presents mean more in our community than you think.

In this special Holiday Gift Guide episode, we open up about what makes gifts matter (even when training feels “meh”), and share some of the best stocking stuffers and big-ticket camp ideas. By the end, you’ll have an easy list for gift-giving, be ready for those gym holiday sales, and know what helps teammates feel supported and cheered on as they chase their goals.

The Highlight Reel

(00:00) Jiu Jitsu Holiday Excitement

(02:14) Real-Life Grappler Gift Stories: What Actually Gets Used & Loved

(03:59) The Ultimate Stocking Stuffers for Grapplers

(07:03) Gym Bags and Hygiene Musts

(09:17) Jiu-Jitsu Stickers, Notebooks, and Artistic Gifts for the Jiu-Jitsu Soul

(12:00) Jiu-Jitsu Apparel Picks: Rash Guards, Spats, and Singlets

(13:47) Sleigh Day Sales & How to Score Jiu-Jitsu Gear Discounts

(14:10) Gifting Camp Experiences: New Holiday Packages & Certificate Details

(15:25) Jiu-Jitsu Performance Journals: Setting Up for Jiu-Jitsu Success

(17:32) How to Guide Gift Buyers (and Your Loved Ones) to Exactly What You Want

(18:32) Upcoming Events Roll Model Grappling Events

This episode is your inside guide to gifts that lift you up, keep you rolling, and inspire your Jiu-Jitsu journey all year long.

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