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, challe
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 we are doing with our students as well. Listen in as we discuss how to choose your fancy guard, how to learn more about it, and how it will help elevate your Jiu Jitsu! The next episode of Roll Model Business will be episode 250! We are going to do an Ask Us Anything episode, so be sure to submit your questions! We would also love to hear from you about some of your favorite episodes from the past and lessons you've learned! If you…
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 guard, concussion protocol, whether or not the book club helped with mindset in competition? Check out this week's episode and share it with a friend! 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋…
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 it with a friend! You can also leave us a 5-star rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts . 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite App Spotify Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Risser & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @rollmodelswantedpodcast Risser!: @jrizzinthehizz on Instagram…
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 and experiences. 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @…
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 deal with competition anxiety and nausea. We also kick off our book club! Read With Winning in Mind by Kenneth Baum along with us! We'll be discussing the first half on the next episode! 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify…
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 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @beautyandthegipodcast Risser!:…
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 . 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite App Spotify Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @beautyandthegipodcast Risser!: @jrizzinthehizz on Instagram AJ: @ajclingerman on Instagram | @roll_model on TikTok Roll Model Grappling:…
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. For others, you might have known her for a while! Either way, we're sitting down and doing a Q&A style get-to-know-you. 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model…
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 belt out of Illinois. She's a relationship therapist and is doing so many great things for her community and the world! She made big fans of us in this episode and I think you'll feel the same after listening! Dr. Leslie will be speaking at Roll Model Camp and running one of our Round Tables and we are so excited for the Roll Models to get to meet her and learn from her! If you love the podcast, share it with a friend! You can also leave…
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 friend! You can also leave us a 5-star rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts . 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite App Spotify Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @beautyandthegipodcast Risser!: @jrizzinthehizz on Instagram AJ:…
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 solve how to navigate! 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram –…
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 a friend! You can also leave us a 5-star rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts . 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite App Spotify Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @beautyandthegipodcast Risser!: @jrizzinthehizz on Instagram AJ:…
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! Danielle is a long time Roll Model and friend and we can't wait to learn from her this year! 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp 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 . 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite App Spotify Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @beautyandthegipodcast Risser!: @jrizzinthehizz on Instagram AJ: @ajclingerman on Instagram | @roll_model on TikTok Roll Model Grappling: @rollmodelgrappling on Instagram 🎶 Production Recording,…
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 @buttscooterjiujitsu BOZO50 @ rollmodelswanted.com for $50 off camp registration 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen &…
Costa Rica Camp Reflections and Beyond. Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode www.RollModelsWanted.com @dani_g_ina_gi @berimbozo @adelefornarino @jrizzinthehizz @ajclingerman @beautyandthegipodcast @rollmodelgrappling 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen &…
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: This episode does mention SA. 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram –…
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 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @beautyandthegipodcast Jen: @brassybroadjen on…
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 goals. How do you integrate new members into your Jiu-Jitsu gym and culture when they’ve been training for a while and are transferring from another gym? Chapter Highlights: (00:00) Why Experienced Grapplers Still Feel Awkward When Joining a New Gym (03:30) The Coach’s Perspective: Questions Every Instructor Should Ask Transfers (04:08) How to Use Social Media and Off-Mat Hangouts to Build Connection (07:08) Supporting a Transplant’s…
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…
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,…
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…
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? Whether you’re the seasoned black belt, a relatively new white belt, or somewhere in between, how you welcome a newcomer can shape their entire Jiu-Jitsu journey. Or, you might unknowingly end it. In this episode, we’re sharing the moments where your smallest gestures can change someone’s story…and yours. Every time someone new steps on the mats, it’s an opportunity for growth—yours and theirs. We dig into why the way you welcome new…
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 to be “excellent” suck the joy right out of Jiu-Jitsu. This week, we’re grappling with what excellence actually means, why perfection is a trap, and how you can make progress) no matter how much time you’ve got on the mat. If you find yourself replaying mistakes on your drive home or wondering whether you’re improving fast enough, this episode is for you. We share stories about our own struggles with expectations, how to spot real…
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 enough” about your training as a non-competitor, this episode is for you. What does it mean to take your Jiu Jitsu seriously—even when chasing gold medals isn’t your focus? We dig into what purposeful training looks like for recreational practitioners, how to balance goal-setting with busy grown-up life, and why “serious” Jiu Jitsu is more about intention than intensity. This episode is about helping you create a meaningful, purpose-driven…
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 it your duty to protect your opponent even at the risk of losing your match? Do you prioritize victory or the safety of your opponent during a Jiu-Jitsu competition? We’re exploring the moral dilemmas, emotional moments, and the culture that shapes competition and community in BJJ. Would you risk injuring someone for a medal, or would you let go of a submission to keep your opponent safe? DM us your answer on Instagram or leave 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 leave us a 5-star rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts . 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite App Spotify Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @beautyandthegipodcast Jen: @brassybroadjen on Instagram | @brassybroadjen on TikTok AJ:…
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 in Spotify or Apple Podcasts . 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite App Spotify Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @beautyandthegipodcast Jen: @brassybroadjen on Instagram | @brassybroadjen on TikTok AJ: @ajclingerman on Instagram |…
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: BG100 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 Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @beautyandthegipodcast Jen:…
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 on Your Favorite App Spotify Apple Podcasts Audible Episodes.fm YouTube 🎯 New to the Podcast? Start Here Start Here Spotify Playlist Start Here on Our Website 🥋 Learn More About Roll Model Grappling Camp rollmodelswanted.com 📱 Connect with Jen & AJ on Social Media Instagram – @beautyandthegipodcast Jen: @brassybroadjen on Instagram | @brassybroadjen on TikTok AJ: @ajclingerman on Instagram | @roll_model on TikTok Roll Model Grappling:…
About 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, challe
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