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228: 2025 Jiu-Jitsu Holiday Gift Guide: Gear, Wellness, and Fun Gifts They’ll Actually Use
Beauty and the Gi Episode 228 • 20th November 2025 • Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life • Jen Edds
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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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