<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Black Girl, White Gi]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blog dedicated to helping you on your BJJ, fitness, and lifestyle journey!]]></description><link>https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/bgwgblog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:30:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Saying 'No': Setting Boundaries for a More Balanced Life (Holiday Edition)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saying no especially during the holiday season can mean you’re being the bearer of bad news But it's good for your your mental health &#38; life]]></description><link>https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/the-power-of-saying-no-setting-boundaries-for-a-more-balanced-life-holiday-edition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6761b1db98235f727f096d1c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:25:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/76751a_abb6986e513f492f91eae6ccecac5f2f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jess D</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Tips for Staying Consistent in Jiu-Jitsu During the Holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holidays can be jam-packed and busy for most of us but here are some ways you can stay consistent in your jiu-jitsu training.]]></description><link>https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/5-tips-for-staying-consistent-in-jiu-jitsu-during-the-holidays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6751231f0bf0f92aceca63d4</guid><category><![CDATA[BJJ]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:05:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/76751a_432af29825364295a131d976566ba2f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jess D</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Jiu-Jitsu is For Every Body Type]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're thinking your body isn't right for jiu-jitsu, this article is for you. Jiu-jitsu is for everybody and EVERY BODY!]]></description><link>https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/why-jiu-jitsu-is-for-every-body-type</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6715772f5e91714856433c9d</guid><category><![CDATA[Healthy Mind]]></category><category><![CDATA[BJJ]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/76751a_b2a8fea1f68e4a569a629058ba99faab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jess D</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training BJJ &#38; The Music That Makes You Roll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The music that moves you while you workout can help move you as you train BJJ]]></description><link>https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/training-bjj-the-music-that-makes-you-roll</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6709683910aa3abb58247def</guid><category><![CDATA[BJJ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Healthy Mind]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:38:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/76751a_f96643e6258b4cffacaa0db4c935f63c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jess D</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visualization for BJJ: Working Through Your Training In Your Mind  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replay the moments of your training to get better and supplement your training through visualization in BJJ.]]></description><link>https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/visualization-for-bjj-working-through-your-training-in-your-mind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fdf0d121df3e67832a37b6</guid><category><![CDATA[BJJ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Healthy Mind]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/76751a_cb4b8820fbf548908ffa2a8a2cfc21f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jess D</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price Hacks: How to Find Affordable BJJ Gear ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ 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!]]></description><link>https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/price-hacks-how-to-find-affordable-bjj-gear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1be2551e59399c0c09c68</guid><category><![CDATA[BJJ]]></category><category><![CDATA[BGWG Resources]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:42:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/76751a_81dd2bd465d8412a812ca5bff34d108f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jess D</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Defense Vs. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: What is the Difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a lot to decide when deciding to take a self-defense class versus taking a jiu-jitsu class. Here are some of the differences.]]></description><link>https://www.blackgirlwhitegi.com/post/self-defense-vs-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-what-is-the-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66df5b41cd1ebea35548b735</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/76751a_26a0c0e647714ce492be9fc6888e85bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jess D</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hair Don’ts: Hairstyles That Don’t Work for Jiu-Jitsu]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some people hair is everything! 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