JIU JITSU Lou

<p>Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast, the show in which I discuss the challenges and successes from the best in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.</p><p> </p><p>So, to inspire you, and make you feel more confident in starting or continuing with your jiu jitsu journey, I will be chatting with those personalities and brands we may have heard of before, but don't really know what goes on before they get to the mats!</p><p> </p><p>It takes someone like you to even think about starting in this sport, so come and follow my personal journey to success!</p><br /><p>Lou</p><p>x</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

E109: Hayley Valentine - Black Belt

Hayley Valentine is a new Black Belt and has just had her 29th Birthday. Wishing you all a Happy Festive period, with some downtime, and at least one Open Mat! Hayley opens up about what life was like before Jiu Jitsu and shares coming from a family of remarkable humans. She was thrilled to find such a different world on the mats, and just wanted to get fit. Giving your all, is something that is close to Hayley's heart, and it's very clear that her passion is to put her whole self into everything she does. Taking opportunities to compete, especially at White and Blue Belt is something we should all embrace. Hayley will be giving her all to the upcoming Quatrolinhas Super Fight as she appears on the Main Card at the end of January 2026. Hayley's message for 2026 to us all is to try new things, and take up new opportunities, and if anyone has any MC jobs for me or Hayley, do get in contact! Topics:MMAPersonalitiesFitnessPatienceDonkey GuardCompetitionConfidenceBlack Belt DebutWomen's Jiu JitsuQuatrolinhas Super Fight GO FOLLOWHayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayleyvmma/ Sponsor of this episode is: BST Academy: https://www.instagram.com/bstmmaacademy Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-27
40:33

E108: Chris Otokito - Brown Belt

GO FOLLOWChris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_yampower/ Talk 2 A Brother on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talk2abrother/ Sponsor of this episode is: Holistic Wellbeing Hub: https://www.instagram.com/holisticwellbeinghub/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-20
51:11

E107: John Morgan - Brown Belt

John Morgan is a Brown Belt at Newbury BJJ having started back in 2018, and recently hosted a 24 hour Rollathon raising money for REORG. We talk about what Jiu Jitsu actually is, and why it's such a great thing to start doing, for positive mental health as well as weight loss. If you want to feel welcomed into a new community, start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. John shares how as he progressed through the belts he noticed he was using less effort, and became comfortable, coasting through training. His coach gave him some feedback to go and get tougher rounds, but what is most impressive is that John had the self-awareness to continue to improve his knowledge and experience in Jiu Jitsu. If you're interested in joining a Jiu Jitsu camp, John has some helpful advice for us White and Blue Belts that might be thinking of booking a week or weekend camp for 2026. Topics:REORG RollathonWhat is Jiu Jitsu?Weight lossTrainingSCRAMBLE CampParaestraJiu Jitsu CampsOverthinkingAvoiding the Bronze MedalListening to your CoachEnergySubmissionsCoachingJiu Jidiots Podcast GO FOLLOWJohn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnamorgan/ Jiu Jidiots Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiujidiots24/ Jiu Jidiots Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jVQOdLx930CnJ3WAJb1K5?si=9aef5b80d9744e2e Sponsors of this episode is: Newbury BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/newburybjj/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-13
50:41

E106: Jamie Youngson - Blue Belt

Jamie Youngson is a Blue Belt that has an epic introduction. Let's Go!He has an incredible story, and shares his deep vulnerability from the very start. Jamie shares his work, and his lifestyle that echoed to him that there needed to be a change. Jamie talks of his intent to make physical and mental change, with all the martial arts possible, at the same time. His heartfelt determination, and resilience is very clear. Dealing with being a Young Carer, and continually seeking positive male role models has been Jamie's mission. Jamie is now that incredible role model, not just for peers but so many others in the jiu jitsu community. If you haven't yet connected with Jamie, and observed his emotional brilliance… Watch this episode. Topics:ObesityRickson GraciePTSDRealityShift workWeight liftingGok WanUFCBrock LesnerMuay ThaiYoung CarerEmotionsRole modelsWhat If mentalityHuman PotentialGrappleWorldsMatch friends GO FOLLOWJamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieyoungson/ Sponsor of this episode is: New Movement BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/new.movement.bjj/andEscapology BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/escapologybjj/ Please reach out to…Mind Charity: https://www.mind.org.uk/HWH Holistic Wellbeing Hub: https://www.instagram.com/holisticwellbeinghub/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLouInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-06
49:38

E105: Julie Catchpole - Purple Belt

Julie Catchpole AKA Jiu Jitsu Nanny is an all-round competitor in all aspects of life, including Monopoly! Julie was promoted to Purple Belt at the recent World Masters. She talks of her competition experience over the last few years competing as a Masters Athlete after she started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at 57. Julie trains at The Jiu Jitsu Sanctuary in Chelmsford, Essex and always wants to be working towards her own progress in Jiu Jitsu. Balancing training with family responsibilities, is ultimately important for wellbeing and positive mindset, especially when dealing with bereavement, as well as other life challenges. Julie shares her own heartfelt story. We are all seeing more women joining the sport, and also more and more Masters practitioners starting to train Jiu Jitsu because of inspirational people like Julie. Topics:GymnasticsMonopolyWorld MastersNervesAmbitionTrainingFamilyConfidence GO FOLLOWJulie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu_jitsu_nanny/ Sponsor of this episode is: The Jiu Jitsu Sanctuary https://www.instagram.com/tjjs_uk/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-29
41:30

E104: Moogie Hayat - Black Belt

Moogie Hayat is a Jiu Jitsu Referee, and an active competitor, and he talks about his recent Super Fight on Quatrolinhas 2. Moogie's curiosity in knowing and learning more about the sport has kept him and his family in the sport for so long. The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community is much richer because of Moogie, do go and say hello when you see him at your next event. Moogie is very much focused on supporting his family and anyone in the wider community. He echoes the connection between mindset and technique, bringing every emotion to the surface, and letting the ego go. Listen to all the incredible stories Moogie has to share, they will make you smile and love the sport even more. If you want to become a ref in BJJ, Moogie has some great tips to get started. Topics:Super FightFamilyVisionCommunicationCompetingRefereeing The evolution of BJJMatMastersWorking hard GO FOLLOWMoogie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moogie1978/ Sponsor of this episode is: MatMastersUK https://www.instagram.com/matmasteruk/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-22
53:49

E103: Jack Fullam & Eddie Bye - Combat Sports Hygiene

This episode is brought to you by INSIO Mental Performance.Download your Mental Skills for BJJ Competitors here: https://insio.biz/bjj Jack Fullam, Brown Belt and Eddie Bye, White Belt and are both Founders of Combat Sports Hygiene. They speak about the importance of knowing what skin infections are, and how to deal with them effectively. Eddie joined Jiu Jitsu and whilst checking that his joints would be okay training the sport, Jack took him under his wing, and the payback is Eddie getting Jack into all sorts of activities, like the Wash Your Gi podcast and Combat Sports Hygiene! Finding people in the community that can help you keep going, and stay in the sport, alongside dealing with injury and grief is a really great thing. All of us have at least one gym buddy, and it sounds like Jack has been an incredible support to Eddie during difficult times. Have a listen to this fantastic episode where the mission of both guests and Combat Sports Hygiene is to help improve the lives of others. Topics:Combat Sports HygieneSkin InfectionsStaphylococcusMat-side hygieneCompetitionJiu Jitsu podcastingBusiness startupDermatologistSkin Education GO FOLLOWJack & Eddie's podcast - Wash Your GI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wash.your.gi/ Sponsor of this episode is: Combat Sports Hygiene https://sportshygiene.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-15
49:58

E102: Leigh Remedios - Black Belt

Leigh Remedios is a coach, MMA British, International and World Champion, Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Black Belt in Jujitsu, Black Belt in Judo, Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, European NoGi Champion, Masters International Champion, UFC Veteran and Polaris Veteran. Leigh brings his vast knowledge and experience to this episode, sharing advice for upcoming athletes for BJJ and other Fight Promotions. Being a people person has it's advantage for those in and outside of the sport, and can get someone a very long way in life, as well as having awareness of the gaps and making improvements. Topics:Fighting Spirit'No Holds Barred'Professional AthletePromotionsBeing MarketablePersonal SkillsCoachingFeedbackCompetingCritical ThinkingMotivationAsk Questions GO FOLLOWLeigh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighremedios/VTJJ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vtjj Sponsor of this episode is: VT Jiu Jitsu https://vtjj.co.uk/  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-08
01:07:49

E101: Jon Jarvis - Black Belt

Jon Jarvis is a Black Belt, and Owner of Kent Grapple basing in Sittingbourne, Kent. He started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in his early twenties after being inspired by a Head and Arm Triangle secured by Brock Lesner back in the day. Jon started his competition career during his White and Blue Belt, and continues to build resilience of not giving up, through to his Brown Belt days when he commenced his journey into starting his own Jiu Jitsu school. One of the challenges Jon is seeking to overcome is returning to competition. Many of us, as we continue our Jiu Jitsu journeys and progress through life may grow further away from the competitive nature of Submission Only and Competitions, however returning to grow our resilience as we age is something to consider. Topics:UFCBrock LesnerTom HardyInvitational circa 2014CompetitionResilienceSubmission OnlyCross trainingMMACommunityTeam Success GO FOLLOWJon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonjarvis/ Sponsor of this episode is: Kent Grapple: https://www.instagram.com/kentgrapple/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-01
35:04

E100: Betty Boardhurst - Black Belt

Betty Broadhurst is a Black Belt and is ranked #3 in the World for Masters 7, and only started training at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 54. Betty shares her epic story. I am so grateful for all of the incredible stories Betty shares throughout the episode, it is absolutely worth a listen! Topics:Women's Self DefenceCompetitionGordon RyanWorld MastersOlder GrapplersStudy opponentsCommunityADCC RefereeRoll ForeverHelping others GO FOLLOWBetty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjbetty/ Sponsor of this episode is: JIU JITSU LOU Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-25
01:14:27

E099: Irfan Alam - White Belt

Come along to the CELEBRATION OPEN MAT AND GRAND PRIX celebrating 100 episodes of the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast at Rising Tide BJJ in Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday 25th October 2025. SIGN UP HERE: https://fb.me/e/3S7NR2Pv0 Irfan Alam is a White Belt and a Presenter. He brought his energy to post match interviews at Quatrolinhas 2 at The Elgiva Arena in Chesham, UK back in August 2025. Irfan is very open about his ADHD and shares the challenges and joy that he brings to his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey. Focusing on the mind and the body for Jiu Jitsu keeps Irfan growing and developing to be the best in his journey. We can all agree that not training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a significant negative impact on our mental health, Irfan shares how much it means to him. Reflecting on his presenting career, and asking those 'fan questions' to fighters during the post-match interviews is something that inspires his additional energy. Irfan is also a wildlife and nature photographer which he describes as something that supports the calm in his busy ADHD life. Topics:QuatrolinhasPresentingStrikingUFCGrapplingWanting to be betterADHDMental HealthWildlife photographerResilience GO FOLLOWIrfan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irfanthewild/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-18
37:23

E098: Joanne Wellstead - Black Belt

Come along to the CELEBRATION OPEN MAT AND GRAND PRIX celebrating 100 episodes of the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast at Rising Tide BJJ in Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday 25th October 2025. SIGN UP HERE: https://fb.me/e/3S7NR2Pv0 Joanne Wellstead is a Black Belt and together with her Black Belt husband runs Parity Martial Arts. She is also the Founder of ENYO Grappling, the UKs largest Female Jiu Jitsu Invitational. Jo shares the level of care she and her team offer at their family run gym. Continuing to test herself through competition is really important to Jo, in addition to leading by example and being an inspirational role model. Having just been promoted to Black Belt she feels ultimate pride and accomplishment. Jo is a really important ambassador in our time, supporting and encouraging more women to start and continue training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, especially as Jo has continued throughout her journey as a Mother of three. She has herself grown on the mats, through the panic attacks and mental health challenges to where she is today, continuing to make change in the sport. Topics:ENYO GrapplingKids Jiu JitsuMental HealthVolunteersCommunityConfidenceCompetitionBJJ, Judo & SumoWomen's Only BJJENYO FoundationUKBJJAENYO 8 GO FOLLOWJo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiekelseybjj/ Sponsor of this episode is: ENYO Grappling: https://www.instagram.com/enyograppling/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-11
41:18

E097: Kieron Price - White Belt

Come along to the CELEBRATION OPEN MAT AND GRAND PRIX celebrating 100 episodes of the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast at Rising Tide BJJ in Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday 25th October 2025. SIGN UP HERE: https://fb.me/e/3S7NR2Pv0 Kieron Price is a White Belt training out of RGA Bucks in Aylesbury. He started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because his daughters were already training, and he was encouraged to start his own journey. We talk openly about weight loss with Mounjaro and how much easier it is now to play Jiu Jitsu with less body fat. Kieron started in martial arts in Pro Wrestling many years ago, started Jiu Jitsu back in 2012 and family responsibilities took more of a front row position until this year. Having goals for your Jiu Jitsu journey is something quite important, whether it is getting to a single class a week or achieving an advanced belt rank before you're 50. Surprisingly, Kieron took the opportunity throughout the episode to ask me some questions. Not something I'm so familiar with, so take a listen! Topics:Bullying & AnxietyJiu Jitsu DadWhite Belt StripesWeight lossMounjaroOpportunitiesKids CompetitionsPro WrestlingFamilyBJJ Goals GO FOLLOWKieron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kieronthebarber/ Sponsor of this episode is: Ranked Wrists: https://www.instagram.com/rankedwrists/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-04
43:14

E096: Daniela Vilaça - Purple Belt

Come along to the CELEBRATION OPEN MAT AND GRAND PRIX celebrating 100 episodes of the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast at Rising Tide BJJ in Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday 25th October 2025. SIGN UP HERE: https://fb.me/e/3S7NR2Pv0 Daniela Vilaça is a new Purple Belt on the back of the recent BJJ British Open Gi Competition, where there were new female weight categories over 75kg, matching the range of categories in men's divisions. We talk about the challenges around self-belief and how Daniela was able to overcome her doubt to win double gold at the British. She also talks about her childhood and bunking off sports classes and not being active as a teenager. This has now all turned itself around to where Daniela now coaches other women, supporting them on their own journeys. Echoing on being stuck on the bottom in High Mount may have given some of us PTSD from our white belt days! Daniela offers her Purple Belt wisdom not just for Jiu Jitsu, but for life too. She shares more of her experience in her own training journey and her passion for supporting other women in the sport. Being a Dental Nurse, Daniela offers hygiene advice for mouth guards. Topics:75+kg Female Weight CategoriesBJJ British OpenSelf-BeliefBunking school sportsFriendshipsLadies BJJ ClassesLuton / Milton KeynesProgressionGreat BJJ gymsWinning mentalityOn The Hill Project GO FOLLOWDaniela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deedesousa._/ Sponsor of this episode is: 210 Jiu Jitsu: https://www.210jiujitsu.com/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-27
42:54

E095: Angelika Glapiak - Brown Belt

Come along to the CELEBRATION OPEN MAT AND GRAND PRIX celebrating 100 episodes of the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast at Rising Tide BJJ in Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday 25th October 2025. Angelika Glapiak is a Brown Belt and an exceptional sports photographer. You may have seen her, or even had your photo taken from the sidelines at a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition. She shares her love and passion of photography, the lenses she uses and her first and most notable shots over the last 9 years. Angelika first started out in BJJ as a photographer, and then she eventually transitioned to training, and her first jiu jitsu comp three months into her journey, walking away with four medals. We talk about Masters Worlds experience, coaching, training and competing, even in the Adult Division. She shares advice for anyone wanting to hop on the journey of becoming a photographer in the sport of jiu jitsu. Topics:Sports photographyFavourite lensesBJJ PhotographerCompetingSandbaggingMasters WorldsTrainingSuper FightsAppreciation for photographers GO FOLLOWAngelika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelika.glapiak/ Sponsor of this episode is: Angelika Glapiak Photography: https://www.angelikaglapiak.net/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-20
43:43

E094: Paul Skivington - Brown Belt

E094: Paul Skivington - Brown Belt Get your Limited Edition Rash guard celebrating the 100th episode of the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast. Before the 18th September! https://adaptjj.com/collections/unreleased Paul Skivington is a Brown Belt and has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for around 7 years. He came to the sport as a competitive player, having lost his leg at 23 and only gotten into sports again at age 30. Being a boxer and golfer and previously in the military, he realised that his identity was very much focused in the past. Like many of us he wished to be the best person for his children, and to learn to focus on the future. Competing three weeks into his jiu jitsu career is a massive inspiration to any of us. One of Paul's goals for the future is to promote and support Para Jiu Jitsu here in the UK. To keep his cardio at a peak level, he trains on a Spin bike on a very regular basis, and anything that Paul now does has to contribute to his progress in Jiu Jitsu, especially to enable him competing at every level. Topics:Competitive sportsPersonal identityBeing a role modelCross trainingDiscipline Para Jiu JitsuBLESMAAmputee athleteSpinningCoachingDetermination GO FOLLOWPaul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legless9/Keep Showing Up Clothing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keep_showing_up_clothing/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-13
36:36

E093: Josh Vogel - Black Belt

Get your Limited Edition Rash guard celebrating the 100th episode of the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast. Before the 18th September! https://adaptjj.com/collections/unreleased Josh Vogel started martial arts back in 1999, starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2003 realised it was something he wanted to do as a career, after moving on from skateboarding and Ninja movies. Having been mugged and beaten up in his teenage years, learning Jiu Jitsu seemed like a good move, and being a creative, and realising that he wasn't going to be the best at what he was doing, wasn't going to turn out as a profession but Jiu Jitsu was. Josh was inspired by the potential of practice, magic and visualisation of one day achieving his Black Belt, and no real limit to what he could achieve for his life. He shares the surprise of his achievement in this art, with his wife Ange, to-date, owning a Jiu Jitsu school, and much more. The concept of 'filling buckets' for each position you may find yourself in, in Jiu Jitsu is really important, certainly for those of us at lower ranks of BJJ. Josh helps us to understand how to deal with the differences in training partners, when coaching kids, or even learning Jiu Jitsu ourselves. Topics:Ninja MoviesSkateboardingKung FuSport Jiu JitsuBalancing training and lifeTournaments'Street sport'Structured trainingJiu Jitsu ConWorld MastersProblem solvingCultureSafeSpot Sponsor of this episode is: The Jiu Jitsu Co Fightwear | Après-Roll: https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucofightwear/ GO FOLLOWJosh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshrvogel/SafeSpot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safespotphilly/Jiu Jitsu Company Fightwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucofightwear/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-06
54:09

E092: Nikki Hutchinson - White Belt

Nikki Hutchinson is a White Belt based in County Down, and has been on a massive weight loss journey, supported by walking to the gym and training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Having more mindfulness, for calorie consumption as well as for Jiu Jitsu is important to many of us, Nikki shares her story. As a single parent, Nikki has found her own identity in training BJJ. Throughout her journey as a White Belt she has grown her motivation and dedication for the sport. Having a childhood inspiration of 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' has enabled Nikki to feel like she is now living out her dreams on the mats! Having future goals for ourselves is one of the most fundamental aspects of learning BJJ, and noting small wins along the way is something that keeps Nikki going! Topics:Jiu Jitsu kitWeight lossCommunitySingle parentsPersonal IdentityWhite Belt'Buffy The Vampire Slayer'EpilepsyFear of competingFuture goals Sponsor of this episode is: Lycan Grappling NI: https://www.instagram.com/lycangrapplingni/ Nikki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethreequeens_nik/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-30
38:07

E091: Danie Neff - Purple Belt

Danie Neff is a Purple Belt based in Frankenmuth, Michigan in the US, most of the way through her second pregnancy and still training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, She shares the story of her and her husband being matched up on the mats after her wedding. Maybe some of us may be inspired! Having a positive attitude of 'Why not me?' is something that Danie embodies as well as her determination to be tested at competition early in her Jiu Jitsu career. Being consumed and obsessed with sport, including Jiu Jitsu is something that has taken over Danie's life so far. Going forward her aim is to bring more individuals onto the mats, especially through the Good Girls Grappling Club which Danie founded a few years ago and has already hosted its first competition. With her husband, Danie intends to build a Jiu Jitsu school in her area for the growing community, families and people of all ages. Topics:PregnancyRounds at Wedding ReceptionHigh School AthleteBoxingGolden GlovesBody BuildingIBJJF CompsGood Girls Grappling ClubMental wellbeingFeedback Sponsor of this episode is: Good Girls Grappling Club: https://www.instagram.com/goodgirlsgrapplingclub/ Danie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danie_alexa_/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-23
39:11

E090: Chelsea Leah - Black Belt

Chelsea Leah is a Black Belt and founder of Escapology BJJ, and also an incredible wrist-locker, she tells us why and how! Being a well-rounded athlete in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is something that Chelsea is aiming to support her students with, and also showcase these athletes in shows such as KIAROS. Raising the awareness of the positive aspects of Jiu Jitsu, growing and developing inclusive environments is the priority for Chelsea, and that of her jiu Jitsu School Escapology BJJ with her husband Tom Barlow. Chelsea is building a community, that creates jobs within Jiu Jitsu and a nurturing environment that is essentially beautiful and that people want to spend time in. She also helps other gym owners build and grow their own businesses. Topics:Wrist locksThe Gi gameKairosPositive environmentsRefereeing matchesWomen in the sportFixing mistakesCommentaryCoachingBuilding a business Sponsor of this episode is: KAIROS PRO Jiu Jitsu Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/kairos_pro_jiujitsu/ Chelsea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsea__leah/ Escapology BJJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapologybjj/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-16
49:42

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