JIU JITSU LOU

Hayley Curtis is a newly promoted Brown Belt, with 25 years sports coaching experience, is based in the Isle of Man and is an accomplished coach at Summit Grappling Academy (SGA). She talks about all aspects of BJJ, including some fun antics!   Making the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu more accessible to everyone is the aim of many of us, especially Hayley and the rest of the team at SGA. Hayle...

E111: Lou Temlett - Blue Belt   This episode is brought to you by INSIO Mental Performance. Download your Mental Skills for BJJ Competitors here: https://insio.biz/bjj   Subscribe on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou   Thank you so much for listening to the podcast over the last 12 months. This episode is a reflection on my jiu jitsu journey over the last year, what...

Mike Clark has recently been promoted to Brown Belt, and we talk about the recent British Open tournament in Coventry, and some of the aches and pains that us as Masters competitors might experience!   'Jiu Jitsu saved my life' is a statement that relates to Mike's story. He shares parts of his story that echo the true value of being part of a community, especially one that is the Brazilian J...

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 somet...

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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 progre...

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,...

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 wa...

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 focuse...

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 t...

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...

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 commence...

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 Defence Competition Gordon Ryan World Masters Older Grapplers Study opponents...

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...

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 Jits...

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 encourage...

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...

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...

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 int...

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...

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 W...

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...

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 developin...

Gavin Stewart is a Black Belt at 10th Planet Banbury, and at the time of recording has come back with yet another NAGA Belt! He shares his experience, where he gets the action going in the Directors category with 4 minute rounds. Clinch-based systems, and sub hunting is very much part of the 10th Planet learning.   Training Jiu Jitsu to get better, avoiding injury during this contact sport to...

Titus Burton, Brown Belt and Kerry Davidson, Blue Belt join from their new Jiu Jitsu school Core Jiu Jitsu. This is Kerry's second appearance on the show, having appeared back on Episode 34 over a year ago as a White Belt. They both share their own unique journeys through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.   Having jiu jitsu mats in the kitchen when you're a jiu jitsu couple sounds like it is something rea...