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JIU JITSU Lou

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.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!It takes someone like you to even think about starting in this sport, so come and follow my personal

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38:13

E031: Molly Vellacott - Blue Belt

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2024/06/01

Molly shares how challenging but yet empowering it is to be an older woman competing and training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She shares her defiance in putting herself forward for competitions, and some absolute gems of mindset from a sports psychologist friend.Making friends and connections through jiu jitsu is really important, the back story and baggage of life aside, we get to meet on the mats without pretense. Molly finds happiness in knowing she has tried, and continues to learn new things and make

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E030: Lou Temlett - First Competition - IBJJF Masters...

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2024/05/25

Lou opens the episode with a celebration of 30 episodes of the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast, and the return from her very first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at IBJJF Masters in Barcelona.Thanks go to everyone for supporting her journey, and she is so grateful for everyone's encouragement in getting to her first competition. She will definitely consider taking part in future competitions!Topics:Female competitorCompetitive spiritSupport and thanksLogistics of competingDeciding to change categoryIBJJF

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E029: Adam Pulfer - Blue Belt

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2024/05/18

Adam joins me from Finland, talking about his martial arts journey. He has a passion to share stories through beautiful photography and video, and is an advocate the mental health benefits of training jiu jitsu.We talk about the challenges and emotions of training and being promoted in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, even when life throws you difficult times. Adam reflects on childhood, and how it has shaped his journey in the art, and how lucky he feels when people share their own stories with

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30:57

E028: Angela Taylor - Purple Belt & Christine Martin...

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2024/05/11

Angela and her coach Christine join me to talk about Angela's dream, and success through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Learning some great techniques, including meditation from Angela is a huge support for anyone competing of thinking about competing.We hear from Christine, Angela's Coach with some great insight and energy for competing. Angela is inspired to do more because of her success, and the support of her husband, friends and team mates. She also talks about her struggles in Jiu Jitsu as a Blue Belt

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E027: Lo Furneaux - No Belt

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2024/05/04

Lo is a great fan of Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast, and is the proud owner of a Jiu Jitsu Lou giant tea mug! She also has her own production company, supporting high profile jiu jitsu events such as Enyo and Polaris.She claims the title of 'Lo No-belt' because Lo mostly plays at No-Gi, and has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for around a year. This episode with Lo is inspirational in itself, very much highlighting the importance of backstage and off-mat production and development in Brazilian Jiu

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E026: Liam Wilson - Blue Belt

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2024/04/27

Liam talks very openly and honestly about his pursuit of pleasure in life, touching on addiction and indulgence. He shares how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and his practice of Buddhism has encouraged his progress. Liam's dedication over time has allowed him to really enjoy the art and approach everything with a really beautiful mindset.We talk about the popularisation of Jiu Jitsu, and our reasons for staring training. Liam explains, in detail, a way to accept and deal with all moments in training. and even

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E025: Mat Garner - Brown Belt

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2024/04/20

Mat is a Brown Belt from Derby, UK and is Founder of Digittape, a finger tape for jiu jitsu practitioners and is passionate about supporting others with their journey. He started out as a doorman at clubs on the weekends, and then began his Jiu Jitsu career before quitting. Having a good sense of confidence throughout his life has really benefited his game.We talk about Mat's calmness and knowledge and has always been very sporty for most of his life. Mat talks about the benefits of having a great

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E024: Jen Edds - Blue Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2024/04/13

Jen is co-host of Beauty and The Gi Podcast, and a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and based in Indianapolis. She started training Jiu Jitsu at the age of 47 after meeting coach, AJ Clingerman at a speakers event. Jen is a seasoned podcaster, who heard a gap in the market for something more from a female perspective in wrestling/martial arts.We discover what we can now do with our bodies in our 40's, training Jiu Jitsu and discovering our ability to be more physical. Taking up opportunities to

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E023: Valentina Martin - Yellow & Black Belt

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2024/04/06

Valentina is an inspiration, and so very dedicated to the art of Jiu Jitsu. I am joined by Valentina and her Mom Maria and I am overwhelmed with the positive energy from them both. She is turning 15 and celebrating to progress to becoming a woman in her culture, and there is an incredible commitment from Valentina and the whole family.We talk about preparing for competitions, and the future of Valentina's Jiu Jitsu. Being part of her clubs elite team you can watch and listen to just how dedicated

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E022: Giada Pedretti - Purple Belt

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2024/03/30

Giada Pedretti is a purple belts who has been training for 6 years but started in 2015 at the age of 15, however the road has been a little bumpy. Her career started Japanese Jiu Jitsu in Italy, and transitioned to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after a friend suggested she try it. The decision was an easy one at that stage. Making Jiu Jitsu a long term career is completely Giada's passion. Having visited Nottingham on a school excursion in 2017, she decided it was the place for her, and I discover why!We talk

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E021: Barbara Pellegrino - Blue Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2024/03/23

Barbara Pellegrino is a Double Gold Medalist in the English Open at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, whose approach is 'one fight at a time'. Her advice is to just go for it in competing and to keep going! Whilst her journey hasn't always been easy, she has stuck to it and stayed dedicated, and now today she is a Gracie Barra Ambassador.We talk about starting training during the Covid lockdowns, and doing solo drills, but not the solo drill we may know, solo drills as in miming the moves without a partner

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E020: Olivia Marlow - Blue Belt

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2024/03/16

Olivia talks about her experience meeting a new opponent in Enyo6, her second invitation to compete at Enyo Grappling events. Olivia is a committed and dedicated young lady in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has been competing since a young age, and continues to do so.We talk about Olivia's International competitions with her Mum, Kayley. The incredible opportunity, the amount of competitors, and success of winning medals, as well as the amazing experience of travelling and experiencing culture together

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35:46

E019: Taylor "Armbar Queen" Taylor - Grey Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2024/03/09

Taylor talks about her match at Enyo 6 in Weston-Super-Mare and how she started training less than 3 years ago. Her Dad, Darrell is really supportive of Taylor's journey from his own passion an interest of UFC and seeing how impressive Jiu Jitsu is, suggested Taylor give it a go.We talk about Taylor's progress and ambition in the art and her preference for No Gi matches. She is an incredible and humble individual that presents herself always with professionalism and support for others. I absolutely

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E018: Sam Chidwick - Purple Belt

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2024/03/02

Sam is a lifetime martial artist, from reenacting scenes from movies as a kid, being thrown to the wall in his first MMA experience to now having 10 years under his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu belt.We connected through Instagram like I have with many of you, and Sam is a podiatrist and founder of Warrior Grips. He also recalls his white belt days, and makes a real effort to bring on and support white belts. Sam also talks about the importance of protecting and looking after your feet. Do check out his

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E017: Sandra Hinz - Blue Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2024/02/24

E017: Sandra Hinz - Blue BeltSandra joins me from Sweden, for this podcast episode, she has such a beautiful and genuine story, finding peace and being completely present on the mats whilst training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.We talk about competing and being supportive of fellow team mates. Giving back, and encouraging others to join on the mats and particularly wanting other women to join the game. Honouring life's experiences, good and bad, bringing lived experience and appreciation whilst dropping all

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E016: Colin Howells - 2nd Degree Black Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2024/02/17

Colin celebrates 20 years of coaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu this year and is also Head Coach for the Royal Navy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team. Colin shares his beginnings in martial arts and his passion for the art. Some amazing advice, and congratulations for White Belts out there, as well as appreciation for the addiction that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gives us all.What do you need to ask yourself in your current journey in Martial Arts? Colin really gets to the foundation of jiu jitsu progress, by rolling

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E015: Salvo Pace - 3rd Degree Black Belt

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2024/02/03

Salvo started training from age 10 to 15 in Sicily before moving to the UK, however the love of martial arts started some time before this and being inspired by Bruce Lee movies. Professor Salvo now teaches daily at Gracie Barra Bath, and owns and teaches at his other GB schools in the South West.I was heartened to listen to Salvo share his passion for martial arts, and the mindful origins that continue to give joy, and balance to a martial artists life. There are also some very helpful tips when it

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E014: Ian Rossiter - 3rd Degree Black Belt

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2024/01/27

Ian is a 3rd Degree Black Belt and has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 1999, and has been trained in traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu, including weaponry, from back in 1987. We talk about Ian's journey, and setting up a Jiu Jitsu School as a Blue Belt in BJJ.This is a great episode of the mindful learning journey of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, where skill and ability comes from dedication to the sport. There are many hidden gems in this episode so it really is worth only tapping out at the very

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E013: Happy New Year & Routine

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2024/01/06

Happy New Year! In this episode I talk about making Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a routine and the importance of sleep, calling BS on 'motivation'. Just get to the mats!Welcome to all my new listeners and I really encourage you to book your free session, and start training jiu jitsu. To those of you who have been listening for a while, drop me a DM and come on the show!Topics:Happy New YearRoutinesThe importance of sleepKeep showing upGive Yoga a goCome and be my guestGet inspired, keep shining!Sign up to

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E012: Lucy Wheeler - Blue Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2023/12/09

E012: Lucy Wheeler - Blue BeltLucy has been brave enough to travel around Europe and train at a Jiu Jitsu school in Lisbon, not knowing the language and walking fresh in off the street. Whilst we become familiar with the jiu jitsu schools we currently train at, it takes some bravery to take yourself out of your comfort zone and experience somewhere new. However, we have the language of jiu jitsu and this seems to connect us all, around the world!This is a fantastic episode covering minor injuries,

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