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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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E119: Libby Genge - Brown Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2026/03/07

Libby Genge faces the biggest match of her BJJ career against Sarah Galvo on Polaris 36 at Fairfield Halls Croydon on Saturday 7th March 2026. Having met Libby for KAIROS 3 she truly is already a winner, having walked away from that tournament with £2k back in 2025. Libby started her hobby life in dancing and quickly progressed to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with pink and purple Gi's.Libby shares her personal journey starting out in jiu jitsu, challenges in the sport, the division between girls and boys,

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E118: Leo Coates - Blue Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2026/02/28

Leo Coates is a four-stripe Blue Belt and started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu back in 2021, and comes from a Rugby background. Leo previously trained Judo as a child and that was his only introduction to martial arts.Due to injury Leo moved from his 20 years in Rugby to Jiu Jitsu, and wishes he started competing at White Belt.Leo has a whole career based in the coffee industry and decided in 2025 to combine his love of Jiu Jitsu with his coffee experience, and now through sales gives back to the BJJ

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E117: Graham Barlow - Black Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2026/02/21

Graham Barlow is a Black Belt and co-author of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - The Ultimate Illustrated Guidebook with Seymour Yang. Graham talks about the collaboration for the beautiful illustrated book specifically aimed at White Belts in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, however we all love our copies, regardless of rank.Graham talks about his background as a tech journalist, and his transition from years in Chinese martial arts to the ways of learning and progressing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has found

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E116: Josh Mensah - Brown Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2026/02/14

Josh Mensah is a Brown Belt and founder of The Grapple League. Supported by an incredible team they host events with a similar format to Grappling Industries with Round Robins. Josh explains some of the terminology and rules for competitions, especially for those of us that don't fully understand what goes on.Josh started his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey in 2014. and shares some of the challenging times in his life where he now feels like he owes Jiu Jitsu for his progress and success. Listen to this

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E115: Rich Harding - Purple Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2026/02/07

Rich Harding is a Purple Belt fighting out of Parity Martial Arts in Southampton, and is up on Coastal Combat Festival on Saturday 7th February in Dorchester Prison. Rich is a long-time martial artist, and a 20 year MMA coach. He is also a multi-title holding martial artist in K1, Thai Boxing and Unlicensed Boxing.Rich is a left-handed striker, has an exciting style and talks of his successes and the benefits of being left-handed in martial arts. He has some great tips for all of us that feel like

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E114: Leigh Ibberson - Purple Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2026/01/31

Leigh Ibberson has recently been promoted to Purple Belt and his BJJ career is looking at a very exciting over the coming year. Leigh is the owner and founder of Shaftesbury Submission Grappling based in a small town in Dorset, UK. Leigh was inspired by the Joe Rogan Experience to start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu some years ago, and continues to listen to great podcasts, including the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast.Facing the fear and doing it anyway is a life philosophy of Leigh's. This includes climbing

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E113: Emily Eyles - Black Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2026/01/24

Emily Eyles joins the show for a second time after her first appearance in November 2023. She is now a Black Belt, recently promoted under Pedro Bessa. Emily has always been an avid traveler and competes all over the world. She talks about the cost of competing and inspires the rest of us to compete in Europe, especially if we're based near an airport.Since becoming a Black Belt, Emily shares how much more Zen she is feeling, and also shares advice about being more specific and assertive in our own

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E112: Hayley Curtis - Brown Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2026/01/17

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. Hayley brings her conceptual detail and awareness to supporting competitors with their own preparation for

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E111: Lou Temlett - Blue Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2026/01/10

E111: Lou Temlett - Blue BeltThis episode is brought to you by INSIO Mental Performance.Download your Mental Skills for BJJ Competitors here: https://insio.biz/bjjSubscribe on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLouThank 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 worked well and what didn't.Mindlessly taking actions in life, particularly attending jiu jitsu sessions, and recording these

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E110: Mike Clark - Brown Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2026/01/03

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 Jiu Jitsu community. The vibe of any Jiu Jitsu academy is founded within the heartfelt energy of the Head Coach,

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E109: Hayley Valentine - Black Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2025/12/27

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

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E108: Chris Otokito - Brown Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2025/12/20

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/@JiuJitsuLouInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastPRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK:Just A Little

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E107: John Morgan - Brown Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2025/12/13

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

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E106: Jamie Youngson - Blue Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2025/12/06

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

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E105: Julie Catchpole - Purple Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2025/11/29

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

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E104: Moogie Hayat - Black Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2025/11/22

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

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49:58

E103: Jack Fullam & Eddie Bye - Combat Sports Hygiene

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2025/11/15

This episode is brought to you by INSIO Mental Performance.Download your Mental Skills for BJJ Competitors here: https://insio.biz/bjjJack 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

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E102: Leigh Remedios - Black Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2025/11/08

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

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E101: Jon Jarvis - Black Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2025/11/01

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

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E100: Betty Boardhurst - Black Belt

JIU JITSU Lou ·

2025/10/25

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 othersGO FOLLOWBetty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjbetty/Sponsor

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