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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 we know very little at Blue Belt, and shares a mindful approach to striking. We also talk about supporting the upcoming fighters in the UK, which is really important to so many of us in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, especially for ENYO, with the upcoming event on Saturday 4th April.   Topics: Coastal Combat FestivalJapanese Jiu JitsuCage WarriorsThai BoxingStrikingGround gameMMALeft-Handed fightingTraining CampsUFCCoachingENYO GrapplingCornering  GO FOLLOW Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leigh_ibberson/   Sponsor of this episode is: Parity Martial Arts: https://www.instagram.com/paritymartialarts/   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Clips on TikTok and Instagram TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou   A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 Snowdon, in bare foot shoes with a 50kg backpack. Leigh speaks about his competition experience at White Belt and goes on to speak about the Super Fights he has coming up in 2026.   Topics: Purple Belt PromotionShaftesbury Submission GrapplingHelping othersJoe Rogan ExperienceBig ChallengesFear vs FailureCompeting at White BeltCompetitive SpiritUltra AthleteFriday Night TrainingCoastal Combat LeagueADCC DenmarkGrappleFest Prelims  GO FOLLOW Leigh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leigh_ibberson/   Sponsor of this episode is: Fortitude Official: https://www.instagram.com/official.fortitude.bjj/   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Clips on TikTok and Instagram   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou   A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 training strategies. Congratulations to Emily on her recent engaged to a fellow Jiu Jitsu athlete and Black Belt, William Timmis.   Topics: Black Belt PromotionEngagement congratulationsRealistic expectationsYoga helps Jiu JitsuBeing reflectiveEuropean competitionBe specificAssertiveness  GO FOLLOW Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emington/   Sponsor of this episode is: Ben's Grapple Lens: https://www.instagram.com/bensgrapplelens/   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Clips on TikTok and Instagram   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou   A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 competitions. Her passion and experience from her early years in gymnastics brings something unique, not just to her own game but to everyone she coaches.   Topics: Brown Belt PromotionSports CoachingBeginners Jiu Jitsu ClassesPole DancingJECERIS InvitationalCommunityENYO CollaborationCompetition PreparationProprioceptionCreative directionCelebration  GO FOLLOW Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsu_hayles/   Sponsor of this episode is: Summit Grappling Academy: https://www.instagram.com/summitgrapplingacademy/   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 worked well and what didn't.   Mindlessly taking actions in life, particularly attending jiu jitsu sessions, and recording these jiu jitsu podcast episodes means that I have made significant progress.   I will be actively embracing my new found values of FIRE, PASSION and FREEDOM within my jiu jitsu game and also my business to continue to build a wholehearted community and much more progress.   Thank you all for your ongoing support, lets connect in 2026!   Topics: 2025 - What worked wellIntentionValuesNotable Podcast GuestsWhat didn't work wellBeing Decisive2026 - GoalsRunning BJJ events  GO FOLLOW Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou/   Sponsor of this episode is: LOUTECH Masters: https://jiujitsulou.com/loutech-masters/   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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, and therefore attract similar, like-minded people. This is where it is so important to find the right fit when choosing a club or academy to join.   Mike is founder of Grapple SNC, helping grapplers train smarter and for longer. He shares the value of taking a small amount of time to practice mobility. Mike has aims for 2026 and beyond, to coach more clients and to also increase his coaching in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He will also be continuing to have a sense of fun, and be that someone to talk to.   Topics: British OpenAches and painsCoaching styleOpen MatsBe ProactiveSafetyTrustMobilityHomelessnessCoaching kidsHave a sense fun  GO FOLLOW Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeclarkyclark/   Sponsor of this episode is: Roger Gracie Marlow: https://www.instagram.com/rgamarlow/   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 FOLLOW Hayley 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.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

GO FOLLOW Chris 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.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 FOLLOW John 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.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 FOLLOW Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieyoungson/   Sponsor of this episode is: New Movement BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/new.movement.bjj/ and Escapology 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/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 FOLLOW Julie 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.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 FOLLOW Moogie 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.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 FOLLOW Jack & 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.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 FOLLOW Leigh 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.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.

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 FOLLOW Jon 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.lou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC 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.