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Aug 15 · Video

E142: Elisabeth Clay - Black Belt

Elisabeth Clay is a Black Belt and one of the most accomplished competitors in Jiu Jitsu, having competed at the highest level of the sport from an incredibly young age. Her journey has taken her from winning ADCC Trials at just 16 years old to continuing to chase World titles today. Elisabeth shares the story behind those early years of competition and the expectations she has always placed on herself. We talk about her journey through the belts, why blue belt remains one of her favourites and how her Jiu Jitsu has continued to evolve as the level of competition, and her own experience, has grown. The conversation explores mindset and Elisabeth's approach to doing difficult things. Whether something takes five minutes or five years, the time is going to pass regardless. We talk about pushing through those moments when you want to stop, trusting the work you've already done and recognising that sometimes you simply have to do it anyway. Elisabeth also shares the reality behind winning ADCC Trials at 16, including being told beforehand that there was little point in entering. What followed became a defining moment in her career, but also demonstrates the determination and self-belief that have continued throughout her journey. We talk about family and motherhood, and how Elisabeth's partner and son have become part of her life in Jiu Jitsu and a source of support around competition. Elisabeth shares her experiences of pregnancy, returning to the mats and finding the balance between being an athlete and being a mum. And ultimately, Elisabeth talks about having high expectations of ourselves whilst also giving ourselves grace. Being hard on yourself can drive progress, whether as an athlete, parent or hobbyist, but there also has to be space to recognise where you are and what you're already doing. Topics: • Starting Jiu Jitsu • The belt journey • Blue Belt • Competition • ADCC Trials • Competing at 16 • Expectations • Mindset • Self-belief • Doing it anyway • World titles • Training and progression • Family • Motherhood • Pregnancy and Jiu Jitsu • Returning to training • Balance • Giving yourself grace GO FOLLOW Elisabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisabethclaybjj/ Community Spotlight on Kingz https://kingz.com/ Official Partners of the podcast SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/ 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 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.
Jun 27 · Video

E135: Molly Lindsay - Blue Belt

Molly Lindsay is a Blue Belt, made her debut on ENYO 7 and joined Team South for ENYO 8 in April 2025. Molly has looked up to Vanessa English as a role model in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, together with Hayley Carter, Maddison Murphy, Gabby Kuliga and Zoe Lundy. Molly has been in the sport of MMA for over 10 years and more recently BJJ she shares her deeper soul experience of martial arts, and as women we can find a very different version of ourselves in this sport. Molly advocates for women and mothers in the grappling world and has recently built the Female Fighters Collective. Having a safe space to train. and being brave enough to sit with the discomfort of life or on the mats is the magic. Topics: ENYO 8Team SouthKindnessMMAFight responseFun & JoyFemale Fighters CollectiveMotherhoodMeaning & MagicRelative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)Menstrual Cycles GO FOLLOW Molly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly_lindsay/ Official Partners of the podcast SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/ 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 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.
Jul 18 · Video

E138: Chelsea Leah - Black Belt

Chelsea Leah has been a Black Belt for 12 years and has stepped up to be outside of her comfort zone to become the Chair of the Women's Committee for the UKBJJA. Chelsea has thrived in other similar roles in her life and brings a significant level of all round Jiu Jitsu experience and knowledge to the role. Chelsea started BJJ at age 12 in 1999, and was one of the only females on the mats. She found ways to become resilient and confidence which now plays into all areas of her life as a Mother. Coach, Club Owner and Referee. The discussion moves onto developing more a robust safeguarding within Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where the Safeguarding Code is mentioned, link below. Growing and developing a coaching style is important for every coach in the sport, as is having open discussions around belt progression. Topics: UKBJJA Women's ChairDiscomfortKids in BJJPhysical confidenceRefereeingBJJ ShowsVulnerable groupsSafeguardingCoachingBelt progression GO FOLLOW Chelsea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsea__leah/ The Safeguarding Code: https://www.safeguardingcode.com/ Community Spotlight on UKBJJA https://www.instagram.com/ukbjja/ https://www.ukbjja.org/ Official Partners of the podcast SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/ 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 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.
Aug 8 · Video

E141: Angie Vogel - Black Belt

Angie Vogel is a second degree Black Belt who has been training Jiu Jitsu for around 15 years. Alongside her husband Josh, Angie co-owns The Jiu Jitsu Company in Philadelphia and is also the creative force behind much of The Jiu Jitsu Company Fightwear. Angie spent years watching Jiu Jitsu from the sidelines before eventually stepping onto the mats herself. What followed became much more than training, developing into a lifestyle, business and community. A significant injury during her journey also changed the way Angie approached Jiu Jitsu, moving her focus towards longevity, teaching and creating space for people to experience the sport in their own way. The conversation explores belonging and the responsibility we have within our academies to bring people into the community, alongside the trust that exists between training partners, coaches and students. Angie shares her approach to coaching people through different stages of life, meeting them where they are rather than expecting everyone to train towards the same goal. Angie also shares some brilliant thoughts around communication, learning to impose our own game on the mats and giving ourselves permission to want to win. Angie challenges the idea of leaving your ego completely at the door, instead making the distinction between the ego that prevents us from failing and the ego that drives us to learn, problem solve and become better. And ultimately, Jiu Jitsu should be fun. That philosophy extends into Angie's creativity with The Jiu Jitsu Company Fightwear, from gummy bears and Bearoids to reversible rash guards and trying ideas simply to see what happens. Topics: • Jiu Jitsu longevity • Injury • Belonging • Gym culture • Leadership • Trust • Coaching • Communication • Training intensity • Women in Jiu Jitsu • Wanting to win • Ego • Creativity • Jiu Jitsu Fightwear • Having fun GO FOLLOW Angie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angfluencer/ JJCo Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucofightwear/ Community Spotlight on The Jiu Jitsu Company https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucompany/ Official Partners of the podcast SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/ 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 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. GO FOLLOW Angie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angfluencer/ JJCo Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucofightwear/ Community Spotlight on The Jiu Jitsu Company https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucompany/ Official Partners of the podcast SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/ 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 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.
Aug 29 · Video

E144: Ju Livesey - Black Belt

Ju Livesey returns to the podcast 90 episodes after we first spoke on Episode 54, this time from Thailand as a Black Belt and co-owner of Carlson Gracie Fight Club Phuket. When Ju, Owen and their son Thiago moved from the UK to Thailand, opening another gym wasn't part of the plan. They wanted more time together as a family and an opportunity to build a different life, but after recognising something was missing, curiosity and spontaneity took over and another Jiu Jitsu community began to grow. Ju shares the journey of building the gym, creating opportunities for more women to train and continuing to develop the Chaos Camps she originally started because she wanted more women to train together. What began from her own experience moving from Judo into BJJ has developed into a community of women who continue to come back, train together and support each other. We also talk about Ju's Black Belt promotion and what the belt means after a lifetime in martial arts. Having already been a Judo Black Belt and regularly competed against higher belts throughout her BJJ journey, the biggest change isn't necessarily the belt itself, but the confidence she now has in her ability and what she can achieve. Ju talks openly about the challenges of being an athlete, parent and business owner whilst continually putting herself into situations where she is learning something new. We explore how failure can knock our confidence, the importance of doing difficult things and how deliberately making ourselves uncomfortable can build resilience that reaches far beyond the mats. And now Ju is focusing on her own goals. With title fights, Polaris and the European Championships ahead, she wants to win and believes she has put in the work to do it. Ultimately, it comes down to graft, stubbornness, putting yourself in uncomfortable positions and continuing to show up. Topics: • Moving to Thailand • Building a new gym • Family • Carlson Gracie Fight Club Phuket • Women in Jiu Jitsu • Chaos Camps • Judo • Black Belt • Competition • Confidence • Failure • Resilience • Doing difficult things • Parenting • Running a business • Winner's mindset • Enyo • Polaris • European Championships • Graft and stubbornness • Showing up FOLLOW JU Ju Livesey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ju.livesey/ COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Carlson Gracie Fight Club Phuket: https://carlsongraciethalangphuket.com OFFICIAL PODCAST PARTNER SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/ FOLLOW JIU JITSU LOU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou JIU JITSU LOU is a UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett. PRODUCTION Produced by Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource https://www.audiooutsource.co.uk/ MUSIC Maleki Ram - Just A Little Boy Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 4 · Video

E136: Ben Johnston - Black Belt

Ben Johnston is a Black Belt training out of London Grapple who started with Muay Thai and continued to develop his ground game with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. After changing clubs some time ago Ben started to see and appreciate BJJ with many more dimensions to improve his game. There are some doppelgangers in this community and Ben has at least one in Gavin Stewart. When they happened to be matched on Leicester Grappling Series they made the most of the hype! Topics: Muay ThaiBlack Belt PromotionBJJ DoppelgangersDetails matterInjury recoveryPreparationBJJ PersonaGi or NogiBroken fingersRematches GO FOLLOW Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjj_assassin_bjj/ Raine Clothing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raineclothinguk/ London Grapple on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/london_grapple/ Official Partners of the podcast SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/ 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 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.
Sep 7 · Video

GW3 - EP4: HAYLEY VALENTINE

In Episode 4, Lou is joined by Hayley Valentine, who will make her Grapple Worlds debut against Suzanne Wilson at GW3, taking place at Stadium MK on Saturday 7 November 2026. But it turns out this isn't the first time their names have appeared together on a match card. Hayley recently discovered that she and Suzanne were actually matched against each other back in 2022, when Hayley was a Purple Belt. Now, four years later, their paths cross again on the Grapple Worlds stage. Following Episode 3 with Hayley's partner Mo Coles, we hear the other side of this Jiu Jitsu partnership and discover just how much training goes on behind the scenes as they both prepare to compete at GW3. We talk about their tough Saturday training sessions, preparing together, Hayley's approach to competition and what it means to be stepping onto the Grapple Worlds mats for the first time. Two competitors. One household. And plenty of hard training as Hayley and Mo prepare for GW3. FOLLOW HAYLEY https://www.instagram.com/hayleyvmma/ GRAPPLE WORLDS 3 Saturday 7 November 2026 Stadium MK Get your tickets at grappleworlds.com and follow Grapple Worlds for match announcements and event updates. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PARK https://www.instagram.com/parkbusinessgroup/ Zebra Mats UK https://www.instagram.com/zebramats_uk GrapplApp https://www.instagram.com/grapplapp.io SoulTaker Fightwear https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/ Event and Media Structures https://www.instagram.com/eventandmediastructures/ EHC Sport - Vitamins and Supplements ‘For The Grafters’ https://www.instagram.com/ehc.sport/ DF Crash Repairs https://www.instagram.com/dfcrashrepairs/ L2i Limited - Award Winning Architectural Glazing https://www.instagram.com/l2i_ltd LISTEN & WATCH THE GRAPPLE WORLDS PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube THE GRAPPLE WORLDS PODCAST is a UK BJJ and grappling podcast hosted and produced by Lou Temlett of JIU JITSU LOU https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou/ Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24

Jack Hampshaw

Jack Hampshaw is a Veteran of Grapple House Invitationals and is returning again for Grapple House Invitationals 12 with a match up with Gavin Stewart of 10th Planet Banbury fame, hosted at Grapple House BJJ on Saturday 6th June 2026 in Middleton, Oldham, UK. 💥 Best Grappling Charity Show in the UK GO FOLLOW Jack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_hampshaw/ Grapple House Invitationals 12 Don’t be in danger, be the danger! 📍 Grapple House BJJ 📅 Saturday 6th June 2026 Grapple House Invitationals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grapple_house_invitationals/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_eemG0gZNYV3EnqYlo2j93Zd9xXZPS-x Sponsors: Strain Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/strain_fightwear/ Rinse and Roll: https://www.instagram.com/rinse_and_roll/ Sales Hero: https://www.instagram.com/salesherouk/ Inner Chimp: https://www.instagram.com/inner_chimp/ Strive Culture: https://www.instagram.com/strive_culture/ Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou/ Elevate Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/elevate.fightwear/ Clinch Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/clinchcoffee/ A UK BJJ Podcast HOST & PRODUCTION CREDIT: Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 9

E010: Amy Derwanz

Amy Derwanz is back for Grapple Worlds 2, with confidence, excitement and fighting spirit. She has had a period of time recovering, opening a new Jiu Jitsu school and continuing to run Jiu Jitsu camps. We wish her all the luck for her Grapple Worlds debut on Saturday 28th March. Get your tickets for the event at: https://grappleworlds.com/ Grapple Worlds is returning in March 2026 to bring you another night of high-intensity, submission-only NOGI grappling. 📍 Kassam Stadium, Oxford 📅 Saturday 28th March 2026 Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyderwanz/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_eemG0gZNYXDXjtQTMzS8fNvN8DEFuKL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grapple_worlds/ Sponsors: Zebra: https://www.instagram.com/zebramats_uk SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/ GrappleApp: https://www.instagram.com/grapplapp.io/ Pure Recharge: https://www.instagram.com/purerecharge/ 10th Planet Banbury: https://www.instagram.com/10th_planet_banbury/ 10th Planet Milton Keynes: https://www.instagram.com/10th_planet_mk/ A UK BJJ Podcast HOST & PRODUCTION CREDIT: Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29

E005: Rich McCann

Rich McCann faces Lucas Yerrell on his debut match at Grapple Worlds 2. Rich is no stranger to Super Fights having appeared on Tanto and Jitz League, and is an internationally renowned Tattoo Artist based in Pontypridd, Wales. Rich continues to share Power Ranger facts following on from Jay's episode. A reminder, this is a Jiu Jitsu Podcast! Get your tickets for the event at: https://grappleworlds.com/ Grapple Worlds is returning in March 2026 to bring you another night of high-intensity, submission-only NOGI grappling. 📍 Kassam Stadium, Oxford 📅 Saturday 28th March 2026 Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_richmccann/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_eemG0gZNYXDXjtQTMzS8fNvN8DEFuKL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grapple_worlds/ Sponsors: Zebra: https://www.instagram.com/zebramats_uk SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/ GrappleApp: https://www.instagram.com/grapplapp.io/ Pure Recharge: https://www.instagram.com/purerecharge/ 10th Planet Banbury: https://www.instagram.com/10th_planet_banbury/ 10th Planet Milton Keynes: https://www.instagram.com/10th_planet_mk/ A UK BJJ Podcast HOST & PRODUCTION CREDIT: Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast Channel - an independent and growing collection of podcasts sharing stories from across the global Jiu Jitsu and grappling community. Created, hosted and produced by Lou Temlett, the channel brings together the flagship JIU JITSU LOU Podcast alongside dedicated shows created with Jiu Jitsu events, promotions and organisations across the UK and beyond. From conversations with world-class competitors and Black Belts to emerging athletes, coaches, gym owners, event organisers and everyday practitioners, these podcasts give a voice to the people who make the Jiu Jitsu community what it is. Go behind the scenes of some of the UK's exciting grappling events. Meet athletes before they step onto the competition mats. Discover the people building academies, businesses and communities. And hear honest conversations about competition, confidence, resilience, motherhood, belonging, personal growth and life on and off the mats. Different shows. Different communities. One place to discover more of Jiu Jitsu. Sharing stories from across the global Jiu Jitsu community. Hosted and produced by Lou Temlett | JIU JITSU LOU jiujitsulou.com

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