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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast. Hosted by Lou Temlett, this is a podcast about the people behind Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From world champions, black belts and gym owners to white belts, community builders, coaches, entrepreneurs and everyday grapplers, these are honest conversations about the journeys, challenges and experiences that shape life on and off the mats. The Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast explores the stories that don't always get told: resilience, confidence, mental health, motherhood, identity, business, belonging, personal growth and the communities that make Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so much more than a sport. With over 130 episodes and guests from across the UK and around the world, Lou shines a light on the people, projects and ideas helping to grow the grappling community. Whether you're preparing for your first class, chasing your next belt, running an academy, or simply fascinated by the human side of Jiu Jitsu, you'll find stories, insights and inspiration here. Real people. Real stories. Real Jiu Jitsu. Follow @jiujitsulou and join the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago ·  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.

    E142: Elisabeth Clay - Black Belt

  2. 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.

    E141: Angie Vogel - Black Belt

  3. Aug 1 ·  Video

    E140: Andrew Hardwick - Black Belt

    Andy 'Hardy' Hardwick is Black Belt and has been competitive throughout his life. Taking part in every extracurricular sporting activity during childhood have given Andy his edge when it comes to getting to it and being the best he can be.   Owning and running a Jiu Jitsu gym with his best mate from school has been a way for Andy to direct his passion and commitment to sport and performance. He talks about the benefit of approaching performance from many different angles, for competition and longevity in training BJJ. Andy's drive to be the best he could be at every belt level and continues to advocate doing something that challenges each and every one of us.   Topics: RugbyBoxingHead injuriesCompetitive SportEntrepreneurFriendshipCoachingCompetition ReviewStrength TrainingContext of BJJ  GO FOLLOW Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotherhoodperformance/   Community Spotlight on Brotherhood Health & Performance: https://www.instagram.com/brotherhoodperformance/   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.

    E140: Andrew Hardwick - Black Belt

  4. Jul 25 ·  Video

    E139: Mat Lane - (Re)DEFYNE Health & Performance

    Mat Lane has a health & performance business and has brought his connection Frankie Ratford - Travelling Interior Designer, (BBC Interior Design Masters Season 7) in to support the continuation of Impact MMA, now known as Impact Martial Arts based in Salisbury.   Impact MMA has struggled making ends meet and the whole community are now pulling together to make a difference for the people that really need the support. Starting with a visual refresh both in the gym and online has been the first actions.   Hosting Royce Gracie in a recent seminar did great things for bringing exceptional self-defence and martial arts to the people in the community. Please keep supporting your local martial arts gyms to make sure they can continue supporting the wider community.   Topics: Saving Impact MMAInterior DesignCommunity GymImpactMMA InvitationalRoyce Gracie SeminarImpact BarbersMMAContact SportsADHDAccessibilityGym RefreshEntrepreneurship  GO FOLLOW Mat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redefyne_hpc   Community Spotlight on Impact MMA: https://www.instagram.com/impact.mma/   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.

    E139: Mat Lane - (Re)DEFYNE Health & Performance

  5. 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.

    E138: Chelsea Leah - Black Belt

  6. Jul 11 ·  Video

    E137: Philip Wheeler - Purple Belt

    Philip Wheeler is a Purple Belt, and has been in martial arts for most of his life and sees that competing is a fun day out, and a wonderful opportunity to make friends. He considers everyone he meets in BJJ as part of his wider family.   Philip helps fix people with a wide range of experience in Chinese and other medicines. He has a broad range of skills in the health industry and continues to be a well-rounded and knowledgeable practitioner. He is supported by coaches, family and other professionals in the community to get him to the upcoming first UFC BJJ Open in Vegas, after he gets married this year.   Topics: KarateMartial ArtsCompetitionJiu Jitsu FamilyUFC BJJ OpenWeddingHealth Jevity  GO FOLLOW Philip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheelermedicine/   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.

    E137: Philip Wheeler - Purple Belt

  7. 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.

    E136: Ben Johnston - Black Belt

  8. Jun 27

    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.

    E135: Molly Lindsay - Blue Belt
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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast. Hosted by Lou Temlett, this is a podcast about the people behind Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From world champions, black belts and gym owners to white belts, community builders, coaches, entrepreneurs and everyday grapplers, these are honest conversations about the journeys, challenges and experiences that shape life on and off the mats. The Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast explores the stories that don't always get told: resilience, confidence, mental health, motherhood, identity, business, belonging, personal growth and the communities that make Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so much more than a sport. With over 130 episodes and guests from across the UK and around the world, Lou shines a light on the people, projects and ideas helping to grow the grappling community. Whether you're preparing for your first class, chasing your next belt, running an academy, or simply fascinated by the human side of Jiu Jitsu, you'll find stories, insights and inspiration here. Real people. Real stories. Real Jiu Jitsu. Follow @jiujitsulou and join the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Channel
    JIU JITSU LOU
  • Creator
    Lou Temlett
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lou Temlett
  • Show Website
    JIU JITSU LOU

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