JIU JITSU LOU

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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast - where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is about far more than medals and matches. Hosted by Lou Temlett, this podcast explores the real stories behind the people, brands and communities shaping the world of grappling. From elite competitors and black belts to everyday practitioners, coaches, gym owners and those quietly changing lives within the sport, these are honest conversations about what happens both on and off the mats. Through open discussions around mindset, confidence, anxiety, neurodiversity, resilience, motherhood, mental health, competition, community and personal growth, the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast shines a light on the human side of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a nervous beginner thinking about your first class, or someone searching for connection and inspiration through the sport, this podcast is here to remind you that you belong in the community too. Alongside guest interviews, Lou also shares her own journey through training, competition, parenting and building a growing media platform within the grappling world. Real people. Real stories. Real Jiu Jitsu. Lou x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. E132: Torrie O'neil-Strong - Brown Belt

    22h ago

    E132: Torrie O'neil-Strong - Brown Belt

    Torrie O'neil-Strong is a Brown Belt, Founder of The Mighty Dames which is now almost a decade in existence. The Mighty Dames started as a Facebook group to be cheerleaders for supporting self-esteem and body confidence for women in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Torrie speaks of her BJJ journey and how she began to feel more comfortable in herself, travelling around the US and winning competitions.   Torrie knows that she can do good things, and trusts that her version of good is absolutely good enough. As The Mighty Dames approaches the ten year anniversary in 2027, this year Torrie is hosting an Invitational hosted at Gracie Apollo Beach in Florida on June 20. Anyone wishing to support and help with cash prizes of merchandise, please do get in touch with Torrie.   Topics: The Might DamesSpeaking upActive competitorThe Mighty Dames InvitationalMental HealthBipolar Type 2Prioritising selfHave funDon't take yourself to seriously  GO FOLLOW Torrie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torrieoneil/ The Mighty Dames on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themightydames/   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.

    49 min
  2. E131: Josh Aghdam - Blue Belt

    May 30

    E131: Josh Aghdam - Blue Belt

    Josh Aghdam is a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and started his love for the sport with a dream to be a professional wrestler. It turns out that his Dad was a high level freestyle wrestler. Unpicking the wrestling game to develop became a priority for Josh, however being able to sweep people from the upper body rather than from the legs became part of his advantage in BJJ.   Josh and his business partner Simon Price have been running a Jiu Jitsu school since 2017 having started and run successful businesses. Being a Personal Trainer on the side of full time role gave Josh and in into running his own businesses and appreciating the networking and growth. Josh has observed that business owners in Jiu Jitsu community really do have great values and a hard working attitude.   Topics: Freestyle WrestlingKids ProgrammeAmateur FightsPersian backgroundEntrepreneur Building a BJJ ClubPersonal TrainingCollaborationBusiness OwnersSales Hero UKPositive Values  GO FOLLOW Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaghdam/ Sales Hero on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salesherouk/   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.

    42 min
  3. E130: Amy Derwanz - Brown Belt

    May 23

    E130: Amy Derwanz - Brown Belt

    Amy Derwanz is a Brown Belt and was obsessed with Spong Bob, Sandy the Squirrel and Kara-te back when she was 4 years old, which started her martial arts dream. Amy now runs a Jiu Jitsu gym in Yorkshire that has respect for men and women in the area.   Amy has created a women's only camp that is affordable for women who are new or experienced in Jiu Jitsu, and is supported by a team around her to keep making the space grow. As part of the camps Amy teaches a relaxed Yoga session that is accessible for any shape or size.   Amy talks of the strategy and team dynamic of Team North from the recent ENYO 8 and her preparation for the upcoming Gorilla Invitational.   Topics: Spong BobKarateKick BoxingRhonda RouseyGeorges St PierreRoller's Jiu JitsuQueen Roller's CampENYO 8 SquadsYoga TeacherGorilla InvitationalClinch Coffee  GO FOLLOW Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyderwanz/   Queen Roller's Camp: https://www.instagram.com/queenrollersjiujitsu/   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   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.

    44 min
  4. E129: Amber Whitston - Yellow/Black Belt

    May 16

    E129: Amber Whitston - Yellow/Black Belt

    Amber Whitston is a newly promoted Yellow and Black Belt training out of Southern Quarter Jiu Jitsu. Amber started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when she saw members of her family training and she particularly likes training and competing in a blue Gi!   Amber trains BJJ every day after school, coaching, training and cleaning mats after classes, and has a dream to travel and continue training and competing for the rest of her life. She talks about her time, and privilege to be on ENYO Grappling, more than once. Listen to the end and find out why Amber appears on high level highlight reels with Title Belts.   Topics: The British OpenFamilyGi Jiu JitsuBelt PromotionsENYO GrapplingFriendsCompetitionCollision InvitationalSQ Super SeriesCoachesSelf-BeliefTitle Belts  GO FOLLOW Amber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberbjj_/   Matrix Plug choke: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTgQ2H2DGSe/   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   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.

    35 min
  5. E128: Chris Fensom - Black Belt

    May 9

    E128: Chris Fensom - Black Belt

    Chris Fensom is one of the most experienced Jiu Jitsu commentators in the UK, a Black Belt and comes to the show with a vast amount of preparation and experience. Chris comes in hot with a list of 10 Controversial Jiu Jitsu Opinions.   Topics: Grapple Worlds CommentatingMeta of Jiu JitsuJiu Jitsu BeltsCreativityPositional TrainingLong-Term GoalsCoaches are not Therapists  GO FOLLOW Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfensombjj/   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   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.

    1h 15m
  6. E127: Jake Dante - Blue Belt

    May 2

    E127: Jake Dante - Blue Belt

    Jake Dante is a fellow podcaster, curator of BJJ Wiki and a Blue Belt learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on and off the mats. Jake shares his journey of showcasing great BJJ content and crediting the original content creators. Whilst he started training 11 years ago with one class a week, has increased his commitment over time together with consideration of his family. He truly has fun on the mats, and can be found singing at his Saturday morning class, sometimes to overcome the anxiety that is felt in the moment.   Feeling insecure when training Jiu Jitsu is something many of us feel and to overcome those feeling we may use humour. Jake shares his long term fear of Wrist Locks having recently, and repeatedly being caught in this submission. We wrap up the episode talking about the positive aspects of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community.   Topics: BJJ WikiContent CuratorRoutinesBJJ BuddiesPanic AttacksHumour & FunWrist LocksCommunity  GO FOLLOW Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjj.wiki/   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   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.

    44 min
  7. E126: Petra Russell - Blue Belt

    Apr 25

    E126: Petra Russell - Blue Belt

    Petra Russell is Ranked Number 4 in the World at Super Heavyweight, and Number 15 at Blue Belt overall. She is a fan of NoGi and uses her positive mindset and mental preparation to win her matches. We talk about training for longevity, and finding ways to focus on physical and mental wellbeing in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.   There are so many fantastic heavyweight women showing up in the sport now that bring a different perspective to the sport. Whilst these divisions are growing, it is our responsibility to keep supporting either by taking part in competitions, or supporting fellow team mates to show up.   Topics: IBJJF RankingMaster WorldsMental PreparationOlder GrapplersBreathingFemale weight classesHeavyweight DivisionsRepresentationGuard GameGrip Game  GO FOLLOW Petra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petrafyrebjj/   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   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.

    44 min
  8. E125: Adam Forster - Brown Belt

    Apr 18

    E125: Adam Forster - Brown Belt

    Congratulations to newly promoted Adam Forster who is now a Brown Belt, and has lost all characteristics of a 'Purple Belt'.   Adam is a Viral BJJ Content Creator, because he broke his foot in an Absolute tournament in 2025! In that time he sat mat side to continue learning, and also started creating Jiu Jitsu content.   Adam shares his stories throughout his BJJ Belt promotions, competing, and his enjoyment at throwing himself into Absolute tournaments, as well as multiple division matches. He is confident at sharing his mistakes, especially if that give him great viral content.   'Little Adam' trains at 40 Licks Jiu Jitsu Club with Adam Watts, and is also an illustrator who creates fantastic artwork and logos. Adam needs a creative outlet in his life like many of us, and creates visual content based on thoughts and actions in the sport. Just keep doing the thing: BJJ, creating content, learning and being creative.   Topics: Jiu Jitsu MemesInjury timeCompetingPromotionRound Robin matchesMistakes and lossesSubconsciousViral contentProcreateStereotypesRepetitionCoaching  GO FOLLOW Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamforsterbjj/   Sponsor of this episode is: 40 Licks Jiu Jitsu Club: https://www.instagram.com/40licksbjj/ & Adam Forster BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/adamforsterbjj/   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.

    44 min
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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast - where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is about far more than medals and matches. Hosted by Lou Temlett, this podcast explores the real stories behind the people, brands and communities shaping the world of grappling. From elite competitors and black belts to everyday practitioners, coaches, gym owners and those quietly changing lives within the sport, these are honest conversations about what happens both on and off the mats. Through open discussions around mindset, confidence, anxiety, neurodiversity, resilience, motherhood, mental health, competition, community and personal growth, the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast shines a light on the human side of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a nervous beginner thinking about your first class, or someone searching for connection and inspiration through the sport, this podcast is here to remind you that you belong in the community too. Alongside guest interviews, Lou also shares her own journey through training, competition, parenting and building a growing media platform within the grappling world. Real people. Real stories. Real Jiu Jitsu. Lou x 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
    132
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lou Temlett
  • Show Website
    JIU JITSU LOU

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