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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 FOLLOWHayley 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.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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 FOLLOWJohn 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.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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 FOLLOWJamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieyoungson/ Sponsor of this episode is: New Movement BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/new.movement.bjj/andEscapology 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/@JiuJitsuLouInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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 FOLLOWJulie 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.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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 FOLLOWMoogie 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.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.