JIU JITSU Lou

Neil Walker is Purple Belt, has been an avid martial arts fan for years, and started with a Yoga based Kung Fu and MMA, before progressing through Traditional and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Neil shares his story of having not just one, but two heart attacks at a young age. Describing himself as an Enthusiastic Hobbyist is the tone Neil now sets for himself. Being mindful of keeping his heartrate in check and keeping training on the mats for as long as possible. We talk about the importance of Strength and Conditioning as we progress in life, and in Jiu Jitsu. As older grapplers, sometimes our mindset can hold us back in competing, and taking inspiration from our fellow martial artists may well be beneficial. Neil is also the Founder and creator of Submission Searcher, the largest online database of martial arts submissions. So if you want to find your way around your own game, and increase your knowledge of techniques, go and check it out online. Topics:Love of Jiu JitsuHeart AttacksBoundary settingCross TrainingFamily trainingCompetingSubmission Searcher Sponsor of this episode is: Submission Searcher: https://submissionsearcher.com/ Neil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olliebkelly/Submission Searcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/submissionsearcher/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 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.

Dr Jen Case, or Dr Jen Jitsu has an incredible repertoire of academic and sports accolades. Dr Jen set out to solve her own problems in weight cutting and nutrition whilst being an MMA Fighter. She now works with all athletes as a qualified professional. She made a significant change in her attitude, and life experience when a coach noticed her potential and offered her the opportunity to be not just good, but great! Listen and learn about the complexities of glass blowing, and the parallel relationship to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Dr Jen shares her BJJ story, the challenge of having to fight men in her White and Blue Belt days due to lack of female competitors to being Ranked Number 1 in Worlds. Thinking about getting rid of uncertainty in training, and for competition is Dr Jen's strategy for success, and focuses on her A-Game. Her advice is that even if you get a bad start, work to get to the start of your A-Game and work to the finish, and ultimately win. There is a lot to learn from this episode, watch before you head to class, or listen on the way to your next open mat or competition! Topics:MMA FighterSports NutritionLearning disabilityInspirationGlass blowingCompeting against menRecovery from ACLA-Game strategyWeight cuttingCompetition prepBoundaries and safetyStrength training Sponsor of this episode is: INSIO Mental Performance: https://insio.biz/bjj Dr Jen Jitsu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenjitsu/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 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.

Ollie Kelly is Purple Belt, and more than that, is fully responsible for me starting my journey in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Ollie has always been a fighting sports fan and took part in Judo and Boxing in his early school life, growing up in France. Having children, and seeing the benefit that Jiu Jitsu brings them, encourages us as adults to also start training. Progressing through the early white belt days, especially being age thirty or over, brings its's own challenge, not least thinking that one has a little more life experience to bring to the mats. Ollie shares the story of his early days in the sport, through to the growth in mindset and resilience that he demonstrates today. Ollie is the founder of Matador App, and shares his story as to why he started creating the app bringing seminars to fellow partitioners around the UK and the world, together with up to four in person events every year. With Ollie's tech background, and passion for Jiu Jitsu he is best placed to bring something inspirational for the growth of our sport. Topics:Starting Jiu JitsuSchool sportsGround gameHumiliating first classThe Art of Jiu JitsuAchievable goalsSpectating at BJJ eventsBJJ SeminarsPurple BeltFighting for Blue Belt Sponsor of this episode is: MATADOR APP: https://matadorapp.io/ Ollie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olliebkelly/Matador on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matadorapp/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 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.

Christle Guevarra is a White Belt, and was very much a car forum kinda girl with her Subaru back in the 90's, and was encouraged by a now Black Belt to start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu over 10 years ago. It has taken that amount of time for Christle to decide to giving it a go, and even now she's already competed twice in the last year, with a huge amount of fun and drive for life on the mats. Christle shares her practice of the solo sport of powerlifting, and the transition through life to Jiu Jitsu., along the way, sharing her pain and emotions, from being overweight, to now with her weight loss and overcoming others opinion and comments on the internet. We talk about GLP-1 agonists from their initial introduction in 2005, and Christle opens up about her Ozempic journey story and the positives she now draws from it. One additional thing we both feel has improved though, is our own Jiu Jitsu guard games, and we'll leave that to you all to truly decide! Topics:Track carsTraining Jiu JitsuPowerliftingBeing overweightFood noiseWeight loss optionsPhysical freedomFun on the mats40+ womenRegister to competeGLP-1 AgonistsLower Caloric needs Sponsor of this episode is: INSIO Mental Performance: https://insio.biz/bjj Dr Christle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christle/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 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.

Graham Hill is a White Belt, and trains at Grow Jiu Jitsu in Bicester having transitioned from running, to focus on developing his strength now with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His first introduction to martial arts was Muay Thai, which seemed to suit the first transition to growing strength. We talk about mindfulness as a practice to ground in the moment, and also meditation in the form of repeatedly drilling mindfulness, which does resonate with the practice of jiu jitsu. Using techniques to improve our opportunity to achieve the best in competition, especially as Masters athletes is something that Graham has become an expert in helping others. Graham has a Masters in Performance Psychology and has a business supporting sports people. He talks in detail about training your body, your mind and your skills, however it is the mind that will really help us achieve excellence in any sport. Listen out for the tips to achieve much more in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We also talk about the challenges of being a parent supporting upcoming jiu jitsu competitors, and the joy of observing the growth in resilience in both our children, as well as ourselves. I hope you'll be inspired to do some hard things in life! Topics:StrengthMindfulnessMeditationAutism diagnosisPerformance PsychologyAphantasiaNeurodivergent TeamsDifficult experiences Sponsor of this episode is: INSIO Mental Performance: https://insio.biz/bjj Graham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graham_hill/INSIO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insio.mental.performance/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 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.

Sula-Mae Loewenthal launches straight in to talk about her win at ADCC Trials in 2024. She shares her emotional challenges along the way to her recent Black Belt promotion, and is certainly not shy about being on the big stage. Sula-Mae talks about going from anxiety to pure flow state, and being completely focused to win. The strategic mindset, and thinking that Sula-Mae shares is something to be admired, in addition to her overwhelming dream sense of winning. Be prepared to immerse yourself in a feeling of fun and flow throughout this episode. Listen out for the soul-taker conversation, it will be worth it. Changing the way you think, as you progress through the belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is something that has helped Sula-Mae get more into flow state, as she reflects on her journey. Topics:ADCC TrialsFlow StatePulling guardStandup gamePolarisTeaching Jiu JitsuMentoringGB AmbassadorSuper Fights Sula-Mae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sula_maebjj/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 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.

Ange Taylor makes a second appearance on the show, and this time opens up about her competition and life experience in the last year. Taking steps to be independent can be a challenge later in life, and Ange shares how much she has achieved, and overcome. Dealing with past trauma can be difficult for anyone, Ange shares how resilient she has been and her courage to work through the road of healing. Knowing that Jiu Jitsu is her safe space, gives Ange the ability to breakthrough her deep anxiety, and step outside of her home with ease. She is now able to find more focus, direction, peace and support, not just from the consistent practice of jiu jitsu but also team mates, friends and coaches. Battling with personal issues, has made Ange stronger, in mindset and winning attitude. Thank you for showing up and joining me again, this time to talk through some challenging topics Ange. x Topics:Jiu Jitsu ConWorld MastersCompetition PrepMeal PrepAnxiety & depressionHealingResilienceSelf ConfidenceAccepting helpPositive self-talk Ange on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ange.taylor_bjj/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 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.

Andy Chapman is a Black Belt and trains twice a day every day, and this has been the same for the last 10 years. Andy shares his competition mindset, and also the business growth of Team Ryano Limavady in Northern Ireland. Andy talks with compassion for bringing BJJ hobbyists along with the club, and the importance of making everyone feel the energy where they feel welcome and wish to stay, and continue their own journey for a long time. Finding similar grade, weight and age competitors to yourself, really offers the opportunity to progress with relative ease. Andy shares some great stories of individuals in his team. We talk of some useful analogies, that may well help with your mindset and thinking. Topics:Training twice a daySerious surgeryIBJJF MastersCompetitionMeasuring a gym's performanceUnderstanding the gameYoung CompetitorsLearning BJJ with easeFeedbackProgress Goals Sponsor of this episode is: RGA Buckingham: https://rgabuckingham.com/trial/ Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andychapman_bjj/Team Ryano Limavady: https://www.instagram.com/limavady_ryanos_bjj/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 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.

Cara Waller is a Purple Belt and talks of her experience in being part of competition team, and the value it brings, not just to her level of competition but also of her mental health and wellbeing. She is very reflective and mindful, observing and aware of her own performance, compassion and fighting spirit. We discuss the self-talk that can affect us as Jiu Jitsu practitioners, and those of us that experience anxiety. Cara opens up about her growth and awareness around her own ADHD diagnosis, and her driving spirit to support and coach others to be the best they can be. Like many of us, she sees the BJJ gym as her happy place, and somewhere of acceptance, empathy and trust. Being an active individual throughout her life with sports, she now continues her passion with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Topics:Instagram friendsIBJJF European MastersDefault MedalsComparisonOverthinkingADHD & NeurodiversityTeaching BJJLadies ClassesIdeas, concepts and context Sponsor of this episode is: RGA Buckingham: https://rgabuckingham.com/trial/ Cara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cararosebjj/RGA Buckingham: https://www.instagram.com/rgabuckingham/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.louFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcastJIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30 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.