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Rich Harding is a Purple Belt fighting out of Parity Martial Arts in Southampton, and is up on Coastal Combat Festival on Saturday 7th February in Dorchester Prison. Rich is a long-time martial artist, and a 20 year MMA coach. He is also a multi-title holding martial artist in K1, Thai Boxing and Unlicensed Boxing. Rich is a left-handed striker, has an exciting style and talks of his successes and the benefits of being left-handed in martial arts. He has some great tips for all of us that feel like we know very little at Blue Belt, and shares a mindful approach to striking. We also talk about supporting the upcoming fighters in the UK, which is really important to so many of us in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, especially for ENYO, with the upcoming event on Saturday 4th April. Topics:Coastal Combat FestivalJapanese Jiu JitsuCage WarriorsThai BoxingStrikingGround gameMMALeft-Handed fightingTraining CampsUFCCoachingENYO GrapplingCornering GO FOLLOWRich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richstogram/ Sponsor of this episode is: Parity Martial Arts: https://www.instagram.com/paritymartialarts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLouClips on TikTok and InstagramTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.louInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou 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.

Leigh Ibberson has recently been promoted to Purple Belt and his BJJ career is looking at a very exciting over the coming year. Leigh is the owner and founder of Shaftesbury Submission Grappling based in a small town in Dorset, UK. Leigh was inspired by the Joe Rogan Experience to start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu some years ago, and continues to listen to great podcasts, including the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast. Facing the fear and doing it anyway is a life philosophy of Leigh's. This includes climbing Snowdon, in bare foot shoes with a 50kg backpack. Leigh speaks about his competition experience at White Belt and goes on to speak about the Super Fights he has coming up in 2026. Topics:Purple Belt PromotionShaftesbury Submission GrapplingHelping othersJoe Rogan ExperienceBig ChallengesFear vs FailureCompeting at White BeltCompetitive SpiritUltra AthleteFriday Night TrainingCoastal Combat LeagueADCC DenmarkGrappleFest Prelims GO FOLLOWLeigh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leigh_ibberson/ Sponsor of this episode is: Fortitude Official: https://www.instagram.com/official.fortitude.bjj/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLouClips on TikTok and Instagram TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.louInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou 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.

Emily Eyles joins the show for a second time after her first appearance in November 2023. She is now a Black Belt, recently promoted under Pedro Bessa. Emily has always been an avid traveler and competes all over the world. She talks about the cost of competing and inspires the rest of us to compete in Europe, especially if we're based near an airport. Since becoming a Black Belt, Emily shares how much more Zen she is feeling, and also shares advice about being more specific and assertive in our own training strategies. Congratulations to Emily on her recent engaged to a fellow Jiu Jitsu athlete and Black Belt, William Timmis. Topics:Black Belt PromotionEngagement congratulationsRealistic expectationsYoga helps Jiu JitsuBeing reflectiveEuropean competitionBe specificAssertiveness GO FOLLOWEmily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emington/ Sponsor of this episode is: Ben's Grapple Lens: https://www.instagram.com/bensgrapplelens/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLouClips on TikTok and Instagram TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.louInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou 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.

Hayley Curtis is a newly promoted Brown Belt, with 25 years sports coaching experience, is based in the Isle of Man and is an accomplished coach at Summit Grappling Academy (SGA). She talks about all aspects of BJJ, including some fun antics! Making the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu more accessible to everyone is the aim of many of us, especially Hayley and the rest of the team at SGA. Hayley brings her conceptual detail and awareness to supporting competitors with their own preparation for competitions. Her passion and experience from her early years in gymnastics brings something unique, not just to her own game but to everyone she coaches. Topics:Brown Belt PromotionSports CoachingBeginners Jiu Jitsu ClassesPole DancingJECERIS InvitationalCommunityENYO CollaborationCompetition PreparationProprioceptionCreative directionCelebration GO FOLLOWHayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsu_hayles/ Sponsor of this episode is: Summit Grappling Academy: https://www.instagram.com/summitgrapplingacademy/ 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.

E111: Lou Temlett - Blue Belt This episode is brought to you by INSIO Mental Performance.Download your Mental Skills for BJJ Competitors here: https://insio.biz/bjj Subscribe on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou Thank you so much for listening to the podcast over the last 12 months. This episode is a reflection on my jiu jitsu journey over the last year, what worked well and what didn't. Mindlessly taking actions in life, particularly attending jiu jitsu sessions, and recording these jiu jitsu podcast episodes means that I have made significant progress. I will be actively embracing my new found values of FIRE, PASSION and FREEDOM within my jiu jitsu game and also my business to continue to build a wholehearted community and much more progress. Thank you all for your ongoing support, lets connect in 2026! Topics:2025 - What worked wellIntentionValuesNotable Podcast GuestsWhat didn't work wellBeing Decisive2026 - GoalsRunning BJJ events GO FOLLOWMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou/ Sponsor of this episode is: LOUTECH Masters: https://jiujitsulou.com/loutech-masters/ 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.

Mike Clark has recently been promoted to Brown Belt, and we talk about the recent British Open tournament in Coventry, and some of the aches and pains that us as Masters competitors might experience! 'Jiu Jitsu saved my life' is a statement that relates to Mike's story. He shares parts of his story that echo the true value of being part of a community, especially one that is the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community. The vibe of any Jiu Jitsu academy is founded within the heartfelt energy of the Head Coach, and therefore attract similar, like-minded people. This is where it is so important to find the right fit when choosing a club or academy to join. Mike is founder of Grapple SNC, helping grapplers train smarter and for longer. He shares the value of taking a small amount of time to practice mobility. Mike has aims for 2026 and beyond, to coach more clients and to also increase his coaching in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He will also be continuing to have a sense of fun, and be that someone to talk to. Topics:British OpenAches and painsCoaching styleOpen MatsBe ProactiveSafetyTrustMobilityHomelessnessCoaching kidsHave a sense fun GO FOLLOWMike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeclarkyclark/ Sponsor of this episode is: Roger Gracie Marlow: https://www.instagram.com/rgamarlow/ 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.

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.