Mat is a Brown Belt from Derby, UK and is Founder of Digittape, a finger tape for jiu jitsu practitioners and is passionate about supporting others with their journey. He started out as a doorman at clubs on the weekends, and then began his Jiu Jitsu career before quitting. Having a good sense of confidence throughout his life has really benefited his game.

We talk about Mat's calmness and knowledge and has always been very sporty for most of his life. Mat talks about the benefits of having a great stand-up game including the importance of grip fighting. Being consistent and having time for yourself is really important, happiness and great training partners will keep you in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for longer.

Topics:

• Finger tape
• Working as Security
• Confidence
• White Belt days
• European Competitions
• Injury
• How to tape your fingers
• Grips
• Stand-up game
• Trust yourself

Mat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.garner92/

Digitape: https://www.instagram.com/digittapeuk/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

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Jen is co-host of Beauty and The Gi Podcast, and a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and based in Indianapolis. She started training Jiu Jitsu at the age of 47 after meeting coach, AJ Clingerman at a speakers event. Jen is a seasoned podcaster, who heard a gap in the market for something more from a female perspective in wrestling/martial arts.

We discover what we can now do with our bodies in our 40's, training Jiu Jitsu and discovering our ability to be more physical. Taking up opportunities to train and even compete is so important for mental and physical health, even when some of us seem to beat ourselves up worse than sparring with a Black Belt!

Topics:

• Jiu Jitsu Podcasts
• Podcasting
• Starting Jiu Jitsu in your 40's
• Beauty and The Gi Podcast
• Thinking Jiu Jitsu
• Menopause
• Women's Camps
• Competing down
• Friends around The World
• Reflections from a Coach
• Keep showing up

Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brassybroadjen/

Beauty and The Gi Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/beautyandthegipodcast/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

Come and be a part of the show: https://jiujitsulou.com/be-a-podcast-guest/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou

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Valentina is an inspiration, and so very dedicated to the art of Jiu Jitsu. I am joined by Valentina and her Mom Maria and I am overwhelmed with the positive energy from them both. She is turning 15 and celebrating to progress to becoming a woman in her culture, and there is an incredible commitment from Valentina and the whole family.

We talk about preparing for competitions, and the future of Valentina's Jiu Jitsu. Being part of her clubs elite team you can watch and listen to just how dedicated she is. It is very apparent Valentina is in this art for the long game, she shares a story about her Mom joining to train!

Topics:

• Family
• Winning Gold
• Responsibility
• Mindset
• Commitment
• Worlds in May
• Elite Team
• Positive mental health
• Training safely
• Time and effort
• Strong women
• Happy Birthday

Valentina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giadapedrettii/

Gracie Barra Kissimmee: https://www.instagram.com/graciebarrakissimmee/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

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Giada Pedretti is a purple belts who has been training for 6 years but started in 2015 at the age of 15, however the road has been a little bumpy. Her career started Japanese Jiu Jitsu in Italy, and transitioned to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after a friend suggested she try it. The decision was an easy one at that stage. Making Jiu Jitsu a long term career is completely Giada's passion. Having visited Nottingham on a school excursion in 2017, she decided it was the place for her, and I discover why!

We talk about making Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a career, and the balance of education and training. Giada's passion and commitment is to be admired. The benefit of the mindset we learn through jiu jitsu is a life skill in itself. Listen out for some great competition advice.

Topics:

• Japanese Jiu Jitsu
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Kickboxing
• University sports
• Injury
• Self-care
• Jiu Jitsu as a career
• Mindset
• Competition
• Cheer your achievements

Giada on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giadapedrettii/

Gracie Barra Nottingham: https://www.instagram.com/graciebarranottingham/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

Come and be a part of the show: https://jiujitsulou.com/be-a-podcast-guest/

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Barbara Pellegrino is a Double Gold Medalist in the English Open at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, whose approach is 'one fight at a time'. Her advice is to just go for it in competing and to keep going! Whilst her journey hasn't always been easy, she has stuck to it and stayed dedicated, and now today she is a Gracie Barra Ambassador.

We talk about starting training during the Covid lockdowns, and doing solo drills, but not the solo drill we may know, solo drills as in miming the moves without a partner! Barbara demonstrates learning moves only a week before a competition, thriving on adrenalin, and pulling off new moves successfully during competition. Take great energy from this episode, Barbara is inspirational.

Topics:

• Double Gold Medallist
• Competing in BJJ
• Starting training during lockdown
• Solo drills
• Pulling Guard
• Gi & No Gi
• Key Master Guard
• Competing once a month
• Gracie Barra Ambassador
• Competitive spirit
• Processing emotions
• Not only White Belts get arm barred!
• IBJJF Membership & Worlds

Barbara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarap_bjj/

Becoming a Gracie Barra Ambassador: https://graciebarraeurope.com/ambassadors-programme/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

Come and be a part of the show: https://jiujitsulou.com/be-a-podcast-guest/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou

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Olivia talks about her experience meeting a new opponent in Enyo6, her second invitation to compete at Enyo Grappling events. Olivia is a committed and dedicated young lady in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has been competing since a young age, and continues to do so.

We talk about Olivia's International competitions with her Mum, Kayley. The incredible opportunity, the amount of competitors, and success of winning medals, as well as the amazing experience of travelling and experiencing culture together. Olivia shares tips and advice from her top and bottom game, as well as her challenges in competitions. We both come away from the episode with a consistent, and quality game plan!

Topics:

• Enyo6 & Enyo3
• Starting training
• Consistent training
• Competing from an early age
• Challenge of going up a category
• AJP Youth Worlds - Abu Dhabi
• International competitions
• Logistics and Fundraising
• Mother & Daughter bonding time
• Benefits of cross training
• Aspiring World Champion

Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviamarlowbjj/

Olivia's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/fd3ade1b

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

Come and be a part of the show: https://jiujitsulou.com/be-a-podcast-guest/

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Taylor talks about her match at Enyo 6 in Weston-Super-Mare and how she started training less than 3 years ago. Her Dad, Darrell is really supportive of Taylor's journey from his own passion an interest of UFC and seeing how impressive Jiu Jitsu is, suggested Taylor give it a go.

We talk about Taylor's progress and ambition in the art and her preference for No Gi matches. She is an incredible and humble individual that presents herself always with professionalism and support for others. I absolutely loved chatting with Taylor and her Dad and continue to follow her journey, as this only is the beginning!

Topics:

• Enyo
• Starting training
• Pre-Match routine
• No Gi
• Wrestling
• Competitions
• "Armbar Queen" explained
• Support from friends
• BJJ is a lifestyle
• Sponsors & Self Funding
• Vision for Competitions
• White Belt Tips

Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtaylor_bjjx/

Girls of BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/_girls.of.bjj_/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

Come and be a part of the show: https://jiujitsulou.com/be-a-podcast-guest/

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Sam is a lifetime martial artist, from reenacting scenes from movies as a kid, being thrown to the wall in his first MMA experience to now having 10 years under his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu belt.

We connected through Instagram like I have with many of you, and Sam is a podiatrist and founder of Warrior Grips. He also recalls his white belt days, and makes a real effort to bring on and support white belts. Sam also talks about the importance of protecting and looking after your feet. Do check out his socials and information!

Topics:

• Authenticity
• University clubs
• Academics of the art
• Learn how to Learn
• 'Being a White Belt hurts!'
• Comparing yourself to you 6 months ago
• Purple Belts are the best!
• Desire to win
• Being present
• Imanari Roll
• Protecting your feet
• Always do a warm up

Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warrior_grips/

Podipedia: https://podipedia.co.uk/

Warrior Grips: https://www.warriorgrips.com/

Imanari Roll: https://evolve-mma.com/blog/how-to-perfect-the-imanari-roll-in-bjj/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

Come and be a part of the show: https://jiujitsulou.com/be-a-podcast-guest/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou

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E017: Sandra Hinz - Blue Belt

Sandra joins me from Sweden, for this podcast episode, she has such a beautiful and genuine story, finding peace and being completely present on the mats whilst training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

We talk about competing and being supportive of fellow team mates. Giving back, and encouraging others to join on the mats and particularly wanting other women to join the game. Honouring life's experiences, good and bad, bringing lived experience and appreciation whilst dropping all of the labels we accept through life in training jiu jitsu.

Topics:

• Wanting to gain confidence
• Understanding the game
• Control positions
• Triggering situations
• Supportive team mates
• Autism diagnosis & ADHD
• Meditation
• Learning from competing
• Default medals
• Networking
• Our Future Self
• Have fun!
• Ask higher belts to train
• Tap and learn
• Challenge yourself

Sandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandy_bjj/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

Come and be a part of the show: https://jiujitsulou.com/be-a-podcast-guest/

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Colin celebrates 20 years of coaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu this year and is also Head Coach for the Royal Navy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team. Colin shares his beginnings in martial arts and his passion for the art. Some amazing advice, and congratulations for White Belts out there, as well as appreciation for the addiction that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gives us all.

What do you need to ask yourself in your current journey in Martial Arts? Colin really gets to the foundation of jiu jitsu progress, by rolling back to prior to challenging positions and working through your defence. Positive values is an intrinsic part of martial arts that really keeps you committed to your journey.

Topics:

• Martial Arts as a kid
• Way of The Dragon - Bruce Lee
• Passion for learning
• Introverts
• Training in Brazil
• Royal Navy Head Coach
• Seminars and Camps
• Half Guard Tips
• White Belts
• Development and progress
• Rewind your moves to progress
• Women in Jiu Jitsu
• Motivation from the BJJ community
• Values - Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance

Colin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cj_howells/

Go follow: https://www.instagram.com/royalnavybjj/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

Come and be a part of the show: https://jiujitsulou.com/be-a-podcast-guest/

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