Salvo started training from age 10 to 15 in Sicily before moving to the UK, however the love of martial arts started some time before this and being inspired by Bruce Lee movies. Professor Salvo now teaches daily at Gracie Barra Bath, and owns and teaches at his other GB schools in the South West.

I was heartened to listen to Salvo share his passion for martial arts, and the mindful origins that continue to give joy, and balance to a martial artists life. There are also some very helpful tips when it comes to mindset!

Topics:

• Growing up in Sicily
• Inspired by Bruce Lee
• Healthy relationships
• Beginnings of Gracie Barra South West, UK
• Ethos of Martial Arts
• Approaching the mats with joy
• Future generation
• Competitions
• Female Black Belts
• Play Jiu Jitsu
• Balance of the game

Salvo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvogb1/

Gracie Barra Bath: https://www.instagram.com/gracie_barra_bath_/

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Ian is a 3rd Degree Black Belt and has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 1999, and has been trained in traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu, including weaponry, from back in 1987. We talk about Ian's journey, and setting up a Jiu Jitsu School as a Blue Belt in BJJ.

This is a great episode of the mindful learning journey of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, where skill and ability comes from dedication to the sport. There are many hidden gems in this episode so it really is worth only tapping out at the very end!

Topics:

• Traditional Jiu Jitsu
• Groundwork
• Weaponry
• Lifelong hobby
• Learning to defend yourself
• Seminars
• The Fighter's Notebook
• Starting your own Jiu Jitsu School
• Collar Chokes
• Rising Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Encouraging more women to start training
• Kosen Judo
• Understanding others
• Hidden Jiu Jitsu

Kosen Judo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosen_judo

Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian_rossiter_/

Rising Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: http://www.bjjsomerset.co.uk/index.php/instructors

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Happy New Year! In this episode I talk about making Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a routine and the importance of sleep, calling BS on 'motivation'. Just get to the mats!

Welcome to all my new listeners and I really encourage you to book your free session, and start training jiu jitsu. To those of you who have been listening for a while, drop me a DM and come on the show!

Topics:

• Happy New Year
• Routines
• The importance of sleep
• Keep showing up
• Give Yoga a go
• Come and be my guest
• Get inspired, keep shining!

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E012: Lucy Wheeler - Blue Belt

Lucy has been brave enough to travel around Europe and train at a Jiu Jitsu school in Lisbon, not knowing the language and walking fresh in off the street. Whilst we become familiar with the jiu jitsu schools we currently train at, it takes some bravery to take yourself out of your comfort zone and experience somewhere new. However, we have the language of jiu jitsu and this seems to connect us all, around the world!

This is a fantastic episode covering minor injuries, training at international Women's Camps, Polaris Competitions and the observation of Judo influence in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as some essential tips for wellbeing and health on the mats!

Topics:

• Surviving
• Enjoying work & hobbies
• Mastering moves
• Logical mindset
• Observing others
• Being a guard player
• Having time off
• Minor injury advice
• Women's Camps
• Overcoming fear & anxiety
• Doing it for yourself
• The language of Jiu Jitsu
• Polaris
• Judo influence in BJJ
• Listen to your body

Lucy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lrwhee/

BJJ Camp Finder: https://bjjcampfinder.com/

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

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I take this opportunity to reflect and review on my podcasting and jiu jitsu journey's, and the social benefits of being part of a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school. Getting out of your own way to start enjoying life, starting training Jiu Jitsu, having a go at new activities as part of the wider community.

Thanks to all my listeners, especially those who listen on Spotify, as I share the Spotify Wrapped data for the three months of Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast show!

Topics:

• Weight maintenance
• Zero expectations
• How much do you have to lose!?
• My podcast journey
• Growing community
• Getting involved
• Opportunities
• Being the Fun Parent!
• Go and have fun!
• Be brave
• Consistency
• Spotify Wrapped

Sign up to the Jiu Jitsu Lou Newsletter: https://jiujitsulou.com/

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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Maccy has amazing energy and enthusiasm for Jiu Jitsu! Whilst we speak about the fun of being a glasses wearer on the mats, we also dig deep in terms of mental health and rehabilitation. Maccy talks openly about her life challenges and how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has helped her make small incremental steps to improvement. We also talk about the love and care we have for our Jiu Jitsu Family.

Topics:

• Glasses wearers
• Mental Health
• Focus of living to work
• Refocusing to what's important
• Neurodiversity
• Improving only 1%
• Constant improvement
• How do you take feedback?
• We're all equal
• BJJ Family & Respect
• Support from other women
• Feeling comfortable with yourself
• Boundaries & Thanks

Find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Maccy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maccybjj/

Gracie Barra Bristol: https://www.graciebarrabristol.com/

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

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Emily has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for nearly ten years now, and trains with Pedro Bessa, one of her 'Jiu Jitsu Dads'! We talk about her infamous reputation as a Jiu Jitsu Goblin, and why it came about, and her drive to compete and try to win BJJ Gi Competitions. She has some great tips for newbies and those who have been training a while.

Topics:

• Goblin Concept
• Trying to win Competitions
• Competing as a White Belt
• Challenges of training
• 'Masters' definition
• Take up space
• Focus on training one thing
• Positions and moves/techniques
• Fight anxiety
• IBJJF World Jiu Jitsu Competition - Long Beach California
• Tips for Newbies to BJJ
• Stress less, plan more!
• Jiu Jitsu is for Anyone

Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emington/

Pedro Bessa: https://www.instagram.com/pedrobessabjj/

Eduardo Telles: https://www.instagram.com/eduardotelles99/

SweatBoxGym: https://www.instagram.com/sweatboxgymbristol/

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

Come and be a part of the show: https://calendly.com/loutech/jiu-jitsu-with-lou-podcast-connection-call

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This week's episode is about entering a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition, the build-up, the training, the cost and the expectation! Supporting fellow team mates at competitions is a great thing, as well as the excitement of watching No Gi matches. Have a listen, let me know what you think!

Topics:

• Attending competitions
• Entering a competition
• Winning Mindset
• Excitement of No Gi matches
• Feeling of plateauing in BJJ
• Supporting fellow teammates
• Start competing early in your BJJ career
• Getting support from fellow team mates

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

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Having trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for nearly a year, I have grown in the love for the sport, for myself and my children. Developing new skills, additional strength and calmness, and being part of a community with others who love training Jiu Jitsu, fellow Mums, other parents and friends has been one of the most fulfilling things to do in this time.

Once you start rolling…!

Topics:

• New to Jiu Jitsu
• Training in the Advanced Class
• Family
• Improved strength and resilience
• Drilling moves
• Measuring your own experience
• Being a Jiu Jitsu Mum
• Managing the unexpected
• Routine for success

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

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Jiu Jitsu Lou has a lovely conversation with fellow team mate, James Cathro about training advanced classes and his journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Working out what constitutes winning in King of The Hill takes time, and is even easier for shorter people, now James has tirelessly campaigned for half guard as a win!

James has some fantastic tips for White Belts, and his mindset with small wins is admirable. Enjoy listening!

Topics:

• What makes a win in King of The Hill?
• Sweeps
• Passing Guard
• Blue Belt Journey
• Learning
• Judo throws and grips
• Have fun and feel young
• Tips for White Belts
• Pick small wins
• Keep trying
• Try new moves

James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_cathro_98/

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

Come and be a part of the show: https://calendly.com/loutech/jiu-jitsu-with-lou-podcast-connection-call

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