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/

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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/

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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

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Jiu Jitsu Lou talks to Dan Bassett, founder of Grappler's Soap about the martial arts he trains, and keeping it real for the streets. His research into soap brands to solve his sensitive skin has finally brought him to this point in time with his brand success. Take a listen to all the goodies in this amazing Grappler's Soap!

Topics:

• Sensitive skin
• Eczema
• Research into soap
• Defence Soap
• Doing good
• Staph infections
• Ringworm
• Not being able to train
• Grappling
• Brand recognition
• Ikigai
• Shipping Worldwide

Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grapplers_soap/

Buy Grappler's Soap: https://www.mrbassetts.com/shop

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I talk about the importance of feeling a sense of inclusion when you train Jiu Jitsu. Flow rolling and a balance of energy and strength. Oh, and we happened to be the top Jiu Jitsu podcast in the charts last week!

Topics:

• BJJ is for everyone
• @mywhitebelt Jim Trick
• Flow rolling with Coach Felix & Coach Lewis
• Transgender
• Competition
• Learning
• Reflection
• Neurodiversity
• Community
• Trying something new
• Search up to book a free Jiu Jitsu session.

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

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Sabrina is a Mom, a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu and is a Kickboxing trainer for the MOMSQUAD. Having just had her second baby by caesarean she is itching to get back on the mats! We talk about her Jiu Jitsu journey, and the benefits it brings to new Moms. Enjoy, OSS!

Topics:

• Student Life
• Levelling Up
• Dedicated to training
• Weight loss
• Feeling stuck
• Postpartum depression
• ADHD
• Centring mindset
• Find your new family
• Returning to train after caesarean
• Imposter syndrome
• Surprise promotion
• Highs and Lows
• Strength and conditioning

Sabrina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/je.suis.bri/

Sunshine Athletics: https://www.instagram.com/sunshineathletics/

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This episode is about getting started in Jiu Jitsu, and being grateful for not knowing anything about martial arts before starting. The benefit of training is that 100%, you gain a new family. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not just for you, it is for your whole family. Enjoy!

Topics:

• Getting started in Jiu Jitsu
• Bruises and injuries
• Gi Jacket & Gi Pants
• Ranking
• Measure of progress
• Community
• Second Family
• Competition
• Educating the next generation
• Fundamentals
• Train BJJ anywhere around the world
• Vulnerability
• Learning capability
• If you don't win, you learn
• Soundtrack on the drive to train BJJ
• Search up your local BJJ school
• UK Apple Podcast Charts - #64 in 24 hours

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

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In this episode I go off on one about my own journey into sports, albeit on the TV as a kid! How tough I found it starting out in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and my achievements and discoveries along the way.

Topics:

• Starting out
• Wrestling and The World's Strongest Man Competitions
• Getting on the mats
• Warm-ups
• Community
• Support & encouragement

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

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