JIU JITSU LOU

Sean Brewer is the Owner and Coach of Resilience Jiu Jitsu in Liverpool, a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and lives and trains with a stoma bag. Sean talks about the way he approaches coaching and making Jiu Jitsu as accessible as possible for people in his area.

Sean's story involves being told he may never train BJJ again after surgery due to Crohn's Disease. He really does demonstrate such positivity and resilience whilst maintaining values that are a true inspiration in life, and in the Jiu Jitsu community. Sean is a dedicated coach with an intent to continue learning, as well as bringing his own research and growth to the sport and creating Resilience Jiu Jitsu to be the biggest No Gi BJJ school in Liverpool.

Topics:

• Good people
• Community
• Teaching Styles
• White Belt mindset
• Coaching
• Crohn's Disease
• Stoma bag
• Adversity
• The Third Space
• Coaching Styles
• Diffusing situations

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Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean.brew23/

Resilience jiu Jitsu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilience.jiujitsu/

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SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/

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

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UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Torrie O'neil-Strong is a Brown Belt, Founder of The Mighty Dames which is now almost a decade in existence. The Mighty Dames started as a Facebook group to be cheerleaders for supporting self-esteem and body confidence for women in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Torrie speaks of her BJJ journey and how she began to feel more comfortable in herself, travelling around the US and winning competitions.

Torrie knows that she can do good things, and trusts that her version of good is absolutely good enough. As The Mighty Dames approaches the ten year anniversary in 2027, this year Torrie is hosting an Invitational hosted at Gracie Apollo Beach in Florida on June 20. Anyone wishing to support and help with cash prizes of merchandise, please do get in touch with Torrie.

Topics:

• The Might Dames
• Speaking up
• Active competitor
• The Mighty Dames Invitational
• Mental Health
• Bipolar Type 2
• Prioritising self
• Have fun
• Don't take yourself to seriously

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Torrie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torrieoneil/

The Mighty Dames on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themightydames/

Official Partners of the podcast

SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/

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

Clips on TikTok and Instagram

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou

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

UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Josh Aghdam is a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and started his love for the sport with a dream to be a professional wrestler. It turns out that his Dad was a high level freestyle wrestler. Unpicking the wrestling game to develop became a priority for Josh, however being able to sweep people from the upper body rather than from the legs became part of his advantage in BJJ.

Josh and his business partner Simon Price have been running a Jiu Jitsu school since 2017 having started and run successful businesses. Being a Personal Trainer on the side of full time role gave Josh and in into running his own businesses and appreciating the networking and growth. Josh has observed that business owners in Jiu Jitsu community really do have great values and a hard working attitude.

Topics:

• Freestyle Wrestling
• Kids Programme
• Amateur Fights
• Persian background
• Entrepreneur
• Building a BJJ Club
• Personal Training
• Collaboration
• Business Owners
• Sales Hero UK
• Positive Values

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Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaghdam/

Sales Hero on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salesherouk/

Official Partners of the podcast

SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/

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

Clips on TikTok and Instagram

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou

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

UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Amy Derwanz is a Brown Belt and was obsessed with Spong Bob, Sandy the Squirrel and Kara-te back when she was 4 years old, which started her martial arts dream. Amy now runs a Jiu Jitsu gym in Yorkshire that has respect for men and women in the area.

Amy has created a women's only camp that is affordable for women who are new or experienced in Jiu Jitsu, and is supported by a team around her to keep making the space grow. As part of the camps Amy teaches a relaxed Yoga session that is accessible for any shape or size.

Amy talks of the strategy and team dynamic of Team North from the recent ENYO 8 and her preparation for the upcoming Gorilla Invitational.

Topics:

• Spong Bob
• Karate
• Kick Boxing
• Rhonda Rousey
• Georges St Pierre
• Roller's Jiu Jitsu
• Queen Roller's Camp
• ENYO 8 Squads
• Yoga Teacher
• Gorilla Invitational
• Clinch Coffee

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Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyderwanz/

Queen Roller's Camp: https://www.instagram.com/queenrollersjiujitsu/

Official Partners of the podcast

SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/

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

Clips on TikTok and Instagram

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou

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

A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Amber Whitston is a newly promoted Yellow and Black Belt training out of Southern Quarter Jiu Jitsu. Amber started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when she saw members of her family training and she particularly likes training and competing in a blue Gi!

Amber trains BJJ every day after school, coaching, training and cleaning mats after classes, and has a dream to travel and continue training and competing for the rest of her life. She talks about her time, and privilege to be on ENYO Grappling, more than once. Listen to the end and find out why Amber appears on high level highlight reels with Title Belts.

Topics:

• The British Open
• Family
• Gi Jiu Jitsu
• Belt Promotions
• ENYO Grappling
• Friends
• Competition
• Collision Invitational
• SQ Super Series
• Coaches
• Self-Belief
• Title Belts

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Amber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberbjj_/

Matrix Plug choke: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTgQ2H2DGSe/

Official Partners of the podcast

SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/

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

Clips on TikTok and Instagram

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou

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

A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Chris Fensom is one of the most experienced Jiu Jitsu commentators in the UK, a Black Belt and comes to the show with a vast amount of preparation and experience. Chris comes in hot with a list of 10 Controversial Jiu Jitsu Opinions.

Topics:

• Grapple Worlds Commentating
• Meta of Jiu Jitsu
• Jiu Jitsu Belts
• Creativity
• Positional Training
• Long-Term Goals
• Coaches are not Therapists

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Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfensombjj/

Official Partners of the podcast

SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/

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

Clips on TikTok and Instagram

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou

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

A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Jake Dante is a fellow podcaster, curator of BJJ Wiki and a Blue Belt learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on and off the mats. Jake shares his journey of showcasing great BJJ content and crediting the original content creators. Whilst he started training 11 years ago with one class a week, has increased his commitment over time together with consideration of his family. He truly has fun on the mats, and can be found singing at his Saturday morning class, sometimes to overcome the anxiety that is felt in the moment.

Feeling insecure when training Jiu Jitsu is something many of us feel and to overcome those feeling we may use humour. Jake shares his long term fear of Wrist Locks having recently, and repeatedly being caught in this submission. We wrap up the episode talking about the positive aspects of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community.

Topics:

• BJJ Wiki
• Content Curator
• Routines
• BJJ Buddies
• Panic Attacks
• Humour & Fun
• Wrist Locks
• Community

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Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjj.wiki/

Official Partners of the podcast

SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/

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

Clips on TikTok and Instagram

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou

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

A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Petra Russell is Ranked Number 4 in the World at Super Heavyweight, and Number 15 at Blue Belt overall. She is a fan of NoGi and uses her positive mindset and mental preparation to win her matches. We talk about training for longevity, and finding ways to focus on physical and mental wellbeing in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

There are so many fantastic heavyweight women showing up in the sport now that bring a different perspective to the sport. Whilst these divisions are growing, it is our responsibility to keep supporting either by taking part in competitions, or supporting fellow team mates to show up.

Topics:

• IBJJF Ranking
• Master Worlds
• Mental Preparation
• Older Grapplers
• Breathing
• Female weight classes
• Heavyweight Divisions
• Representation
• Guard Game
• Grip Game

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Petra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petrafyrebjj/

Official Partners of the podcast

SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/

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

Clips on TikTok and Instagram

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou

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

A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Congratulations to newly promoted Adam Forster who is now a Brown Belt, and has lost all characteristics of a 'Purple Belt'.

Adam is a Viral BJJ Content Creator, because he broke his foot in an Absolute tournament in 2025! In that time he sat mat side to continue learning, and also started creating Jiu Jitsu content.

Adam shares his stories throughout his BJJ Belt promotions, competing, and his enjoyment at throwing himself into Absolute tournaments, as well as multiple division matches. He is confident at sharing his mistakes, especially if that give him great viral content.

'Little Adam' trains at 40 Licks Jiu Jitsu Club with Adam Watts, and is also an illustrator who creates fantastic artwork and logos. Adam needs a creative outlet in his life like many of us, and creates visual content based on thoughts and actions in the sport. Just keep doing the thing: BJJ, creating content, learning and being creative.

Topics:

• Jiu Jitsu Memes
• Injury time
• Competing
• Promotion
• Round Robin matches
• Mistakes and losses
• Subconscious
• Viral content
• Procreate
• Stereotypes
• Repetition
• Coaching

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Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamforsterbjj/

Sponsor of this episode is:

40 Licks Jiu Jitsu Club: https://www.instagram.com/40licksbjj/

&

Adam Forster BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/adamforsterbjj/

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

Clips on TikTok and Instagram

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou

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

A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Stuart 'Stoomboy' Henderson is very much a voice in Jiu Jitsu and tells how he received his nickname. Stoomboy is the host and one of the main organisers of Young Subs. Young Subs have now hosted 11 shows in just over one year, and has big plans for an incredible Summer Camp.

Stuart is a Purple Belt that started many years ago and just hasn't stopped. He loves the Gi game and won many competitions in his early days at IBJJF and other organisations in many places around the world. We talk about the importance of families supporting your Jiu Jitsu journeys, especially as a child in this sport.

Get your next shoutout by Stoomboy on his next Instagram Live!

Topics:

• Jiu Jitsu Personas
• Young Subs
• Submission Series
• Double Leg Takedowns
• Diabetes Type 2
• Competition
• Counter Jiu Jitsu
• Family
• Instagram Lives

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Stoomboy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stoomboybjj/

Sponsor of this episode is:

Young Subs Official: https://www.instagram.com/youngsubsofficial/

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

Clips on TikTok and Instagram

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.lou

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

A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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