JIU JITSU LOU – Details, episodes & analysis

Jason is a Brown Belt and Host of WhiteBasementPod, who started out their martial arts career with Kung Fu in the days of Karate Kid, until he discovered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jason shares his moving and inspirational story of his love for UFC, and his very first introduction to BJJ.

Listen to the origins of Jason's podcast show, WhiteBasementPod, how it got its name, and how it's going now. Jason has wonderful energy, and his mindset has really got him places, even though he has worked through mental and physical challenges over the years! Hang in for the white mat story, and some very important tips for training at any age!

Topics:

• Kung Fu
• Karate Kid
• Bullying
• Skill, discipline and training
• Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Introvert
• Training as an older athlete
• Injuries
• WhiteBasementPod

WhiteBasement Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitebasementpod/

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

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PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Professor Fran was inspired to start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2013 after giving birth to her twin boys. She is also married to a previous guest, Professor Salvo Pace, Founder of Gracie Barra Bath Academies. Fran felt the intent to start training because of other women on the mats and the whole team. She shares her journey, teaching, training to become a Yoga teacher, and travelling the world with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, especially enjoying Mexico!

Fran shares her knowledge of the breath for the body in Yoga, and the importance of breath for training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Fran is experienced in adapting Jiu Jitsu for balance in life, and loves to see the growth and improvement of others. Listen to also learn from Fran about the styles of Barra Fit.

Topics:

• Jiu Jitsu after childbirth
• Mumma to twins
• Yoga for BJJ
• Learning how to breathe
• Regular training
• Recovery from surgery
• Ladies classes
• Jiu Jitsu Family
• Barra Fit

Professor Fran on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fran_bjj_yogi_/

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

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PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Aimee shares her story of signing up and competing in IBJJF Masters in Barcelona, having previously lived in Spain for some time. Aimee's primary sport is as a Former Powerlifter, and having come to the end of her competitive Junior career, she shares the commitment of being a competitive athlete to moving through martial arts, and on to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Training in an all-female training space is something that is a priority for Aimee, and the jiu jitsu school she attends. Aimee is proactive in preparing for competition and brings her competitive edge, regardless of in-the-moment challenges. We speak openly about social anxiety and how training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has supported her progress. Listen to the end of the episode where we agree to be matched up and compete together!

Topics:

• IBJJF Masters Competitor
• Try competing
• We're here to learn as White Belts
• Weight Class Sports
• Competitive spirit
• All-Female training environment
• Access to training
• Being prepared
• Social Anxiety

Aimee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimeecarver/

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

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PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Molly shares how challenging but yet empowering it is to be an older woman competing and training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She shares her defiance in putting herself forward for competitions, and some absolute gems of mindset from a sports psychologist friend.

Making friends and connections through jiu jitsu is really important, the back story and baggage of life aside, we get to meet on the mats without pretense. Molly finds happiness in knowing she has tried, and continues to learn new things and make positive decisions for her own wellbeing.

Topics:

• Finding your sport
• Benefits of competing
• Accepting the fun aspect
• Jiu Jitsu is for you!
• Making friends
• Competitive spirit
• Focus on fitness
• Encouraging thoughts
• Growing strength

Read Molly's Blog Post: https://www.graciebarraneepsend.com/post/a-woman-s-road-to-competition-twists-and-turns

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Lou opens the episode with a celebration of 30 episodes of the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast, and the return from her very first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at IBJJF Masters in Barcelona.

Thanks go to everyone for supporting her journey, and she is so grateful for everyone's encouragement in getting to her first competition. She will definitely consider taking part in future competitions!

Topics:

• Female competitor
• Competitive spirit
• Support and thanks
• Logistics of competing
• Deciding to change category
• IBJJF Masters
• Rule Set
• Aims and Objectives
• Default Bronze Medal

IBJJF Masters 2024:

https://www.youtube.com/live/Iidc5PzW_ao

MATCH 1: 7:02:24

MATCH 2: 7:31:11

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

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Adam joins me from Finland, talking about his martial arts journey. He has a passion to share stories through beautiful photography and video, and is an advocate the mental health benefits of training jiu jitsu.

We talk about the challenges and emotions of training and being promoted in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, even when life throws you difficult times. Adam reflects on childhood, and how it has shaped his journey in the art, and how lucky he feels when people share their own stories with him.

Topics:

• Mental Health
• Thai Kickboxing
• No Gi
• Leg Locks
• Intricacies of the Gi game
• Emotions
• Ego
• Position, then Submission
• Growing and Learning

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

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

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Angela and her coach Christine join me to talk about Angela's dream, and success through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Learning some great techniques, including meditation from Angela is a huge support for anyone competing of thinking about competing.

We hear from Christine, Angela's Coach with some great insight and energy for competing. Angela is inspired to do more because of her success, and the support of her husband, friends and team mates. She also talks about her struggles in Jiu Jitsu as a Blue Belt but still continued to show up and compete. A great episode, enjoy the listen!

Topics:

• Having a dream
• MMA
• Strong women
• Winning Gold
• Competing
• Preparing for competition
• Guided Sports Meditation
• Adrenalin surge
• Team support
• Expectations
• Perspective

Ange on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ange.taylor_bjj/

Christine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinemc92/

Guided Sports Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHjhLg5nmvw

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Lo is a great fan of Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast, and is the proud owner of a Jiu Jitsu Lou giant tea mug! She also works as a member of production staff, supporting high profile jiu jitsu events such as Enyo and Polaris.

She claims the title of 'Lo No-belt' because Lo mostly plays at No-Gi, and has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for around a year. This episode with Lo is inspirational in itself, very much highlighting the importance of backstage and off-mat production and development in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Topics:

• Introduction to wrestling
• MMA
• UFC
• Cornering
• Enyo Grappling
• Excuses to not train!
• Inspirational women
• Preparing for competition
• Business side of BJJ
• AnyFutureBox Production
• Reflect on your progress

Lo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lo_furneaux/

AnyFutureBox: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anyfuturebox/

https://www.youtube.com/@anyfutureboxltd/

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

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Liam talks very openly and honestly about his pursuit of pleasure in life, touching on addiction and indulgence. He shares how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and his practice of Buddhism has encouraged his progress. Liam's dedication over time has allowed him to really enjoy the art and approach everything with a really beautiful mindset.

We talk about the popularisation of Jiu Jitsu, and our reasons for staring training. Liam explains, in detail, a way to accept and deal with all moments in training. and even competition that will deeply improve your game. Listen out for R.A.I.N - Reflect, Accept, Investigate, Non-Identify.

Topics:

• Addiction
• Over indulgence
• Pursuit of pleasure
• Ego
• Acceptance
• Rugby
• Blue Belt promotion
• Relax
• Can you train today?
• Warm Ups
• Loneliness

Liam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redemptionscripts/

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

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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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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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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