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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast. Hosted by Lou Temlett, this is a podcast about the people behind Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From world champions, black belts and gym owners to white belts, community builders, coaches, entrepreneurs and everyday grapplers, these are honest conversations about the journeys, challenges and experiences that shape life on and off the mats. The Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast explores the stories that don't always get told: resilience, confidence, mental health, motherhood, identity, business, belonging, personal growth and the communities that make Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so much more than a sport. With over 130 episodes and guests from across the UK and around the world, Lou shines a light on the people, projects and ideas helping to grow the grappling community. Whether you're preparing for your first class, chasing your next belt, running an academy, or simply fascinated by the human side of Jiu Jit
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast. Hosted by Lou Temlett, this is a podcast about the people behind Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From world champions, black belts and gym owners to white belts, community builders, coaches, entrepreneurs and everyday grapplers, these are honest conversations about the journeys, challenges and experiences that shape life on and off the mats.
JIU JITSU LOU is hosted by Lou Temlett. The show has published 153 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "E153: Sam Gibson - Black Belt" (31 October 2026, 38 minutes), "E152: Henry Halford - Blue Belt" (24 October 2026, 44 minutes), and "E151: Dan Uyemura - White Belt" (17 October 2026, 42 minutes).
JIU JITSU LOU publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 153 episodes.
Booking probability for JIU JITSU LOU is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. JIU JITSU LOU requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. JIU JITSU LOU's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for JIU JITSU LOU are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. JIU JITSU LOU has a sports audience and around 500 subscribers on YouTube.
Lou Temlett hosts JIU JITSU LOU, a sports podcast with 153 episodes published.
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Episode #153
Sam Gibson joins the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast with more than 20 years on the mats, a lifetime surrounded by martial arts and a career now built around coaching and training Jiu Jitsu. Sam started at 12 when his dad decided...
Episode #152
Henry Halford joins the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast to talk competition, community, leg locks, travelling through Jiu Jitsu and why he wants to help more young people find their place on the mats. After starting with Muay...
Episode #151
Dan Uyemura joins the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast as the Founder and CEO of PushPress - and a White Belt training at 10th Planet Las Vegas. Dan has spent around 13 years building PushPress, but his journey began as an...
Episode #150
For Episode 150 of the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast, Sid Khan joins me to talk about Jiu Jitsu, loss, community, business and the importance of giving back. Sid started Jiu Jitsu at 40 after suddenly losing his mum and finding...
Episode #149
Steve Humphrey joins the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast as a Black Belt, coach and owner of Exemplar Martial Arts in Salisbury. Steve came to Jiu Jitsu from a striking background after staying behind following a kickboxing class...
Episode #148
Michela Antonello joins the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast as a White Belt in her mid-50s, proving that there really is no right age to start Jiu Jitsu. Michela began training just a year ago after being encouraged onto the mats...
Episode #147
Jarrell Garcia joins the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast with 17 years of experience on the mats, a 10th Planet Black Belt and a Jiu Jitsu journey that began after his older brother put him to sleep. At 19, Jarrell started...
Episode #146
Pete Greenlaw joins the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast as he prepares to open Trust The Process Jiu Jitsu, a new academy in Bath. After spending much of his working life in corporate recruitment, being made redundant...
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This is a very different episode of JIU JITSU LOU. My training buddy Zoë Lundy recently found herself in a situation where she had to act - and the skills, confidence and instincts she has developed through...
Episode #145
Lou Temlett celebrates three years of the JIU JITSU LOU Podcast with a special solo episode looking back at 145 episodes, the conversations, Jiu Jitsu and community that have shaped the journey so far. When Lou...
Episode #144
Ju Livesey returns to the podcast 90 episodes after we first spoke on Episode 54, this time from Thailand as a Black Belt and co-owner of Carlson Gracie Fight Club Phuket. When Ju, Owen and their son Thiago moved...
Episode #143
Andy Harris returns to the podcast almost 100 episodes after we first spoke on Episode 47, this time as a Black Belt and Head Coach of Hybrid BJJ in Plymouth. Andy has been training Jiu Jitsu for over eight years and is...
Episode #142
Elisabeth Clay is a Black Belt and one of the most accomplished competitors in Jiu Jitsu, having competed at the highest level of the sport from an incredibly young age. Her journey has taken her from winning ADCC...
Episode #141
Angie Vogel is a second degree Black Belt who has been training Jiu Jitsu for around 15 years. Alongside her husband Josh, Angie co-owns The Jiu Jitsu Company in Philadelphia and is also the creative force behind much...
Episode #140
Andy 'Hardy' Hardwick is Black Belt and has been competitive throughout his life. Taking part in every extracurricular sporting activity during childhood have given Andy his edge when it comes to getting to it and...
Episode #139
Mat Lane has a health & performance business and has brought his connection Frankie Ratford - Travelling Interior Designer, ( BBC Interior Design Masters Season 7 ) in to support the continuation of Impact MMA, now...
Episode #138
Chelsea Leah has been a Black Belt for 12 years and has stepped up to be outside of her comfort zone to become the Chair of the Women's Committee for the UKBJJA. Chelsea has thrived in other similar roles in her life...
Episode #137
Philip Wheeler is a Purple Belt, and has been in martial arts for most of his life and sees that competing is a fun day out, and a wonderful opportunity to make friends. He considers everyone he meets in BJJ as part of...
Episode #136
Ben Johnston is a Black Belt training out of London Grapple who started with Muay Thai and continued to develop his ground game with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. After changing clubs some time ago Ben started to see and...
Episode #135
Molly Lindsay is a Blue Belt, made her debut on ENYO 7 and joined Team South for ENYO 8 in April 2025. Molly has looked up to Vanessa English as a role model in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, together with Hayley...
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Founder and CEO of PushPress, PushPress
U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st District, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Chairman of the Board and Chief Technical Officer, Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group
former senior leader at the Bank of England and FCA, former FCA Chief Risk Officer, Grant Thornton Financial Services Group
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