JIU JITSU Lou

Community, culture and conversation through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Author: Lou Temlett

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast - where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is about far more than medals and matches.Hosted by Lou Temlett, this podcast explores the real stories behind the people, brands and communities shaping the world of grappling. From elite competitors and black belts to everyday practitioners, coaches, gym owners and those quietly changing lives within the sport, these are honest conversations about what happens both on and off the mats.Through open discussions around mindset, confidence, anxiety, neurodiversity, resilience, motherhood, mental health, competition, community and personal growth, the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast shines a light on the human side of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.Whether youre a seasoned competitor, a nervous beginner thinking about your first class, or someone searching for connection and inspiration through the sport, this podcast is here to remind you that you belong in the community too.Alongside guest interviews, Lou also shares her own journey through training, competition, parenting and building a growing media platform within the grappling world.Real people. Real stories. Real Jiu Jitsu.Lou x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E132: Torrie O'neil-Strong - Brown Belt
Episode 132
Friday, 5 June, 2026

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 DamesSpeaking upActive competitorThe Mighty Dames InvitationalMental HealthBipolar Type 2Prioritising selfHave funDon't take yourself to seriously GO FOLLOWTorrie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torrieoneil/The Mighty Dames on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themightydames/ Official Partners of the podcastSoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLouClips on TikTok and InstagramTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiu.jitsu.louInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio OutsourceMUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.