Leigh Ibberson has recently been promoted to Purple Belt and his BJJ career is looking at a very exciting over the coming year. Leigh is the owner and founder of Shaftesbury Submission Grappling based in a small town in Dorset, UK. Leigh was inspired by the Joe Rogan Experience to start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu some years ago, and continues to listen to great podcasts, including the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast.

Facing the fear and doing it anyway is a life philosophy of Leigh's. This includes climbing Snowdon, in bare foot shoes with a 50kg backpack. Leigh speaks about his competition experience at White Belt and goes on to speak about the Super Fights he has coming up in 2026.

Topics:

• Purple Belt Promotion
• Shaftesbury Submission Grappling
• Helping others
• Joe Rogan Experience
• Big Challenges
• Fear vs Failure
• Competing at White Belt
• Competitive Spirit
• Ultra Athlete
• Friday Night Training
• Coastal Combat League
• ADCC Denmark
• GrappleFest Prelims

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Leigh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leigh_ibberson/

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

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Emily Eyles joins the show for a second time after her first appearance in November 2023. She is now a Black Belt, recently promoted under Pedro Bessa. Emily has always been an avid traveler and competes all over the world. She talks about the cost of competing and inspires the rest of us to compete in Europe, especially if we're based near an airport.

Since becoming a Black Belt, Emily shares how much more Zen she is feeling, and also shares advice about being more specific and assertive in our own training strategies. Congratulations to Emily on her recent engaged to a fellow Jiu Jitsu athlete and Black Belt, William Timmis.

Topics:

• Black Belt Promotion
• Engagement congratulations
• Realistic expectations
• Yoga helps Jiu Jitsu
• Being reflective
• European competition
• Be specific
• Assertiveness

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Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emington/

Sponsor of this episode is:

Ben's Grapple Lens: https://www.instagram.com/bensgrapplelens/

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Clips on TikTok and Instagram

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

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Hayley Curtis is a newly promoted Brown Belt, with 25 years sports coaching experience, is based in the Isle of Man and is an accomplished coach at Summit Grappling Academy (SGA). She talks about all aspects of BJJ, including some fun antics!

Making the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu more accessible to everyone is the aim of many of us, especially Hayley and the rest of the team at SGA. Hayley brings her conceptual detail and awareness to supporting competitors with their own preparation for competitions. Her passion and experience from her early years in gymnastics brings something unique, not just to her own game but to everyone she coaches.

Topics:

• Brown Belt Promotion
• Sports Coaching
• Beginners Jiu Jitsu Classes
• Pole Dancing
• JECERIS Invitational
• Community
• ENYO
• Collaboration
• Competition Preparation
• Proprioception
• Creative direction
• Celebration

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Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsu_hayles/

Sponsor of this episode is:

Summit Grappling Academy: https://www.instagram.com/summitgrapplingacademy/

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

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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