Leo Coates is a four-stripe Blue Belt and started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu back in 2021, and comes from a Rugby background. Leo previously trained Judo as a child and that was his only introduction to martial arts. Due to injury Leo moved from his 20 years in Rugby to Jiu Jitsu, and wishes he started competing at White Belt.

Leo has a whole career based in the coffee industry and decided in 2025 to combine his love of Jiu Jitsu with his coffee experience, and now through sales gives back to the BJJ community supporting young people starting out and competing. Inviting families that haven't yet embarked on their Jiu Jitsu journey and serving Clinch Coffee to the adults whilst the kids, and even the parents train is something any BJJ club could try, especially to continue to build the positive community.

Topics:

• Judo
• Rugby
• James Smith & Ffion Davies
• Relocation
• Quality Coffee
• Small Hold Farms
• Young Role Models
• Community Day
• Open Mats
• Donations for Kids Programmes
• The Future of Clinch Coffee
• Collaborations

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Leo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clinchcoffee

Impulse BJJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impulsebjj/

Sponsor of this episode is:

Clinch Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/clinchcoffee

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

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

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Graham Barlow is a Black Belt and co-author of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - The Ultimate Illustrated Guidebook with Seymour Yang. Graham talks about the collaboration for the beautiful illustrated book specifically aimed at White Belts in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, however we all love our copies, regardless of rank.

Graham talks about his background as a tech journalist, and his transition from years in Chinese martial arts to the ways of learning and progressing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has found a way to appreciate investing in loss through his experience, as well as enjoying the process. This is an incredible in-depth conversation to deeper understand your own game and progress.

Topics:

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - The Ultimate Illustrated Guidebook
• Collaboration
• Tech Journalism
• Coaching
• Tai Chi
• Ways of learning
• New challenges
• Open mindedness
• Making mistakes
• Awareness
• Priorities

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Graham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbarl2/

Slouching Tigert Tai Chi: https://bath-taichi.weebly.com/

Meerkatsu website: https://www.meerkatsu.com/

Sponsor of this episode is:

Moda Jiu Jitsu: https://www.instagram.com/modajiujitsuacademy/

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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Josh Mensah is a Brown Belt and founder of The Grapple League. Supported by an incredible team they host events with a similar format to Grappling Industries with Round Robins. Josh explains some of the terminology and rules for competitions, especially for those of us that don't fully understand what goes on.

Josh started his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey in 2014. and shares some of the challenging times in his life where he now feels like he owes Jiu Jitsu for his progress and success. Listen to this episode to watch and hear the infamous 'Uncle Josh' talk of his incredible experience.

Topics:

• The Grapple League
• Grappling Industries
• Round Robin
• Absolutes
• Bad Decisions
• Jiu Jitsu saves lives
• Interviews
• Hard work
• David Aguzzi
• Medals vs Mat time

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

Sponsor of this episode is:

The Grapple League: https://www.instagram.com/thegrappleleagueuk/

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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