Ange Taylor makes a second appearance on the show, and this time opens up about her competition and life experience in the last year. Taking steps to be independent can be a challenge later in life, and Ange shares how much she has achieved, and overcome.

Dealing with past trauma can be difficult for anyone, Ange shares how resilient she has been and her courage to work through the road of healing. Knowing that Jiu Jitsu is her safe space, gives Ange the ability to breakthrough her deep anxiety, and step outside of her home with ease. She is now able to find more focus, direction, peace and support, not just from the consistent practice of jiu jitsu but also team mates, friends and coaches. Battling with personal issues, has made Ange stronger, in mindset and winning attitude. Thank you for showing up and joining me again, this time to talk through some challenging topics Ange. x

Topics:

• Jiu Jitsu Con
• World Masters
• Competition Prep
• Meal Prep
• Anxiety & depression
• Healing
• Resilience
• Self Confidence
• Accepting help
• Positive self-talk

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

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Andy Chapman is a Black Belt and trains twice a day every day, and this has been the same for the last 10 years. Andy shares his competition mindset, and also the business growth of Team Ryano Limavady in Northern Ireland.

Andy talks with compassion for bringing BJJ hobbyists along with the club, and the importance of making everyone feel the energy where they feel welcome and wish to stay, and continue their own journey for a long time.

Finding similar grade, weight and age competitors to yourself, really offers the opportunity to progress with relative ease. Andy shares some great stories of individuals in his team. We talk of some useful analogies, that may well help with your mindset and thinking.

Topics:

• Training twice a day
• Serious surgery
• IBJJF Masters
• Competition
• Measuring a gym's performance
• Understanding the game
• Young Competitors
• Learning BJJ with ease
• Feedback
• Progress Goals

Sponsor of this episode is:

RGA Buckingham: https://rgabuckingham.com/trial/

Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andychapman_bjj/

Team Ryano Limavady: https://www.instagram.com/limavady_ryanos_bjj/

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Cara Waller is a Purple Belt and talks of her experience in being part of competition team, and the value it brings, not just to her level of competition but also of her mental health and wellbeing. She is very reflective and mindful, observing and aware of her own performance, compassion and fighting spirit. We discuss the self-talk that can affect us as Jiu Jitsu practitioners, and those of us that experience anxiety.

Cara opens up about her growth and awareness around her own ADHD diagnosis, and her driving spirit to support and coach others to be the best they can be. Like many of us, she sees the BJJ gym as her happy place, and somewhere of acceptance, empathy and trust. Being an active individual throughout her life with sports, she now continues her passion with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Topics:

• Instagram friends
• IBJJF European Masters
• Default Medals
• Comparison
• Overthinking
• ADHD & Neurodiversity
• Teaching BJJ
• Ladies Classes
• Ideas, concepts and context

Sponsor of this episode is:

RGA Buckingham: https://rgabuckingham.com/trial/

Cara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cararosebjj/

RGA Buckingham: https://www.instagram.com/rgabuckingham/

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

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

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

JIU JITSU LOU Merch Collab with BRUIZEHAUS: https://bruizehaus.co.uk/search?q=jiu+jitsu+lou USE DISCOUNT CODE: JJL30

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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