{"podcast":{"title":"JIU JITSU LOU","slug":"jiu-jitsu-lou-6605014","podcast_index_feed_id":6605014,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64e8c6f86854bf001162422a","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/jiu-jitsu-lou","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64e8c6f86854bf001162422a/1778079310177-db9e37bc-29a7-4785-acd9-aafa0e3919b4.jpeg","author":"Lou Temlett","episode_count":139,"summary":"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 Jitsu, you'll find stories, insights and inspiration here. Real people. Real stories. Real Jiu Jitsu. Follow @jiujitsulou and join the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T04:20:19.857261+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jiu-jitsu-lou-6605014"},"episode":{"title":"E134: Steven Henshall - Black Belt","slug":"e134-steven-henshall-black-belt","published_at":"2026-06-20T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jiu-jitsu-lou-6605014/e134-steven-henshall-black-belt","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jiu-jitsu-lou-6605014","url":"https://shows.acast.com/jiu-jitsu-lou/episodes/e134-steven-henshall-black-belt","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64e8c6f86854bf001162422a/e/6a35ad48f1612f1c69e15427/media.mp3","summary":"Ste Henshall is a Black Belt, Founder of Ikigai Submission Grappling and Henshall Brazilian jiu Jitsu. Ste started his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu career accidentally when he thought he was walking into a Thai Boxing Gym. Today he still enjoys teaching and coaching in martial arts and supports to aim for us all to find something we enjoy doing.   It was only when Ste was promoted to Purple Belt that he felt like he had achieved a level of knowledge in Jiu Jitsu, however his favourite colour is black, primarily because he is now a Black Belt! Ste shares some wise words and positive attitude towards how we progress through BJJ. Looking for new approaches to the sport is something Ste is interested in developing in his game.   With Ikigai 11 upcoming on 1st August 2026 Ste shares where it all started and why. His intent is always to do something different but he has set the standard for increasing prize pots on grass roots BJJ events.   Topics: Starting BJJ Entrepreneurship Purple Belt promotion Efficient Jiu Jitsu Ikigai Submission Grappling   GO FOLLOW Steven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenhenshall/ Henshall Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henshall_brazilian_jiu_jitsu Ikigai Submission Grappling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikigai_submission_grappling/   Official Partners of the podcast SoulTaker Fightwear: https://www.instagram.com/soultakerfightwear/   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   UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou   PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource MUSIC CREDIT: ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just…","meta_description":"Ste Henshall is a Black Belt, Founder of Ikigai Submission Grappling and Henshall Brazilian jiu Jitsu. Ste started his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu career accident…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2407,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/jiu-jitsu-lou-6605014/episodes/e134-steven-henshall-black-belt/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jiu-jitsu-lou-6605014/e134-steven-henshall-black-belt.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}