Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu

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Podcast “Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu”

Are you a new Jiu-Jitsu practitioner? Do you ever wonder if others are going through the same things as you? If so, then the Elbows Tight Podcast is for you! In this podcast, Travis documents his journey through Jiu-Jitsu. He sits down with everyone from brand-new white belts to well-established black belts to discuss their experiences, challenges, and successes. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, you'll find something to relate to in the Elbows Tight Podcast. So come in, grab a drink, and talk Jiu-Jitsu!

  1. 12 SEPT

    Building a Safe Martial Arts Community with Milton Campis!

    In this episode, Travis interviews Milton Campis, a seasoned Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and advocate for safety in martial arts academies. They discuss Milton's journey in Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of community and respect, and the challenges of injuries. Milton shares his experiences transitioning to a new academy and highlights the need for safety measures in martial arts through his initiative, Academy Safe. The conversation emphasizes the significance of humility, recovery, and creating a welcoming environment for new practitioners. Follow Milton! https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsudummies/ https://www.instagram.com/academysafe/ https://www.instagram.com/blackbeltdigitalmarketing/ Get $25 off the JordanTeachesJiuJitsu Theory Course and Wrestling for BJJ with ELBOWSTIGHT25 at Checkout - https://courses.jordanteachesjiujitsu.com Get 15% off at https://saltelectrolytes.com with code Elbowstight15 at checkout! Join the El-Bros Facebook and Discord Communities! https://www.facebook.com/groups/elbroscommunity/ https://discord.gg/JCRvNdpm9S LET'S EXCHANGE PATCHES! SEND A PATCH TO THE PO BOX, AND WE WILL SEND YOU A CUSTOM ELBOWS TIGHT PATCH BACK! Travis Motl PO Box 768 Seabeck, WA 98380 The Equipment Behind Elbows Tight Podcast: https://kit.co/ElbowsTightPodcast  Follow Our Social Media Pages! Instagram Podcast Page https://www.instagram.com/elbowstight/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElbowsTightPodcast 00:00 Introduction and Social Media Platforms 03:53 Dealing with Injuries 09:27 Ego and Humility in Jujitsu 13:44 Tapping Higher Belts as a White Belt 16:46 Learning from Losses in Jujitsu 18:32 Building Community and Respect 21:24 The Power of Humility 26:38 Creating a Welcoming Environment 32:29 Collaboration and Community 36:05 SALT Electrolytes 37:24 Traditions and Inappropriate Behavior 46:46 Misconduct in Martial Arts Academies 51:56 Creating Academy Safe 56:45 Implementing Safety Measures 01:03:57 Recovery and Listening to Your Body 01:09:03 Advice for New White Belts

    1 h 14 min

  2. 16 AGO

    Lessons Learned From over 70 BJJ Competitions!

    In this episode of the Elbow's Tight podcast, Travis interviews his friend Josh, a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and software engineer. They discuss various topics, including their backgrounds, Jiu-Jitsu journey, competition experiences, and the importance of communication and focusing on personal growth in Jiu-Jitsu. Josh shares his experience transitioning from Muay Thai to Jiu Jitsu and his challenges. He also talks about the mindset shift from focusing on external factors to internal factors in competition. Travis emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process and celebrating small victories along the Jiu-Jitsu journey. Travis and Josh discuss Josh's journey as a competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and content creator in this conversation. They talk about the challenges and mindset shifts Josh experienced during his competition streak, the importance of realistic expectations in competition, and the impact of the ecological approach to Jiu-Jitsu. They also touch on the role of being a full-time content creator and the positive and negative feedback that comes with it. Follow Josh! https://youtube.com/@joshbeambjj?si=u1pRAljiI4ge9ERe https://www.instagram.com/joshbeambjj 00:00 Introduction and Merchandise 00:55 Background and Connection 03:04 Transition to Software Engineering 06:04 Jiu-Jitsu Journey 11:51 The Importance of Communication in Jiu-Jitsu 16:03 Navigating the Challenges and Growth of Competition 21:52 Focusing on Internal Factors for a Fulfilling Jiu-Jitsu Journey 27:53 Overcoming Challenges and Emotional Moments 29:16 Dealing with Losses and Self-Doubt 30:57 Tracking Progress and Finding a New Way of Training 34:10 Unrealistic Expectations and the Importance of Competing 37:31 Advice for New White Belts 52:13 The Challenges and Rewards of Content Creation Get $25 off the JordanTeachesJiuJitsu Theory Course and Wrestling for BJJ with ELBOWSTIGHT25 at Checkout - https://courses.jordanteachesjiujitsu.com Get 15% off at https://saltelectrolytes.com with code Elbowstight15 at checkout! Join the El-Bros Facebook and Discord Communities! https://www.facebook.com/groups/elbroscommunity/ https://discord.gg/JCRvNdpm9S LET'S EXCHANGE PATCHES! SEND A PATCH TO THE PO BOX, AND WE WILL SEND YOU A CUSTOM ELBOWS TIGHT PATCH BACK! Travis Motl PO Box 768 Seabeck, WA 98380 The Equipment Behind Elbows Tight Podcast: https://kit.co/ElbowsTightPodcast  Follow Our Social Media Pages! Instagram Podcast Page https://www.instagram.com/elbowstight/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElbowsTightPodcast

    55 min

  3. 3 AGO

    Balancing Expectations and Progression in Your BJJ Journey

    In this episode of the Elbows Tight podcast, host Travis interviews Riley Rogers, the owner of SALT Electrolytes and a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu. They discuss Riley's journey into Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of technicality and leverage in the sport, and the mindset of training at an older age. They also touch on rolling with lower belts and the significance of belts in Jiu-Jitsu. Riley shares his approach to teaching and preparing for classes, emphasizing the importance of curriculum and individualized instruction. In this part of the conversation, the principal themes revolve around the development of a jiu-jitsu coach and the use of strength and size in training. The subtopics include the reluctance to become a coach, the process of developing teaching skills, the use of strength and size in jiu-jitsu, and the importance of tapping early and controlling submissions. The conversation also touches on recovery strategies and the decision to decline rolling with certain partners. In this conversation, Travis and Riley discuss the importance of setting boundaries in Jiu-Jitsu and the negative connotation of turning down rolls. They also delve into the inspiration behind starting Salt Electrolytes, a clean and potent electrolyte drink. Riley shares his personal experience with dehydration and how it led him to develop a product that provides the necessary minerals for optimal performance. They also touch on the challenges of navigating the supplement industry and the importance of learning leverage in Jiu-Jitsu. Get $25 off the JordanTeachesJiuJitsu Theory Course and Wrestling for BJJ with ELBOWSTIGHT25 at Checkout - https://courses.jordanteachesjiujitsu.com Get 15% off at https://saltelectrolytes.com with code Elbowstight15 at checkout! Join the El-Bros Facebook and Discord Communities! https://www.facebook.com/groups/elbroscommunity/ https://discord.gg/sp2J8mPS LET'S EXCHANGE PATCHES! SEND A PATCH TO THE PO BOX, AND WE WILL SEND YOU A CUSTOM ELBOWS TIGHT PATCH BACK! Travis Motl PO Box 768 Seabeck, WA 98380 The Equipment Behind Elbows Tight Podcast: https://kit.co/ElbowsTightPodcast  Follow Our Social Media Pages! Instagram Podcast Page https://www.instagram.com/elbowstight/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElbowsTightPodcast 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Announcement 00:24 Getting to Know Riley Rogers 02:22 The Magic of Technicality in Jiu-Jitsu 05:59 Training at an Older Age: Balancing Aggression and Playfulness 08:16 The Significance of Belts in Jiu-Jitsu 13:56 Rolling with Lower Belts and the Importance of Mindset 16:56 Teaching Jiu Jitsu: Curriculum and Individualized Instruction 22:08 Preparing for Classes and Answering Student Questions 25:21 The Challenges and Rewards of Coaching Jiu-Jitsu 25:58 The Reluctance to Become a Jiu-Jitsu Coach 27:13 Developing Teaching Skills in Jiu-Jitsu 32:17 The Use of Strength and Size in Jiu-Jitsu 34:24 Tapping Early and Controlling Submissions 51:28 Recovery Strategies for Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners 54:38 Setting Boundaries in Jiu-Jitsu 57:15 The Inspiration Behind Salt Electrolytes 01:00:39 Dehydration and the Need for Electrolytes 01:04:08 Understanding the Role of Electrolytes in the Body 01:08:54 The Creation and Packaging of Salt Electrolytes 01:18:04 The Importance of Saltiness in Electrolyte Drinks 01:20:31 The Dangers of Hyponatremia and the Importance of Learning Leverage

    1 h 13 min

  4. 21 JUN

    A Hobbyist Blue Belt's Hot Take About CJI and Life Update

    Get $25 off the JordanTeachesJiuJitsu Theory Course and Wrestling for BJJ with ELBOWSTIGHT25 at Checkout - https://courses.jordanteachesjiujitsu.com Join the El-Bros Facebook and Discord Communities! https://www.facebook.com/groups/elbroscommunity/ https://discord.gg/sp2J8mPS https://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/mma-veteran-klls-man-in-self-defense-after-being-chased-down-with-a-knife/ LET'S EXCHANGE PATCHES! SEND A PATCH TO THE PO BOX, AND WE WILL SEND YOU A CUSTOM ELBOWS TIGHT PATCH BACK! Travis Motl PO Box 768 Seabeck, WA 98380 The Equipment Behind Elbows Tight Podcast: https://kit.co/ElbowsTightPodcast  Follow Our Social Media Pages! Instagram Podcast Page https://www.instagram.com/elbowstight/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElbowsTightPodcast 00:00 - Start 00:10 - Don't Be a Spazzy White Belt 02:12 - Don't Use Strength 04:00 - Leave Your Ego at the Door... 06:10 - Just Keep Showing Up! 08:05 - BJJ is for Everyone! 09:56 - Proving Your Rank 12:21 - Technique Always Beats Strength

    27 min

  5. 12 JUN

    White Belts Should Ignore These 7 BJJ Myths!

    New to BJJ? Don't let these common myths hold you back! Learn the TRUTH about strength, ego, competition, and more. Today we break down 7 myths you'll hear on your BJJ journey, so you can train smarter and avoid frustration. Get $25 off the JordanTeachesJiuJitsu Theory Course and Wrestling for BJJ with ELBOWSTIGHT25 at Checkout - https://courses.jordanteachesjiujitsu.com Join the El-Bros Facebook and Discord Communities! https://www.facebook.com/groups/elbroscommunity/ https://discord.gg/sp2J8mPS LET'S EXCHANGE PATCHES! SEND A PATCH TO THE PO BOX, AND WE WILL SEND YOU A CUSTOM ELBOWS TIGHT PATCH BACK! Travis Motl PO Box 768 Seabeck, WA 98380 The Equipment Behind Elbows Tight Podcast: https://kit.co/ElbowsTightPodcast  Follow Our Social Media Pages! Instagram Podcast Page https://www.instagram.com/elbowstight/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElbowsTightPodcast 00:00 - Start 00:10 - Don't Be a Spazzy White Belt 02:12 - Don't Use Strength 04:00 - Leave Your Ego at the Door... 06:10 - Just Keep Showing Up! 08:05 - BJJ is for Everyone! 09:56 - Proving Your Rank 12:21 - Technique Always Beats Strength

    14 min

  6. 31 MAY

    BJJ Athletes STOP Overthinking Your Nutrition!

    Rose Miller discusses her new nutrition company and her approach to helping people improve their health and lifestyle. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the overall lifestyle and mental side of nutrition, rather than focusing solely on aesthetics or weight loss. Rose also addresses common misconceptions about nutrition, such as the belief that certain diets like keto or carnivore are the best for everyone. She explains the importance of individualization and finding what works best for each person's goals and needs. Rose also discusses strategies for improving satiety and tracking progress. In this conversation, Rose discusses various aspects of nutrition for athletes, particularly jiu-jitsu athletes. She emphasizes the importance of tracking macros and portion sizes to achieve specific goals. Rose also highlights the difference between eating for performance and eating for aesthetics or general lifestyle. She advises against excessive weight cutting and encourages athletes to focus on building muscle and improving performance. Rose also addresses the topic of supplementation and recommends certain supplements like creatine and fish oil. She discusses the misconception around glycemic intake and the importance of incorporating nutrient-dense foods. Lastly, Rose shares her advice for those starting their nutrition journey, which includes portioning out foods and focusing on incorporating helpful foods rather than eliminating certain foods. Check out Rose socials! https://www.rosierollz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rosierollz/ https://www.rosierollz.com/join-grapplers-lab Get $25 off the JordanTeachesJiuJitsu Theory Course and Wrestling for BJJ with ELBOWSTIGHT25 at Checkout - https://courses.jordanteachesjiujitsu.com Join the El-Bros Facebook and Discord Communities! https://www.facebook.com/groups/elbroscommunity/ https://discord.gg/sp2J8mPS LET'S EXCHANGE PATCHES! SEND A PATCH TO THE PO BOX, AND WE WILL SEND YOU A CUSTOM ELBOWS TIGHT PATCH BACK! Travis Motl PO Box 768 Seabeck, WA 98380 The Equipment Behind Elbows Tight Podcast: https://kit.co/ElbowsTightPodcast  Follow Our Social Media Pages! Instagram Podcast Page https://www.instagram.com/elbowstight/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElbowsTightPodcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Warm-up 03:10 Empowering People to Improve Their Health 07:21 Challenges with Nutrition for Jiu Jitsu Athletes 09:17 Helping Clients Transition from Fad Diets 12:33 Fundamentals of Nutrition: Macros and Their Role 16:05 Building Satiety and Making Practical Food Choices 31:42 Improving Satiety and Strategies for Portion Control 36:30 Tracking Weight and Progress 41:44 Tracking Macros and Portion Sizes 45:39 The Pitfalls of Excessive Weight Cutting 48:00 Supplementation for Performance and Recovery 53:20 Weight Loss vs. Weight Cutting 56:35 Effective Weight Cutting Strategies 59:45 The Role of Supplements in Nutrition 01:02:03 Choosing the Right Protein Supplement 01:06:15 Incorporating Nutrient-Dense Foods

    1 h 10 min

  7. 17 MAY

    Tips and Tricks For Training BJJ as a Family!

    In this conversation, Travis Motl interviews Mike and Sheena Bidwell, who run a jiu-jitsu academy. They discuss their teaching methods, the importance of a structured curriculum, and the benefits of jiu-jitsu for families. Mike emphasizes the four-step approach to teaching techniques and the importance of the 'secret sauce' that makes each technique effective. They also discuss the value of testing for belts and the sense of accomplishment it brings. Overall, jiu-jitsu has strengthened their family bond and provided them with mental, emotional, and physical resilience. Mike and Sheena discuss their new book, 'The BJJ After 40 Survival Guide,' and how they have built longevity in jiu-jitsu for themselves and their kids. They emphasize the importance of not putting pressure on their children to train and allowing them to have other interests. They also talk about the mindset and preparation needed to motivate themselves and their kids to go to class, including setting a positive tone and making it a celebration. They share their experience of writing the book and the satisfaction of seeing their hard work in physical form. BJJ after 40 Survival Guide Book: Unlocking the Secrets to Mastery for the Ageless Athlete: https://a.co/d/6HtQtan Want to support this show further? Consider joining our Patreon and YouTube Membership for early and exclusive content plus other perks! https://www.patreon.com/ElbowsTight https://www.youtube.com/@elbowstight Get $25 off the JordanTeachesJiuJitsu Theory Course and Wrestling for BJJ with ELBOWSTIGHT25 at Checkout - https://courses.jordanteachesjiujitsu.com Join the El-Bros Facebook and Discord Communities! https://www.facebook.com/groups/elbroscommunity/ https://discord.gg/sp2J8mPS LET'S EXCHANGE PATCHES! SEND A PATCH TO THE PO BOX, AND WE WILL SEND YOU A CUSTOM ELBOWS TIGHT PATCH BACK! Travis Motl PO Box 768 Seabeck, WA 98380 The Equipment Behind Elbows Tight Podcast: https://kit.co/ElbowsTightPodcast Follow Our Social Media Pages! Instagram Podcast Page https://www.instagram.com/elbowstight/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElbowsTightPodcast

    57 min

  8. 26 ABR

    The BJJ Hobbyists Guide to Injury Prevention!

    In this episode is with Chase Yoselowitz, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, about injury prevention for beginner grapplers in Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss Chase's background in Jiu-Jitsu and his work with athletes and hobbyists. We also cover topics such as preventing lower back pain, building muscle for Jiu-Jitsu, energy systems, and conditioning for Jiu-Jitsu. Chase emphasizes the importance of progressive overload, proper form, and individualized training. He also encourages beginners to start Jiu-Jitsu regardless of their fitness level and advises on incorporating strength and conditioning into their training. In this conversation, Chase Yoselowitz, CSCS, discusses strength and conditioning for jiu-jitsu athletes. He emphasizes the importance of incorporating strength and conditioning into a training routine, recommending two to three days a week. Chase also explains the concept of working within a range of reps and weights to optimize performance and prevent injury. He suggests starting with unilateral exercises to address imbalances and build stability, then progressing to bilateral exercises like barbell squats and deadlifts. Chase also touches on the value of explosive movements like cleans and snatches, as well as the importance of mobility training and full range of motion for injury prevention and improved performance. Connect with Chase here! https://www.instagram.com/grapplism/ https://grapplism.com/ Want to support this show further? Consider joining our Patreon and YouTube Membership for early and exclusive content plus other perks! https://www.patreon.com/ElbowsTight https://www.youtube.com/@elbowstight Get $25 off the JordanTeachesJiuJitsu Theory Course and Wrestling for BJJ with ELBOWSTIGHT25 at Checkout - https://courses.jordanteachesjiujitsu.com Join the El-Bros Facebook and Discord Communities! https://www.facebook.com/groups/elbroscommunity/ https://discord.gg/sp2J8mPS LET'S EXCHANGE PATCHES! SEND A PATCH TO THE PO BOX, AND WE WILL SEND YOU A CUSTOM ELBOWS TIGHT PATCH BACK! Travis Motl PO Box 768 Seabeck, WA 98380 The Equipment Behind Elbows Tight Podcast: https://kit.co/ElbowsTightPodcast Follow Our Social Media Pages! Instagram Podcast Page https://www.instagram.com/elbowstight/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElbowsTightPodcast

    1 h 5 min
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Are you a new Jiu-Jitsu practitioner? Do you ever wonder if others are going through the same things as you? If so, then the Elbows Tight Podcast is for you! In this podcast, Travis documents his journey through Jiu-Jitsu. He sits down with everyone from brand-new white belts to well-established black belts to discuss their experiences, challenges, and successes. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, you'll find something to relate to in the Elbows Tight Podcast. So come in, grab a drink, and talk Jiu-Jitsu!

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