• Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu

  • By: Travis Motl
  • Podcast

Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu

By: Travis Motl
  • Summary

  • 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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  • How Jiu-Jitsu Helped Him Become a Better Firefighter!
    Oct 4 2024

    In this episode of Elbow's Tight podcast, host Travis engages in a deep conversation with Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and firefighter, Jiu-Jitsu House. They discuss the journey into Jiu-Jitsu, the impact of training on parenting, and the lessons learned through competition.

    The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding techniques, the role of Jiu-Jitsu in first responding, and the balance between teaching and learning styles. Jiu Jitsu House shares insights on handling losses, the significance of loyalty and lineage in Jiu-Jitsu, and his future goals in the sport.

    The episode concludes with valuable advice for new practitioners, emphasizing the importance of focusing on fundamentals and fighting for submissions.

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    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

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Building a Safe Martial Arts Community with Milton Campis!
    Sep 12 2024

    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.

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    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

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    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

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Lessons Learned From over 70 BJJ Competitions!
    Aug 16 2024

    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.

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    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

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    55 mins

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