
In this episode, Travis and I talk about where he’s from, and share our U.S. Navy lessons learned, and challenges with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), provide tips for starting a podcast, and discuss the future of the Elbows Tight show.
Travis Motl (like Model), is a Husband, Father, U.S. Navy Veteran, BJJ Blue Belt, and fellow podcaster. Travis hosts the Elbows Tight podcast where he talks “…to everyone from brand new white belts to well-established black belts to discuss their experiences, challenges, and successes.”. In this episode, Travis and I talk about where he’s from, and share our U.S. Navy lessons learned, and challenges with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), provide tips for starting a podcast, and discuss the future of the Elbows Tight show.
Key discussion points from this episode:
- Travis’ path to the U.S. Navy
- From behind the Welder’s mask to behind a desk
- What led Travis to the BJJ mats
- Why and how Travis started Elbows Tight with his friend Jon
- What’s the future of Elbows Tight?
Read more and buy some merch at https://www.elbowstight.com/ and follow Travis @elbowstight on Instagram and Twitter and follow the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ElbowsTightPodcast and the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ElbowsTight.
Thank you all for listening and when training Jiu Jitsu remember…
- Breathe
- Frame
- Survive
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