Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu Travis Motl

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.
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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

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.
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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.
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In this episode, Travis interviews Chris Dickens, a long-time listener and winner of the El-Bros community's name. They discuss Chris's journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and his transition from Taekwondo to BJJ.
Chris shares how his background in Taekwondo and other martial arts has influenced his BJJ training, including flexibility, mindset, and fearlessness. He also talks about his reservations as a larger individual in BJJ and how he navigates rolling with different training partners.
Chris emphasizes the value of private lessons in his BJJ journey and the benefits of one-on-one instruction and feedback. In this part of the conversation, Chris discusses his experience with private lessons and the importance of fine-tuning techniques.
He also discusses his recovery routine, which includes yoga and sleep. Travis asks about the significance of community in Chris's jiu-jitsu journey, and Chris emphasizes the importance of training with people who support and care about each other.
They also discuss the role of lineage in jiu-jitsu and how it can vary in importance depending on individual goals and preferences
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Today, we're tackling a challenge many of us grapple with—finding the perfect Jiu-Jitsu Academy. With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming. But fear not! We've got six essential questions to help you find your Jiu-Jitsu home sweet home.
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In this episode, Travis Motl interviews Joshua Janis about the culture and mindset of jiu-jitsu. They discuss the importance of vulnerability and making mistakes to learn and grow. They also explore the camaraderie and team support in jiu-jitsu and the role of gym culture in creating a positive training environment.
They emphasize the principles of being precise, playful, and painless in training and how these principles can be applied to both beginners and experienced practitioners. They also discuss the balance between ego and confidence in jiu-jitsu and the importance of continuous learning and open-mindedness. In this conversation, Joshua Janis and Travis Motl discuss the importance of training in a painless, precise, and playful manner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
They explore the concept of tension and how it affects the effectiveness and safety of techniques. They also touch on gym culture and finding the right academy for one's goals and preferences. Joshua emphasizes the significance of breathing, particularly diaphragmatic breathing, for BJJ practitioners. He also mentions his Patreon page and upcoming seminars as resources for further exploration.
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