Courtlin is from the Detroit-area of Michigan and moved to Iowa back in November of 2014. When she’s not working, she spends her time going to the gym, singing karaoke, playing her guitar, and watching TV. She’s been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2017 and currently has a brown belt. She’s also the head instructor for the women’s Jiu Jitsu program at her gym. Courtlin is obsessed with her pup Tater, who she adopted from a local animal rescue in 2020. Another one of her passions is FOOD. She’s always going out to eat at local restaurants! You can check out her Instagram at CourtlinEatsIowa.
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