Open Mat Social Hour
A podcast made for grapplers, by grapplers. We explore stories about injuries, rehab journeys, and how each unique person has overcome their own obstacles and struggles. Come join us on the Open Mat Social Hour!
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Open Mat Social Hour
Latest Episodes
Ep 128: Do All ACL Tears Need Surgery? (Research-Supported), Feeling Behind Due to Injury & Upcoming BJJ Events! - Q&A
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer questions about how to not feel behind in jiu jitsu after injuries, if all knee injuries need surgery & the upcoming big BJJ events!!Enjoy!
Ep 127: The Gap Between "Out of Pain" & "Ready for Jiu Jitsu"
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana discuss the hot topic of the GAP between getting out of pain & ACTUALLY being ready for jiu jitsu. This is something that is often missed & can put jiu jitsu athletes in a pain-injur...
Ep 126: Structuring BJJ Training to Decrease Injuries Leading up to Competition + Other Q's from Diana's June Seminars
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana discuss some great questions Diana got on her June Seminar Tour. We thought that these questions were quite unique & wanted to share some thoughts about them.Enjoy!
Ep 125: "All Aging Grapplers NEED a Movement Practice" Moving Well & Getting Older on the Mats - Jimmy's Story
Join us today on a special episode with Jimmy Jolliff!Jimmy is a brown belt who has been training since the early 2000's in everywhere from NYC to North Carolina, and now in LA.He has a unique passion for the art of jiu jitsu that...
Ep 124: Jiu Jitsu Mental Performance 101 - Athletic Identity, Longevity w Ego, & More w/ Erin Herle
Join us today on a special episode with Erin Herle!Erin is a black belt in jiu jitsu, an extremely accomplished athlete, as well as a mental performance coach who works with high level athletes on sharpening their mental flexibility for ...