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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 130: From Grade 3 ACL, MCL & LCL Tears to Silver at Asia Open - Karl's Story
Join us today on a special episode with Karl Sabs!Karl is a Blue Belt out of Yanagida Studio in Maui, HI. She is an avid competitor and one day when she was prepping for comp, she had a takedown gone wrong that resulted in Grade 3 tears ...
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Ep 129: Suffering His First Serious Knee Injury Prepping for No-Gi Worlds - James' Story
Join us today on a special episode with James Lopez!James is a brown belt under Isaac Doederlein at Varsity Jiu Jitsu. He is an avid competitor & has been very successful in the Masters scene, taking gold in 2025. He loves jiu jitsu ...
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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!
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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!