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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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Episodes
122 episodes
Ep 122: "I'm 50 Now, & Things Need to Change" Recovering from Knee Pain & Labrum Surgery The Right Way - Brent's Story
Join us today on a special episode with Brent Simons!!Brent has been a martial artist for a large majority of his life, and found jiu jitsu a bit more recently. Naturally, he fell in love with it but along the way suffered a nasty knee i...
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Ep 121: Tendinopathy in Jiu Jitsu, ADCC WC Trials, Getting Popped for PEDs - Q&A
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer a question from a mutual friend about the reasons why tendinopathy is so common in BJJ & how to recover from it along with some hot goss about an athlete getting popped for PEDs a...
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Ep 120: "Pushing Through Pain Didn't Help Me" Lessons About Ego, Slowing Down & Longevity in BJJ - Jenn's Story
Join us today on a special episode with Jennifer Tam!!Jenn & I met at the Unicorns BJJ camp last year, and a couple months later she reached out to get some rehab for her knee and hip. Jenn shares her experiences grappling (no pun in...
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Ep 119: Handling Fear Mongering Medical Language & CJI3??? Q&A
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer a question from a fellow physio about handling fear mongering language in the jiu jitsu community + a little chat about CJI 3???Enjoy!
Ep 118: How/Why the Healthcare System is Failing You & What to Do About It
Join us today as Diana reflects on the data behind our healthcare system, how it affects the physical therapy profession, plus what you can do about it to prioritize long term health. Enjoy!
Ep 117: "My Pain Made it Impossible to Be Present at Work or With Family" Prioritizing Self-Care - Tetsuko's Story
Join us today on a special episode with Tetsuko Yasutomi!!Tetsuko is a mother, a wife, a jiu jitsu enthusiast, and business owner. Her & her husband own and run Neighborhood Bento in Bueno Park, CA while juggling her kiddos and other...
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Ep 116: The Low Back Pain Epidemic In Jiu Jitsu Athletes
Join us today as Diana & Kris break down the low back pain epidemic in jiu jitsu athletes, along with some statistics about low back pain. We also discuss some ways we evaluate and treat these cases.Enjoy!Audio Editing: @chris...
Ep 115: "Heat or Ice, Which is Better?" "Do I Have to Do My PT Exercises Forever?" & Some Random Bant
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer a couple of questions from a follower's DM + chatted about Gordon Ryan's retirement along with recent pod faves.Enjoy!Audio editing: @chrisjenkns
Ep 114: "I Had to Get My LIFE Together Before I Could Properly Rehab My Back" - Nick's Story
Join us today on a special episode with Nick Phillips!!Nick's story is a story of transformation, change, self-reflection and more. We originally met in 2022 when Nick came to Open Mat Physio for his back pain. During our process, there...
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Ep 113: Why I Quit Training for Everything, And Got Better
Join us today as Diana reflects on the costs behind trying to balance too many things at one time, and when it is a good idea to quit. Enjoy!
Ep 112: If You Treat Your Body Like Glass, It Will Shatter
Join us today as Diana & Kris break down a the narrative around fragility that has unfortunately brainwashed a lot of people into backing away from strength training or being active. We discuss what should be happening instead & how you...
Ep 111: "My Body is Always Wrecked After Training, Why?" & 2026 Recap So Far
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana chat about why so many of us feel great when we train but then wrecked either the rest of the day or even the next couple of days. Then we briefly recap how the first couple of weeks of 2026...
Ep 110: "It Got So Bad, I Couldn't Straighten My Spine When I Stood Up From a Chair" - Randy's Story
Join us today on a special episode with Randy SantaMaria!!Randy is a purple belt out of the Bay Area who dealt with debilitating chronic low back pain for many years. So much so, that he would have flare ups that would not allow him to ...
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Ep 109: The Qualities of Our Most Successful Clients
Join us today as Diana breaks down some of the patterns she has seen in our most successful clients. It's physical, mental, philosophical & everything in between. A good reflection piece for us all.Enjoy!
Ep 108: "Jiu Jitsu Wasn't Fun Because I Was Worried About My Knee, But Now I Can Enjoy It Again" - Heidi's Story
***I mistakened South Carolina for North Carolina - so any Carolinians SORRYSORRYSORRY!!!!***Join us today on a special episode with Heidi Lozano!!Heidi is a black belt who came up through the CheckMat competition rigor, and even...
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Ep 107: "How Do I Say NO to a Roll??", UFC BJJ Card Review & Our Spotify Wrapped
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana talk whether or not we should say no to rolls & HOW we should say no to them. We all review the UFC BJJ Card (terribly LOL) & review our 2025 Spotify Wrapped.Enjoy!
Ep 106: Why Porrada Everyday is Ruining Your Gains
Join us today as Diana & Kris break down a topic of porrada everyday, how doing it is ruining your gains on&off the mats, plus better ways to go about training for longevity on the mats.Enjoy!
Ep 105: Chronic Groin Strain Exercises, Finding The Right Training Intensity & More!
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana talk options for chronic groin strains, discussions around having a hard time finding the right training intensity, longevity hacks & what we're excited for this Christmas!Enjoy!
Ep 104 Mini: Ways to Stay Injury-Free While Prepping For a Competition (LIVE (kinda) from Golden Fed's Fall Open)
In this episode, Kris & Diana chat about different ways to stay healthy while prepping for a competition. Competing is not an easy task on the body. It requires discipline, a lot of hard training, & sacrificing short term comfort. Here ...
Ep 103: "When I Got Injured, I Didn't Think of Myself...I Was Thinking About Everyone Else" Non-Surgical ACL Rehab & Life's Priorities - Tzitzi's Story
Join us today on a special episode with Tzitzi Lomeli!!Tzitzi suffered a pretty severe knee injury during a jiu jitsu training session earlier this year that affected her daily life in a way that she never imagined. After multiple consu...
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Ep 102: The Hidden Costs of Training Through Pain
Join us today as Diana breaks down a topic that was inspired by a recent convo with a training partner - the hidden costs of ignoring pain. If we take a step back, they are impactful to our jiu jitsu mat time. Diana goes through better ways to ...
Ep 101: Starting Jiu Jitsu After 40 Years Old - Chris' Story (Pt.II)
Join us today on a special episode with our first repeat guest, Chris Capetto!!Recently we got a question from a follower on IG on what it's like "Starting BJJ after age 40", so we wanted to answer that question!Chris started Jiu...
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Ep 100: BUSTING 10 Jiu Jitsu Medical Myths for Episode 100!
Join us today as we celebrate 100 EPISODES!!!! In this episode, Kris & Diana go back and forth on busting 10 medical myths we hear often in the jiu jitsu community. We go simple on some, & in more depth on others.Thank you from t...
Ep 99: "PT or Surgery - Which is Right for Me?", Fave New Restaurant & What We're Working on in BJJ Currently
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana talk rehab vs. surgery, in what context it might be better to choose one vs. the other, our new favorite restaurants we will definitely visit soon & what we are currently working on on t...
Ep 98: What "Human First" Means & The Evolution of Healthcare w/ Aaron Ngor
Join us today as Diana is joined by a dear friend, Aaron Ngor. Aaron is an Athletic Trainer & Strength Coach out of Undefeated Athletic Club in Los Angeles. Not only is he an incredible healthcare provider, but he is also an incredible huma...
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