Join us today as Diana & Kris explore why coming back to jiu jitsu too soon after surgery is a really bad idea. We explore some statistics of re-injury (which are scary), whether or not steroids improve surgery recovery rates, & why rel...

Join us today as Diana explores the idea of principles vs. exercises, the downfall of endless "IG reel quick fix" libraries, actual principles we share at seminars, & the harsh truths that noone likes to hear but needs to hear (us included)...

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Matt Garrido.We hear so often the story of avoiding MRIs & advising against our clients getting them. But what if they could actually be helpful? What if they could help ...

Join us today as Diana breaks down her current jiu jitsu training split, her current gym training split, how she manages volume & intensity herself on & off the mats, plus reasoning behind why this works for her. Finding what works for ...

Join us today as Diana explores some common lessons she's heard while chatting with clients during our exit/discharge meetings. Insight like this is priceless when applied properly, & we are so grateful to be able to have these conversation...

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Jeff Salvatore.Jeff was an active kid all of his life, and has had his fair share of injuries. Upon starting Jiu Jitsu, he had his doubts of even being able to train. After a...

Join us today as Diana & Kris explore what it means to state that an exercise is the "best exercise for jiu jitsu". Does it create clarity or more confusion? Does it help simplify the world of strength training for the jiu jitsu community o...

This episode is probably one of the most important episodes we've ever recorded.Milton is the CEO of @blackbeltdigitalmarketing, Host of @jiujitsudummies, & Founder/Executive Director of @academysafe, an organization on a mission to ...

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Shane Wilson.Shane started Jiu Jitsu at the age of 44, as a well to bond with his son & be a beginner at a new hobby. He has gone through his fair share of growing pains ...

Join us today as Diana chats a bit about the reality of rehab plateau's when trying to get back on the mats & some of the best ways to get back on track. We know the journey back to training is not as simple as we hope so we hope you can ta...

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We talk about if using RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) as a way to manage intensity when lifting is a good idea, the craziness behind Rob...

Join us today on a solo episode where Diana chats about the power of subtraction. In a world saturated with information on the "best" ways to do XYZ, we often get lost in the sauce. Tune in to hear a bit on why subtraction is sometimes much mor...

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Mike Spindler.At a young age, Mike was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, an chronic autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, pain, & damage over time. He's b...

Join us today on a solo episode where Diana chats some common misconceptions we hear surrounding injuries in the jiu jitsu community & the truth. There is still so much misinformation online & unfortunately, in doctor's offices. So much...

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We talk about if it's possible to build athleticism as an aging/older grappler, our tips & advice on managing finger or hand pain, &am...

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris discuss misconceptions around core training in the general public & in jiu jitsu training rooms, more updated researched ways to train the core & our own favorite exercises.Than...

Join us today on a solo episode where Diana gives everyone an update about what's been going on behind the scenes at Open Mat Physio HQ. There have been some recent changes along with some plans for 2025 that we wanted to update everyone on! We...

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris look back on 2024, share what we're most grateful for this year, & talk about what we are most excited for in 2025.There will be many changes, big moves & events coming up in th...

Join us today on a solo episode where Diana chats about a story that frustrated her which led her down the path of reflecting on how physical therapists play a role in when clients don't succeed in their rehab. Instead of blaming the clients, h...

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris discuss why "just keep your core/glutes active" when doing daily activities is terrible advice. Does it create rigid robots? And how does that translate to regular sport? So much n...

Join us today on a solo episode where Diana chats about some tangible and realistic ways to adjust your routine & train around an injury, on & off the mats. We hope you can take something valuable out of it!Thanks for tuning in!...

Join us today on a solo episode where Diana chats about the value of a coach or physio, why self-rehab isn't bad but also isn't effective, & how we can actually make your rehab process much easier. Thanks for tuning in!

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Nate Olivarez-Giles, a dear client & just an incredibly resilient human being. We are so thankful for his vulnerability & openness to share. The lessons he touches on in this...

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We talk about CJI 2025 excitement, the pros/cons to In-Person PT vs Virtual PT, and how to have multiple hobbies while staying healthy for Jiu Jitsu. E...

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris discuss if perfect form is as important as we think, and when we should be more lax about it. When does overcorrecting become too much? Is it better to let people explore??A heavily nua...