Open Mat Podcast
A deep dive into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where coaches Adam and Tim cut through cliches to uncover practical insights on training, coaching, competing and jiu jitsu culture.
Podcasting since 2025 • 25 episodes
Open Mat Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 25: How to build a suffocating mount | How to stop losing control for mount | Consistently submitting opponents from the mount
Tim and Adam discuss what is considered by some to be the most devastating position in Jiu Jitsu, but for many practitioners is a challenge both to control and attack. Tim discusses the keys to avoid being thrown or rolled off from top position...
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Episode 24: Only one thing matters in Jiu Jitsu | How do we define Jiu Jitsu | How to focus your learning
In this episode Tim and Adam discuss submissions - and specifically, why Tim believes that submission is the only thing that even matters in Jiu Jitsu. They briefly define Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for any listeners unfamiliar, but focus then on what...
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Episode 23: Guaranteeing submissions through pins | How pinning works differently in Jiu Jitsu | Why pinning is so important
Pinning is an important part of all grappling sports, but is much less important in Jiu Jitsu compared to other similar sports. Or is it? In this episode Tim and Adam discuss how pinning serves a different purpose, and why it remains an absolut...
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Episode 22: How do we develop specialized skills in Jiu Jitsu | Specialties | What to do against knowledgeable resistance
As we get better at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we tend to develop certain areas of our game we're better at than others. But how do we take those skills and turn them into true specialties? In this episode Tim and Adam discuss how to develop specialt...
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Episode 21: How to actually control from the back | How to dominate back control for extended periods | The three lines of control
Back Control is one of the most powerful positions in Jiu Jitsu, but behind closed doors most hobbyists have to admit they struggle to control from the back long enough to submit. In this episode Tim and Adam discuss how to be consistently succ...
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