
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.
Episodes
9 episodes
Episode 9: Is there a use for static drilling? | How to create useful constraints
In this conversation, Tim and Adam look at where, if anywhere, the role of unresisted drilling and direct teaching lay on the road to improvement in Jiu Jitsu. They also look at how to create constraints for anyone new at creating games, and ho...
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53:03

Episode 8: How to coach excellent competitors | How to optimize competition classes | Guest: Morgan Frazer
Tim is joined by guest Morgan Frazer in a discussion around optimizing classes for competitors. Morgan teaches at M Theory Martial Arts in Minnesota, where he runs an early morning weekend class which draws students from other academies, some o...
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1:12:42

Episode 7: What is Ecological Dynamics? | Constraints led approach | Guest: Hayden Buckner
Tim and Adam are joined by Hayden Buckner, competitor and owner/head coach of the Academy Eden Prairie. Hayden digs into what "Ecological Jiu Jitsu" is, and specifically why it isn't a term we should be using. Hayden gives one of the most acces...
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Episode 7
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1:04:06

Episode 6: Why are we afraid of leg locks | Should leg locks be legal everywhere for everyone?
Tim and Adam tackle leg locks: one of the original controversies of the Jiu Jitsu community. They discuss whether they are as dangerous as they're claimed to be, whether there should be restrictions on who can or should learn and use them, and ...
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Episode 6
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1:07:07

Episode 5: How to get better without needing more mat time | coaching with limited mat time
Tim and Adam discuss how to get better at Jiu Jitsu if you are not able to increase your mat time. In this episode, they tackle what "mental engagement" looks like when put into practice, how to make the most of limited time on the mat, and als...
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Episode 5
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1:13:14

Episode 4: How to get better at Jiu Jitsu using AI and Data Analytics | SubStats
Tim and Adam sit down with Abe, the creator of SubStats. Abe is using technology typically available to Fortune 500 companies to analyze and provide insights from recordings of jiu jitsu matches, giving competitors insights into what goes right...
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Episode 4
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52:57

Episode 3: How to become a great blue belt | Earning Purple Belt | Creating Specialties
Tim and Adam discuss how to become a great blue belt after overcoming initial insecurities. They discuss the difference in understanding between new blue and new purple belts, how to develop skills that you felt you could not before, and the mo...
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Episode 3
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1:01:27

Episode 2: Blue Belt | What does blue belt mean | Dealing with insecurities
Adam and Tim discuss their thoughts on the challenges of the Blue Belt, ranging from defining what one is to how to deal with the various insecurities that come along with it. They talk about promotion criteria, whether someone is a real blue b...
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Episode 2
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58:38

Episode 1: Introductions | How to measure progress | How to focus training
Hosts Tim and Adam kick the podcast off. They give brief introductions before discussing how to focus as you learn jiu jitsu, from measuring your progress to how and why to focus your attention as you train.
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Episode 1
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