Open Mat Social Hour

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 the bottom of our hearts to everyone who supports us in any capacity. We are nothing without you all! More episodes to come...

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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 the mats.

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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 human.

This episode is a snippet of the conversations around the future of healthcare Diana & Aaron have off camera.

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Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Hillary Van Ornum, one of the owners of Unicorn Jiu Jitsu in Portland, OR.

Hillary is a 3rd degree black belt, & a magnificent human being. In this episode, she goes through her journey of navigating multiple injuries, a mysterious low back pain (that is 80% manageable now) & her weight loss journey that has brought her back to relearning her game on the mats. We appreciate her time & sharing her experiences!

This is her story.

Join us today as Kris & Diana go back and forth on some unconventional advice for older grapplers who are trying to do this jiu jitsu thing for a really long time. This convo took a couple sharp turns, but ultimately came back to the roots lol

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Join Diana today on a solo episode to reflect together on what she has learned from starting Open Mat Physio 4 years ago. The journey has been an absolute blessing, but doesn't come without trials and tribulations in all shapes and sizes. Hope you enjoy this reflection!!

Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana recap what's new in our lives lately, a recap of CJI/Master Worlds weekend, & answering a question on how to tackle elbow pain from overgripping in jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!

FORGIVE ME, I AM STILL LEARNING THIS AUDIO EQUIPMENT - STEP BY STEP, BETTER EACH TIME. ENJOY!!

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Kyle Calkins, a BJJ Black Belt & MMA Coach from West LA.

Kyle got his black belt in 2019 and coaches BJJ for MMA at Uprise MMA. In 2023, Kyle sustained a serious knee injury from a freak accident that put him in the operating room. He got ACL surgery quickly, which started his rehab journey. In this episode, Kyle discusses his lessons on the mats post-injury, key takeaways about his body during rehab, & where he is now physically & mentally. It was a pleasure to chat with him, even though my camera died from overheating LOL

This is his story.

Join us today as Kris & Diana go back and forth on whether or not jiu jitsu warmups are useless. We also jump into the eco rabbit hole for a quick second, but ultimately give some tips & possible solutions on how to make warmups more effective to promote longevity & health on the mats.

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Join us today on a new episode where Kris & I discuss a couple unfortunate events that have happened in the BJJ community lately. As much as it is important to bring awareness to these types of situations in regards to safety, please give anyone involved grace and space to deal with the aftermath. All we can hope is lessons are learned from these events.