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! #PorradaResponsibly

Open Mat Social Hour is a health podcast hosted by Open Mat Physio, with 130 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Open Mat Physio hosts Open Mat Social Hour, a health show with 130 episodes published.

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  Episode #130

  Ep 130: From Grade 3 ACL, MCL & LCL Tears to Silver at Asia Open - Karl's Story

  Sep 18, 202636 minS1

  Join us today on a special episode with Karl Sabs! Karl is a Blue Belt out of Yanagida Studio in Maui, HI. She is an avid competitor and one day when she was prepping for comp, she had a takedown gone wrong that resulted in Grade 3 tears of her ACL, MCL & LCL. Obviously devastated, Karl started on her rehab journey & 6 months of hard work later, she got silver at Asia Open. In this episode, Karl talks about the ups & downs of recovery, things she learned from the process, & what she should tell others going through something similar. This is Karl's story. Enjoy!!

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  Episode #126

  Ep 126: Answering Recent Seminar Questions (From Diana's June Seminars)

  Jul 10, 202629 minS1

  Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana discuss some great questions Diana got on her June Seminar Tour. We thought that these questions were quite unique & wanted to share some thoughts about them. Enjoy!

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  Episode #125

  Ep 125: "All Aging Grapplers NEED a Movement Practice" Moving Well & Getting Older on the Mats - Jimmy's Story

  Jun 26, 202637 minS1

  Join us today on a special episode with Jimmy Jolliff! Jimmy is a brown belt who has been training since the early 2000's in everywhere from NYC to North Carolina, and now in LA. He has a unique passion for the art of jiu jitsu that I haven't encountered often in the community, which is what made it such a fun experiencing working with him. In this episode, we chat about what jiu jitsu means to Jimmy, why all aging grapplers need a movement practice & our experience together working through his shoulder & hip issues. Enjoy!!

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  Episode #124

  Ep 124: Jiu Jitsu Mental Performance 101 - Athletic Identity, Longevity w Ego, & More w/ Erin Herle

  Jun 5, 202647 minS1

  Join us today on a special episode with Erin Herle! Erin is a black belt in jiu jitsu, an extremely accomplished athlete, as well as a mental performance coach who works with high level athletes on sharpening their mental flexibility for peak performance. In this episode, Erin & Diana discuss everything that goes into what Erin does including challenges with clients, the struggles with athletic identity, the importance of self talk, & much much more. We appreciate Erin for taking so much time to share so much of her expertise in an extremely important sector in the jiu jitsu community. Enjoy!!

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  Episode #123

  Ep 123: Stretching vs Strengthening for BJJ: Which One Actually Decreases Injury? & Kris Started At a New Gym! - Q&A

  May 22, 202619 minS1

  Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer a question from a client about when the shift changed from stretching to FRC to strengthening in deep ranges, Kris' new gym he started at, & some of our most memorable meals! Enjoy!

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