Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 123: Stretching vs. FRC vs. Strengthening, Most Memorable Meal, & Kris Started At a New Gym! - Q&A

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!

Ep 122: "I'm 50 Now, & Things Need to Change" Recovering from Knee Pain & Labrum Surgery The Right Way - Brent's Story

Join us today on a special episode with Brent Simons!! Brent has been a martial artist for a large majority of his life, and found jiu jitsu a bit more recently. Naturally, he fell in love with it but along the way suffered a nasty knee injury, as well as had to undergo labrum surgery. Not only was this incredibly stressful on his mental & physical health, but his family also got hit really hard during the pandemic. In this episode, Brent shares what made him finally seek out a PT, as well as his recovery journey back to the mats. This is his story.

Ep 121: Tendinopathy in Jiu Jitsu, ADCC WC Trials, Getting Popped for PEDs - Q&A

Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer a question from a mutual friend about the reasons why tendinopathy is so common in BJJ & how to recover from it along with some hot goss about an athlete getting popped for PEDs and ADCC West Coast Trials winners! Enjoy!

Ep 120: "Pushing Through Pain Didn't Help Me" Lessons About Ego, Slowing Down & Longevity in BJJ - Jenn's Story

Join us today on a special episode with Jennifer Tam!! Jenn & I met at the Unicorns BJJ camp last year, and a couple months later she reached out to get some rehab for her knee and hip. Jenn shares her experiences grappling (no pun intended) with her ego when she was dealing with injuries and how it taught her how to slow down, be more intentional about her body, as well as plan for longevity vs short term gain. This is her story.

Ep 119: Handling Fear Mongering Medical Language & CJI3??? Q&A

Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer a question from a fellow physio about handling fear mongering language in the jiu jitsu community + a little chat about CJI 3??? Enjoy!