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Open Mat Social Hour

Open Mat Physio

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1 day ago

***I mistakened South Carolina for North Carolina - so any Carolinians SORRYSORRYSORRY!!!!*** Join us today on a special episode with Heidi Lozano!! Heidi is a black belt who came up through the CheckMat competition rigor, and eventually found her way into wellness as a career. Although she's had a history of knee injuries, this one felt different. Heidi knew she needed to take this one seriously to avoid surgery so she looked for extra guidance. Now she is back training confidently, with an...

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***I mistakened South Carolina for North Carolina - so any Carolinians SORRYSORRYSORRY!!!!*** Join us today on a special episode with Heidi Lozano!! Heidi is a black belt who came up through the CheckMat competition rigor, and eventually found her way into wellness as a career. Although she's had a history of knee injuries, this one felt different. Heidi knew she needed to take this one seriously to avoid surgery so she looked for extra guidance. Now she is back training confidently, with an...

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Episodes (20/108)

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 108: "Jiu Jitsu Wasn't Fun Because I Was Worried About My Knee, But Now I Can Enjoy It Again" - Heidi's Story

***I mistakened South Carolina for North Carolina - so any Carolinians SORRYSORRYSORRY!!!!*** Join us today on a special episode with Heidi Lozano!! Heidi is a black belt who came up through the CheckMat competition rigor, and eventually found her way into wellness as a career. Although she's had a history of knee injuries, this one felt different. Heidi knew she needed to take this one seriously to avoid surgery so she looked for extra guidance. Now she is back training confidently, with an...

1 day ago

24 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 107: "How Do I Say NO to a Roll??", UFC BJJ Card Review & Our Spotify Wrapped

Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana talk whether or not we should say no to rolls & HOW we should say no to them. We all review the UFC BJJ Card (terribly LOL) & review our 2025 Spotify Wrapped. Enjoy!

1 week ago

28 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 106: Why Porrada Everyday is Ruining Your Gains

Join us today as Diana & Kris break down a topic of porrada everyday, how doing it is ruining your gains on&off the mats, plus better ways to go about training for longevity on the mats. Enjoy!

2 weeks ago

29 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 105: Chronic Groin Strain Exercises, Finding The Right Training Intensity & More!

Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana talk options for chronic groin strains, discussions around having a hard time finding the right training intensity, longevity hacks & what we're excited for this Christmas! Enjoy!

4 weeks ago

25 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 104 Mini: Ways to Stay Injury-Free While Prepping For a Competition (LIVE (kinda) from Golden Fed's Fall Open)

In this episode, Kris & Diana chat about different ways to stay healthy while prepping for a competition. Competing is not an easy task on the body. It requires discipline, a lot of hard training, & sacrificing short term comfort. Here are some tips we have gathered from working with athletes prepping for comps that we wanted to share so you all can stay as injury-free as possible leading up to the show day! Enjoy!

1 month ago

11 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 103: "When I Got Injured, I Didn't Think of Myself...I Was Thinking About Everyone Else" Non-Surgical ACL Rehab & Life's Priorities - Tzitzi's Story

Join us today on a special episode with Tzitzi Lomeli!! Tzitzi suffered a pretty severe knee injury during a jiu jitsu training session earlier this year that affected her daily life in a way that she never imagined. After multiple consultations with Doctors who recommended surgery, Tzitzi decided otherwise. There was no way she could go through the ACL surgery recovery process with all of life's priorities. Tzitzi shares her journey of her decision, why she made it, & if she thinks she ...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 102: The Hidden Costs of Training Through Pain

Join us today as Diana breaks down a topic that was inspired by a recent convo with a training partner - the hidden costs of ignoring pain. If we take a step back, they are impactful to our jiu jitsu mat time. Diana goes through better ways to approach this, and ways to prioritize staying training for a long time. Enjoy!

1 month ago

31 minutes

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Ep 101: Starting Jiu Jitsu After 40 Years Old - Chris' Story (Pt.II)

Join us today on a special episode with our first repeat guest, Chris Capetto!! Recently we got a question from a follower on IG on what it's like "Starting BJJ after age 40", so we wanted to answer that question! Chris started Jiu Jitsu in his 50's after a long history of playing other sports, and today he shares with us his experience of how he got into jiu jitsu, some challenges of being an older grappler, and some advice to anyone who is older and interested in getting into jiu jitsu. Co...

1 month ago

37 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 100: BUSTING 10 Jiu Jitsu Medical Myths for Episode 100!

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... Enjoy!

2 months ago

37 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 99: "PT or Surgery - Which is Right for Me?", Fave New Restaurant & What We're Working on in BJJ Currently

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. Enjoy!

2 months ago

22 minutes

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Ep 98: What "Human First" Means & The Evolution of Healthcare w/ Aaron Ngor

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. Enjoy!

2 months ago

47 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 97: The Gray Zone of Low Back Pain, Losing Significant Weight & Relearning Her Game at Black Belt - Hillary's Story

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 ...

2 months ago

28 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 96: Some Unconventional Advice for Older Grapplers

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 Enjoy!

3 months ago

19 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 95: A Reflection of 4 Years of Open Mat Physio

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!!

3 months ago

32 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 94: Diana's a Purple Belt!! "Elbow Pain From Gripping... Help!" & CJI/Master Worlds Recap

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!

3 months ago

28 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 93: ACL Rehab & "I Didn't Have a Problem Going 100%, But It Was Detrimental to My Body" - Kyle's Story

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 lesson...

3 months ago

38 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 92: Are Jiu Jitsu Warmups Useless?

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. Enjoy!

4 months ago

29 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 91: The Coop Injury Incident, IBJJF Open Sadness - A Heavy Week in the Jiu Jitsu Community

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.

4 months ago

31 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 90: The Isaac Doederlein Episode - POST-Elbow Dislocation, UFC BJJ, & Future Plans

***APOLOGIES for the background noise - we were filming post-training & in a coffee shop/store so there was music & chatting around us. Forgive us, we tried our best!!*** Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Isaac Doederlein, my coach at Varsity Jiu Jitsu, an IBJJF World Champion + 2x Brazilian Nationals Champion. Not too long ago, Isaac had the opportunity to compete on the first ever BJJ reality TV show hosted by UFC, which is where he suffered the elbow di...

4 months ago

34 minutes

Open Mat Social Hour

Ep 89: Things I've Learned About Chronic Pain in Jiu Jitsu Athletes

Join us today as Diana explores some things that she's learned about chronic pain in jiu jitsu athletes. It is no surprise that a lot of us struggle with the aftermaths of stacking injuries. With that being said, it is important to understand a couple of principles to go into a rehab process with the right expectations & mindset. Enjoy!

5 months ago

20 minutes