Podcast Episodes

Ep 102: The Hidden Costs of Training Through Pain

Season 1 Episode 102

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…

Published on 8 hours ago

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

Season 1 Episode 101

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 t…

Published on 1 week ago

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

Season 1 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 de…

Published on 2 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 99

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 & …

Published on 3 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 98

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 pr…

Published on 4 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 97

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…

Published on 1 month ago

Ep 96: Some Unconventional Advice for Older Grapplers

Season 1 Episode 96

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 turn…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

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

Season 1 Episode 95

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 an…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 94

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 j…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 93

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 …

Published on 2 months ago