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Open Mat Podcast

Open Mat Podcast

Written by: Tim Nelson & Adam
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A deep dive into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where coaches Adam and Tim cut through cliches to uncover practical insights on training, coaching, competing and jiu jitsu culture.

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Episodes
  • Episode 38: Why you shouldn't only train in the gi - but should sometimes | Balancing Gi and no Gi training

    Episode 38: Why you shouldn't only train in the gi - but should sometimes | Balancing Gi and no Gi training
    Apr 23 2026

    Most people don't train only gi anymore, but should you train in it sometimes? Tim and Adam discuss how, when and why to train in both, and how to manage the balance between the two if you're in a school that primarily trains one or the other.
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    33 mins
  • Episode 37: Why ignoring concepts makes our BJJ better | Improving specific skills | When efficiency is and is not important

    Episode 37: Why ignoring concepts makes our BJJ better | Improving specific skills | When efficiency is and is not important
    Mar 26 2026

    The idea of understanding and learning concepts in Jiu Jitsu - like posture, inside position, and head control - has been the gold standard of "good" technique for years. But when it comes to learning individual skills and specific movements, does that kind of big picture focus help or hurt us? Tim and Adam discuss the limitations of concepts during periods of specific focus, their view on the place concepts have within the sport, and what we replace bigger concepts with during specific work.
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    47 mins
  • Episode 36: Why white belts SHOULD teach other white belts | The role of reflection on the mats

    Episode 36: Why white belts SHOULD teach other white belts | The role of reflection on the mats
    Mar 17 2026

    Tim and Adam discuss a common situation: White belts giving feedback and advice to other white belts. They discuss the role and importance of peer feedback among junior students, and the place it should take up within a class.
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    43 mins
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