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Open Mat Podcast

Open Mat Podcast

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 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
  • Episode 35: Never have drop-in nerves again | How to properly drop in while travelling | Finding "Home gyms" while travelling

    Episode 35: Never have drop-in nerves again | How to properly drop in while travelling | Finding "Home gyms" while travelling
    Feb 27 2026

    Tim and Adam discuss dropping in to new gyms while travelling. While this sounds like one of the easiest decisions to make while travelling, most practitioners have anxiety when it is actually time to go train at a brand new gym. Tim and Adam discuss how to stop worrying about performance, what to do before dropping in, and the mistakes to avoid when in a new gym.

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    38 mins
  • Episode 34: How to create Ecological “games” for Jiu Jitsu | Is Flow Rolling useful?

    Episode 34: How to create Ecological “games” for Jiu Jitsu | Is Flow Rolling useful?
    Feb 13 2026

    Tim and Adam discuss how they create classes in which they don't demonstrate or drill techniques. They cover how to break technique apart into individual skills, how to create games that directly improve those skills, and how to do this for yourself.
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    53 mins
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