171: Should You Attend Jiu Jitsu Open Mats: The Benefits of Cross-Training

Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life · Sep 15, 2023 · 14m

We have BIG opinions on cross-training and whether or not it’s a good idea to attend Jiu Jitsu open mats.

Picture It: You love going to open mats, but your coach seems to have some reservations. This is the situation that one of our listeners found herself in.

Now, that got the gears turning in our jiu-jitsu-obsessed minds. We dive deep into the topic of cross-training and open mats and explain why some coaches discourage cross-training.

We discuss the red flags, the toxic mentality behind this, and why it's important to embrace the opportunity to learn and train with different people.

And…