Open Mat Diaries

Open Mat Diaries

Open Mat Diaries explores the human side of combat sports. Through real conversations and honest storytelling, Zach Pleming sits down with fighters, coaches, and creators to uncover what martial arts teach us about discipline, balance, and self-awareness. Each episode looks beyond competition — into the lessons found in struggle, community, and personal growth. From chaos and control to stillness and purpose, Open Mat Diaries is a space where fighters reflect, learn, and share the stories that shape who they are. 🎥 Watch full episodes and vlogs on YouTube @openmatdiaries

Episodes

  1. Jiu-Jitsu Became a Compass for Anger | Max Hsu

    08/10/2025

    Jiu-Jitsu Became a Compass for Anger | Max Hsu

    In the debut episode of Open Mat Diaries, we sit down with Max Hsu — coach, athlete, and creator of The Filthy Hobbyist — to explore what Jiu-Jitsu really teaches us about life, balance, and adaptation.From growing up angry on the streets of New York to finding purpose through Jiu-Jitsu, Max shares how the mat became a compass for his anger, a mirror for his ego, and a classroom for understanding human movement.He breaks down his belief in the ecological approach to training — a philosophy that views learning as adaptation, not repetition — where technique emerges naturally through experience, pressure, and environment.This conversation dives deep into the connection between chaos and control, why stillness is a skill, and how martial arts can reconnect us to something much larger than competition.Follow Max:📲 @Jiujithsu (YouTube & Instagram)Support Open Mat Diaries:🎬 @openmatdiaries (YouTube & Instagram)

    57 min
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Open Mat Diaries explores the human side of combat sports. Through real conversations and honest storytelling, Zach Pleming sits down with fighters, coaches, and creators to uncover what martial arts teach us about discipline, balance, and self-awareness. Each episode looks beyond competition — into the lessons found in struggle, community, and personal growth. From chaos and control to stillness and purpose, Open Mat Diaries is a space where fighters reflect, learn, and share the stories that shape who they are. 🎥 Watch full episodes and vlogs on YouTube @openmatdiaries

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