History
The Open Matt was opened for the purpose of having a place to practice. To explore and share information between practitioners of movement and other arts. The Open Mat times in Dojos was when the Master would let the students work on their own to develop skills and share between each other. This is when the good work happens. I opened this place with the intention of developing practice. The Follow the Leader approach to wellness and fitness classes is fine but much of my joy and skill came from spending time with my technique and being able to