Tapped In: A JiuJitsu Podcast

David Figueroa-Martinez
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I am a dedicated practitioner and coach on a mission to help you navigate the complex, rewarding world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you are a White Belt trying to survive your first stripe or a seasoned grappler looking for a competitive edge, I created this show to be your technical and mental mat-side companion. In every episode of Tapped In, I break down the nuances of submission grappling. I dive deep into the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle, discussing how to overcome mat burnout, manage BJJ injuries, and develop the "black belt mindset" both on and off the mats. Why Listen to Me? Beyond my fifteen years on the mats, I’ve had the honor of sharing my philosophy as a recurring guest on BJJ Mental Models and Fighting Matters. I believe in a structured tactical approach and I bring that same level of high-level conceptual analysis to every episode of this show. The Training Schedule: I know your time is valuable. That’s why I release three new episodes every week, each designed to fit perfectly into your daily routine. With a runtime of 14–24 minutes, these episodes are built to give you tactical clarity in the time it takes to drive to the academy or finish a warm-up. If you live for the grind, the flow, and the constant pursuit of the tap, this podcast is for you. Subscribe and let's level up your game, one episode at a time.

  1. E189 | BJJ Technique Personalization: Transitioning from Rigid Steps to Concept Ownership

    18h ago

    E189 | BJJ Technique Personalization: Transitioning from Rigid Steps to Concept Ownership

    About: In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez explores the crucial transition every Jiu-Jitsu practitioner must make: moving away from rigidly copying an instructor's movements to developing a personalized, adaptive game. He breaks down how variables like body type, gym culture, and conceptual anchors shape your individual martial arts blueprint. Key Takeaways: Ditch Perfection, Seek Function: Techniques should not be judged by their adherence to a rigid aesthetic, but by their mechanical efficiency and control.Identify Your Anchors: While entries and setups fluctuate based on your physical build, the core conceptual anchors—like head control and space minimization—must remain non-negotiable.Evolve with Your Ecosystem: Your immediate training environment and partners heavily influence how your personal technique library develops over time. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Making Techniques Your Own01:14 - The Blueprint vs. The Expression02:30 - Biomechanical Realities: Height and Limb Length04:02 - Conceptual Anchors: The Non-Negotiables of Control05:40 - Phase Transitions: Moving from Rigid Mimicry to Rule Breaking07:15 - The Role of Your Gym's Microclimate09:41 - Case Study: Developing the Mounted Armbar System12:12 - Conclusion and Patreon Community Updates Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! 👉DFM Coaching Patreon PageEverything here is pulled from real mats, real classes, and real conversations about what actually works. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now. 👉DFM Coaching In Person and Remote Coaching DFM Coaching works with recreational grapplers who want to get better and actually feel it. Remote coaching and in person seminars available. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj DFM Coaching Skool Community Join the free DFM Coaching Skool Community, the space where the conversation continues after the episode ends. Mindset tools, mat culture, and a community of grapplers who take the mental side seriously. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj Skool Community. Stay Connected🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 DFM Coaching | Bjj Blog:Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 DFM Coaching Substack Blog Affiliate PartnerBJJ Mental Models has one of the deepest conceptual Jiu-Jitsu libraries out there. I use it. I recommend it. 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Help the Show GrowIf this episode gave you something, pass it on. Share it with a training partner, drop a review, or repost it to your story. That is how we keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Mentioned in this episode: Patreon Ad

    20 min
  2. E188 | The Strategy of the Anti-Game: How to Deconstruct Your Opponent’s BJJ

    2d ago

    E188 | The Strategy of the Anti-Game: How to Deconstruct Your Opponent’s BJJ

    AboutIn this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez breaks down how to move past a passive rolling style and adopt a deliberate, strategic mindset on the mats. He explores the concept of the "anti-game," how to completely bypass your opponent's strongest positions, and why true progress relies on hand fighting, pacing, and exploiting your training partners' structural weaknesses. Key TakeawaysDitch the Free Space Mindset: Treating live rolling like a relaxed recess limits your growth; you must step on the mat with a concrete, position-oriented agenda every time.The Art of the Anti-Game: Building a strategic response means studying your teammates' favorite attacks and executing precise preventative measures to funnel them into unfamiliar, weak territory.Control the Tempo: You don't need constant speed to win a round; control the pace by methodically exhausting your partner's options before turning on a tactical burst of speed. Chapters & Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction: Moving Past the Recess Mentality(01:14) - The Blue and Purple Belt Milestone: Owning Your Strategy(02:23) - Defining the Anti-Game: Strategic Awareness(03:52) - Neutralizing Close Guard: The Hidden Dangers of Staying Stagnant(05:13) - The Hip-Bump Bait: Escaping Impermeable Guards(07:22) - Shutting Down the Triangle: Grip Battles and Wrist Control(08:52) - Slowing Down the Speed Demon: Making Heavy Connections(10:48) - Grounding Big Passing Styles: Floating Transitions over Fixed Controls(12:12) - Cracking the Lanky Guard: Passing the Skeletal Frame(13:52) - The Top vs. Bottom Disparity: Finding the Structural Gaps(15:10) - Digging into Your Technical Junk Drawer(16:21) - Dictating Pace: The 10-Second Transition Sprint(17:15) - Outro: Private Coaching, Video Audits, and Patreon Blueprint Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! 👉DFM Coaching Patreon PageEverything here is pulled from real mats, real classes, and real conversations about what actually works. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now. 👉DFM Coaching In Person and Remote Coaching DFM Coaching works with recreational grapplers who want to get better and actually feel it. Remote coaching and in person seminars available. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj DFM Coaching Skool Community Join the free DFM Coaching Skool Community, the space where the conversation continues after the episode ends. Mindset tools, mat culture, and a community of grapplers who take the mental side seriously. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj Skool Community. Stay Connected🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 DFM Coaching | Bjj Blog:Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 DFM Coaching Substack Blog Affiliate PartnerBJJ Mental Models has one of the deepest conceptual Jiu-Jitsu libraries out there. I use it. I recommend it. 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Help the Show GrowIf this episode gave you something, pass it on. Share it with a training partner, drop a review, or repost it to your story. That is how we keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Mentioned in this episode: Patreon Ad

    28 min
  3. E187 | Why "Trust the Process" is Failing You in BJJ (And How to Fix It)

    4d ago

    E187 | Why "Trust the Process" is Failing You in BJJ (And How to Fix It)

    AboutIn this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez deconstructs the overused, vague phrase "trust the process" in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He pulls back the curtain on the grueling early phases of training, the myth of natural talent, and why standard group coaching requires you to take radical ownership of your own technical audits to truly progress on the mats. Key TakeawaysEmbrace the Micro-Wins: True progress for white and blue belts is found in nearly invisible moments, like securing a proper underhook, rather than hunting for hollow victories.The Calendar Time Fallacy: Three months of training means nothing if your mat hours don't match your expectations; track your consistency by your mat time, not the calendar.Treat Your Coach as a Guide: Your instructor coaches the room, but you must drive your own development by conducting personal game audits and asking highly specific questions. Chapters & Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction: The Ambiguity of "Trusting the Process"(01:15) - The Dark Room: Navigating the Early Phases of BJJ(02:40) - The Badminton Story: Learning Curves and Clumsy Timing(04:55) - Deconstructing the Myth of Natural Talent(06:20) - Conducting Practical Audits of Your Jiu-Jitsu Game(07:45) - Changing the Paradigm: Your Coach is a Guide, Not a Mind Reader(09:10) - Calendar Time vs. Mat Time: The Real Metric of Growth(10:45) - The Grind Phase: Head Down, Work In(11:30) - Outro and Practical Takeaways Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! 👉DFM Coaching Patreon PageEverything here is pulled from real mats, real classes, and real conversations about what actually works. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now. 👉DFM Coaching In Person and Remote Coaching DFM Coaching works with recreational grapplers who want to get better and actually feel it. Remote coaching and in person seminars available. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj DFM Coaching Skool Community Join the free DFM Coaching Skool Community, the space where the conversation continues after the episode ends. Mindset tools, mat culture, and a community of grapplers who take the mental side seriously. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj Skool Community. Stay Connected🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 DFM Coaching | Bjj Blog:Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 DFM Coaching Substack Blog Affiliate PartnerBJJ Mental Models has one of the deepest conceptual Jiu-Jitsu libraries out there. I use it. I recommend it. 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Help the Show GrowIf this episode gave you something, pass it on. Share it with a training partner, drop a review, or repost it to your story. That is how we keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Mentioned in this episode: Patreon Ad

    20 min
  4. E186 | Assertiveness Over Aggression: Finding Your Mat Identity

    Jul 2

    E186 | Assertiveness Over Aggression: Finding Your Mat Identity

    About This EpisodeIn this episode of Tapped In, host David Figuero-Martinez from DFM Coaching explores the crucial distinction between being "aggressive" and being "assertive" on the mats. David addresses why many students—especially those navigating confidence issues, cultural norms, trauma, or bullying—struggle with implementing an aggressive style. He challenges the negative connotations surrounding aggression, shifting the vocabulary toward a more accessible and empowering concept: assertiveness. Whether you are a student learning to claim your space during training rounds or a coach seeking strategies to help hesitant students unlock their offense, this breakdown offers tactical and psychological insights to elevate your training environment. Key TakeawaysReframe the Vocabulary: Swap out the word "aggression" for "assertiveness". Assertiveness removes the negative corporate or social connotations of aggression, signaling that you have just as much right to drive the narrative of the round as your partner.The "Two-Minute" Rule for Offense: To help tentative or overly defensive students build an offensive gear, allow them to play their preferred style for the first four minutes of a six-minute round, but mandate that they assert themselves and push the pace during the final two minutes.Never Water Down Your Game: Women and smaller practitioners frequently face cultural or social pressures to protect their training partners' egos. Everyone has an equal right to train to their highest potential; watering down your skills or minimizing your level to appease someone else's comfort is entirely unnecessary. Chapters0:00 – Overcoming Barriers to Assertiveness on the Mat1:15 – Reframing Aggression vs. Assertiveness2:44 – A Coach’s Dilemma: Nurturing a Gentle Training Partner3:50 – Breaking Out of the Ultra-Defensive Shell4:54 – Implementing the Last Two-Minute Offense Strategy6:00 – Anti-Camping Restrictions to Force Dynamic Work6:51 – Overcoming Cultural Norms & Challenging Mat Egos8:12 – Creating Inclusive, High-Level Kill-Zone Training Rooms9:10 – The "Lay-and-Pray" Approach: Playing Sniper as a Hobbyist10:44 – Outro & DFM Coaching Community Resources Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! 👉DFM Coaching Patreon PageEverything here is pulled from real mats, real classes, and real conversations about what actually works. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now. 👉DFM Coaching In Person and Remote Coaching DFM Coaching works with recreational grapplers who want to get better and actually feel it. Remote coaching and in person seminars available. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj DFM Coaching Skool Community Join the free DFM Coaching Skool Community, the space where the conversation continues after the episode ends. Mindset tools, mat culture, and a community of grapplers who take the mental side seriously. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj Skool Community. Stay Connected🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 DFM Coaching | Bjj Blog:Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 DFM Coaching Substack Blog Affiliate PartnerBJJ Mental Models has one of the deepest conceptual Jiu-Jitsu libraries out there. I use it. I recommend it. 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Help the Show GrowIf this episode gave you something, pass it on. Share it with a training partner, drop a review, or repost it to your story. That is how we keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Mentioned in this episode: Patreon Ad

    16 min
  5. E185 | Pressure, Dilemmas, and the Art of the "Cook" in BJJ

    Jun 30

    E185 | Pressure, Dilemmas, and the Art of the "Cook" in BJJ

    About This EpisodeIn this episode of Tapped In, host David Figuero-Martinez from DFM Coaching dives deep into the strategic shift from bottom submissions to a dominant top-game approach. At 45 years old, David reflects on how his mindset evolved to prioritize efficiency, structural control, and heavy pressure over chasing quick submissions from the guard. He breaks down his tactical "kill zone" philosophy, explaining how to use weight, body pressure, and dual-threat dilemmas to exhaust your opponent before ever attacking a submission. Whether you are a newer blue belt or an advanced coach, this breakdown offers a blueprint for systematic dominance. Key TakeawaysPrioritize Position Over Submission: Establish complete positional control and settle every segment of your weight before initiating an attack. Chasing submissions from the bottom can be inefficient and risks losing your position.The Art of the "Cook": Use heavy top pressure (especially from Mount and S-Mount) to systematically exhaust your opponent's gas tank and wear them down mentally before executing the finish.Create Unsolvable Dilemmas: Much like a fork in chess, chain your submissions together (e.g., Americana to Armbar) to force your opponent into a defensive trap where every escape route leads to another attack. Chapters0:00 – Introduction to Clinical Submission Hunting0:33 – The Mindset Shift: Why I Stopped Submitting From Bottom1:46 – Position Over Submission & The Power of Top Pressure2:30 – Mastering the Mount and Cooking Your Opponent3:57 – Leveling Up Your Game: Cooking the Defensive Grip4:42 – The Dilemma Game: Funneling Opponents into the Alley6:07 – Chess Analogy: Applying the "Fork" to Jiu-Jitsu7:04 – Double Unders from Mount & Direct Attacks8:15 – The Psychological Edge of the Slow Submission9:16 – Outro & DFM Coaching Community Resources Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! 👉DFM Coaching Patreon PageEverything here is pulled from real mats, real classes, and real conversations about what actually works. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now. 👉DFM Coaching In Person and Remote Coaching DFM Coaching works with recreational grapplers who want to get better and actually feel it. Remote coaching and in person seminars available. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj DFM Coaching Skool Community Join the free DFM Coaching Skool Community, the space where the conversation continues after the episode ends. Mindset tools, mat culture, and a community of grapplers who take the mental side seriously. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj Skool Community. Stay Connected🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 DFM Coaching | Bjj Blog:Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 DFM Coaching Substack Blog Affiliate PartnerBJJ Mental Models has one of the deepest conceptual Jiu-Jitsu libraries out there. I use it. I recommend it. 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Help the Show GrowIf this episode gave you something, pass it on. Share it with a training partner, drop a review, or repost it to your story. That is how we keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Mentioned in this episode: Patreon Ad

    15 min
  6. E184 | Escape the Novelty Trap: Building a Sustainable BJJ Game

    Jun 28

    E184 | Escape the Novelty Trap: Building a Sustainable BJJ Game

    About the EpisodeIn this episode, we dive into the psychological concept of the "locus of control" and explore how it directly impacts your BJJ journey, especially during difficult rounds. Developed by Julian Rotter in 1966, this concept examines whether you believe your life outcomes are driven by internal actions or external forces. We break down why standard student questions are heavily centered on what the opponent is doing rather than personal mechanics. By taking extreme ownership of your mistakes—and changing the way you frame your questions—you can move away from outward blame, face plateaus with resilience, and develop a much sharper, more technical game. 3 Key TakeawaysThe "Opponent-Centric" Trap: Most white and blue belts formulate their technical questions around what an opponent is doing to them, effectively giving away their ownership of the problem.Shift to Extreme Ownership: Shifting to an internal locus of control means asking how your specific positioning, timing, or lack of secondary threats allowed the opponent to succeed.Wrestle Back the Initiative: Aggressive rollers, such as wrestlers and military personnel, often impose their own internal game plans without worrying about what you are throwing at them—forcing you to either respond or get put on your back foot. Chapters & Timestamps00:00 - Introduction to the Locus of Control | Discovering the psychological roots of Rotter's 1966 concept.00:46 - Formulating the Problem in Jiu-Jitsu | Why most rolling questions inherently place blame on the opponent.01:31 - Reframing Your Questions | Analyzing the crucial structural differences between external and internal questions.02:44 - Corporate Analogy: Accountability vs. Blame | How missing a deadline at work reflects the way we handle mistakes on the mat.04:12 - Breaking Down the Details of an Escape | Moving past vague questions and looking closely at multi-layered decision trees.05:14 - The Natural Shift Over Time | How your mindset transitions from entirely outward to highly internal as you spend years in the sport.06:17 - Rolling with Ultra-Aggressive Partners | Learning from wrestlers and military rollers who stay 100% committed to their actions. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! 👉DFM Coaching Patreon PageEverything here is pulled from real mats, real classes, and real conversations about what actually works. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now. 👉DFM Coaching In Person and Remote Coaching DFM Coaching works with recreational grapplers who want to get better and actually feel it. Remote coaching and in person seminars available. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj DFM Coaching Skool Community Join the free DFM Coaching Skool Community, the space where the conversation continues after the episode ends. Mindset tools, mat culture, and a community of grapplers who take the mental side seriously. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj Skool Community. Stay Connected🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 DFM Coaching | Bjj Blog:Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 DFM Coaching Substack Blog Affiliate PartnerBJJ Mental Models has one of the deepest conceptual Jiu-Jitsu libraries out there. I use it. I recommend it. 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Help the Show GrowIf this episode gave you something, pass it on. Share it with a training partner, drop a review, or repost it to your story. That is how we keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Mentioned in this episode: Patreon Ad

    20 min
  7. E183 | Locus of Control in BJJ: Shifting Your Mindset for Success

    Jun 25

    E183 | Locus of Control in BJJ: Shifting Your Mindset for Success

    Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! About the EpisodeIn this episode, we dive into the psychological concept of the "locus of control" and explore how it directly impacts your BJJ journey, especially during difficult rounds. Developed by Julian Rotter in 1966, this concept examines whether you believe your life outcomes are driven by internal actions or external forces. We break down why standard student questions are heavily centered on what the opponent is doing rather than personal mechanics. By taking extreme ownership of your mistakes—and changing the way you frame your questions—you can move away from outward blame, face plateaus with resilience, and develop a much sharper, more technical game. 3 Key TakeawaysThe "Opponent-Centric" Trap: Most white and blue belts formulate their technical questions around what an opponent is doing to them, effectively giving away their ownership of the problem.Shift to Extreme Ownership: Shifting to an internal locus of control means asking how your specific positioning, timing, or lack of secondary threats allowed the opponent to succeed.Wrestle Back the Initiative: Aggressive rollers, such as wrestlers and military personnel, often impose their own internal game plans without worrying about what you are throwing at them—forcing you to either respond or get put on your back foot. Chapters & Timestamps00:00 - Introduction to the Locus of Control | Discovering the psychological roots of Rotter's 1966 concept.00:46 - Formulating the Problem in Jiu-Jitsu | Why most rolling questions inherently place blame on the opponent.01:31 - Reframing Your Questions | Analyzing the crucial structural differences between external and internal questions.02:44 - Corporate Analogy: Accountability vs. Blame | How missing a deadline at work reflects the way we handle mistakes on the mat.04:12 - Breaking Down the Details of an Escape | Moving past vague questions and looking closely at multi-layered decision trees.05:14 - The Natural Shift Over Time | How your mindset transitions from entirely outward to highly internal as you spend years in the sport.06:17 - Rolling with Ultra-Aggressive Partners | Learning from wrestlers and military rollers who stay 100% committed to their actions. 👉DFM Coaching Patreon PageEverything here is pulled from real mats, real classes, and real conversations about what actually works. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now. 👉DFM Coaching In Person and Remote Coaching DFM Coaching works with recreational grapplers who want to get better and actually feel it. Remote coaching and in person seminars available. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj DFM Coaching Skool Community Join the free DFM Coaching Skool Community, the space where the conversation continues after the episode ends. Mindset tools, mat culture, and a community of grapplers who take the mental side seriously. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj Skool Community. Stay Connected🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 DFM Coaching | Bjj Blog:Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 DFM Coaching Substack Blog Affiliate PartnerBJJ Mental Models has one of the deepest conceptual Jiu-Jitsu libraries out there. I use it. I recommend it. 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Help the Show GrowIf this episode gave you something, pass it on. Share it with a training partner, drop a review, or repost it to your story. That is how we keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Mentioned in this episode: Patreon Ad

    19 min
  8. E182 | Why Open Mats Are a BJJ Gold Mine

    Jun 23

    E182 | Why Open Mats Are a BJJ Gold Mine

    About the EpisodeIn this episode, we break down why open mats are one of the most underutilized tools for rapid development in Jiu-Jitsu. For students who manage packed schedules or coaches looking to optimize their training time, open mats offer a unique, pressure-free sandbox to test new theories, gather insights from diverse training partners, and push past typical thresholds. We explore the massive benefits of going into these sessions with a definitive game plan, picking the brains of upper and lower belts alike, and leveraging cross-training to build an adaptable, resilient game. 3 Key TakeawaysGo In with a Plan: To get the absolute most out of an open mat, treat it as a structured laboratory rather than unorganized free play—have a specific position, technique, or cardio threshold you want to test.Pressure-Free Sandbox: Open mats remove the standard performance anxiety of standard class settings, allowing you to experiment, fail, and even pause to reset or ask questions without judgment.The Value of Peer Conversations: Some of the greatest breakthroughs happen during the informal dialogue between rounds; picking the brains of other practitioners exposes you to unique "accents" and approaches to the sport. Chapters & Timestamps00:00 - Navigating the Student-Teacher Balance | How a packed teaching schedule forces a shift toward open mat training.00:54 - Choosing Open Mats for Broad Experience | Finding a wide gamut of experience levels from white belt to black belt.01:21 - Building a Definite Game Plan | Why approaching open mats with structure beats treating it like free play.02:26 - Freedom to Learn Without Pressure | Stepping outside your home gym to eliminate performance pressure.03:07 - Troubleshooting and Resetting in the Moment | Asking partners to reset to specific positions to troubleshoot techniques like Octopus Guard.03:47 - Testing Your Mental Limits Against Exhaustion | Dealing with late-round fatigue and surviving being "rag-dolled".04:47 - Technical Breakthroughs Through Peer Dialogue | A deep dive into a modified North-South choke breakthrough and cross-regional styles.07:22 - Encouraging Students to Cross-Train Safely | Why coaches should advocate for their students to explore external open mats. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! 👉DFM Coaching Patreon PageEverything here is pulled from real mats, real classes, and real conversations about what actually works. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now. 👉DFM Coaching In Person and Remote Coaching DFM Coaching works with recreational grapplers who want to get better and actually feel it. Remote coaching and in person seminars available. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj DFM Coaching Skool Community Join the free DFM Coaching Skool Community, the space where the conversation continues after the episode ends. Mindset tools, mat culture, and a community of grapplers who take the mental side seriously. 👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj Skool Community. Stay Connected🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 DFM Coaching | Bjj Blog:Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 DFM Coaching Substack Blog Affiliate PartnerBJJ Mental Models has one of the deepest conceptual Jiu-Jitsu libraries out there. I use it. I recommend it. 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Help the Show GrowIf this episode gave you something, pass it on. Share it with a training partner, drop a review, or repost it to your story. That is how we keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Mentioned in this episode: Patreon Ad

    16 min
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I am a dedicated practitioner and coach on a mission to help you navigate the complex, rewarding world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you are a White Belt trying to survive your first stripe or a seasoned grappler looking for a competitive edge, I created this show to be your technical and mental mat-side companion. In every episode of Tapped In, I break down the nuances of submission grappling. I dive deep into the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle, discussing how to overcome mat burnout, manage BJJ injuries, and develop the "black belt mindset" both on and off the mats. Why Listen to Me? Beyond my fifteen years on the mats, I’ve had the honor of sharing my philosophy as a recurring guest on BJJ Mental Models and Fighting Matters. I believe in a structured tactical approach and I bring that same level of high-level conceptual analysis to every episode of this show. The Training Schedule: I know your time is valuable. That’s why I release three new episodes every week, each designed to fit perfectly into your daily routine. With a runtime of 14–24 minutes, these episodes are built to give you tactical clarity in the time it takes to drive to the academy or finish a warm-up. If you live for the grind, the flow, and the constant pursuit of the tap, this podcast is for you. Subscribe and let's level up your game, one episode at a time.

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  • Creator
    David Figueroa-Martinez
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    185
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © David Figueroa-Martinez | DFM Coaching Bjj
  • Show Website
    Tapped In: A JiuJitsu Podcast

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