Tapped In: A JiuJitsu Podcast

David Figueroa-Martinez
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Tapped In: A Jiu-Jitsu Podcast is for grapplers who train with intention, not just for medals, but for mastery. Hosted by BJJ Black Belt and coach David Figueroa-Martinez, this short-form series explores the mindset, structure, and strategy behind real Jiu-Jitsu growth. Each 12-24 minute episode blends sharp coaching insight with grounded reflection, covering everything from game-planning and mat culture to ego management and mental resilience. No fluff. Just clear, tactical thinking for those who want to train with clarity, lead with purpose, and stay steady in the chaos. New episodes weekly. Train smarter. Think deeper. Stay tapped in.

  1. E118 | The Modern Mat Enforcer

    2D AGO

    E118 | The Modern Mat Enforcer

    While I don't think we need the Mat Enforcer of old roving the mats, it doesn't mean that they can't still play an important part in today's JiuJitsu. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay ConnectedDFM CoachingFor remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community. 🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com 📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 Choke Point MediaLong-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com BJJ Mental Models SupportI'm proud to be an official affiliate of BJJ Mental Models—a deep resource library of conceptual Jiu-Jitsu that has helped thousands of grapplers simplify their learning. Use my link to explore their premium offerings and support the show: 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Support the MissionIf you found this episode valuable, please share it with a teammate, repost it to your story, or leave a quick review where ever you listen. That’s how we grow and keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in. Thank you, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Coach | Writer | Grappler DFM Coaching Bjj is dedicated to helping you overcome mental hurdles and achieve your full potential in BJJ. Whether through in-person instruction, seminars, private lessons, remote coaching, or video analysis, I provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Keep pushing forward, and let’s grow together!

    15 min
  2. E117 | Four Tools I'm Using in 2026

    4D AGO

    E117 | Four Tools I'm Using in 2026

    Let's discuss the tools I'm using for the start of 2026, both as an instructor and as a coach. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay ConnectedDFM CoachingFor remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community. 🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com 📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 Choke Point MediaLong-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com BJJ Mental Models SupportI'm proud to be an official affiliate of BJJ Mental Models—a deep resource library of conceptual Jiu-Jitsu that has helped thousands of grapplers simplify their learning. Use my link to explore their premium offerings and support the show: 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Support the MissionIf you found this episode valuable, please share it with a teammate, repost it to your story, or leave a quick review where ever you listen. That’s how we grow and keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in. Thank you, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Coach | Writer | Grappler DFM Coaching Bjj is dedicated to helping you overcome mental hurdles and achieve your full potential in BJJ. Whether through in-person instruction, seminars, private lessons, remote coaching, or video analysis, I provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Keep pushing forward, and let’s grow together!

    14 min
  3. E116 | Positional Playbook: Octopus Guard

    6D AGO

    E116 | Positional Playbook: Octopus Guard

    Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay ConnectedDFM CoachingFor remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community. 🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com 📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 Choke Point MediaLong-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com BJJ Mental Models SupportI'm proud to be an official affiliate of BJJ Mental Models—a deep resource library of conceptual Jiu-Jitsu that has helped thousands of grapplers simplify their learning. Use my link to explore their premium offerings and support the show: 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Support the MissionIf you found this episode valuable, please share it with a teammate, repost it to your story, or leave a quick review where ever you listen. That’s how we grow and keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in. Thank you, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Coach | Writer | Grappler DFM Coaching Bjj is dedicated to helping you overcome mental hurdles and achieve your full potential in BJJ. Whether through in-person instruction, seminars, private lessons, remote coaching, or video analysis, I provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Keep pushing forward, and let’s grow together!

    15 min
  4. E115 | Bonus | The Biggest Leadership Blind Spots in Jiu Jitsu

    FEB 6

    E115 | Bonus | The Biggest Leadership Blind Spots in Jiu Jitsu

    Due to the recent Atos/Checkmat issues, I decided to discuss Jiu-Jitsu's obvious leadership blind spots. We cannot fix this without understanding these. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay ConnectedDFM CoachingFor remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community. 🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com 📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 Choke Point MediaLong-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com BJJ Mental Models SupportI'm proud to be an official affiliate of BJJ Mental Models—a deep resource library of conceptual Jiu-Jitsu that has helped thousands of grapplers simplify their learning. Use my link to explore their premium offerings and support the show: 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Support the MissionIf you found this episode valuable, please share it with a teammate, repost it to your story, or leave a quick review where ever you listen. That’s how we grow and keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in. Thank you, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Coach | Writer | Grappler DFM Coaching Bjj is dedicated to helping you overcome mental hurdles and achieve your full potential in BJJ. Whether through in-person instruction, seminars, private lessons, remote coaching, or video analysis, I provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Keep pushing forward, and let’s grow together!

    26 min
  5. E114 | Bonus | JiuJitsu Is A Decision Making Game

    FEB 5

    E114 | Bonus | JiuJitsu Is A Decision Making Game

    In this episode I cover how Jiu-Jitsu is less about hording technique and far more about the ability to make the right decisions at the right moment. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay ConnectedDFM CoachingFor remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community. 🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com 📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 Choke Point MediaLong-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com BJJ Mental Models SupportI'm proud to be an official affiliate of BJJ Mental Models—a deep resource library of conceptual Jiu-Jitsu that has helped thousands of grapplers simplify their learning. Use my link to explore their premium offerings and support the show: 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Support the MissionIf you found this episode valuable, please share it with a teammate, repost it to your story, or leave a quick review where ever you listen. That’s how we grow and keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in. Thank you, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Coach | Writer | Grappler DFM Coaching Bjj is dedicated to helping you overcome mental hurdles and achieve your full potential in BJJ. Whether through in-person instruction, seminars, private lessons, remote coaching, or video analysis, I provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Keep pushing forward, and let’s grow together!

    20 min
  6. E113 | When You Discover an Abuse of Power at Your Gym

    FEB 3

    E113 | When You Discover an Abuse of Power at Your Gym

    Let's talked about what it's like as a student/instructor when you find yourself in the middle of an abuse of power issue at your academy. I cover my own experiences and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the entire ordeal. My hope is to shed some light on what some of this looks like for those going through it. For anyone who's currently experiencing it, my heart goes out to you. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay ConnectedDFM CoachingFor remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community. 🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com 📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 Choke Point MediaLong-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com BJJ Mental Models SupportI'm proud to be an official affiliate of BJJ Mental Models—a deep resource library of conceptual Jiu-Jitsu that has helped thousands of grapplers simplify their learning. Use my link to explore their premium offerings and support the show: 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Support the MissionIf you found this episode valuable, please share it with a teammate, repost it to your story, or leave a quick review where ever you listen. That’s how we grow and keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in. Thank you, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Coach | Writer | Grappler DFM Coaching Bjj is dedicated to helping you overcome mental hurdles and achieve your full potential in BJJ. Whether through in-person instruction, seminars, private lessons, remote coaching, or video analysis, I provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Keep pushing forward, and let’s grow together!

    25 min
  7. E112 | Positional Playbook: Chasing The Apex

    FEB 1

    E112 | Positional Playbook: Chasing The Apex

    In this episode I review the structural formation that we see when executing sweeps and how that understanding could help us understand our takedowns. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay ConnectedDFM CoachingFor remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community. 🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com 📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 Choke Point MediaLong-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com BJJ Mental Models SupportI'm proud to be an official affiliate of BJJ Mental Models—a deep resource library of conceptual Jiu-Jitsu that has helped thousands of grapplers simplify their learning. Use my link to explore their premium offerings and support the show: 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Support the MissionIf you found this episode valuable, please share it with a teammate, repost it to your story, or leave a quick review where ever you listen. That’s how we grow and keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in. Thank you, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Coach | Writer | Grappler DFM Coaching Bjj is dedicated to helping you overcome mental hurdles and achieve your full potential in BJJ. Whether through in-person instruction, seminars, private lessons, remote coaching, or video analysis, I provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Keep pushing forward, and let’s grow together!

    16 min
  8. E111 | Why Leaders in Jiu Jitsu Cannot Stay Silent About Politics Anymore

    JAN 29

    E111 | Why Leaders in Jiu Jitsu Cannot Stay Silent About Politics Anymore

    In this episode I tackle how important it is for instructors and Jiu-Jitsu leadership to voice their concerns about what's currently going on politically. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay ConnectedDFM CoachingFor remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community. 🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com 📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj ▶️ YouTube @DFM2099 Choke Point MediaLong-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight: 🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com BJJ Mental Models SupportI'm proud to be an official affiliate of BJJ Mental Models—a deep resource library of conceptual Jiu-Jitsu that has helped thousands of grapplers simplify their learning. Use my link to explore their premium offerings and support the show: 👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ) Support the MissionIf you found this episode valuable, please share it with a teammate, repost it to your story, or leave a quick review where ever you listen. That’s how we grow and keep the signal strong. Stay tapped in. Thank you, David Figueroa-Martinez Founder, DFM Coaching Bjj Coach | Writer | Grappler DFM Coaching Bjj is dedicated to helping you overcome mental hurdles and achieve your full potential in BJJ. Whether through in-person instruction, seminars, private lessons, remote coaching, or video analysis, I provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Keep pushing forward, and let’s grow together!

    19 min
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Tapped In: A Jiu-Jitsu Podcast is for grapplers who train with intention, not just for medals, but for mastery. Hosted by BJJ Black Belt and coach David Figueroa-Martinez, this short-form series explores the mindset, structure, and strategy behind real Jiu-Jitsu growth. Each 12-24 minute episode blends sharp coaching insight with grounded reflection, covering everything from game-planning and mat culture to ego management and mental resilience. No fluff. Just clear, tactical thinking for those who want to train with clarity, lead with purpose, and stay steady in the chaos. New episodes weekly. Train smarter. Think deeper. Stay tapped in.

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  • Creator
    David Figueroa-Martinez
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © David Figueroa-Martinez | DFM Coaching Bjj
  • Show Website
    Tapped In: A JiuJitsu Podcast

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