Tapped In: A JiuJitsu Podcast

In this episode I get into the art of cooking people, and the various ways to use it strategically. This isn't just a big man's approach or skillset. Grapplers of all sizes can cook.

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David Figueroa-Martinez

Founder, DFM Coaching

Coach | Writer | Grappler

DFM Coaching 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!

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With Promotion Season upon us, I decided to discuss chasing belts. Going to promotions and coming up short. I share my own experiences and how I think you should handle things moving forward.

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I'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:

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If 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.

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Thank you,

David Figueroa-Martinez

Founder, DFM Coaching

Coach | Writer | Grappler

DFM Coaching 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!

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In this episode I talk about how my goal as of late has been to create and influence environments that allow students and instructors to succeed. I jump into a great conversation that I had with another Black Belt I help bring up.

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Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight:

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I'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:

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If 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

Coach | Writer | Grappler

DFM Coaching 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!

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In this episode I cover the most common rules I break when I roll with people. And yes, these are the same rules that most instructors will tell new students to follow.

Now, why is that?

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Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight:

🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com

I'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+ 

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If 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

Coach | Writer | Grappler

DFM Coaching 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!

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In this episode we cover the Ankle Pick. In my opinion, one of the most versatile takedowns that you can learn early on.

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▶️ YouTube @DFM2099

Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight:

🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com

I'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+ 

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If 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

Coach | Writer | Grappler

DFM Coaching 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!

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On this episode I cover the importance of having Side Quests while doing Jiu-Jitsu. I cover how it's benefited me over the years and how it should also be something that you keep in mind as well.

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▶️ YouTube @DFM2099

Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight:

🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com

I'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)

If 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

Coach | Writer | Grappler

DFM Coaching 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!

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In this episode I discuss how over time you will revisit parts of your game with fresh and more experienced eyes. That process is natural and will occur multiple times.

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Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight:

🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com

I'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)

If 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

Coach | Writer | Grappler

DFM Coaching 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!

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In this episode I cover how to adapt your training to each training partner based on your specific goals and priorities.

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Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight:

🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com

I'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)

If 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

Coach | Writer | Grappler

DFM Coaching 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!

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In this episode I discuss why Blue Belts quit after getting that initial promotion. The high that so many of us get, why it's difficult to continue, and what you can do to navigate one of the hardest belts to stay in.

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For remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more:

Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community.

🌐 www.DFMCoaching.com

📸 Instagram @dfm.2099

📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj

▶️ YouTube @DFM2099

Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight:

🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com

I'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)

If 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

Coach | Writer | Grappler

DFM Coaching 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!

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In this episode I cover the concept of The Scalpel and The Shield when it comes to depth of offensive and breadth of defensive knowledge, and how we can approach each effectively.

I'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)

For remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more:

🌐 www.DFMCoaching.com

📸 Instagram @dfm.2099

▶️ YouTube @DFM2099

Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight:

🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com

📸 Instagram @chokepoint.media

If you found this episode valuable, share it with a teammate, repost it to your story, or leave a quick review. That’s how we grow—and keep the signal strong.

Stay tapped in.

Thank you,

David Figueroa-Martinez

Founder, DFM Coaching

Coach | Writer | Grappler

DFM Coaching 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!

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