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Tapped In: A JiuJitsu Podcast
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…
Episodes
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE239 | Grappling in Your 40s: Longevity, Recovery Tools, and Mat Longevity
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode, I share an honest perspective on what it takes to stay on the mats and…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE238 | Why Mandatory Competition Hurts Jiu-Jitsu
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest debates in academy culture: whether…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE237 | The Mats as a Mental Sanctuary: Vulnerability, Brotherhood, and Dropping the Armor
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez reflects on the unique…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE236 | BJJ Movement Styles: Leaps vs. Climbs and the Reality of Control
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez explores two core…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE235 | Do BJJ Black Belts Look for Street Fights?
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez addresses the common…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE234 | Choosing Your Intentional Mindset on the Mats
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez breaks down the…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE233 | Grapplers Retreat Breakdown: Details, Culture, and Balancing Life
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez of DFM Coaching shares an honest…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE232 | How Instructors Fail Their Students
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez dives into the ways instructors…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE231 | The Power of "Good Enough" in Jiu-Jitsu
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez explores the liberating concept of…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE230 | Why Everything in Jiu-Jitsu Is Borrowed
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode of Tapped In, I get into a mindset shift that has completely changed how…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE229 | How to Be the Right Training Partner for Competition Prep
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode of Tapped In, I discuss what it really takes to be the training partner…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE228 | Why White and Blue Belts Are My Favorite Students to Coach
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode of Tapped In, I get into why coaching white and blue belts brings me the…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE227 | Dialectical Thinking in BJJ: Escaping Black-and-White Rules
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez explores the concept of dialectical…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE226 | Calibrating Your Jiu-Jitsu Radar: Games Over White-Belt Panic
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez breaks down the concept of the…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE225 | Why Taking Time Off Jiu-Jitsu Actually Makes You Better
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez from DFM Coaching discusses the…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE224 | BJJ Belt Promotions: Dealing with the Promotion Blues and Being Passed Over
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez explores the complex emotions…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE223 | The Quiet Armor: Jiu-Jitsu, Manhood, and Calm Authority
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About This Episode In this raw and reflective episode, David Figueroa-Martinez explores the…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE222 | ADCC and No-Gi Culture: Is Aggression Hurting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, coach Dave Figueroa-Martinez takes a calm…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE221 | The Philosophy Behind Technique: Why Asking "Why" Unlocks Your Jiu-Jitsu
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, host David Figueroa-Martinez explores the…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE220 | Leading the Conversation: How to Dictate Tempo, Grips, and Strategy in Jiu-Jitsu
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, host David Figueroa-Martinez explores the…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE219 | Unlocking Mat Assertiveness: How an Alter Ego Transforms Your Jiu-Jitsu
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez explores the common…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE218 | Bonus | 25 Years Later: Personal Reflections on 9/11 and a Changed World
DFM Coaching Library: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DFMCoachingBjj About This Episode In this special bonus episode of Tapped In, host David Figueroa-Martinez…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE217 | Coachability vs. Compliance in BJJ: Developing Your Own Jiu-Jitsu Game
About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez explores the crucial transition from compliance to true coachability on the mats…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE216 | The Changing Body in BJJ: Embracing Mat Longevity and Body Diversity
About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez explores the realities of the changing body across years of training Brazilian…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE215 | The Junk Drawer of BJJ: Unlocking Forgotten Techniques
About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez dives into the concept of the "Junk Drawer" of Jiu-Jitsu—that mental reservoir of…
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E214 | Why Personalized Guidance Accelerates Your Mat Progression
About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez breaks down the crucial yet often overlooked distinction between a Jiu-Jitsu instructor and a…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE213 | The Shifting Technical Narrative: Why Your Jiu-Jitsu Must Evolve
About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez explores the concept of the "shifting technical narrative" in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Inspired by…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE212 | The RPG Blueprint of Jiu-Jitsu
About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez looks at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through the strategic lens of role-playing games (RPGs) and dungeon…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE211 | Reshaping BJJ: The Women and Communities Changing Jiu-Jitsu Culture
About This Episode In this episode, David Figueroa-Martinez reflects on 15 years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, addressing the need for cultural growth, inclusivity…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE210 | Pace vs. Speed: How to Control the Rhythm
About This Episode: In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez breaks down the vital distinction between speed and pace on the mats. Reflecting on…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE209 | Bonus | Patreon Open Mat Audio: The Invisible Weight
About This Episode: Reflecting right after a 5:00 AM class at Gracie La Mesa, this episode dives into balancing life’s heavy moments with your time on the…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE208 | Routine Men’s Health & Jiu-Jitsu Longevity: Why Screenings Matter
About Section In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez steps off the mats to address a critical, often overlooked aspect of the martial arts…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE207 | The Fluidity of Guard: Moving Beyond Static Positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
About This Episode Many practitioners treat individual guards as isolated identities or rigid rooms in a house—declaring themselves strictly "half guard…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE206 | Returning to BJJ After a Long Layoff: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Anxiety
About This Episode Stepping back onto the mats after months or years away can feel daunting. Whether your layoff was caused by injuries, life changes…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE205 | The Art of Strategic Abandonment: When to Quit a Technique in BJJ
About In this episode, Coach David Figueroa-Martinez breaks down the importance of intentionally building a Jiu-Jitsu game plan and introduces the concept of…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE204 | Cracking Cognitive Load in Jiu-Jitsu: How to Stop Panicking on the Mat
About In this episode, Coach David Figueroa-Martinez breaks down why lower belts experience mental paralysis during sparring and how to quiet the "noise" on…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE203 | Entertainment vs. Efficiency in Jiu-Jitsu: Why Control Beats Pro-Style Scrambles
About In this episode, Coach David Figueroa-Martinez addresses a trending take claiming that "advanced Jiu-Jitsu has no dominant positions." He dives into the…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE202 | Maximizing the 5–15 Minute Post-Training Window for Fast BJJ Progress
About In this episode of Tapped In, Coach David Figueroa-Martinez breaks down why the immediate 5–15 minutes following a Jiu-Jitsu training session is pure…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE201 | Building True Confidence in Jiu-Jitsu Through Action and Intentional Failure
Key Takeaways Confidence is Commitment, Not Certainty: True confidence on the mat isn't about knowing a sweep or submission will succeed; it's the willingness…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE200 | Episode 200: Consistency, Imperfection, and 200 Episodes of Tapped In
About In this milestone 200th episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez reflects on the unexpected journey of reaching 200 episodes. What started as an…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE199 | Why You Shouldn’t Regret Starting Jiu-Jitsu Later in Life
About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez tackles the common phrase spoken by many martial artists: "I wish I started this when I was…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE198 | How One Jiu-Jitsu Class Can Change the Way You See Yourself
About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez explores the transformative power of a single Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. For many, stepping onto…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE197 | Celebrating Micro-Wins in Jiu-Jitsu: How Small Victories Prevent Burnout
About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez explores the crucial habit of recognizing and celebrating "micro-wins" in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE196 | How to Evaluate BJJ Techniques: High Percentage vs. High Attribute Tax
About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez breaks down how to truly weigh and value Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. Rather than relying on…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE195 | BJJ White Belts: Stop Starting on Your Butt
About the Episode In this episode of Tapped In, Coach David Figueroa Martinez delivers a direct, insightful breakdown on why white belts and newer students…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE194 | How to Handle Bad Referee Calls Without Losing Your Mind
About the Episode In this episode of Tapped In, Coach David Figueroa Martinez tackles one of the most frustrating aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE193 | The Post-Comp Ritual: How to Recover, Reflect, and Rebuild
About the Episode: Competing in Jiu-Jitsu is a highly demanding experience that tests your technique, physical endurance, and mental toughness. In this…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE192 | Reimagining BJJ Fundamentals: The Invisible Concepts That Actually Make Technique Work
About the Episode: In this episode, we challenge the traditional split between "fundamental" and "advanced" BJJ classes. We dive deep into why true…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE191 | The Compound Effect of the Little Things in Bjj
About This Episode In this episode, David Figueroa-Martinez draws on his 15 years on the mats to deconstruct the myth of the "jiu-jitsu secret". He breaks down…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE190 | Remote Coaching: Why Additional Coaching Isn’t Just for the Pros
About This Episode In this episode, David Figueroa-Martinez deconstructs the hidden value of remote coaching for the everyday Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE189 | 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…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE188 | The Strategy of the Anti-Game: How to Deconstruct Your Opponent’s BJJ
About In 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…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE187 | Why "Trust the Process" is Failing You in BJJ (And How to Fix It)
About In this episode of Tapped In, David Figueroa-Martinez deconstructs the overused, vague phrase "trust the process" in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He pulls back…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE186 | Assertiveness Over Aggression: Finding Your Mat Identity
About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, host David Figuero-Martinez from DFM Coaching explores the crucial distinction between being "aggressive" and…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE185 | Pressure, Dilemmas, and the Art of the "Cook" in BJJ
About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, host David Figuero-Martinez from DFM Coaching dives deep into the strategic shift from bottom submissions to a…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE184 | Escape the Novelty Trap: Building a Sustainable BJJ Game
About the Episode In this episode, we dive into the psychological concept of the "locus of control" and explore how it directly impacts your BJJ journey…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE183 | Locus of Control in BJJ: Shifting Your Mindset for Success
Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! About the Episode In this episode, we dive into the psychological concept of the "locus of control" and explore how…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE182 | Why Open Mats Are a BJJ Gold Mine
About the Episode In this episode, we break down why open mats are one of the most underutilized tools for rapid development in Jiu-Jitsu. For students who…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE181 | Beyond the Belt: Jiu-Jitsu Ranks as Academic Milestones
About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, host David Figueroa Martinez of DFM Coaching unpacks the age-old debate: do belt ranks actually matter? Moving…
Tapped In: A JiuJitsu PodcastE180 | Bonus | My Favorite Bjj Books
About This Episode In this episode of Tapped In, host David Figueroa Martinez of DFM Coaching dives deep into his personal library to share his favorite…