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Tapped In: A JiuJitsu Podcast

David Figueroa-Martinez

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,

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E52 | The Dark Arts: The Hidden Value of the Wrist Lock

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2025/09/21

I'm a fan of techniques that are looked down upon. Wrist locks, Muffler, Smother Choke, that sort of thing. In my honest opinion, these are not rude techniques. Like any other techniques on the board, it's all in how you apply them. Lets explore. 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

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E51 | Bonus Ep | If I Had To Restart Jiu-Jitsu

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2025/09/19

I sometimes look back at my journey and debate if I would have done anything differently? If so, what would that have been and why.In this episode I cover what I would do differently and what I would do the same. Hope you enjoy. 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

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E50 | Fifty In: Why I Started, What I’ve Learned, & More

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2025/09/16

In this episode we celebrate 50 episodes of the Tapped In: A Jiu-Jitsu Podcast. We're reviewing why I started this, what I've learned during the process, and my hopes for this passion Bjj project in the future. Thank you so much for everyone who has supported, shared, commented, and liked. 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

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E49 | Your Inner Bjj Coach

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2025/09/14

In this episode I discuss the importance of having proper inner coach for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A calm voice that talks to you in a way that gets the best out of you. It's not always easy as we are our own biggest critics, but if developed just right.. Jiu-Jitsu gets a little easier. 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

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E48 | Rolling with the New/Trial Students

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2025/09/09

In this episode I discuss the proper ways to roll with the Trail Student in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This was not something that I was taught how to do, but rather something that I learned over the course of a few years. The challenge is, giving them just enough, without ruining their experience. Now, lets get into it. 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

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E47 | What You Need To Start, It's Less Than You Think

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2025/09/07

In this episode I discuss what you'll need and what you wont need when deciding to start Jiu-Jitsu. This episode will also be great for those that maybe just started and are trying to decide what to spend money on. It's actually far less than you think. 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

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17:02

E46 | Bonus Episode | Beyond the Pit Of CJI 2025:...

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2025/09/05

In this episode, I'll be doing a quick review of my thoughts on CJI 2. The stuff I liked, loved, and the stuff that I wasn't a fan of. Overall, it was a fantastic event and I look forward to seeing how it grows over the new few years. 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

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E45 | No More Free Grips

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2025/09/02

In this episode I discuss the importance of grips and hand fighting in nearly all positions. 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)Join the DFM Coaching Community Here.Are You New, Start Here!Stay ConnectedDFM CoachingFor remote

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E44 | You’re Not Failing, You’re Just Too Close

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2025/08/31

In this episode, I discuss the pitfalls of judging your own progress. The difficulty is in the emotional ties and how close to the action you are. Now lets talk about how we can fix this. 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)Join

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E43 | Bonus Ep | Story Time: 3 Moments That Stuck...

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2025/08/29

In this episode, we're doing story time. These are three unique stories that immediately come to mind when think about my time in Jiu-JitsuBJJ 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)Are You New, Start Here!Join the DFM Coaching

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E42 | Stop Collecting, Start Applying

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2025/08/26

In this episode we cover how important it is to stop collecting technique, and instead applying the technique you do have with depth. **This was previously recording about seven weeks ago with an older mic set up.** 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

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E41 | Sneaky Things Older Grapplers Do

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2025/08/24

In this episode we cover the sneaky things that older grapplers do. These are tactics that I personally believe everyone should use, but often get ignored until you hit a certain age. 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)Are You

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E40 | Fix The Leverage Points, Not Everything

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2025/08/19

In this episode we discuss ways to improve your game in the most efficient ways possible. By focusing on leverage points, key segments of your game, that would improve multiple areas of your game all at once. 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:

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E39 | My Biggest Mistakes

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2025/08/17

In this episode we covering some of my biggest mistakes. They are all common from what I've seen, but nonetheless something that I think we should cover. Please learn from my mistakes so you can make your way through Jiu-Jitsu maybe faster than I did. 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

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E38 | When A Lower Belt Taps You

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2025/08/12

We've all been there, you're riding a high of perhaps a new promotion or maybe you've been dominating most of the lower belts in the gym and you come across someone who gets you. It can be an issue, specifically if that lower belt is perhaps getting you regularly. Lets chat. 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

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E37 | White Belt? Try This!

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2025/08/10

In this episode I discuss some trips and trips of what White Belts can do to help themselves along the journey. You are going to make a host of mistakes and that's natural. At the same time, it can also be possible to cut some time off of your learning curve. Hopefully this helps. 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

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E36 | Bonus Ep - My Worst Injuries

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2025/08/08

In this episode, I discuss my three worst injuries and how I trained and taught around them. While I have never needed surgery for any of my injuries, they were pretty decent setbacks that caused me to doubt myself, forcing me to work around them. 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

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E35 | The Power of Coachability

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2025/08/05

In this episode we discuss one of the most important qualities any athlete or human being can have. The ability to be coached. The students that get better faster, are almost always the most coachable. 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:

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E34 | Your Jiu-Jitsu DNA

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2025/08/03

In this episode we discuss how techniques are invariably specific to your body type, the game you're playing, the environment that you're in, the ruleset that you are training for. No two people will have the same technique. So how I apply techniques will look different than anyone else over time. And.. that's OK. 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

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E33 | The Self Coached Grappler

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2025/07/29

In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into being self coached. We’re going to discuss why it happens, what gyms can do to better the situation, but more importantly what the student can do to help themselves along. 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

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