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What is Technique Tuesday?

Technique Tuesday is a weekly series where I share one principle, detail, or concept that can sharpen your Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of long instructionals, these are quick, practical breakdowns you can take straight to the mats.

Each post includes:

• One core technique or principle explained in clear, actionable terms

• A training tip or prompt you can focus on that week

The goal is simple: give you something concrete to improve your game every Tuesday, while tying it into the bigger picture of growth both on and off the mats.

A New Episode of Tapped In Out Today!!

E213 | The Shifting Technical Narrative

Short Leg Triangle

As someone who’s 5’4, I don’t pull off very many Triangles from the guard.

One of the tricks that I use is accepting that my foot will never be quite be in the right spot. I keep my foot locked at the calf, turn my knee to the inside, then pull my outside heel downward.

Thank you for reading.

David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

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🎯This Week’s Prompt

This past week we began our Stand Up specific theme during the 5am class. My goal is not to make them Judokas or Wrestlers, but I want to build some comfort.

This week, if you don’t already, start some of your rounds from standing. If this is unfamiliar territory, communicate that with your partner. If the round is 6 minutes, play from there for about a minute. Make sure it’s more flowy than it is competition speed.

Then after a minute pull guard.

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E212 | The RPG Blueprint of Jiu-Jitsu

Hope You Enjoy This Free Technique

This is part of the Turtle “Guard” series that I have up on the DFM Coaching Patron page.

Thank you for reading.

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!

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

👉Patreon Page is where the exclusive technique videos, exclusive Tapped In Podcast episodes, and direct coaching. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.

What is Technique Tuesday?

Technique Tuesday is a weekly series where I share one principle, detail, or concept that can sharpen your Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of long instructionals, these are quick, practical breakdowns you can take straight to the mats.

Each post includes:

• One core technique or principle explained in clear, actionable terms

• A training tip or prompt you can focus on that week

The goal is simple: give you something concrete to improve your game every Tuesday, while tying it into the bigger picture of growth both on and off the mats.

A New Episode of Tapped In Out Today!!

E206 | Returning to BJJ After a Long Layoff: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Anxiety

Headquarters Passing to Mount

One of my favorite passing approaches is from the Headquarters position. It allows me to limit my opponents ability to play an effective guard. This specific technique is pretty basic and one of the easiest to employ.

Hope you like.

Thank you for reading.

David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

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🎯This Week’s Prompt

Does your defense require the use of raw strength or are you fundamentally sound? A great measuring stick is, how does your defense respond when you’re most exhausted?

This week, use your last round or two of your training session to play defense. Force yourself to play defensively when you’re most tired and take note of where the gaps present themselves

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E205 | The Art of Strategic Abandonment: When to Quit a Technique in BJJ

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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!

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

👉Patreon Page is where the exclusive technique videos, exclusive Tapped In Podcast episodes, and direct coaching. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.

What is Technique Tuesday?

Technique Tuesday is a weekly series where I share one principle, detail, or concept that can sharpen your Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of long instructionals, these are quick, practical breakdowns you can take straight to the mats.

Each post includes:

• One core technique or principle explained in clear, actionable terms

• A training tip or prompt you can focus on that week

The goal is simple: give you something concrete to improve your game every Tuesday, while tying it into the bigger picture of growth both on and off the mats.

A New Episode of Tapped In Out Today!!

E203 | Entertainment vs Efficiency in Jiu-Jitsu

Armbar Tip

This is one of the tricks I use when given the chance from the sitting armbar position. One of the hardest things to deal with is someone’s defensive gripping. Against experienced grapplers, they’ll initiate these defensive measures early.

On occasion, because of the armbar set up or even random chance, I’ll find myself in this zone where they have not been able to secure a defensive grip. In order to keep it that way, I will often grab their whole hand then finish the sub.

Thank you for reading.

David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

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🎯This Week’s Prompt

I want you to look back to your last few rolls and identify a situation where your decision felt forced instead of deliberate on your part. What specific trigger broke your control and what specific structural adjustment could you make moving forwards.

Lets see see what changes you make this week.

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E202 | Maximizing the 5-15 Min Post Training Window

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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!

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

👉Patreon Page is where the exclusive technique videos, bonus Tapped In Podcasts, and coaching live. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.

🎯This Week’s Prompt

I recently had a question about if a student should give up on a submission or stick with it. The idea being, is it high percentage enough to continue the Research and Development investment.

I’ll say this, most submissions are worth it but require reinforcements.

This week, if you’re working on a technique, lets start adding options to it. For example, when I was working Scissor Sweep and wasn’t having much success with it add variations or other submission threats. A threat I added right away was the Cross Collar Choke or a Scissor Sweep variant to the most common base response.

Allow these added threats to bulk up the main.

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E199 | Why You Shouldn’t Regret Starting Jiu-Jitsu Later In Life

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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!

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

👉Patreon Page is where the exclusive technique videos, exclusive Tapped In Podcast episodes, and direct coaching. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.

What is Technique Tuesday?

Technique Tuesday is a weekly series where I share one principle, detail, or concept that can sharpen your Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of long instructionals, these are quick, practical breakdowns you can take straight to the mats.

Each post includes:

• One core technique or principle explained in clear, actionable terms

• A training tip or prompt you can focus on that week

The goal is simple: give you something concrete to improve your game every Tuesday, while tying it into the bigger picture of growth both on and off the mats.

A New Episode of Tapped In Out Today!!

E197 | Celebrating the Micro Wins in Jiu-Jitsu

Closed Guard Wrist Lock

I’ve been using this Wrist Lock attack for the last week and am finding two things. It’s currently not “high percentage” in terms of finishing the submission, but what’s actually happening is that it’s forcing my training partners to pause before initiating their grips. That pause is giving me openings for other attacks.

Hope you like.

Thank you for reading.

David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

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🎯This Week’s Prompt

Do you study Jiu-Jitsu at all and I don’t mean what pops up on your Instagram feed. Do you study instructional, intentionally watch competition footage, or even review your own rolls?

I want you to find some time to study. It can be as short as fifteen minutes, but do it with intention. Something specifically that could potentially help your game grow.

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• Videos every week, organized positionally for quick reference.

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E196 | How to Evaluate Bjj Techniques

Thank you for reading.

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!

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

👉Patreon Page is where the exclusive technique videos, exclusive Tapped In Podcast episodes, and direct coaching. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.

What is Technique Tuesday?

Technique Tuesday is a weekly series where I share one principle, detail, or concept that can sharpen your Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of long instructionals, these are quick, practical breakdowns you can take straight to the mats.

Each post includes:

• One core technique or principle explained in clear, actionable terms

• A training tip or prompt you can focus on that week

The goal is simple: give you something concrete to improve your game every Tuesday, while tying it into the bigger picture of growth both on and off the mats.

A New Episode of Tapped In Out Today!!

E194 | How to Handle Bad Referee Calls

Arm Drag Variant from Butterfly/Sit-Up Guard

I use Arm Drags for various positions and over the years I’ve adapted them based on what I’m looking for or going against. This is an example of a few changes I made to the Arm Drag that have assisted me well against bigger stronger guys.

The turns of the elbow, pinning my elbow against the inside of my thigh, and hugging the arm have really helped me hit this on people who I normally would have a harder time with.

Thank you for reading.

David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler

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🎯This Week’s Prompt

I recently rolled with a student who was rushing through too much of our roll. After sitting down with him, I told him that it would benefit his game if he found moments to pause. Slowing the pace down, settling your weight, and choose when to technically hit the gas.

My goal for you is to learn to use speed as a strategic tool. Your rounds shouldn’t always be a sprint. It should be varied, dictated by you.

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E193 | The Post-Comp Ritual: How to Recover, Reflect, and Rebuild

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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!

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

👉Patreon Page is where the exclusive technique videos, exclusive Tapped In Podcast episodes, and direct coaching. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.

What is Technique Tuesday?

Technique Tuesday is a weekly series where I share one principle, detail, or concept that can sharpen your Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of long instructionals, these are quick, practical breakdowns you can take straight to the mats.

Each post includes:

• One core technique or principle explained in clear, actionable terms

• A training tip or prompt you can focus on that week

The goal is simple: give you something concrete to improve your game every Tuesday, while tying it into the bigger picture of growth both on and off the mats.

A New Episode of Tapped In Out Today!!

E191 | The compound Effect of the Little Things In Bjj

Fist Choke Variation

This is not my go to technique when I can’t break the guard open, but if I was up against the clock and down on points, it’s helpful to have a Hail Mary of sorts.

Thank you for reading.

David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

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🎯This Week’s Prompt

This past week I visited our promoting instructor who runs a gym roughly an hour and forty minutes away. I almost forgot what it was like to be a student and get feedback from my instructor. Long story short, we don’t have an in house head instructor at our gym. The Black Belts fill that role by committee.

This week, I want you to seek that out. Approach your instructor or maybe a more advanced training partner that you trust and ask for some genuine advice after rolling with them.

Don’t wait a day or two, ask that same day and preferably immediately after the round so it’s fresh in their mind. This insight is gold.

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E190 | Remote Coaching: Why Additional Coaching Isn’t Just for Pros

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David Figueroa-Martinez
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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!

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

👉Patreon Page is where the exclusive technique videos, exclusive Tapped In Podcast episodes, and direct coaching. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.

What is Technique Tuesday?

Technique Tuesday is a weekly series where I share one principle, detail, or concept that can sharpen your Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of long instructionals, these are quick, practical breakdowns you can take straight to the mats.

Each post includes:

• One core technique or principle explained in clear, actionable terms

• A training tip or prompt you can focus on that week

The goal is simple: give you something concrete to improve your game every Tuesday, while tying it into the bigger picture of growth both on and off the mats.

A New Episode of Tapped In Out Today!!

E188 | Strategy of the Anti-Game

Single Collar Grip Choke Options

So I’ll be completely honest.. I have zero clue what either of these chokes are called. Both of these chokes are techniques that I generally use to illicit a reaction, but you can use them to finish the fight as well.

Hope you like.

Thank you for reading.

David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

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🎯This Week’s Prompt

This week I want you to pick one rival training partner and make at least one conscious decision. I want this decision to be strategic and well intentioned during your rolls with this person.

Pay attention to the major issues that they pose during your rounds. Pick one or two to counter, and make that your focus for the following rounds.

For example, if they are great at passing your guard. Focus on keeping three to four points of contact when playing guard. If you can make their passing more difficult, that’s a win. Don’t over complicate it in the beginning.

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E187 | Why Trust the Process is Failing You in Bjj

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David Figueroa-Martinez
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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!

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

👉Patreon Page is where the exclusive technique videos, exclusive Tapped In Podcast episodes, and direct coaching. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.

What is Technique Tuesday?

Technique Tuesday is a weekly series where I share one principle, detail, or concept that can sharpen your Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of long instructionals, these are quick, practical breakdowns you can take straight to the mats.

Each post includes:

• One core technique or principle explained in clear, actionable terms

• A training tip or prompt you can focus on that week

The goal is simple: give you something concrete to improve your game every Tuesday, while tying it into the bigger picture of growth both on and off the mats.

A New Episode of Tapped In Out Today!!

E185 | Pressure, Dilemmas, and the Art of the Cook

Jena Bishop Armbar Film Study

This is by far my favorite armbar. Really doesn’t matter how you get here, whether it’s off the back, Side Control, or the Mount. Once in this position, the attacking sequence that Jena Bishop employs are some of the best I’ve seen from anyone, and yes, Ronda Rousey approaches it very similarly as well.

Key Details:

• Little to know space between their tricep/elbow and your chest.

• Angle your bodyweight to the head.

• Utilize the crook of your elbow, not your hands.

• Cross your ankles/feet, to keep things tight.

Thank you for reading.

David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

👉Patreon Page is where the exclusive technique videos, exclusive Tapped In Podcast episodes, and direct coaching. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.

What is Technique Tuesday?

Technique Tuesday is a weekly series where I share one principle, detail, or concept that can sharpen your Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of long instructionals, these are quick, practical breakdowns you can take straight to the mats.

Each post includes:

• One core technique or principle explained in clear, actionable terms

• A training tip or prompt you can focus on that week

The goal is simple: give you something concrete to improve your game every Tuesday, while tying it into the bigger picture of growth both on and off the mats.

A New Episode of Tapped In Out Today!!

E182 | Why Open Mats Are A Bjj Gold Mine

Triangle Choke Details

During one of our Q&As last week, I pulled one of my students in hopes of keying in on some details to improve his submission rate for the Triangle.

• Cute the angel, you can hook under the arm or the leg.

• Turn your outside knee inward for a tighter squeeze.

Thank you for reading.

David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

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🎯This Week’s Prompt

For those of you who are having issues maintaining Guard, I want you to focus on the following three things.

1. When you’re closed guard is being threatened open, make sure you decide when to open.

2. Maintain 3-4 points of contact when you’re guard is open. Anything less is a problem.

3. Have a homebase of some sort, where you want to play.

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Defensive Awareness and Approach

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E181 | Beyond the Belt: Jiu-Jitsu Ranks as Academic Milestones

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David Figueroa-Martinez
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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!

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

👉Patreon Page is where the exclusive technique videos, exclusive Tapped In Podcast episodes, and direct coaching. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.

What is Technique Tuesday?

Technique Tuesday is a weekly series where I share one principle, detail, or concept that can sharpen your Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of long instructionals, these are quick, practical breakdowns you can take straight to the mats.

Each post includes:

• One core technique or principle explained in clear, actionable terms

• A training tip or prompt you can focus on that week

The goal is simple: give you something concrete to improve your game every Tuesday, while tying it into the bigger picture of growth both on and off the mats.

A New Episode of Tapped In Out Today!!

E178 | The Power of Micro Adjustments

Half Guard Underhook

This is one of my favorite techniques from the bottom of half with an underhook. I also use this against my opponent when they want to try to Knee Cut to pass the guard.

Thank you for reading.

David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler

👉Tapped In is a short-form audio series built for grapplers chasing mastery, not medals. Weekly insights blending mindset, structure, and real-talk in just 15-20 minutes.

👉Patreon Page is where the exclusive technique videos, exclusive Tapped In Podcast episodes, and direct coaching. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.

What is Technique Tuesday?

Technique Tuesday is a weekly series where I share one principle, detail, or concept that can sharpen your Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of long instructionals, these are quick, practical breakdowns you can take straight to the mats.

Each post includes:

• One core technique or principle explained in clear, actionable terms

• A training tip or prompt you can focus on that week

The goal is simple: give you something concrete to improve your game every Tuesday, while tying it into the bigger picture of growth both on and off the mats.

A New Episode of Tapped In Out Today!!

E175 | The Jiu-Jitsu Buffet

Armbar Grip Break

A fantastic Armbar Grip Break using your legs. The important part is to remember to pull the head side heel down and in to control the head.

Thank you for reading.

David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler