Tapped In: A JiuJitsu Podcast

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. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay Connected DFM Coaching For remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community . 🌐 www. DFMCoaching.com 📸 Instagra...

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. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay Connected DFM Coaching For remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Communit...

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? Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay Connected DFM Coaching For remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community . 🌐  www. DFMCoaching.com 📸  I...

In this episode we cover the Ankle Pick. In my opinion, one of the most versatile takedowns that you can learn early on. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay Connected DFM Coaching For remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community . 🌐  www. DFMCoaching.com 📸  Instagram @dfm.2099 📸  Instagram @DFMCoaching. Bjj ▶️  Y...

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. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay Connected DFM Coaching For remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community . 🌐  www. DFMCoaching.com...

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. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay Connected DFM Coaching For remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community . 🌐  www. DFMCoaching.com 📸  Instagram @dfm.2099...

In this episode I cover how to adapt your training to each training partner based on your specific goals and priorities. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay Connected DFM Coaching For remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community . 🌐  www. DFMCoaching.com 📸  Instagram @dfm.2099 📸  Instagram @DFMCoaching. Bjj ▶️  Y...

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. Are You You New To The Podcast? Start Here! Stay Connected DFM Coaching For remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more: Join the FREE Skool DFM Coaching Community . 🌐 ...

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. BJJ Mental Models Support 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...

In this episode I cover the bridge. What we get wrong about it and what we can do to improve both in the technical execution and timing of bridges. This is one of the most basic but fundamentally important techniques to understand. BJJ Mental Models Support 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 grappl...

In this episode I discuss how inaction often creates more problems for you than making the wrong decision. BJJ Mental Models Support 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 Mo...

In this episode I talk about one of my favorite saying, "Don't quit on your worst day." It's been a mantra that I've followed when things have gone bad and it's something that I say to others when I see them struggling. I cover one of my hardest moments as a student. Jiu-Jitsu is hard, so how do we get to Black Belt without quitting? BJJ Mental Models Support I'm proud to be an official affiliate...

In this episode I breakdown Collar Sleeve Guard, how I use it and why I find it useful. The pros and cons of the position. BJJ Mental Models Support 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: 👉  Jo...

In this episode I discuss how your best wont always the same and how to work around that fact. BJJ Mental Models Support 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+  ...

In this episode I discuss whether we should train both sides. When it makes sense and when I believe it's better to work one side and why. BJJ Mental Models Support 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 s...

In this episode I discuss the guard, what it is, how it's used, and what I look for when playing it. BJJ Mental Models Support 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+...

In this episode I cover everything that's going on with my Jiu-Jitsu competition. The way I'm training, what I'm getting from it all, and how what I'm most worried about. BJJ Mental Models Support 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 pre...

In this episode I discuss the importance of the language we use and titles that we give people in Bjj, and how it affects us. BJJ Mental Models Support 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: 👉 ...

In this episode we tackle what exactly is Kuzushi, how it applies to Bjj, and how we can use it in our favor. BJJ Mental Models Support 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...

In this episode I cover my choices to seriously consider competing against which I haven't done in roughly 7 years. I talk about the why behind it and some of my concerns in preparing effectively. BJJ Mental Models Support 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...

In this episode I discuss the best ways that I've found to study Bjj Instructionals. Learning from instructionals is not for everyone, but if you can follow these tips, you'll get the most of them. BJJ Mental Models Support 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 m...

In this episode I breakdown the Closed Guard position, how I utilize it for my size, and how I adapts based on specific body type. BJJ Mental Models Support 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: 👉&...

In this episode I share what goes through my mind when I'm coaching an athlete in competition. It's a tough gig that requires so much of us on comp day. BJJ Mental Models Support 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...

In this episode I talk sticking to the plan even when you're not motivated. Motivation will falter at some point, hopefully this helps you get through those tough days or weeks of not being yourself. BJJ Mental Models Support 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...

In this episode I'm reviewing what the Butterfly Guard is. It's strengths, weaknesses, and how I personally use it. BJJ Mental Models Support 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...