Episodes

  • E124 | Bonus Ep | The Hidden Upside of Being the Uke In Bjj Class

    E124 | Bonus Ep | The Hidden Upside of Being the Uke In Bjj Class
    Feb 26 2026

    Lets talk about the benefits of being the Uke in class. There are some major benefits and uncomfortable moments.

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    15 mins
  • E123 | Jiu-Jitsu's Dirtiest Moves

    E123 | Jiu-Jitsu's Dirtiest Moves
    Feb 24 2026

    These are the dirtiest moves in Jiu-Jitsu. One of which, I find incredibly vile and disgusting. I unfortunately have been the victim of it. Let's chat.

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    20 mins
  • E122 | Positional Playbook | The Kimura

    E122 | Positional Playbook | The Kimura
    Feb 22 2026

    Let's talk about the "skeleton key" of JiuJitsu that allows practitioners the ability to transition, attack, defend, restrain and sweep all in one.

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    15 mins
  • E121 | Bonus | Who’s Left Standing: The Real Test in Jiu-Jitsu

    E121 | Bonus | Who’s Left Standing: The Real Test in Jiu-Jitsu
    Feb 19 2026

    In this episode I explore my thoughts surrounding the phrase, "It's not who's best, but who's left” and why It’s governed so much of what drives me as an athlete.

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    David Figueroa-Martinez

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    17 mins
  • E120 | What 45 Years Taught Me About Jiu-Jitsu and Life

    E120 | What 45 Years Taught Me About Jiu-Jitsu and Life
    Feb 17 2026

    IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!! In this episode I talk about the changes I went through with Jiu-Jitsu and how I view it as a 45 year old athlete and instructor.

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    DFM Coaching Bjj 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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    24 mins
  • E119 | Positional Playbook: CLA - Constraint Lead Approach

    E119 | Positional Playbook: CLA - Constraint Lead Approach
    Feb 15 2026

    Lets discuss how I use the CLA method when I teach, and more importantly, how students themselves can use it while training outside of class hours.

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    20 mins
  • E118 | The Modern Mat Enforcer

    E118 | The Modern Mat Enforcer
    Feb 12 2026

    While I don't think we need the Mat Enforcer of old roving the mats, it doesn't mean that they can't still play an important part in today's JiuJitsu.

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    DFM Coaching Bjj 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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    15 mins
  • E117 | Four Tools I'm Using in 2026

    E117 | Four Tools I'm Using in 2026
    Feb 10 2026

    Let's discuss the tools I'm using for the start of 2026, both as an instructor and as a coach.

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    David Figueroa-Martinez

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    DFM Coaching Bjj 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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    14 mins