Tapped In: A JiuJitsu Podcast

In this episode, I get into the after class conversations and how important it is to hang out on occasion. The gems along are priceless.

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While being injured isn't fun, there are some things we can do in order to continue to get better while we heal. Let's talk about it.

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In this episode I over The Pit Stop/Top Lock. This is a great control point from the closed guard that allows the guard player to control their opponent while simultaneously attacking with a plethora of submission.

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In this episode I discuss how important it is to focus on the controllables of your training. While the game of Jiu-Jitsu can be difficult with so much of it being outside of our control. It's important that we at least control these things..

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In this episode I cover the benefits of Private Lessons. Who Private Lessons are for, how to make them more cost effective, and what you can do to get the most out of them.

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In this episode I cover the concept of mounting escapes from within the in between, and not waiting until someone's position is solidified. I'll be covering those windows of escapes from common positions.

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In this episode I break down how important peer to peer mentorship is with an academy. Sometimes it will take the form of a Blue Belt mentoring White Belts or a White Belt mentoring brand new students.. and that's more than okay. Here's why.

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In this episode I cover what toughness is and isn't in Jiu-Jitsu and how it will dictate our relationship with the sport, both short and long term.

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In this episode I get into the art of cooking people, and the various ways to use it strategically. This isn't just a big man's approach or skillset. Grapplers of all sizes can cook.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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In this episode we cover the Ankle Pick. In my opinion, one of the most versatile takedowns that you can learn early on.

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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.

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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.

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In this episode I cover how to adapt your training to each training partner based on your specific goals and priorities.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this episode I discuss how inaction often creates more problems for you than making the wrong decision.

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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.

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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.

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In this episode I discuss how your best wont always the same and how to work around that fact.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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On this episode we tackle how the aging grappler can train smarter in order to avoid injuries while still training hard.

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In this episode I tackle what it takes to earn your first stripe. It's less about your technical knowhow and more about how you're adapting to the culture of Jiu-Jitsu.

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This is part of the Positional Playbook series where I review the pros and cons of the Back Control. This is great for someone who's learning the position, how to make it your own, and when it may not be the best option for you.

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In this episode, I dive into The Practitioner’s Journal, a powerful reflection tool for grapplers who want more than just reps. I cover what's between the covers and how I've decided to use the journal.

Designed for the modern grappler: focused insight you can absorb in the time it takes to get to work.

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This episode focuses more on what and how you respond to what happens to you during rounds, no matter what the your opponent is doing.

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How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has changed since I started and my views on those changes.

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In this episode I review how some instructors and gym owners weaponize loyalty against their students. It's one of the most insidious and underhanded approaches that you'll experience in this art of ours.

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Open Mats are one of my favorite types of training. You're free to do or not do whatever it is you want. Some people chat, some drill, and others train with and without goals in mind. I personally use the Open Mat as a lab where I can test theories and the application of techniques I'm developing.

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Jiu-Jitsu can be really difficult for new students. These are the five concepts that I think every Bjj White Belt should become familiar with.

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In this episode I cover the hidden benefits of competition preparation, even if you don't make it to the competition.

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In this episode I discuss the most common Jiu-Jitsu Gentlemen's Agreements that hold students back. We often times don't recognize that they are issues until we get a bit deeper into the game.

Let's chat.

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In this episode I discuss that fact that your best coach will probably be a Purple Belt. My first Jiu-Jitsu mentor was a solid Purple Belt who I've emulated so much of my teaching approach from.

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On this episode I discuss how I decide to roll with training partners who are more aggressive than I'd like. This is based on a question from a student who like me has to often make training decisions based on his age, size, and profession.

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In this episode I discuss the Designated Winner Concept. It's a way of keeping things competitive and challenging someone just enough during situational drilling or sparring, but ultimately allowing them to win.

I review the benefits and misconceptions of the practice.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this episode I discuss the importance of grips and hand fighting in nearly all positions.

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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.

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Duration: 00:14:39

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-Jitsu

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Duration: 00:19:10

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.**

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Duration: 00:10:39

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this episode, I discuss some abstracted sweeping principles that I lean heavily on in order to initiate and pull off sweep. I review how important it is to understand someone's stance and the art of attacking in generalized ways.

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Duration: 00:15:36

This episode I reflect on the emotional growth that came after losing a friend and coworker and how I handle emotions in my forties. For most of my life, I wore stoicism like armor, but grief cracked it open. I talk about learning to express what I feel, why silence stopped serving me, and how embracing emotion made me a better man, Jiu-Jitsu coach, and friend.

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In this episode I cover my three favorite guards. I cover Half Guard, Butterfly Guard, and Half Guard and the reasons why I like them.

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In this episode I discuss loyalty and how it plays out and is often used within Jiu-Jitsu. I cover my own experiences as someone who's been training for over 14 years at multiple gyms.

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Duration: 00:17:37

In this short form episode we discuss my journey in blogging and my newest endeavor, podcasting. We cover some of the pitfalls, the reasons for pursuing either art, and what I've learned along the process.

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In this episode we discuss how important new White Belts are and what we can do to get the best of of them and welcome them into the fold.

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On this episode I cover my history with teaching kids. The massive benefit that an instructor can get from starting at the kids level, along with some tips on how to approach it.

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In this episode we discuss my journey and all the different fads that I've come across and how none of them truly determine what's effective in Jiu-Jitsu. Often times, what's popular is just that.. what's popular.

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into how I changed class for a short time in order to dismantle someone’s Jiu-Jitsu.

What You’ll Learn:

* How I Kept It Fun

* The Benefits

* What I Learned

One Quote to Reflect On:

"If you want to dismantle a system, study its patterns."

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive creating community between Jiu-Jitsu gyms. Creating this types of communities is massive for students and instructor development alike, specifically for smaller gyms.

I recently taught a Kimura Seminar at Five Peaks that was supported by all three gyms that I teach at to benefit a family who needed some support. It was an amazing event!

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into what I thought about UFC Bjj 1 and the TUF style reality show.

What You’ll Learn:

* My Issued With The Coaches

* The Commentary Needs Work

* Better Explanation of Jiu-Jitsu

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the most common red flags in Jiu-Jitsu, my own experiences, how I dealt with them, and finally what you can do.

What You’ll Learn:

* Concerns and Flags

* If You’re New, What To Look For

* How I Navigate

One Quote to Reflect On:

"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."— Maya Angelou

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into how I changed class for a short time in order to dismantle someone’s Jiu-Jitsu.

What You’ll Learn:

* Elements To Consider

* How Important Culture Is

* What We Can All Do

One Quote to Reflect On:

"Don’t be the reason someone quits!"

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the movie Edge of Tomorrow. It is probably the best analogy for Jiu-Jitsu and with life in general.

What You’ll Learn:

* Lessons We Can Learn

* Increasing Rate Of Failure

* Things To Consider

One Quote to Reflect On:

"Jiu-Jitsu at the highest level isn’t just about submissions—it’s about solving problems under pressure." -Unknown

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the movie Edge of Tomorrow. It is probably the best analogy for Jiu-Jitsu and with life in general.

What You’ll Learn:

* Does and Don’ts

* How To Be Better

* What to Strive For

One Quote to Reflect On:

"Jiu-Jitsu at the highest level isn’t just about submissions—it’s about solving problems under pressure." -Unknown

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into why I think that the Purple Belt is bay far the best and funnest belt in all of Jiu-Jitsu.

What You’ll Learn:

* The In Between Belt

* Low Expectations

* Things You Get To Do

One Quote to Reflect On:

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci

Hope you enjoyed the article and the audio companion. I’m looking forward to continuing a these. Both for the growth of Substack but also for own personal developmen...

In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the UFC’s new venture, UFC Bjj. I cover both the positives and negatives in relation to what we’ve seen with the UFC as an MMA promotion.

What You’ll Learn:

* My Upsides

* Concerns

* What I Find Exciting

One Quote to Reflect On:

"Jiu-Jitsu at the highest level isn’t just about submissions—it’s about solving problems under pressure." -Unknown

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the why I believe that the plateau is often a lie.

What You’ll Learn:

* The Belief of Plateaus is Common

* How It Doesn’t Exist

* What You Can Do

One Quote to Reflect On:

There is no such thing as a plateau. You’re either learning in silence or coasting in denial."— Josh Waitzkin, The Art of Learning (inspired phrasing based on his philosophy)

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the Chest Over Chest passing concept that I learned form Josh McKinney back in April at the Bjj Mental Models Spring Camp.

What You’ll Learn:

* The Simplicity Of It

* How I Initiate It

* How It’s Been Working Out

One Quote to Reflect On:

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci

Hope you enjoyed the article and the audio companion. I’m looking forward to continuing a these. Both for the growth of Substack but...

In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the Pregnant Pause. It’s a strategic moment in the round where I camp out a bit

What You’ll Learn:

* What It Actually Is

* How I use it.

* Where I use It Most

One Quote to Reflect On:

"The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause." –Mark Twain

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the Tap Team Jiu-Jitsu event that we decided to do in order to mix things up. It was a blast to put on and I’m excited to see how I can develop this a bit further for our students.

What You’ll Learn:

* Why I Put It On

* The Rule Structure

* How It Was Received

One Quote to Reflect On:

"We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." –George B...

In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the “Taps, Traps, and Drop Outs.” Covering some of the main issues that we have a sport along with suggestions on what we can do to fix it.

What You’ll Learn:

* Some Statistics

* What’s Causing The High Attrition Rates

* Perhaps Some Things That Can Help.

One Quote to Reflect On:

"Don’t be the reasons someone quits." – Me

Hope you enjoyed the article and the audio companion. I’m looking forward to continuing a these. Both...

In this short-form episode of Tapped In, I discuss the passing of Danny Harvey, who was a friend and coworker. Danny’s passing has been difficult for us all, but I felt like I needed to express how the passing of this unique and compassionate man affected me.

What You’ll Learn:

* Who was Danny Harvey

* How It Affected Us

* How I’ve Been Dealing

One Quote to Reflect On:

“Grief is the price we pay for love.”— Queen Elizabeth II

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the “Nobody Tells You This About Jiu-Jitsu, But They Should” post. We’ll cover the many unwritten rules and approaches that can make your experience within Jiu-Jitsu easier.

What You’ll Learn:

* Skill Over Belts

* Understanding Progress

* Coachability

One Quote to Reflect On:

"Not everything in Jiu-Jitsu is taught—some things you’re expected to feel, observe, and figure out in silence." – Unknown

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In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the Mount position. What I use to trick my opponents into giving what I want. How I generate pressure and the various attacks that I love to torture my training partners with.

What You’ll Learn:

* Ways I Set Things Up

* What Submissions I’m Looking For

* Why I Love The Position

One Quote to Reflect On:

“The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to hav...

In this short-form episode of Tapped In, we dive into the “First Fight Jitters, What Happen When A Hobbyist Enter the Arena” post. We’ll cover my experiences during my competition days. The Highs of competing, what we’re actually pulling for, and how nasty the bathrooms will be.

What You’ll Learn:

* What To Expect

* What To Do

* What To Bring

One Quote to Reflect On:

"The first time you compete, you're not chasing medals—you're chasing nerve."— Anonymous

Hope you enjoyed th...