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E185 | Pressure, Dilemmas, and the Art of the "Cook" in BJJ

E185 | Pressure, Dilemmas, and the Art of the "Cook" in BJJ

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About This EpisodeIn this episode of Tapped In, host David Figuero-Martinez from DFM Coaching dives deep into the strategic shift from bottom submissions to a dominant top-game approach. At 45 years old, David reflects on how his mindset evolved to prioritize efficiency, structural control, and heavy pressure over chasing quick submissions from the guard. He breaks down his tactical "kill zone" philosophy, explaining how to use weight, body pressure, and dual-threat dilemmas to exhaust your opponent before ever attacking a submission. Whether you are a newer blue belt or an advanced coach, this breakdown offers a blueprint for systematic dominance.Key TakeawaysPrioritize Position Over Submission: Establish complete positional control and settle every segment of your weight before initiating an attack. Chasing submissions from the bottom can be inefficient and risks losing your position.The Art of the "Cook": Use heavy top pressure (especially from Mount and S-Mount) to systematically exhaust your opponent's gas tank and wear them down mentally before executing the finish.Create Unsolvable Dilemmas: Much like a fork in chess, chain your submissions together (e.g., Americana to Armbar) to force your opponent into a defensive trap where every escape route leads to another attack.Chapters0:00 – Introduction to Clinical Submission Hunting0:33 – The Mindset Shift: Why I Stopped Submitting From Bottom1:46 – Position Over Submission & The Power of Top Pressure2:30 – Mastering the Mount and Cooking Your Opponent3:57 – Leveling Up Your Game: Cooking the Defensive Grip4:42 – The Dilemma Game: Funneling Opponents into the Alley6:07 – Chess Analogy: Applying the "Fork" to Jiu-Jitsu7:04 – Double Unders from Mount & Direct Attacks8:15 – The Psychological Edge of the Slow Submission9:16 – Outro & DFM Coaching Community ResourcesAre You You New To The Podcast? Start Here!👉DFM Coaching Patreon PageEverything here is pulled from real mats, real classes, and real conversations about what actually works. Choose the tier that fits where you are right now.👉DFM Coaching In Person and Remote CoachingDFM Coaching works with recreational grapplers who want to get better and actually feel it. Remote coaching and in person seminars available.👉 DFM Coaching | BjjDFM Coaching Skool CommunityJoin the free DFM Coaching Skool Community, the space where the conversation continues after the episode ends. Mindset tools, mat culture, and a community of grapplers who take the mental side seriously.👉 DFM Coaching | Bjj Skool Community.Stay Connected🌐 www.DFMCoachingBjj.com📸 Instagram @DFMCoaching.Bjj▶️ YouTube @DFM2099DFM Coaching | Bjj Blog:Long-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight:🌐 DFM Coaching Substack BlogAffiliate PartnerBJJ Mental Models has one of the deepest conceptual Jiu-Jitsu libraries out there. I use it. I recommend it.👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+(Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ)Help the Show GrowIf this episode gave you something, pass it on. Share it with a training partner, drop a review, or repost it to your story. That is how we keep the signal strong.Stay tapped in,David Figueroa-MartinezFounder, DFM Coaching BjjMentioned in this episode:Patreon Ad
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