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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 13 MIN

E180 | Bonus | My Favorite Bjj Books

from Tapped In: A JiuJitsu Podcast

About This EpisodeIn this episode of Tapped In, host David Figueroa Martinez of DFM Coaching dives deep into his personal library to share his favorite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu books. From world-traveling memoirs and deep historical deep-dives to business blueprints and practical handbooks for beginners, David breaks down the essential reads that will change your perspective on the art, whether you are a white belt or a seasoned coach.3 Key TakeawaysExpand Your Perspective: Books like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Globetrotter offer a look into the global lifestyle and community of BJJ beyond the walls of your local gym.Uncover the True History: The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu separates marketing myths from historical facts, highlighting the forgotten figures who shaped the art.Professionalize Your Passion: Fabio Gurgel's Unshakeable serves as a masterclass on how to structure, market, and run a Jiu-Jitsu association like a legitimate corporate business.Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Reading Habits00:30 – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Globetrotter by Christian Graugart01:31 – The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Robert Drysdale03:47 – Unshakeable by Fabio Gurgel06:04 – Worth Defending by Richard Bresler07:44 – The Ground is My Ocean by David Young09:05 – BJJ White Belt Handbook by David Figueroa Martinez10:49 – Honorable Mention: Breathe: A Life in Flow by Rickson Gracie & OutroAre 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 Blueprint Ad

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