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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...