Sunday Field Notes: Dec 28th, 2025
Weekly Thoughts, Mistakes, and Accomplishments In Bjj
📝 Field Notes
Three Thoughts from This Week
Love Getting Questions
I was at an Open Mat this morning and at the very end, one of the students walks over and says, “Do you have a minute for a question?”
“Of course I do. What’s up.”
She proceeded to ask how to frame from the bottom against larger opponents. I reviewed how I frame, what I’m looking to do, and why. We had a few audible “ah ha” moments for her and the guy I used for the demonstration.
I’m looking forward to see how they adopt and implement this into their games.
DFM Coaching Bjj IG
I recently opened up a DFM Coaching specific IG Account to post more content related to the blogging and podcasting. I’ll also be posted more technique videos from others and myself that I find beneficial.
I want to showcase great technique, coaching philosophies, and training approaches all in one place.
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End of Year Time Off
I’ve been looking forward to this point of the year since May! I’m finally able to take some time off from work with most of the department shutting down. What do I do?
I train read, nap, and binge watch shows.
Currently watching season two of Yellowstone 1923, and recently finished All Her Fault on Peacock and Ripple on Netflix.
I recommend both!
Reminder: Bjj Mental Models 2025 Spring Camp
If you’re interested, I have the sign up link below. Additionally, if you wouldn’t mind, put me down as a referral.
Rough Hands x Bjj Mental Models 2026 Spring Camp
New Tapped In: A Jiu-Jitsu Podcast Episode Out Today!!
E95 Positional Playbook: Escaping in Transition
Thank you for reading.
David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler
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