E8 | Positional Breakdown: The Mount

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 have trouble.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson

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 development.

Thank you,

David Figueroa-MartinezFounder, DFM CoachingCoach | Writer | Grappler

DFM Coaching is dedicated to helping you overcome mental hurdles and achieve your full potential in BJJ. Whether through in-person instruction, seminars, private lessons, remote coaching, or video analysis, I provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Keep pushing forward, and let’s grow together!

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