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Level Up Grappling is a podcast that shares the stories and journeys of grappling from legends in the art to the everyday practitioner. Our mission is to help level up the grappler's mind, body, and spirit by learning from each other and masters in our art of submission grappling. Raw, offensive, and disruptive - you're going to love it. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

Level Up Grappling


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 21m AVG DURATION
    • 109 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Level Up Grappling Podcast

    LUG Jay Pages Celebrity Roast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 152:05


    Gossip, rumors and wisdom. Everything you need in an episode! Coach Bryan is available for Clinics and Seminars world wide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.comFor website design: vitaldigital.usStemcells and PRP: https://rejuveantiaging.com/

    LUG B Team Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 113:18


    Is this inappropriate behavior ever going to end? How do we come together to check this nonsense and create personal accountability? Coach Bryan is available for Clinics world wide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

    LUG Adam Tibbits Rides Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 126:36


    The pain dealer of Brisbane is back with insight and wisdom surely not to be missed. Coach Bryan is available for clinics and seminars world wide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.comCheck out our partners:https://rejuveantiaging.com/https://vitaldigital.us/

    LUG Sam Gaier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 122:11


    In this episode, we have one of the most requested and controversial characters on the scene today - Sam Gaier. Coach Bryan is available for seminars worldwide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

    LUG Adapting Styles to Fighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 107:20


    We actually unpack a lot in this episode and of course controversy as always... Email Coach Bryan for Clinics, Seminars and Privates: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

    LUG Return of the Head Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 117:28


    Tom Higgins is back to discuss Wrestling Wars 9; Collar and Elbow Wrestling and so much more! Email Coach Bryan for Seminars and Distance Coaching: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

    LUG Les Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 85:32


    This week we sit down with UK MMA Pioneer Les Allen - BJJ Black Belt, Catch Wrestler, Kickboxer and innovator. Les Allen has been one of the leaders in the UK MMA scene for over 25 years. Coach Bryan is available for Clinics and Seminars world wide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.com for info.

    LUG The Pit Master John Hackleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 96:24


    This week we sit down with Legendary Coach - The Pit Master John Hackleman. Get ready to learn from a legend! Coach Bryan is available for seminars and camps worldwide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.com for details.

    Wrestling Championships and the 100 Second Scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 97:15


    Are you a submission grappler and confused about wrestling rule sets? Are you a law enforcement officer that has been scammed by the "100 Second Rule"? This episode is for you.Coach Bryan is available for Seminars and Private Lessons world wide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

    LUG NCAA Wrestling Finals and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 97:15


    The boys talk about key take aways from the NCAA Finals, insights on how to watch wrestling matches for submission grapplers, and answered a very interesting listener inquiry.Coach Bryan is available for Seminars and Camps world wide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

    Controversies in Drilling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 71:23


    Grapplezilla is finally back and he has some questions? What the hell is going on with people rejecting drilling in BJJ? Coach Bryan is available for Clinics and Camps worldwide. Email for details: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

    LUG BJJ Black Belt Jason Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 92:57


    In this episode we sit down with 3rd degree Black Belt Jason Hughes. Jason has been training for over 20 years and also runs an anti aging clinic in OC - https://rejuveantiaging.com/Coach Bryan is available for Seminars and Camps Worldwide. Email us for details! levelupgrappling@gmail.com

    LUG Harley Flanagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 98:40


    In this episode we sit down with Music Icon and BJJ Black Belt Harley Flanagan. Harley discusses the new documentary coming out about his life: Wired for Chaos, being a student of Renzo Gracie, the Cro Mags and so much more!Coach Bryan is available for Seminars and Camps worldwide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

    LUG Javier Vasquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 100:32


    In this episode we sit down with legendary MMA fighter and Superstar Grappler Javier Vasquez. Get ready for one of the most electrifying conversations regarding the current state of grappling.Coach Bryan is available for Clinics and Camps worldwide. DM @levelup_grappling or @pcijiujitsu for inquiries.

    LUG Mick Shore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 104:19


    In this episode we sit down with UK BJJ Black Belt and Catch Wrestler Mick Shore. What was it like training under the Legendary Larry Hartsell? How to keep authenticity and grit in grappling arts and so much more!Coach Bryan is available for Clinics and Seminars Worldwide! DM for booking requests and details.

    LUG The Red Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 97:32


    In this episode we sit down with The Red Queen: World's First Women's Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion, Catch Wrestler and Extreme Bad Ass! Coach Bryan is available for seminars world wide. Also for all PRP and Stem Cell needs please reach out to https://www.russaldclinic.com/contact/

    LUG Sam Kilmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 77:44


    In this episode we sit down with Fury FC Welterweight Champion Sam Kilmer. What does it take to be an MMA fighter? What is and isn't important in grappling for MMA?Coach Bryan is available for Clinics Worldwide. DM @pcijiujitsu or @levelup_grappling for details.For stem cells, PRP or HRT please hit up Russald Medical in Tijuana. https://www.russaldclinic.com/contact/

    LUG Avi Ibragimov

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 75:44


    In this episode we sit down with BJJ Black Belt and international competitor Avi Ibragimov. Originally from the country of Georgia, Avi relocated to Israel as a kid and as been on the mats with some of the most terrifying grapplers on the planet!

    LUG AJ Larson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 145:31


    In this episode the boys sit down with Idaho badass, BJJ Black Belt AJ Larson. AJ has a growing school in Northern Idaho and teaches gi, no gi and mma. Coach Bryan is available worldwide for Catch Wrestling Clinics. Bring value to your school and learn some new concepts! DM for details. For Stem Cell or PRP please check out Russald Medical: https://www.russaldclinic.com/contact/

    LUG Coach Ebed Jarrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 124:11


    On this episode, the boys sit down with Iron Faith Wrestling Head Coach Ebed Jarrell. Learn the secrets of developing your functional wrestling. Please like and subscribe to this podcast so we can continue to bring you exciting content each week to Level Up YOUR Grappling. Join us in Orange County, CA February 8 and 9 2025 for the Snake Pit USA Winter Camp. Check out https://www.russaldclinic.com/contact/ for stem cells, prp and more! Also, DM Coach Bryan for clinics worldwide!

    LUG Tom The Headhunter Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 120:10


    BJJ Black Belt - Check, Catch Wrestling World Champion - Check Collar and Elbow Wrestling - Check Tom the Headhunter Higgins - You may know him from his incredible skills, or incredible beard. Either way, check it out~ For all of your PRP and Stem Cell needs please check out Russald Medical: https://www.russaldclinic.com/contact/ Tell them Level Up Grappling Podcast Sent you. Coach Bryan is Booking Clinics World Wide for 2025 - DM @levelup_grappling or @pcijiujitsu

    LUG Adam Tibbitts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 117:38


    In this episode we sit down with one of Australia's OG Grapplers. BJJ Black Belt, Catch Wrestler, Master of Sport in Sambo - Adam Tibbitts. Tremendous amount of wisdom shared in this episode! For PRP and Stem Cell needs hit up Russald Medical Clinic: https://www.russaldclinic.com/contact/ Coach Bryan is available for Clinics worldwide DM for info: @pcijiujitsu. @levelup_grappling --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Cliff Byerly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 117:42


    In this episode, we sit down with BJJ Black Belt, Retired Marine, Retired LEO and REAL Combatives Instructor Cliff Byerly. You can find Cliff Byerly at hillcountrycombatives.com. Also - for any PRP, Hormone Replacement or Stem Cell needs please check out Russald Medical in Tijuana. Coach Bryan is an active patient there and has been able to get a special deal for all listeners. Head over to russaldclinic.com and fill out their information forms. Tell them you want the Level Up Grappling special! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Silverado

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 122:14


    In this episode we go deep with Gene LeBell Black Belt and BJJ Black Belt Silverado. Currently living back in Brazil, Silverado was one of the pioneers of the 90s grappling scene in the U.S.A. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Pat Downey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 71:14


    In this episode, the boys sit down with Submission Grappling's #1 Bad Boy Pat Downey. Get the inside scoop, behind the scenes info and never before told stories from this one of a kind grappler! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG - Grappling Eric

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 144:32


    In this episode Coach Bryan sits down with Judo Black Belt, Hypnotist and International Magician Superstar - Grappling Eric. Relax, sit back and enjoy this highly engaging conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Denise Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 109:18


    In this episode we sit down with BJJ Black Belt and Grindhouse Grappling Academy Owner Denise Henry. She is pioneering new education models in her academy and shares her experiences and students successes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Upper Body vs Lower Body Wrestling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 101:18


    How come so many wrestlers just dive for the legs? Ever wondered why? This question gets discussed and a whole lot more. Jump in and take notes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Evandro Nunes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 109:31


    Ready for some controversy? Coach Bryan and The Crippler Val Childs go in depth with the Ultimate Gracie Ronin - Evandro Nunes. What happens when a warrior with honor and integrity falls into a trap filled with lies, deception and fraud? Stay tuned and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Analyzing Khamzat Chimaev

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 91:28


    Coach Bryan and the boys take a deep dive into the grappling of one of the UFC's most dangerous fighters. No, it ain't jiu jitsu... Stay tuned! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG The Catch Cowboy John Potenza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 61:29


    In this episode, Coach Bryan and the Crippler sit down with The Catch Cowboy John Potenza. Great insight and big laughs with the Catch Cowboy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Francesca Szabo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 105:31


    In this episode we sit down with Hungarian Judoka/MMA Fighter and Power Slap Queen Francesca Szabo! Don't miss out on this very enlightening episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Vlad Koulikov Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 81:55


    On this episode, we discuss Vlad's upcoming camp and tournament he will be hosting in Texas, skill development and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Tom Billinge War Yoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 92:18


    On this episode, Coach Bryan and Grapplezilla sit down with Tom Billinge of War Yoga. Tom is a Muay Thai coach, BJJ Practitioner and Author. Amazing insights don't miss out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Jeff Robison

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 90:39


    On this episode, we sit down with BJJ Black Belt and MMA Fight Coach Jeff Robison. Not only does he have a thriving gym, but he has a very successful affiliation program and MMA stable. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Uncovering the Kinetic Chain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 68:17


    Are you getting the proper training? Coach Bryan and Coach Val discuss the ins and outs of proper training and uncovering the kinetic chain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Using Wrestling to Dominate a Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 104:59


    Wrestling still dominates MMA for many good reasons. Find out how and why. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Erik Paulson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 100:57


    In this episode, Coach Bryan, Coach Val and Grapplezilla sit down with Legendary Sensei Erik Paulson. Be prepared for a wild ride, and yes, there will definitely be a follow up interview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG - Finding the Right Training Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 90:27


    Well, we needed to give it some kind of title... In this episode, Coach Bryan and Coach Val, discuss many topics including the wrong training environment, injuries in BJJ vs injuries in other grappling arts, Gracie Delusion Syndrome and so much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG - Was CJI the best Grappling Tournament Ever?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 73:11


    Coach Bryan, Val Childs and Grapplezilla sit down to discuss the CJI event, ADCC, and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Open vs Closed Grappling Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 89:40


    Coach Bryan, Val and Grapplezilla are back with another exciting episode. They discuss the difference between No Gi jiu jitsu and Catch Wrestling, results from the olympics and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    Coach Bryan meets Megadeth and Backstage Rolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 73:34


    In this episode, Coach Bryan and Chuck discuss hanging out with Coach's favorite band, going back stage and rolling with world champions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Grappling Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 84:31


    The listeners asked and we delivered! On this episode, Coach Bryan has a round table discussion with Grapplezilla and Val Childs! Fasten your seatbelts, this is a wild one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Benefits of Real Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 71:20


    Show Note: Prior to publishing this episode, the Snake Pit Catch Camp was canceled due to circumstances beyond our control. We will be rescheduling the camp for 2025, in the mean time, we will still be hosting the Catch Wrestling Concepts Camps at PCI. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Horacio Lopez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 67:51


    In this episode, Coach Bryan goes in depth with a BJJ pioneer in Mexico, Fabio Santos Black Belt, Horacio Lopez. In addition to being one of the key developers of BJJ in Mexico, Horacio is an accomplished Catch Wrestler. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Coach Bryan Sounds Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 85:23


    Coach Bryan finds a ridiculous article online and goes point for point as to why its arguments are absurd and listener questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Dr. Rhadi Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 68:11


    In this Episode, Coach Bryan sits down with legendary Judoka and 2004 Olympian Dr. Rhadi Ferguson. Dr. Ferguson shares his opinions on training, Judo/Jiu jitsu controversies and so much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Russ Miura

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 57:13


    In this episode, Coach Bryan goes in depth with grappling superstar Russ Miura. They discuss what can be done better, training and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG The Return of Jay Pages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 71:51


    On this weeks episode, Coach Bryan goes deep inside Jay Pages, following up with probing questions, training secrets, controversies, and the best way to agitate Jay Pages in public! Don't miss this. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Grapplezilla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 82:50


    On this episode we sit down with grappling expert Grapplezilla. Check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

    LUG Micro Improvements and Kaizen for your Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 61:25


    On this Episode Coach Bryan and Tony discuss the benefits of focusing on micro improvements and the kaizen method. How much better can you get if you focus on incremental daily development? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

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