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.
🥋🔥 THIS WEEK ON LEVEL UP GRAPPLING…
IS MODERN BJJ DEVELOPING BETTER ATHLETES… BUT WORSE FIGHTERS? 👀💥
Modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has evolved. The athletes are faster, stronger, more explosive, and more technical than ever.
But here's the uncomfortable question…
ARE WE GETTING BETTER AT WINNING TOURNAMENTS WHILE LOSING SIGHT OF WHAT MAKES SOMEONE DANGEROUS IN A FIGHT? 🥊
🔥 Has sport BJJ drifted too far from its combat roots?
🔥 Are rulesets shaping techniques that don't translate to fighting?
🔥 Are we prioritizing points and positions over control and submissions?
🔥 Can a world-class BJJ athlete dominate in competition but struggle in a real fight?
Or is modern BJJ simply evolving into a more sophisticated martial art?
NO EASY ANSWERS. NO SACRED COWS. JUST REAL GRAPPLING DEBATE.
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Are we producing better athletes but worse fighters? Drop your opinion in the comments, tag your training partners, and let's get this debate started!
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2 Oct 2026
Luiz Tannuri
🔥🥋 THIS WEEK ON LEVEL UP GRAPPLING… 🥋🔥
WE’RE SITTING DOWN WITH BJJ SUPERSTAR LUIZ TANNURI! 💥
What does it take to reach the highest levels of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? The dedication, the discipline, the endless hours on the mats, and the mindset to keep evolving.
This week, we’re getting into the world of BJJ with Luiz Tannuri for a conversation you DON'T want to miss!
🔥 HIGH-LEVEL JIU-JITSU
🔥 GRAPPLING KNOWLEDGE
🔥 THE COMPETITOR'S MINDSET
🔥 LESSONS FROM THE MAT
Whether you're a white belt just getting started or a seasoned black belt looking to sharpen your game, there's always another level to reach.
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REAL GRAPPLING. REAL KNOWLEDGE. ALWAYS LEVELING UP. 🔥🥋
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25 Sept 2026
Angel Verdusco
🥋🔥 THIS WEEK ON LEVEL UP GRAPPLING…
THREE WORLDS. ONE GRAPPLING MINDSET.
We sit down with Catch Wrestling Champion Angel Verdusco — Head Coach of Brea Olinda High School Wrestling and a professional wrestler.
From the catch wrestling mat… to coaching the next generation… to performing inside the squared circle — Angel has experienced grappling from multiple angles.
🔥 CATCH WRESTLING
🔥 HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
🔥 PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING
🔥 COACHING & DEVELOPING WRESTLERS
What can each discipline teach us about becoming a better grappler?
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ONE MAT. MANY PATHS. ONE GOAL — LEVEL UP. 🥋🔥
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5,135
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4.2 / 5
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