🥋🔥 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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👇 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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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🔥🥋 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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🥋🔥 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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🥋🔥 BEFORE THE GRAPPLING WORLD LOOKED LIKE IT DOES TODAY… THERE WERE PIONEERS.

THIS WEEK ON LEVEL UP GRAPPLING, WE SIT DOWN WITH ONE OF THEM — ERIK PAULSON.

From combat sports to grappling, Erik has spent decades on the mats, in the fight game, and at the forefront of evolving martial arts.

This isn’t just another podcast episode.

IT’S A LESSON IN GRAPPLING, FIGHTING, AND THE OLD-SCHOOL KNOWLEDGE THAT BUILT THE GAME.

🔥 The evolution of combat sports🔥 Grappling strategy & training🔥 Martial arts philosophy🔥 Lessons from decades on the mats🔥 What today’s generation can learn from the past

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THE KNOWLEDGE IS EARNED. THE LESSONS ARE PRICELESS.

🥋🔥 DON’T MISS THIS ONE.

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HOW DO YOU STAY ON THE MATS FOR LIFE?

This week we’re talking about building longevity in grappling and the best ways to avoid injuries while continuing to train, compete, and improve.

🔥 Training smarter—not just harder🔥 Managing intensity and recovery🔥 Avoiding unnecessary injuries🔥 Staying healthy as you get older🔥 Building a game that can last a lifetime

Because the goal isn’t just to be tough today…

The goal is to still be training years from now. 👊

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TRAIN SMART. STAY HEALTHY. KEEP GRAPPLING. 🥋🔥

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🥋 THIS WEEK ON LEVEL UP GRAPPLING…

TRADITIONAL VS. MODERN MARTIAL ARTS.

As martial arts continue to evolve, wehave to ask the question…

Have we lost the values of the past?

Respect. Discipline. Humility.Loyalty. Patience.

Are these values still at the heart ofmartial arts today? Or has the focus shifted too far toward competition, socialmedia, belts, and instant results?

This week, we dive into the clashbetween traditional martial arts and the modern evolution of combat sportsand grappling.

🔥 What should we preserve from the past? 🔥 What needs to evolve? 🔥 Can tradition and modern training coexist? 🔥 And what does being a true martial artist mean today?

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This is a conversation every martialartist needs to hear.

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Have we evolved… or have we forgottenwhat martial arts were built on? 👊🥋🔥

LEVEL UP YOUR GAME. 🥋🔥

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🥋🔥 THIS WEEK ON LEVEL UP GRAPPLING! 🔥🥋

We’re sitting down with Judo Black Belt and Shihai Gis owner Jakub Sawczuk!

We talk Judo, grappling, training, competition, mindset, and the journey behind building a brand in the grappling community.

And we’re excited to announce that Shihai Gis is officially the newest sponsor of Level Up Grappling! 🤝🥋

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🎙️ Tune in to the latest episode of the Level Up Grappling Podcast and hear Jakub’s story!

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🥋 THIS WEEK ON LEVEL UP GRAPPLING…

What if one of the biggest keys to getting better… is learning to ENJOY BEING A STUDENT?

This week, we talk about why staying curious, staying humble, and embracing the learning process is so important — whether you're a beginner, competitor, coach, or seasoned black belt.

🔥 Stay hungry to learn.🔥 Embrace the mistakes.🔥 Ask questions.🔥 Keep showing up.🔥 Never stop being a student.

Because the moment you think you know it all… is the moment your growth stops.

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Tag someone who needs the reminder: there’s always another level. 🥋🔥

LEVEL UP YOUR GAME.

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