Level Up Grappling Podcast

🔥 WHO’S KILLING GRAPPLING? BORING ATHLETES OR BAD RULES?If your student is up on points with 30 seconds left, are you yelling “Go for the finish!” or “Don’t give up position!”?That’s the debate Adam Tibbets and I are getting into on Level Up Grappling. William Tackett got the tap in 86 seconds and called on other pros to take more risks. But when there’s a belt on the line, how much risk would you actually tell your athlete to take?We’re bringing BJJ, wrestling, catch wrestling, and Luta Livre into the conversation. Should a near submission beat minutes of control? Would a pin rule make grappling better? And what would you change if you ran the show?🎙️ Catch the full episode, then drop your verdict. Who needs to change first: the athletes or the rules?EXCLUSIVE LINK---⁠⁠ 🛒 Grab Official Merch: ⁠⁠Level Up Grappling Shop⁠⁠ 🛡️ Support Our Sponsors:https://www.kolat.com/level-up-grappling.html⁠⁠— Spartan Designs (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠spartandesigns.com⁠⁠ — Roadgearz (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠roadgearz.com⁠⁠ — Neven Eyewear: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3Pz8FMs⁠⁠ Shihai Gis https://www.shihai.com.au/ (Use code LEVELUP2026)#LevelUpGrappling #SubmissionGrappling #BJJ #CatchWrestling #LutaLivre

🚨 HAS JIU-JITSU BECOME A CULT? 🚨When did RESPECT become OBEDIENCE?When did a black belt become a license to control students?And when did questioning your instructor become a sign of disrespect?🥋 This week on LEVEL UP GRAPPLING, we're taking on one of the most controversial subjects in martial arts: belt hierarchy, gym politics, blind loyalty, and the difference between a true martial arts instructor and someone who demands unquestionable authority.We're bringing wrestling, catch wrestling, Luta Livre, and BJJ into the conversation.🔥 Does your belt earn you respect—or does your character?🎙️ Level Up Grappling Podcast👇 Sound off in the comments. Should black belts receive special treatment just because of their rank?🛒 Grab Official Merch: ⁠⁠Level Up Grappling Shop⁠⁠ 🛡️ Support Our Sponsors:EXCLUSIVE LINK---⁠⁠https://www.kolat.com/level-up-grappling.html⁠⁠— Spartan Designs (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠spartandesigns.com⁠⁠ — Roadgearz (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠roadgearz.com⁠⁠ — Neven Eyewear: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3Pz8FMs⁠⁠ Shihai Gis https://www.shihai.com.au/ (Use code LEVELUP2026)#LevelUpGrappling #CaryKolat#Wrestling #BJJ #CatchWrestling #Grappling #JiuJitsu #MMA #CombatSports #Kolat#WrestlingLegend #BillyRobinson #Mindset #TrainHard #LevelUp #GrapplingPodcast#Podcast #youtube #applepodcasts #spotify #MarkSchultz#LevelUpGrappling #BJJ #JiuJitsu #CatchWrestling #LutaLivre #Grappling #MartialArts

🥋🔥 THIS WEEK ON LEVEL UP GRAPPLING… WE'RE CALLING OUT THE HYPE! 🔥🥋THE CONTROVERSIAL GRACIE SAFEWRAP SYSTEM — REVOLUTIONARY INNOVATION OR RECYCLED CATCH WRESTLING? 👀💥Is this really a groundbreaking, proprietary grappling system? Or are we watching old-school Catch Wrestling techniques being repackaged, rebranded, and sold as something new?AND THE BIG QUESTION… IS IT LEGIT OR JUST MARKETING HYPE?🔥 Is the SafeWrap System truly proprietary?🔥 Are these techniques actually new?🔥 How much comes straight from old-school Catch Wrestling?🔥 Is the execution technically sound or fundamentally flawed?🔥 IS IT A SCAM, OR ARE CRITICS MISSING SOMETHING?This week, we're pulling no punches as we examine the claims, the techniques, and the controversy.NO SACRED COWS. NO FREE PASSES. JUST REAL GRAPPLING TALK.🎙️ LEVEL UP GRAPPLING PODCAST👇 WE WANT YOUR OPINION!Is the Gracie SafeWrap System legitimate innovation, clever rebranding, or something else entirely?DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS! 👊👉 FOLLOW • SUBSCRIBE • LISTEN • SHARE🔥🥋 LEVEL UP YOUR GAME. QUESTION EVERYTHING.🛒 Grab Official Merch: ⁠⁠Level Up Grappling Shop⁠⁠ 🛡️ Support Our Sponsors:EXCLUSIVE LINK---⁠⁠https://www.kolat.com/level-up-grappling.html⁠⁠— Spartan Designs (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠spartandesigns.com⁠⁠ — Roadgearz (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠roadgearz.com⁠⁠ — Neven Eyewear: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3Pz8FMs⁠⁠ Shihai Gis https://www.shihai.com.au/ (Use code LEVELUP2026)#LevelUpGrappling #CaryKolat#Wrestling #BJJ #CatchWrestling #Grappling #JiuJitsu #MMA #CombatSports #Kolat#WrestlingLegend #BillyRobinson #Mindset #TrainHard #LevelUp #GrapplingPodcast#Podcast #youtube #applepodcasts #spotify #MarkSchultz

🔥🤼 THIS WEEK ON LEVEL UP GRAPPLING! 🤼🔥WE’RE SITTING DOWN WITH WRESTLING COACH TONY PURLER!What separates a good wrestler from a great one? Technique? Discipline? Mental toughness? Or the willingness to put in the work when nobody is watching?This week, we sit down with Tony Purler to talk wrestling, coaching, developing champions, and the principles that separate the best from the rest.🔥 WRESTLING TECHNIQUE & FUNDAMENTALS🔥 BUILDING CHAMPION MINDSETS🔥 WHAT IT TAKES TO DEVELOP ELITE WRESTLERS🔥 LESSONS FOR COACHES, COMPETITORS & STUDENTSWhether you're a wrestler, grappler, coach, or lifelong martial artist, there's always something to learn from those who dedicate their lives to the sport.🎙️ LEVEL UP GRAPPLING PODCAST👉 FOLLOW • SUBSCRIBE • LISTEN • SHARETag your wrestling partner or coach who needs to hear this one! 👊NO SHORTCUTS. NO EXCUSES. JUST THE WORK.🥋🔥 LEVEL UP YOUR GAME!🛒 Grab Official Merch: ⁠⁠Level Up Grappling Shop⁠⁠ 🛡️ Support Our Sponsors:EXCLUSIVE LINK---⁠⁠https://www.kolat.com/level-up-grappling.html⁠⁠— Spartan Designs (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠spartandesigns.com⁠⁠ — Roadgearz (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠roadgearz.com⁠⁠ — Neven Eyewear: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3Pz8FMs⁠⁠ Shihai Gis https://www.shihai.com.au/ (Use code LEVELUP2026)#LevelUpGrappling#CaryKolat #Wrestling #BJJ #CatchWrestling #Grappling #JiuJitsu #MMA#CombatSports #Kolat #WrestlingLegend #BillyRobinson #Mindset #TrainHard #lutalivre

🥋🔥 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.🎙️ LEVEL UP GRAPPLING PODCAST👇 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!👉 FOLLOW • SUBSCRIBE • LISTEN • SHARE🥋🔥 LEVEL UP YOUR GAME. NEVER STOP QUESTIONING IT. 📲 Share this with your favorite mat partner. 💾 Save this for your next drive to the gym.🛒 Grab Official Merch: ⁠⁠Level UpGrappling Shop⁠⁠ 🛡️ Support Our Sponsors:EXCLUSIVE LINK---⁠⁠https://www.kolat.com/level-up-grappling.html⁠⁠— Spartan Designs (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠spartandesigns.com⁠⁠ —Roadgearz (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠roadgearz.com⁠⁠ — Neven Eyewear: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3Pz8FMs⁠⁠  Shihai Gis https://www.shihai.com.au/ (Use codeLEVELUP2026)#LevelUpGrappling #CaryKolat#Wrestling #BJJ #CatchWrestling #Grappling #JiuJitsu #MMA #CombatSports #Kolat#WrestlingLegend #BillyRobinson #Mindset #TrainHard #LevelUp #GrapplingPodcast#Podcast #youtube #applepodcasts #spotify #MarkSchultz

🔥🥋 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 MATWhether 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.🎙️ LEVEL UP GRAPPLING PODCAST👉 FOLLOW • SUBSCRIBE • LISTEN • SHARETag your training partner who needs to check this one out! 👊REAL GRAPPLING. REAL KNOWLEDGE. ALWAYS LEVELING UP. 🔥🥋🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yourpodcasts. 📲 Share this with your favorite mat partner. 💾 Save this for your next drive to the gym.🛒 Grab Official Merch: ⁠⁠Level UpGrappling Shop⁠⁠ 🛡️ Support Our Sponsors:EXCLUSIVE LINK---⁠⁠https://www.kolat.com/level-up-grappling.html⁠⁠— Spartan Designs (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠spartandesigns.com⁠⁠ —Roadgearz (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠roadgearz.com⁠⁠ — Neven Eyewear: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3Pz8FMs⁠⁠  Shihai Gis https://www.shihai.com.au/ (Use codeLEVELUP2026)#LevelUpGrappling #CaryKolat#Wrestling #BJJ #CatchWrestling #Grappling #JiuJitsu #MMA #CombatSports #Kolat#WrestlingLegend #BillyRobinson #Mindset #TrainHard #LevelUp #GrapplingPodcast#Podcast #youtube #applepodcasts #spotify #MarkSchultz

🥋🔥 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 WRESTLERSWhat can each discipline teach us about becoming a better grappler?🎙️ LEVEL UP GRAPPLING PODCAST👉 FOLLOW • SUBSCRIBE • LISTEN • SHARETag a wrestler, grappler, or coach who needs to hear this one.ONE MAT. MANY PATHS. ONE GOAL — LEVEL UP. 🥋🔥🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yourpodcasts. 📲 Share this with your favorite mat partner. 💾 Save this for your next drive to the gym.🛒 Grab Official Merch: ⁠⁠Level UpGrappling Shop⁠⁠ 🛡️ Support Our Sponsors:EXCLUSIVE LINK---⁠⁠https://www.kolat.com/level-up-grappling.html⁠⁠— Spartan Designs (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠spartandesigns.com⁠⁠ —Roadgearz (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠roadgearz.com⁠⁠ — Neven Eyewear: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3Pz8FMs⁠⁠  Shihai Gis https://www.shihai.com.au/ (Use codeLEVELUP2026)#LevelUpGrappling #CaryKolat#Wrestling #BJJ #CatchWrestling #Grappling #JiuJitsu #MMA #CombatSports #Kolat#WrestlingLegend #BillyRobinson #Mindset #TrainHard #LevelUp #GrapplingPodcast#Podcast #youtube #applepodcasts #spotify #MarkSchultz

🥋🔥 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🎙️ ERIK PAULSON. LEVEL UP GRAPPLING.👉 FOLLOW • SUBSCRIBE • LISTEN • SHARETHE KNOWLEDGE IS EARNED. THE LESSONS ARE PRICELESS.🥋🔥 DON’T MISS THIS ONE.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📲 Share this with your favorite mat partner. 💾 Save this for your next drive to the gym.🛒 Grab Official Merch: ⁠⁠⁠Level UpGrappling Shop⁠⁠⁠ 🛡️ Support Our Sponsors:EXCLUSIVE LINK---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kolat.com/level-up-grappling.html⁠⁠⁠— Spartan Designs (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spartandesigns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ —Roadgearz (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠roadgearz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Neven Eyewear: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3Pz8FMs⁠⁠⁠  Shihai Gis ⁠https://www.shihai.com.au/⁠ (Use codeLEVELUP2026)#LevelUpGrappling #CaryKolat#Wrestling #BJJ #CatchWrestling #Grappling #JiuJitsu #MMA #CombatSports #Kolat#WrestlingLegend #BillyRobinson #Mindset #TrainHard #LevelUp #GrapplingPodcast#Podcast #youtube #applepodcasts #spotify #MarkSchultz #ErikPaulson #genelebell

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 lifetimeBecause the goal isn’t just to be tough today…The goal is to still be training years from now. 👊🎙️ LEVEL UP GRAPPLING PODCAST👉 FOLLOW • SUBSCRIBE • LISTEN • SHARETag your training partner who needs to hear this!TRAIN SMART. STAY HEALTHY. KEEP GRAPPLING. 🥋🔥🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yourpodcasts. 📲 Share this with your favorite mat partner. 💾 Save this for your next drive to the gym.🛒 Grab Official Merch: ⁠⁠⁠Level UpGrappling Shop⁠⁠⁠ 🛡️ Support Our Sponsors:EXCLUSIVE LINK---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kolat.com/level-up-grappling.html⁠⁠⁠— Spartan Designs (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spartandesigns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ —Roadgearz (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠roadgearz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Neven Eyewear: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3Pz8FMs⁠⁠⁠  Shihai Gis ⁠https://www.shihai.com.au/⁠ (Use codeLEVELUP2026)#LevelUpGrappling #CaryKolat#Wrestling #BJJ #CatchWrestling #Grappling #JiuJitsu #MMA #CombatSports #Kolat#WrestlingLegend #BillyRobinson #Mindset #TrainHard #LevelUp #GrapplingPodcast#Podcast #youtube #applepodcasts #spotify #MarkSchultz 

🥋 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?🎙️ LEVEL UP GRAPPLING PODCASTThis is a conversation every martialartist needs to hear.👉 FOLLOW • SUBSCRIBE • LISTEN • SHAREHave we evolved… or have we forgottenwhat martial arts were built on? 👊🥋🔥LEVEL UP YOUR GAME. 🥋🔥🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yourpodcasts. 📲 Share this with your favorite mat partner. 💾 Save this for your next drive to the gym.🛒 Grab Official Merch: ⁠⁠⁠LevelUp Grappling Shop⁠⁠⁠ 🛡️ Support Our Sponsors:EXCLUSIVE LINK---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kolat.com/level-up-grappling.html⁠⁠⁠— Spartan Designs (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spartandesigns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠— Roadgearz (Use code LUG): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠roadgearz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ —Neven Eyewear: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3Pz8FMs⁠⁠⁠ Shihai Gis ⁠https://www.shihai.com.au/⁠(Use code LEVELUP2026) #LevelUpGrappling #CaryKolat#Wrestling #BJJ #CatchWrestling #Grappling #JiuJitsu #MMA #CombatSports #Kolat#WrestlingLegend #BillyRobinson #Mindset #TrainHard #LevelUp #GrapplingPodcast#Podcast #youtube #applepodcasts #spotify #MarkSchultz