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What does it take to evolve from stepping into the MMA cage to earning a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt?

This week, we sit down with Dan Higgins—Australian BJJ Black Belt and former MMA fighter—for a conversation packed with hard-earned lessons, mindset shifts, and the realities of life on and off the mats.

From competition and coaching to the mental side of grappling, Dan shares the experiences that shaped his journey and the advice every grappler can learn from.

🎧 If you're serious about improving your jiu-jitsu, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

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NEW EPISODE OUT NOW: Keyboard Warriors Destroying Development 🥋🔥

Everyone has an opinion online, but how are "internet experts" and social media culture affecting the true evolution of martial arts?

In this episode of the Level Up Grappling Podcast, Adam & Bryan dive deep into:

• 🤼 Catch Wrestling vs. BJJ: Is BJJ absorbing Catch Wrestling's legacy or threatening to erase its future?

• 🏆 Combat Sports Recognition: The ongoing struggle Catch Wrestling faces for legitimacy.

• 📱 Social Media’s Grip: How online culture, comment sections with "no mute buttons and no consequences," and keyboard warriors are impacting real fighter development.

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Level Up Grappling is back with another Technique Talk episode with one of the greatest American Wrestlers of all time! Don't sleep on this episode. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

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This weeks episode takes a look at a very controversial topic that will surely get people talking. Should their be an actual strategy for learning submissions? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

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This week we sit down with Grappling Coach Jay Pages and discuss the fate and future of catch wrestling. An always enlightening discussion, Jay Pages is owner and head instructor of the #1 grappling gym in Arizona.

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This week we discuss the amazing fight card that was UFC Freedom 250, there was a tremendous amount of insight to be gained from analyzing the fights from this card. Get your notebooks out and dig in!

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This is a nuanced question that has been asked a lot. How can I get better if a McDojo is all I have available? We break down this hot topic and much more!

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Where else can you get your technique questions answered by 3 black belts including a Gold Medalist? Only on Level Up Grappling! Submit your questions.

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In this week's episode Coaches Adam and Bryan breakdown the legendary return match of Roger Gracie vs Buchecha from 2017. Follow along with us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L-Ni7bFAHg&t=11s

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Grappling All Star Josh Hightower returns with plenty of controversy. From competitor schools blocking his grand opening to breaking down frauds in the grappling world. This episode may be too hot to handle!

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This week Coaches Adam and Bryan discuss the perpetual debate regarding the validity of rankings and belts. Did they finally put an end to the controversy? You decide!

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How young is too young to start a child in grappling? Are there better options? How do you encourage the next generation without becoming an overbearing coach or helicopter parent? Even if you don't have kids, this information is incredibly important. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

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This week we sit down with Dirty Dozen Legend, Coral Belt David Meyer. Grappling wisdom, training stories from the early days in So Cal and so much more!

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This week we sit down with Olympic Medalist and Wrestling World Champion Bill Scherr. Bill very generously shares his insights and guidance on strategies and what it takes to become a wrestling powerhouse!

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Grappling is War, that's what our guest this week lives by. Check out BJJ Black Belt Blake Artel and get important insights on how to level up your game. Check him out online and on the mat: https://mathematicaljiujitsu.com/

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This week Coach Adam and Coach Bryan break down the key reasons why you must learn Jiu Jitsu regardless of what grappling art you already come from.

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This week we sit down with MMA and Grappling Legend Dan The Beast Severn. Hear never before told stories, technique concepts and training tips that will blow your mind! LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

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This week we sit down with Grappling and MMA Legend Javier Vazquez. Javier has a new book coming out called The Master Plan. We highly recommend you all purchase it as it will help Level Up your game! He also has an amazing online curriculum: https://www.jvjiujitsuonline.com/

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You have technique questions, we have answers. Take notes for this one! Only Level Up Grappling the Number One Grappling podcast Worldwide, gives you the answers you are looking for to level up your grappling. Like, Subscribe and Share!

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This week we sit down with Benjamin Nathanson, BJJ black belt and grappling wizard. Ben gives great advice to guys coming up on how to be consistent and improve their game. This episode is dedicated in loving memory to Lori Nathanson, Ben's mother who was one of the most selfless and giving human beings ever. She was a mother to the competition team back in the day and always encouraged me even when tournaments didn't go my way. I owe her a lot in terms of developing my self confidence on and off the mat. The world would be a better place if more people had a heart like her.

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This week we sit down with BJJ Black Belt and Historian Josh Simon. This fascinating conversation leads to some interesting discoveries and previously unknown origin stories. Check out https://simonbjj.com/a-more-complex-story

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#bjj #catchwrestling #mma #judo #wrestling #grappling #levelup #levelupgrappling #lutalivreThis week we sit down with BJJ Black Belt and Historian Josh Simon. This fascinating conversation leads to some interesting discoveries and previously unknown origin stories. Check out https://simonbjj.com/a-more-complex-story

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This week we sit down with BJJ Black Belt and Catch Wrestling Stand Out Joshua Hightower. No stranger to controversy, Hightower is a leg lock master who routinely challenges the keyboard warriors to matches and they all run and hide. Check it out!

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For your listening pleasure and education, another monthly installment of Technique Talk with Mark Schultz. We sit down and answer the grappling questions most commonly posted online. #wrestling #submissiongrappling #bjj #judo #mma #ufc #catchwrestling #lutalivre #grappling

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This week we sit down with Grappling Phenom - Nathan Orchard. Nothing is left on the table and you might be surprised with some of Nathan's insights!

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This week we sit down with Judo Coach Scott Steer. Let's get into it! Coach Bryan is available for seminars and clinics worldwide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

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Grappling Eric has a new book and he wants you to read it. Find out why Your Jiu Jitsu is Trash!

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This week's Technique Talk episode features legendary gold medalist wrestler Mark Schultz. Want to know what one of the greatest wrestlers of all time says about your questions? Listen in!

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This week we talk about the gray areas of grappling. The more advanced you get in your training the more ambiguity you find... Coach Bryan is available for seminars worldwide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

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This week we sit down with world class wrestling coach Arsen Aleksanyan. Don't miss out on some incredible insights from one of the best wrestling coaches in the game. Check out Arsen's new program Wrestle Ready: https://arsencombat.com/

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This week we sit down once again with The Warmaster Josh Barnett. We talk all things Catch Wrestling and much more. #catchwrestling #bjj #mma #ufc #wrestling #judo

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This week we sit down with 6th degree Black Belt Paulo Guillobel. We learn about how he came to the US, his history with the Machado brothers and training philosophy.

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This week Coaches Adam and Bryan break down the keys to success in the most recent UFC card. Coach Bryan is available for seminars and clinics worldwide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

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This week we sit down with wrestling legend Mark Schultz once again. New stories, controversies and insight from one of the greatest to ever it the mat.

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This week Coaches Adam and Bryan sit down and answer questions from the internet.

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Join Coach Bryan on a visit to Combat Base HQ to train with his coach Chris Haueter. Coach Adam joins later to hear the debrief of the visit.

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This week Adam and Bryan discuss surging controversies in lineages, history and skill sets. You don't want to miss this one!

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This week we sit down with one of the greatest wrestlers in U.S. history - Olympic Gold Medalist and BJJ Black Belt Mark Schultz. Hear his story directly, unfiltered and uninterrupted.

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This week we sit down with BJJ Black Belt and Police Chief Eduardo Benjamin to discuss all things grappling and law enforcement! Coach Bryan is available for seminars worldwide. Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

Welcome to our new monthly series where Coaches Bryan and Adam discuss techniques and trouble shoot your game! Email questions and videos to: levelupgrappling@gmail.com

This week we catch up with Grappling and MMA Legend Josh Barnett. Josh and a team of Elite Grapplers are heading to the Catch Wrestling Worlds in England. Please support their journey! https://gofund.me/5aff9e6f7

Khamzat vs DDP was the mauling of the century. Find out why wrestling is so important to winning a fight.

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This week we catch up with War Yoga founder Tom Billinge. Ancient fighting techniques, stone lifting and more!

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