Level Up Grappling Podcast

Yes, you read that right. Ed is going on hiatus. He’s still involved with the show, more on the backend for now. He’ll be back! In this episode, Coach introduces another PCI student, Tony.

In this episode we interview ACWA champion Steven Ramos! Not many people impress Coach Bryan but Steve caught Coach’s eye at the last ACWA. Listen in as we talk about the benefits of wrestling, how to improve your jiujitsu, and more!

Another variety show episode with Coach Bryan and Ed! In this episode Ed talks about his journey down the YouTube rabbit hole of Kazushi Sakuraba aka the Gracie Hunter.

In this episode Coach Bryan and Ed talk about what it means and how to ask intelligent questions to get the most out of your training.

Your intentions and goals for your grappling are crucial to your outcomes. In this episode Coach Bryan and Ed discuss why it’s so important to not just take your grappling at face value.

Coach Bryan’s best friend finally makes it on the show! In this episode we go into the grappling adventures and origin stories of Chuck and Coach as well as exploring the purpose of the pursuit.

Well, it's been an adventure to say the least for Coach Bryan and Ed starting up this podcast. Coach and Ed reflect on the year and past episodes, and guests. We'll see you in 2024!

Sorry for getting this out a little late! It's a special episode! Coach Bryan and Ed went to visit with the Haueters! Professors Melissa and Chris Haueter sit down with Coach Bryan and Ed after a private lesson and well, all sorts of stuff came up - BDSM, OnlyFans, philosophy, and more! You gotta listen to all the funny, deep, and controversial stuff! Wishing everyone a very happy holidays!

As the year comes to an end, Coach Bryan and Ed reflect on the experience of putting this podcast together. But the juicy news is that we've got a troll... Coach Bryan has been challenged. Sort of. You'll have to listen to the episode to find out what happened!

We had Kiko on a few episodes back, now we’ve got the instructor - Megadeth’s BJJ professor, Reginaldo Almeida. In this episode we talk with Professor Reggie about what it’s like to be on tour with Megadeth, his experiences growing up in Brazil, and why after so many years he decided to add no-gi to his school.

It's Ed's birthday! Which means a good old fashioned birthday beating is in store for him at PCI! In this episode Coach Bryan and Ed talk about what it means to become a coach and the value reasons to have an open mind about learning. So sit back, relax, and listen!

We talk about stand-up, takedowns, ground game, etc. But what is so crucial in each of these "phases" of fighting or grappling? The hand fight! You might think you hand fight, but Coach presents why you may not be as effective as you think you may be. Join us in this conversation with Coach Bryan and Ed as they talk about the lost art of hand fighting.

We finally got him on the show! The Warmaster himself - Josh Barnett! Coach Bryan and Ed talk with Josh Barnett about catch wrestling, the relationship between catch wrestling and BJJ, and about the ACWA!

Woah. Woah. Woah. LUG is interviewing a "Gracie"?! Yes. When it comes to BJJ history, you can't really get any closer to the source than with Richard Bresler - Rorion Gracie's first American student. Coach Bryan and Ed talk with 6th Degree BJJ Black Belt and author of "Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiujitsu Saved My Life". To purchase Richard Bresler's book visit: htt...

What really works in BJJ? Why is BJJ so complex? Or is it? Coach Bryan interviews BJJ 5th Degree Black Belt Javier Vasquez of JVTV on how BJJ developed, evolved, and in a sense - is devolving! Check it out!

Yes, you read that title right. In this episode Coach Bryan and Ed interview guitarist and jiujitsu practitioner - Megadeth's Kiko Loureiro! What's it like to go from head banging on stage to hundreds and thousands of fans of one of the most infamous metal bands to rolling on the mats? We interview Kiko on what he's learned through his music and learning jiujitsu. And what was it like...

Getting injured is part of the journey. We, as grapplers, accept it as something that will happen. Coach Bryan and Ed discuss why it's crucial to understand how to deal with and prevent injuries and continue to train with injuries. And it might not be exactly what you'd expect!

Why is youth and high school wrestling so valuable? We have a fun and meaningful conversation with Head Coach Juan Dominguez of the Mission Viejo High School wrestling team.

We finally got him on! “Master” Chris Haueter one of the original Dirty Dozen. Why is “Master” in quotes? You’ll have to listen to this amazingly deep and philosophical discussion with the living legend to find out! Also, there were technical hiccups, please excuse the dust!

Who’s Eric Couch? Possibly LUG’s #1 fan! Join us as we interview Eric on his insanely awesome story and journey of weight loss, life transformation, and even a little coaching from Coach Bryan. Please follow Eric @bamabass78 on IG!

We seem to be past the days of schools challenging schools like they did in the old kung fu movies. But, the debate is always on going and may never end - what is the best self-defense martial arts? When BJJ came on the scene it became the, in our opinion, self-proclaimed ultimate self-defense art. But is it? Coach Bryan and Ed discuss!

Why is history so important? Furthermore, why is jiujitsu history so important? We explore this with our guest, Robert Drysdale! Robert Drysdale is the author of Opening Closed Guard: The Origins of JiuJitsu in Brazil. Join Coach Bryan and Ed as we dive deep into the history of BJJ and why it’s so important for us to understand this history.

Whatever happened to the rawness of fighting? When did rules start coming into the picture? Well, obviously, we have rules and have curbed the edge of death as humans became more "civilized". But how has the sportification of grappling arts impacted how we train? In this week's episode, Coach Bryan and Ed discuss the sportification of grappling!

You go to class every week and you go through the motions of the class. But are you being taught or coached? Or are you just being fed information? In this episode of Level Up Grappling, Coach Bryan and Ed discuss the differences between being told, taught, and coached. And why it matters in your training and grappling journey.

One...two...three... DONE! What just happened? You got pinned! What the heck is a pin? Coach Bryan and Ed discuss what the pin is and why it's so important in grappling and in self-defense. What was removed in BJJ, still exists in many other grappling arts. It's crucial and can mean the difference between life and death. Don't forget to subscribe to our IG @levelup_grappling ! And as a...