The Porrada Podcast

Minnesota's Black Belt Youtuber Tyler Spangler

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:30:34 +0000

Tyler makes dozens and dozens of dollars from his YouTube Jiu-Jitsu content, humiliating himself and others and profiting off pain. So we sat down to talk!

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Wrapping up The Sub Spectrum Sub-Zero Event with Morgan Frazer and Misleal Filiberty

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:55:12 +0000

Morgan, Misleal, and I chat about how awesome Sub Spectrum is and has been, how the team and friends of ours did this last go round and lessons learned as athletes and coaches. #jiutjitsu

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MMA Fighter Mac Kukowski's Wins His Pro Debut

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:30:44 +0000

Mac didn't finish his head and arm triangle but he did win his fight, his pro debut. We sat down after Friday open roll to break it down and talk about what's next.

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3 Milestones to Hit Before You Even Think About Quitting Jiu-Jitsu

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:04:14 +0000

There's a lot of ups, downs, positives, and negatives when you're early on in jiu-jitsu. Use these three milestones are the markers for when you can considered with clear eyes whether or not you'd like to quit jiu-jitsu.

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Acknowledge the "Got It" Day | Positive Re-enforcement in Jiu-Jitsu

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:57:02 +0000

A Letter: Acknowledge the "Got It" Day

One of the biggest things you can say to someone is that they'll be good at something. Maybe even higher on the list "you ARE doing good at something!" Here I talk about this being affirmed yet again with a student of mine in class. Speak up.

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#jiujitsu

What Do You Want to Work On? | Jiu-Jitsu is Self-Guided

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:00:31 +0000

A Letter: What Do You Want To Work On?

It seems strange once you're on the other side of it, but the epiphany, shall we say, that what you learn in jiu-jitsu and how well you learn in is as much if not more your responsibility than it is your instructors. Here I read on how I came to this realization, how I've then put it in practice as a jiu-jitsu coach, and how it informed questions I ask and things I say... carefully, and with intention.

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Talking Jiu-Jitsu with Tim Borowski from Axon Movement

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:52:00 +0000

Tim and I started Jiu-jitsu together, both have a fitness background and an entrepreneurial present. We talk jiu-jitsu, health, his health practice and how he's taken to using hi sprofessional skill set to help some of our fellow Jiu-Jitsu friends get back on the mat and stay there.

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Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Roque Reyes

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:30:16 +0000

It was my pleasure, after the Memorial Day WeDefy Open Mat at Hamel Jiu-Jitsu, to sit down and here Roque's story and stories and get his take on what it takes to earn a black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu. We go from fighter to grappler, from white to black, and from California to Minnesota.

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around I talk with Jeff Martin, an early member of my home academy, a black belt, coach and podcaster.

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The NEW Romulus Jiu-Jitsu in Golden Valley, MN with Keir Gellatly

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:00:40 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around I talk with Keir Gellatly owner and head coach at Romulus Jiu-Jitsu in Golden Valley, MN. We get to know him, his philosophy a little bit about what the gym is all about.

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Superfly 2025 Wrap-Up with James Hubman of Hub Cap Productions

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:51:49 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around I talk with James Hubman of Hub Cap Productions, the mastermind behind the Ultraride of the new Superfly and the now infamous Uncommon Classic. We do our best to do a match-by-match breakdown - despite being worn down from the event and otherwise occupied at the event. James also gives us insight into what and who is behind these productions.

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Jens and Rebecca Nestingen, a Jiu-Jitsu Family

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:38:11 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around I talk with Jens and Rebecca Nestingen, the leadership of a jiu-jitsu family, a black and brown belt, respectively.

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The NEW M Theory West with Chestnut Conversations

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 03:17:42 +0000

Hello everyone! This is a collaboration episode with Chestnut Conversations about the new M Theory West in Chaska, MN with Ishmael, Efim, Dan, and Drew. They open up shop this coming Monday, June 16th! www.mtheorywest.com and @mtheorywest

Black Belt Brian Olson Revitalizing FUJIBJJ Tournaments

Mon, 19 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast.

Brian Olson is a multi-time Judo Olympian, BJJ Black Belt, owner of Alliance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu St. Croix and not the force behind FUJI's BJJ tournament scene. I've seen first hand the improvements he's made here in Minneapolis whilst photographing his events and am excited to see what's to come.

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BJJ Brown Belt Chris Montalvo Left Us on the Mats

Mon, 12 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

My conversation with Chris Montalvo, a high level jiu-jitsu competitor, who died on the jiu-jitsu mats only to bounce back more driven and dedicated than ever. Check out his IG: @heartbeat_jiujitsu to follow his journey!

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#jiujitsu

Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts Nic Skrade and Paulie Brooks

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:27:36 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. In this episode we have the triumphant return of the one and only Paulie Brooks with his long time friend and the guy that got him into jiu-jitsu, Nic Skrade. Doesn't it just track that you finally give in and try jiu-jitsu after hours of being sold on it by your tattoo artist? We had a great convo and it's likely to only be part one with this boys.

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Warman Muay Thai with Kou Lee

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:19:12 +0000

I popped into Warman Muay Thai a couple months ago to make some video with one of his fighters and I was blown away by everything; his fighter, his coaching style, the kids class, the adults class. Needless to say, if it's 8 limbs you desire, you'll find it here. Enjoy getting to know Kou!

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M Theory Black Belt Manager Blake Barry

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:15:00 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. I sit down with ATOS Black Belt Blake Berry to talk his path in Jiu-jitsu and in life.

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Canon Swanson of The Academy Minnesota | LFA | UFC

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:05:10 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around I talk with Canon Swanson, a young, up and coming MMA prospect out of The Academy Minnesota.

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MN Top Team and Striking Institute Join Forces!

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:05:57 +0000

I sit down with Kaitlin of The Striking Institute and Jeremy and Jennie of MN Top Team to hear about their recent combining of powers. It sounds like a mutually beneficial move that has already drawn a few people to their more-and-more well rounded facility.

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What is Jiu-Jitsu OVERDOSE with Marvin Blumer

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:29:13 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around I caught up with Marvin Blumer after his experience competing in and being at Eddie Bravo's Jiu-Jitsu Overdose to close out 2024. We wrap up how the competition side went for him but also talk about the seminars and the social end of the experience

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Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt TJ Kreutzer | We Defy Foundation

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:48:34 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around I talk with newly adorned jiu-jitsu black belt, TJ Kreutzer. He's no stranger to the show but he's taken up teaching, is now a black belt, and has updates on We Defy Foundation so I had to have him on again!

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James Hubman of Hub Cap Productions

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

There's a storm of excitement brewing in and around jiu-jitsu in Minnesota and the greater upper midwest. Behind the scenes there are multiple dorks with cameras and creative ideas helping to drive visibility and excitment. James is on of the big ones. With a variety of fighting experience, three amazing Uncommon Classic productions under his belt... his stock is exploding and I, for one, love it. So, to get know him and hear more about the UCC, I had to have him on the show. We sat down after training at M Theory Martial Arts and did the thing.

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#jiujitsu #minnesota

UFC Fighter Quang "Bang" Le!

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +0000

I sit down at The Academy HQ in Brooklyn Center, MN to talk with current UFC Fighter Quang "Bang" Le and his friend and training partner Joseph Dashou and talk about his upcoming fight in China, how training has been... once again, "Why fighting?!, and a little bit of this and that...

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I Used Jiu-Jitsu in Real Life

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:53:13 +0000

*reposted* It's not what you think but I'm forever grateful for the skillset. Belts and other B.S. aside. Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast.

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UFC Heavyweight Tommy Peterson

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:38:46 +0000

Shout out to @labodegamn for letting me come in get some content of their crew, including Tommy Peterson, who blows up our microphone here today. Current UFC fighter, long-time bad mother f*cker... let's go.

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Jeff Martin, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:38:26 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around I talk with Jeff Martin, an early member of my home academy, a black belt, coach and podcaster.

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Isanti Grappling Club with Chris Hansmann

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:23:39 +0000

The fast approaching opening of the gigantic Isanti Grappling club prompted me to take Chris and I's relationship from DMing reels to hanging out on the microphones in my den. I had to hear about it. 2020 spoiled his first move toward his gym but this time around him and Mike Waverick are getting it done. @isantigrapplingclub

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Black Belt Safety | Active Shooter Training | DM Hutchinson

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around I talk with Danny Hutchinson, AGAIN, this time he's a double black belt and telling us about his new upstart, Black Belt Safety, which serves to better educate and prepare for active shooter situations.

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Ryan Simonis BJJ Black Belt | Alliance Minneapolis

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:40:37 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around I talk with Ryan Simonis a relatively new black belt who is not short on mat experience. We talk through his journey as well as several current events in the world of jiu-jits (i.e. CJI).

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Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Kaisar Saulebayev

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around I talk with Kaisar Saulebuyev about his late start in jiu-jitsu, competition at the highest levels, rule sets, Borat and his home country, and much more!

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Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Mason Mclellan | Stoic Martial Arts

Thu, 30 May 2024 21:30:00 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around we've got another Minnesota Jiu-Jitsu OG, Mason Mclellan. I swung down to his gym in Chanhassen, MN to hear his story, his take and about his gym

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What is Sub Stats? w/ Abe Diaz

Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. Have you ever wanted a quantitative break down of how your jiu-jitsu is going? Well, Abe's the guy the help. As of this episode the idea is still early stages but he's putting his data analytics skills to work to analyze your comp matches and give you a prettier picture of what you're doing and not doing.

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Jiu-Jitsu and Police Tactical Training with Tom Menton and Seth Snedden

Wed, 15 May 2024 20:48:28 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This one is about jiu-jitsu, of course, but also the impact both Tom and Seth are having on our local Minnesota community through police training with the St. Paul Police Department and Tom's company, Storm Training Group.

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Chris Dachel | Jiu-Jitsu | Coaching Kids | Life

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Thanks again for supporting The Porrada Podcast. This is another great conversation about Jiu-Jitsu and life with a guy who has nearly two decades of experience in jiu-jitsu as a practitioner, competitor and as a coach.

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Santos Verdinez wins again in the LFA | MMA | Jiu-Jitsu | Pie

Wed, 01 May 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. We talking again with Santos Verdinez, with some much needed help from his coaches Ben and Kaitlin... fresh off a pro MMA win in the LFA.

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Aaron "Benny" Benesh | Teaching, Learning, and Coaching | Jiu-Jitsu

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:51:39 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. Benny is a great teacher, great coach and an interesting storyline in jiu-jitsu... multiple schools, head instructors, and an open mind to new styles and ideas. He trains and coaches out of Hamel Jiu-Jitsu and The Academy Plymouth, here in Minnesota.

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Sam Gaier | Ronin Fitness

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This was a great conversation that's been brewing in the DMs and after rolls between Morgan and Sam; what is a fight? What's with all these rule sets? How do they use Ecological training so far? Etc. etc., we were having a good time so it's a little frenetic, but do stick with it and ejoy the pearls of wisdom and the... uh, hot takes.

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Coach Eric Swenson | Wayzata Wrestling

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:39:16 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time I talked with Eric Swenson, the long-time head coach of the wrestling program at Wayzata High School in Plymouth, MN. We covered his come-up with wrestling, a starkly different era, his coaching and program philosophy, his take on the growth of girl's and women's wrestling, and he makes a flawless pitch for why you and your kids should wrestle.

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Rebel Jiu-Jitsu North with Nathan Schut

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 20:45:17 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. I love highlighting a new gym because it's another option for all of us to roll and brings more new people into this sport that we all love. If you're anywhere near Rogers, MN, make sure to check this place out.

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Jess and CJ Hays | Winning and Losing Fights | MMA | Muy Thai

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:37:47 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time I sit down Jess and CJ Hays a couple weeks after they each lost a fight... and I ask them directly about how that feels. Right off the bat. Awkward? Probably. Insightful? Definitely. Shout out to Coach Ben Locken for helping me harness their power.

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Greg Nelson | Martial Arts | Self Defense | UFC | BJJ

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this, the 100th episode of the The Porrada Podcast, I sit down and talk origin story and violence and cancer and training and coaching with Greg Nelson, founder of The Academy. From retail loss prevention fights, to training with weapons for self defense, to UFC fighters... he's had the reps.

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Theresa and Gabe Branco | Muy Thai

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This is a fun one as it's two local Muy Thai fighters who started together with similar goals, train together at The Striking Institute and live together.

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Jiu-Jitsu; A Family Affair with Carlos and Jinnie Juarez

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:23:43 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This episode is an important one as it's a married couple who came up to black belt together and who has raised their kids in jiu-jitsu.

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He Died in the Cage | Dan Kiser w/ Chris Klavetter

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:31:57 +0000

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This episode is QUITE the tale! Dan Kiser, one of the owners of Ignite fights is 10 years out from dying the ring. Obviously, he made it, but it's quite the story and a load of lessons learned.

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The Cellar Gym with Katie and Ben Locken | Jiu-Jitsu | Muy Thai

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:09:11 +0000

Thank you for supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around the conversation with with Ben and Katie Locken of The Cellar in St. Paul, MNWe talk about their journey to owning The Cellar and the plans for the gym going foward as well as some recent travels for high level fights.

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Double Black Belt Andy Grahn | Jiu-Jitsu | Judo | Ecological Training

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:47:01 +0000

Thank you for supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around the conversation with with Andy Grahn, of The Academy Minnesota. He's a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, a Judo Black Belt, an accomplished muy thai practicioner and a very experienced coach. We talk about all of that as well as world travel, TBI, coaching methods including the "ecological approach" and a lot more.

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Enrique Muniz and Nik Seu of Southside BJJ | Black Belts

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:02:36 +0000

I sat on the mats at Southside BJJ in Minneapolis to talk with Enrique and Nik, his newest black belt, about their gym, the culture, training and coaching philosophy and becoming a black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu.

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MMA Referee Chris Klavetter | Porrada After Dark

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Today we get a feel for some of the inner workings of the fight game. Being a genuine fight fan and being able to work inside the arena... and even inside the cage offers a lot of perspective on your Saturday night entertainment.

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Brandon Bergeron on Becoming a BJJ Black Belt and Starting a Gym | St. Paul Academy

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Brandon Bergeron is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner of the St. Paul Academy of Martial arts. From his start in MMA, to focusing on BJJ... coaching and gym ownership. We cover it all.

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@st.paul.bjj.academy

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@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

https://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/

https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

UFC Fighter John Castaneda and Josh Fridgen | Academy Plymouth, MN

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:48:48 +0000

John Castaneda and Josh Fridgen tell me about the newest Academy of martial arts in Minnesota a well as their come-up stories in fighting. John is in the UFC, Josh's legend was born of military smoker fights.

Their Socials:

@academyplymouth @johncastaneda_ @josh.fridgen @academymn

Show Socials:

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

https://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/

Gus Kratzke on Becoming a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu | Burnsville Martial Arts Academy

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Gus and his wife, Nakita, own The Burnsville Martial Arts Academy in Burnsville, MN. He recently got his black belt in BJJ so we sat down to talk about that journey.

His Socials:

@guskratzke @burnsville.martialarts.academy

www.burnsvillemartialartsacademy.com

Show Socials:

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

https://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/

https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

Pro MMA Fighter Devon THE DREAM Lozej of Leading Edge MMA in Thunder Bay, ON

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:39:30 +0000

Devon "The Dream" Lozej stopped by my home gym, M Theory Martial Arts, to train while he was in town for an Ignite Fights Event. Morgan Frazer, a mutual friend and training partner, helps me break into the mind and training for HIS next fight with Ignite Fights and how his next step is the UFC. He trains at Leading Edge MMA in Thunder Bay, ON.

His Socials:

@dalozej @leadingedgemma @leadingedgecompteam

James' socials of Hub Cap Productions:

@hubcap_productions

Show Socials:

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

Ignite Fights:

@ignitefights

Morgan:

@razorfrazerjj @blacklotusjj

Steven Asplund w/ Aaron Skipitaris on Fighting and Losing Weight | MMA | BJJ

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:09:05 +0000

Steven Asplund is an MMA Fighter in Minnesota and from being a high school drop out to losing literally hundreds of pounds he comes out strong with a big message. We talk being kids, being dunces, substances like food... and big dreams.

@theporradpodcast @porradaphotography @steven_asplund @aaron_skipitaris @mccunesma

Ozzy Judge on Why an Old Guy Fights | MMA | Jiu-Jitsu

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Ozzy is an incredibly fun to watch "masters" MMA fighter here in Minnesota currently dazzling the crowds at Ignite Fight events. We talk about life and fighting and stuff.

Podcast socials: @theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

Merch: theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com

Ozzy's Socials: @judge_ozzy

Podcast Sponsors:

Way of The Tiger Soap Company for a better bathing experience.

www.wayofthetigersoapco.com/ and @wayofthetigersoapco

Hamel Jiu-Jitsu Club for hometown Jiu-Jitsu

www.hameljiujitsu.com

@hameljiujitsu

More of the History of Jiu-Jitsu with Tom Hicks

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In episode 60, "The History of Jiu-Jitsu," Tom was the glue that held our historical account together. This time it's just him picking up where we left off last time. We recap the earliest people and places known in the "beginning" of brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and quickly get down to the business of covering the "second wave" of said history.

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

Opening Rocco Basile's Closed Guard

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Rocco is a 20+ year Jiu-Jitsu practitioner with a lot of great stories to tell along the way; Alaska, potato chips, strip clubs... what more could you ask for in a podcast?

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

Dan "The Hitman" Moret

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Dan is currently fighting in Bellator, his resume includes UFC and LFA and many more. He's a black belt in brazillian jiu-jitsu. He's also an instructor with Rogue Methods. He and I sat down with Gus Kratzke at Burnsville Martial Arts academy to hear his story and stories.

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

@hitmanmoret @rogue.methods

@burnsville.martialarts.academy @guskratzke

BS with a Black Belt; Timmie Carpenter

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Timmie Carpenter is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt who started as a kid and has many years of training and teaching in front of him. We talk about his mindset and struggles with competition, being "the small guy" and get into training theory as his network of training partners has grown to include his competitors and rivals.

@acafargo https://fmaca.com/

www.i-jef.org

@theporradapodcast

BJJ and Muy Thai with Angela Bahr feat. Ryan Murray

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:30:00 +0000

I pick the brain of the infamous Angela Bahr, a BJJ Black Belt and world class Muy Thai fighter from No Coast BJJ at waukeemartialarts.com. Ryan joined the fun to keep us laughing and keep her honest and so we could record at strikinginstitute.com in Minnesota.

What Are The REAL Phases of Jiu-Jitsu?

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:30:00 +0000

I've transitioned to a new phase in my Jiu-Jitsu... with the same old belt. So, what really dictates where you're at in your training and what "phase" you're in... other than the cloth around your waist.

https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

https://www.youtube.com/@theporradapodcast

@theporradapodcast on IG as well as @porradaphotography

B.S. with a Black Belt; Mario Roberto

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:44:38 +0000

Mario Roberto is a 6th degree black belt and is owner and head coach at Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Rochester, MN. I convinced him to sit down and let the opinions flow but only after he gave us the inside scoop on Brazil and BJJ in Brazil in the 90's.

https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

www.mrjja.com/

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

BS With A Black Belt; Marcus Beddor

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Marcus was the very first episode of the The Porrada Podcast but it was a more hastily thrown together, rag-tag thing back then. The rough but still casual format we have today wasn't quite in place, so the particular and overall timeline of his experience of getting a black belt didn't really get shared. So, we did it again.

Check him out on instagram @berimbroski

Check out his chosen charity nccc-online.org

Check out this show @theporradapodcast and @porradaphotography on instagram

And check out the Patreon for the show patreon.com/theporradapodcast

Jiu-Jitsu Didn't Save My Life But It Probably Is

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000

In a way, I started Jiu-Jitsu as a joke. But it's turned out to be the next phase of saving me from myself, in so many ways. From the first day, it was evident how good it would be for me, as I'm sure was the case for many of you.

Please check out the Patreon for exclusive content and consider supporting the show;

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

Connect with the show on instagram:;

@theporradpodcast

And Check out Porrada Photography:

@porradaphotography

Carl Bussian is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Judo Brown Belt

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:30:00 +0000

This conversation is with Carl Bussian, a BJJ black belt, Judo Brown Belt and coach at The Grappler Station in St. Paul, MN. His story includes largely using Jiu-Jitsu for fitness, or so he claims, and building the Jiu-Jitsu program at the Grappler State.

https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

https://www.grapplerstation.com/

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

#jiujitsu #judo

3 Things; Patreon, YouTube, Show Schedule

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

What's up everybody? Today it's just little old me on the mics giving you the low-down on some small pieces of the future of the show. Posting schedule, the new YouTube Channel, and the Patreon account.

Swing over and subscribe at:

www.youtube.com/theporradapodcast

Consider helping the show and subscribing for training help at:

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

Mel and Mar Blumer of Minnesota School of Martial Arts

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:30:00 +0000

I got out of the Twin Cities so I could sit down with Mel and Mar and hear the story of their shared path to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and also the story of their gym, The Minnesota School of Martial Arts. Buckle up for high twin energy... everything is fine until I ask who got their black belt first...

https://www.minnesotaschoolmartialarts.com/

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

What is THE Goal of Jiu-Jitsu?

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:30:00 +0000

At the end of class at The Academy Eden Prairie, Black Belt Coach Hayden Buckner poses the question to his students, "what's the goal of jiu-jitsu?" Their answers and his thoughts are found here. Please check out @theporradapodcast and @porradaphotography on instagram and facebook.

#bjj #jiujitsu #jiujitsupodcast #bjjpodcast #coachingphilosophy

BS With A Black Belt; Morgan Frazer

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:55:26 +0000

Morgan tells us his story to earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while dropping knowledge bombs on training and coaching philosophy along the way. A member at a few different academies over the years, his view of the Jiu-Jitsu mountain is diverse and varied. He is available for coaching and seminars at @razorfrazerjj

Please do check out The Porrada Podcast YouTube Channel where, among others, you can see Morgan's tutorial on safe heel hook practice. Please subscribe to the channel and connect with this show on social media @theporradapodcast and check out @porradaphotography as well.

A Karate Black Belt Ties on a White Belt to Learn Brazilian Jiu-JItsu

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:00:00 +0000

My friend and training partner, Steve Seme talk about taking the challenge of learning Jiu-Jitsu and Judo and working on incorporating it into the curriculum at his Karate School.

https://usakaratemn.com/

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

BS with a Black Belt Corey Nelson

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:30:00 +0000

From white belt to brown belt in Korea and on to black belt and beyond here in Minnesota, from teaching kids classes to college students... we cover a lot!

@porradaphotography

@theporradapodcast

Matside Musing: On Being a Good Training Partner w/Travis Reddinger

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

My friend and previous podcast guest, Travis Reddinger, offers his thoughts on being a good training partner for competition BJJ.

Advice for Brown Belts with Zach Jeffrey

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:09:03 +0000

In episode 22 of The Porrada Podcast I neglected to ask Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Zach Jeffrey what advice he would give to the various levels of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. Thankfully, he's been obliging me with correcting this misstep by taking the initiative of recording his thoughts on his own. Here's his advice to Jiu-Jitsu brown belts. @blackbeltwoodcraft

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

Santos Verdinez is a Professional MMA Fighter

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

I sit down to chat with new LFA professional fighter, Santos Verdinez. We vary from fighting to Silvester Stallone movies to Pokemon. Let's go.

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

BS with a Black Belt: Fabio Morescalchi

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:02:09 +0000

I sit down to talk with Fabio about his 30 years training in JiuJitsu and beyond in fighting. As usual we get into what he likes about training and fighting, his path to black belt and his teaching philosophy.

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

#jiujitsu #bjj #judo

8 Years to Blue Belt w/Lerichard Foral

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:30:00 +0000

When a guy that was "new" to my gym got his blue belt a recently, and I heard the actual story behind this achievement for him, I had to sit him down. Lerichard Foral and I talk the real life path to blue belt, motorcycle, heavy metal... and he even takes me up on my joke challenge.

Please check out this and other episodes on the new YouTube Channel and follow the show on social media at @theporradapodcast as well as my photography work at @porradaphotography

B.S. with a Black Belt; Ben Locken

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Ben is a Brazilian Jiu-JItsu Black Belt through Dave Margraf and Jorge Bezerra The Cellar Gym in Minnesota as well as the owner and head coach at Forged Fitness where he trains fighters and regular folks. We talk sports training theory, the origina of his gym's name, as well as his path to and impressions of becoming a black belt.

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

www.forgedfitnessmn.com

www.thecellargym.com

Matside Musing; Figuring Out The Belt Levels

Fri, 20 May 2022 19:37:47 +0000

I sit down, by myself, and consider what the belt categories really mean. Like, if I was explaining jiujitsu to someone and they said, "so what do you do at brown belt?" Would my answer be "do more jiu-jitsu?" I mean, yes, it would start with that... but what is the more descriptive, helpful definition of the belt levels in BJJ. I muse on it here thanks to information I've stolen from my guests.

Please check out @theporradapodcast and @porradaphotography on the social medias.

B.S. with a Black Belt; Marc Nicolo

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:08:15 +0000

I sit down for yet another BSing with a Black Belt with my friend and training partner, Marc Nicolo. He's been training Jiu-Jitsu for 15 years and has a unique and exceptional game. We get into his thoughts on training but, of course, start completely off topic on his DJing and our candid takes on hip hop.

Please follow the show on instagram @theporradapodcast and check out the adjacent photography page @porradaphotography

If you'd prefer the video version, https://youtu.be/yiHkHVh645E

B.S. with a Black Belt; DM Hutchinson

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Sensei DM Hutchinson is a second degree black belt in judo and a three stripe brown belt (he got his third stripe a few days after recording) under Ishmael Bentley at M Theory Martial Arts in St. Louis Park, MN. We talk Philosophy, Judo, and Jiu-Jitsu in an oddly on-topic episode. Video edition of the podcast available on the Porrada Podcast YouTube Channel. www.youtube.com/theporradapodcast also please check out @porradaphotography and @theporradapodcast on Instagram and Facebook.

Help Me Help You with GLD MDL w/Teddy Kim

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:32:11 +0000

I sit down with Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, Teddy Kim, to hear how his developing platform, gldmdl.com will serve as a means to help me help my friends compete and help BJJ athletes I'm a fan of compete.

As always please check out @theporradapodcast @porradaphotography and NOW find The Porrada Podcast on Youtube!

www.gldmdl.com is the platform, please keep an eye out for continued growth and improvements.

B.S. with a Black Belt; Roland Larson

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +0000

I sit down with Roland Larson and we talk about Jiu-Jitsu, gym ownership, evolving his game... and life along the way.

Please check out @theporradapodcast and @porradaphotography on your socials.

The History of Jiu-Jitsu

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0000

Between reality and romance, facts and lore, can we come to some good understanding of from where and whom jiu-jitsu came? Probably not, but this episode should fill in some gaps... and create some new ones. Ishmael Bentley is a four stripe black belt, Jon Grilz is also a black belt, and Tall Tom brought a three-ring binder, so I trust him. Enjoy.

Please check out @theporradapodcast and @porradaphotography on instagram and facebook.

B.S. with a Black Belt; Akeela

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:06:56 +0000

I sit down with World Champion, Akeela, to talk jiu jitsu and competition and gardening and stuff.

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

B.S. with a Black Belt: Kurt Hartmann

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:27:27 +0000

Kurt Hartmann is a brazillian jiujitsu black belt under Greg Nelson in the Pedro Sauer association. He is also a world class, movement centered fitness training and owner of Pro Fitness Training in Eden Prairie, MN. As usual we talk about his path to black belt, including previous sporting endeavors. And we get into his other passions.

Check out his gym:

www.profitnessmn.com

@pro_fitness_training

And do follow the show on Instagram at @theporradapodcast and @porradaphotography

Matside Musing: Marcus Beddor on Promotions

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

BJJ black belt and instructor Marcus Beddor shares his thoughts on stripes and belt promotions.

@porradaphotography

@theporradapodcast

B.S. with Double Black Belt and Olympian Brian Olson

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 02:29:00 +0000

I sit down, once again, with my friend Chris Klavetter this time to chat with BJJ black belt, Judo black belt, four time olympian and gym owner, Brian Olson.

www.alliancebjjstcroix.com

@porradaphotography

@theporradapodcast

B.S. with Blue Belts; Efim Shukalovich and Darrin Homme

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:30:00 +0000

What do you get when a black belt has to cancel last minute? World Level Master's competitors. Myself, Paulie, Efim (Y'feem"), and Darrin sit and shoot the sh*t on BJJ, coaching, competing, television, the potential of teaching and owning academies... and bike racing.

B.S. with a Black Belt: Kelly Johnson

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Would you start training Brazilian Jiu-JItsu at 42 years old? Is that what you picture when you think of a BJJ Black Belt? That was Kelly Johnson's path. Beyond being the guy holding up the line after rolling because he insists on shaking everyone's hand, Kelly is a good dude and great conversation and I hope you'll enjoy his stories.

Please do follow @theporradapodcast and @porradaphotography on instagram and facebook.

Enjoy!

B.S. With Black Belts; Andrew Bendzick and Topper Braddock

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:40:16 +0000

Next in our long series of "Booze with a black belt," now better known as "B.S. With a Black Belt," is a two-for-one with the guys from Akagi Jiu-Jitsu in Bloomington, MN; Topper Braddock and Andrew Bendzick.

With about 30+ years of combined experience in training Jiu-Jitsu, they've seen some shit. As usual, we get into their personal path to black belt which includes a lot of life lessons learned.

Do please check them out www.akagijiujitsu.com

And please follow the podcast on instagram @theporradapodcast and check out my photography @porradaphotography

Also mentioned herein is www.wedefyfoundation.org which you should definitely check out and support!

TCI4 Absolute Sub Only Announcement

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 20:16:21 +0000

I sit down with Topper Braddock and Andrew Bendzick of Akagi Jiu-JItsu to talk about the 4th Twin Cities Invitational which is going down on March 4th. We get into the the history of the event, the evolution of the rule set and presentation and get a few laughs.

Links for more information about their event and their gym:

https://www.tcibjj.com

https://www.akagibjj.com/

Connect with the We Defy Foundation:

https://www.wedefyfoundation.org

Ways to connect with and follow the Porrada Podcast and Porrada Photography:

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

Booze With a Black Belt; Greg Schwalje

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Finally back with another episode and another great Booze With a Black Belt conversation with new-ish Minnesotan, Greg Schwalje. We cover a litany of topics, from Jiu-Jitsu to Disney to the nerves of joining new gyms and back again.

#jiujitsu

Ticket Giveaway for the World Class Grappling Grand Prix

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 01:10:15 +0000

I'm giving away 4 tickets to the upcoming Grappling Grand Prix on Dec 3rd at Canterbury Event Center. They are valued at $100 a piece. Hit the podcast with a review and have a chance at winning them.

Mission Success w/Thomas Herrera

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 21:13:59 +0000

Today I sit down with Thomas Herrera to discuss what prompted his inspiring 2021, how it all went down, and what was the overall positive impact he's had. Check out the hashtag #fightfor22 to see plenty of the details and tune in to hear about his fundraising efforts with Tap Cancer Out.

www.tapcancerout.org, www.wedefyfoundation.org, www.startbjjmn.com.

@porradapodcast @porradaphotography

Matside Musing; I'm Okay, Just Let Me Catch My Breath

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

It's been a minute since I disappointed you with my voice and thoughts as the feature for a Thursday, Matside Musing, episode of the podcast... so here goes. Some self-humiliation, hopefully some comedy... and hopefully some relatable pieces of the journaling mind of yet another hopeless BJJ bluebelt.

Please do support the podcast's awesome sponsor @creepypod

@porradaphotography

www.youtube.com/porradapodcast

Mike Ellefson; Booze With a Black Belt

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

I, with my friend Chris Klavetter, sit down with Mike Ellefson of Midwest Center for Movement, in Hudson, WI. He takes us through his journey in Shodokan Karate, Aikido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This of course leads to several great stories (including his relationship with Steven Segal) and he breaks down the importance of taking a real serious look into his mental health.

https://www.midwestaikido.com/

@mcfmhudson

@porradaphotography

Minnesota's First World Class Grappling Grand Prix

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Today's episode is a brief but important and detailed breakdown of the WCGGP with the event manager, Michelle Donovan. We do our best to cover as many of the commonly asked questions we competitors usually have about a new event so hopefully this can be a one-stop-shop for the who-what-where-when-and how to get involved with this landmark event.

The main landing page for the event:

https://zebraathletics.com/ignite-grappling-grand-prix/

PPV:

www.mmafutures.com

Tickets:

www.nitrotickets.com

Michelle's Contact Info:

michelledonovan630@gmail.com

@michelledonovanbjj

www.mtheorymartialarts.com

@porradaphotography

Akeela is a World Champ and Other No Gi Worlds Stuff

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

I sit down for a IBJJF No Gi Worlds Wrap up Conversation with World Champion, Akeela AK Al Hameed, Marcus Beddor and Ishmael Bentley of M Theory Martial Arts. We start a little off the rails, as I like it, but manage to pull it together stay on track, too.

@porradaphotography

Erik Klinger and International Jiu Jitsu Education Fund

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000

I sit down with life long martial artist and BJJ Black Belt on scene at M-Theory Martial Arts to talk about the International Jiu Jitsu Education Fund and the impact it's having as well as his journey to black belt in Jiu Jitsu and his philosophy on training and life. Check out his foundation, his gym and his social media:

www.i-jef.org

www.levelupjiujitsu.com

@erikklinger

Also, please check out the podcast sponsor @creepypod for for 31 days of Halloween to get your spooky fix. https://www.creepypod.com/

Also please check out @porradaphotography

Jon Grilz; Booze With A Black Belt

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

I sit down with BJJ Black Belt and podcast creator Jon Grilz. We make our way through his path to black belt with him dispensing experience based knowledge along the way.

https://www.creepypod.com/

@creepypod

@porradaphotography

Kevin Black, The Victory School of Wrestling, and The Heart and Hustle Charity

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:08:31 +0000

I sit down with elite wrestling coach and head honch at the Victory School of Wrestling in River Falls, WI, to talk about his coaching philosophy, his life, and his charity The Heart and Hustle Charity.

www.victoryschoolofwrestling.com

www.victoryschoolofwrestling.com/heartandhustle

@porradaphotography

Advice For Purple Belts by Zach Jeffrey

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In my Booze With A Black Belt Episode with Zach Jeffrey I neglected to ask him to break down his advice for each belt level. Thankfully, when I asked that he record a belt-by-belt series, he obliged. Here is his thoughts for Purple Belts.

@blackbeltwoodcraft

@porradaphotography

White Belt Ray; Origin Immersion, IBJJF Pans and Tap Cancer Out

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000

I sit down again with my buddy White Belt Ray who is not only still training jiujitsu but has stepped up to support Tap Cancer Out as an ambassador, completed the Origin Immersion Jiu-Jitsu camp and competed at IBJJF Pans. As per usual, we meander around to start the conversation, more concerned with the booze and dogs, but we also get down to business. The odds are very good you'll be wanting to check out Tap Cancer Out, The Origin Immersion Camp, and competing in Jiu-Jitsu by the end of the conversation.

@porradaphotography

@raytlaw

@tapcancerout

www.tapcancerout.org

@originjiujitsu

www.axon-movement.com

@axon_mvmt

Todd Fossey of Integrative Defense Strategies

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000

I talk with Todd Fossey of Integrative Defense Strategies about what lead him to teaching others to "be a fighter with a gun, not a gun fighter" and defend themselves and others. We talk about jiu-jitsu, of course, and how he rolls for research. And mini Donkeys.

@integrativedefensestrategies @toddfossey www.thisisids.com

@porradaphotography

Tapping Out Trauma w/Jillian LaBranche

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000

The first in a new series discussing probably the most important application of Jiu Jitsu, Tapping Out Trauma. A lot of people, like myself, get to start training jiu jitsu for giggles. But it's very important that we understand this is very unlikely to be our training partners experience and motivation. It's also very important that people are aware of the therapeutic-like experience that can be possible for them. And how we can all be cognizant and courteous and make each others experience in jiu jitsu better.

@porradaphotography

IJEF Gala Announcement

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:45:00 +0000

The International Jiu Jitsu Education Fund is holding it's inaugural fundraising gala on September 18th, 2021 at 6pm in Lakeville, MN with a BJJ seminar that morning, from 10am to 12pm lead by Erik Klinger, Ishmael Bentley, Jared Feierabend, and Renan Vital. Help to support the ability of kids to access the sport and martial art that has served YOU so well, so that they may experience the same. Visit the IJEF website to find ticket purchasing details and to donate!

www.i-jef.org

BWABB: Nat McIntyre

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 01:30:00 +0000

I sit down and talk 40 years of martial arts training, from Tae Kwon Do to Muy Thai to Kung Fu to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Nat McIntyre. He's probably too humble to brag, and to good to give much of a shit, anyway. But, he's got great stories, insight and philosophies and he let us get a taste of them here.

www.theacademymn.com

@porradaphotography

Matside Musing: The Naysayer by TJ Kreutzer

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Thoughts from my friend TJ, a purple belt in brazilian Jiu Jitsu and key guy at We Defy Foundation on that conversation that happens with yourself before the show and in quiet moments and gain perspective therein.

www.wedefyfoundation.org, @wedefyfoundation, @blitzatwedefy

@porradaphotography

BWABB: Alex Avedikian, Judo and the Olympics

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:30:00 +0000

I sit down with Judo black belt and BJJ purple belt, Alex Avedikian, to talk both sports, the politics therein - and thus, the olympics - and generally struggle to stay coherent and on topic. If you've wondered about Judo and it's history, the rule set changes... here's a start.

@porradaphotography

Porrada After Dark: We Shoot on the Olympics, etc.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Three dumbasses and a sweet kid spend an hour and a half trying to stay on the topic of wrapping up the 2020 Olympics, young Natalie does better than the guys do. Paulie takes one of his first hardline positions on the show. And Chris Klavetter gives his frank take on reffing fights and tough choices.

@porradapohotography and Jiu Jitsu After Dark Podcast

BWABB; Chris Golv of Higher Ground BJJ

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:30:00 +0000

One of the newest BJJ gyms in MInnesota, Higher Ground BJJ is one of few options for the north and east Twin Cities for Jiu Jitsu and is well lead by GFT Black Belt Chris Golv. We also talk whiskey, soccer, and he gives great answers for the "advice to the various belt ranks."

www.hgbjjmn.com

@highergroundbjjmn

@porradaphotography

Advice For Blue Belts by Zach Jeffrey

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 23:15:49 +0000

"Confidence, conditioning, composure..." Another short installment where our friend Zach of Black Belt Wood Craft gives his advice belt rank by belt rank from his black belt perspective. A usual segment on the Booze With a Black Belt series that I neglected to have him run down on his episode... heh.

@porradapodcast

@blackbeltwoodcraft

And... NEW Martial Arts Academy!

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:01:18 +0000

I sit down, with the usual help from my guy Paulie, to talk with Gus and Nakita Kratzke who are opening the new Burnville Martial Arts Academy here in Minnesota. They both are steeped in a long history of martials arts study and fighting and have big - awesome - plans for their gym. Tune in and learn about them and their history and what to expect at their academy.

@burnsville.martialarts.academy

@porradaphotography

Advice For White Belts by Zach Jeffrey

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 22:08:14 +0000

"How you do small things is how you do all things." When I sat down with Zach I completely forgot to ask him what advice he, as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt and BJJ instructor, would give to people at each belt rank. So, thankfully, he obliged my request to record his thoughts in installments for the podcast, the first of which you find here. Please check out the following links to see what else we're up to.

@porradaphotography

@blackbeltwoodcraft

@zrjrz

Matside Musing: One Rise, All Rise by Jon Grilz

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:11:46 +0000

Jon talks about some of the realities of the belt-rank system in Jiu Jitsu that you may being wondering about, or have in the past.

Check out his podcasts:

The Bloody Disgusting Podcast, Creepy: A Horror Podcast, SCP Archives, and Small Town Horror.

And please check out my (Matt's) BJJ photography at @porradaphotography

Matside Musing: The Gold Nugget Concept by Zach Jeffrey

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:57:56 +0000

Zach Jeffrey is a Black Belt in Brazillian JiuJitsu, a BJJ coach, and a renaissance man. He talks about the "gold nugget" concept and provokes the question; what is your favorite class and why is that important?

Please, also, go back and listen to episode 22 of this podcast, his "BWABB" episode to get to know his mind better.

@blackbeltwoodcraft

@porradaphotography

Porrada/Teamigos Collab w/Vince LaPelusa

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:44:03 +0000

I sit down to talk tea AND Jiujitsu (and movies and stuff) with my friend and one-round-ever training partner, Vince Lapelusa, of the Teamigos Podcast and www.freshsteeps.com and @freshsteeps This was super causal and a lot of fun, make sure to check out his goods.

Also mine, @porradaphotography

Cheers.

Matside Musing: 1 Stripe Blue Belt

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:21:54 +0000

The first of hopefully a regular new series, Matside Musings. These will be short, hopefully insightful messages about a specific topic from, hopefully, people other than me, Matt. As a test run, though, some of my thoughts regarding a probably important promotion.

@porradaphotography

www.mtheorymartialarts.com

Muzzle Thumping with Linsey Williams

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 19:09:26 +0000

A conversation with MMA fighter, BJJ competitor, and soldier, Linsey Williams. What's it like to be a successful fighter, brown belt in BJJ... and train combatives in the army? Well, we talk about it. Also, TV and movies and Army fitness standards and stuff. See if you can pick out the moment where she clawed at her eyes.

@porradaphotography

Please check out our episode sponsor www.axon-movement.com for fitness and rehabilitative needs. He's a BJJ guy. @axon_mvmt

Zach Jeffrey; Booze With A Black Belt

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 20:26:26 +0000

I sit down and talk with Zach about jiu-jitsu, wood craft, life and how his philosophy in each relate. Please check out his art at www.blackbeltwoodcraft.com. Please also support our other episode sponsor at www.axon-movement.com, especially if you or someone you know has had pain or injury that juuuust hasn't quite fixed yet.

@porradaphotography

@blackbeltwoodcraft

@axon_mvmt

M Theory Jiu Jitsu Tourney Wrap-Up

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:34:24 +0000

No intro, no ads, just straight into 70% B.S. and 45% Indianapolis Open tournament wrap-up with Akeela "The Black Mamba," and Max "Dope Shit." My guy Paulie as usual.

Tap Cancer Out With White Belt Ray

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:49:58 +0000

I sit down with my friend, fellow meathead, and new jiu jitsu practitioner to talk about him jumping right into competition and doing it right... for a good cause. Here's his fundraiser link and the website to the fine organization, Tap Cancer Out.

https://wecan.tapcancerout.org/fundraiser/3245261

www.tapcancerout.org

@porradaphotography

Old Guy Jiu Jitsu with Scott Coleman

Wed, 19 May 2021 18:29:52 +0000

I sit down with Scott Coleman, a frequent competitor in jiu jitsu who started training after 50 and used it to change his health and life. He trains out of McCune's Martial Arts in Brooklyn Park, MN.

@porradaphotography

Fight Wrap-Up; Kaitlin Young in the PFL Regular Season

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:07:51 +0000

I sit down with Kaitlin Young and Ryan Murray of Striking Institute, Marcus Beddor of M-Theory Martial Arts and Minnesota Top Team, and Paulie to discuss Kaitlin's big win in the early round of this years PFL tournament. We go in deep on what the PFL is doing that's unique as well as the inside view of being in the cage and fighting. We also cover important topics like socks and sci-fi and candy.

@porradaphotography

www.strikinginstitute.com @strikinginstitute @kaitlinyoungify @mega_coach_ryan

www.mtheorymartialarts.com @berimbroski

www.minnesotatopteam.com

Make sure to check out the the newest podcast sponsor www.axon-movement.com for a unique approach to help dealing with health, performance, and chronic pain issues. @axon_mvmt

Pat Worley; Booze With A Black Belt

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:38:18 +0000

I sit down with BJJ Black Belt and Karate Legend, Pat Worley. We talk about his background, his rough edges, and his many pursuits.

@porradaphotography

We Defy with TJ Kreutzer

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:35:29 +0000

I sit down TJ Kreutzer, Vice President and Director of Operations of We Defy Foundation. We talk about a lot; the foundation, him, things veterans go, what and how Jiu Jitsu helps... probably everyone, but certainly vets. It's a good one. Please go to www.wedefyfoundation.org to find help, to help, and to donate to their scholarship fund.

@porradaphotography

Shivang Tallapaka; Blues With A Blue Belt

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 23:51:35 +0000

I sit down with Shivang, a BJJ blue belt, and talk about our perspectives on things as relative newbs; competing or not competing, we both pretend to understand sports psychology and how he's a disappointment to his family.

@porradaphotography

Hayden Buckner; Booze With A Black Belt

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:49:11 +0000

I sit down and have a few drinks with Hayden Buckner, owner and head coach of www.academyedenprairie.com in Eden Prairie, MN, and talk about his blue collar path to black belt in BJJ and other random stuff.

@porradaphotography

On Fighting; Travis "The Hurricane" Reddinger

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:39:43 +0000

I sit down with long time MMA fighter, Jiu Jitsu Purple belt, and all around renaissance man, Travis "The Hurricane" Reddinger and talk about a whole lot of things, but mostly mindset, competition, fighting... medical... stuff?

Make sure to follow @porradaphotography

Ishmael Bentley; Booze With A Black Belt

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:51:23 +0000

I sit down with Ishmael Bentley, owner and head coach of M Theory Martial Arts in St. Louis Park, MN, and talk about his 22 years in martial arts, being around for the dawn of Jiu-JItsu in America, sports movies, Kentucky, Lotus cars and other stuff.

@porradaphotography

www.mtheorymartialarts.com

Porrada After Dark; Chris Klavetter

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:27:56 +0000

Chris and I sit down and talk about Gordon Ryan Slapping Andre Galvao and Spencer Jones getting spanked in a bathroom and the good old days and fanny packs and cheddar bay biscuits and how wrasslin' is better than everything and MMA and generally just struggle to stay on topic. Wait, what was the topic?

@porradaphotography

@chrisgotdrunk

@brousebarbellclub

Ryan Pottebaum; Booze With A Black Belt

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:54:37 +0000

I sit down with Ryan Pottebaum, a gym-mate from M Theory Martial Arts and a Black Belt Through Tom Schmitz at Spartan Martial Arts. We talk about brunch and arguing with neighbors and how fighting is dumb and also Jiu-JItsu.

Make sure to check out @porradaphotography for, like, photos but also for updates on upcoming podcast guests.

Kenn Glenn; Booze With A Black Belt

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:58:31 +0000

I sit down for the very first time with Kenn Glenn from The Cellar Gym in Roseville, MN. He's a "Renaissance Man" with a great come up story who is living his life in service of others, with no Monday's.

Thanks so much for listening everyone, and remember to check out @porradaphotography on Instagram and Facebook.

www.thecellargym.com

Natalie Klavetter is the Future of Grappling

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:14:13 +0000

Today I sit down to talk to a young lady that represents the future of grappling. Among the early generations of girls who had access to the sports at a young age, but still has bumped into issues of girls/ opportunities in the sports. Enjoy a glimpse of the future.

Take The Picture, Have The Conversation

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:23:45 +0000

You didn't come here to hear me. But after so much positive and constructive feedback about this podcast and after many thanks for doing it, I felt compelled to go deeper into the "why" and "what for" behind this thing. There's a clear line between the explanation here and the appreciation I've heard expressed from, the listeners, so I guess that means we've been a success thus far. Thank you.

@porradaphotography

Kaitlin Young of The Striking Institute

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:24:37 +0000

I sit down with Kaitlin Young, owner of Striking Institute in Little Canada, MN. We talk about her career as a mixed martial arts fighter and coach in Muy Thai, MMA, Jiu-Jitsu and dogs and other stuff.

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

https://www.strikinginstitute.com/

Michelle Donovan; Women in Jiu-Jitsu

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:17:47 +0000

I sit down with Michelle Donovan and talk about her path with Jiu-Jitsu, being a badass, a mom and a community leader. And some other stuff.

Brian Hollenbeck; Booze With A Black Belt

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:25:56 +0000

I sit down with Brian Hollenbeck to talk about rock and roll, parenting and OG Jiu-Jitsu.

Jeremy Clark; Booze With A Black Belt

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:50:00 +0000

I sit down with Jeremy Clark of Minnesota Top Team and talk about good friends, good comedy, business, hockey, and Jiu Jitsu.

Kevin Skadsheim; Booze With A Black Belt

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:13:14 +0000

I sit down and drink too many beers and too much brandy with Kevin Skadsheim from M Theory Jiu-Jitsu and try to convince him that I'm interviewing him, not the other way around.

Marcus Beddor; Booze With A Black Belt

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:12:43 +0000

Marcus is one of Minnesota's newest and youngest black belts, we sat down to drink and talk about jiu-jitsu and other stuff.

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

@berimbroski

www.mtheorymartialarts.com

Introduction

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:58:10 +0000

This is a short introduction to what the Porrada Podcast is all about.