The Porrada Podcast

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.If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography#jiutjitsu #fujibjj

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!Check out my jiu-jitsu photography at @porradaphotography#jiujitsu

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.If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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!www.warmanmuaythai.com @warmanmuaythaiIf you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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 experienceMake sure to save 15% on your Salt Electrolutes order with code PORRADA, at www.SALTelectrolytes.comIf you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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!Check out We Defy at @wedefyfoundation and www.wedefyfoundation.comIf you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotographyCheck out James: @hubcap_productions #jiujitsu #minnesota

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... #quangle #quangbang #theacademy #academymartialarts #theporradapodcast

*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. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastOr leave a tip in the jar, venmo @mattbrouseFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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. @isantigrapplingclubIf you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.www.blackbeltsafety.orgIf you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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).If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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!If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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 gymIf you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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. IG: @sub_statsIf you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.https://stormtraininggroup.com/If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.  If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.  If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotographyFollow Nate and Rebel Jiu-Jitsu North on IG: @rebeljiujitsu_north

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.If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotographywww.cellargym.com

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. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon: www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

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.  Support the show here:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast@theporradapodcast@porradaphotography

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 who has raised their kids in jiu-jitsu.  www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast@theporradapodcast@porradaphotography

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. www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast@theporradapodcast@porradaphotography@divebarblackbelts @chrisgotdrunk@ignitefights @dankiser13

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. www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast@theporradapodcast@porradaphotography@thecellargym @locken33 @katielocken

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. www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast@theporradapodcast@porradaphotography@andy.grahn@academymn

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. Show socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

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.His socials:@divebarblackbelts @chrisgotdrunkShow Socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotographyhttps://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

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.His socials: @brandon.bergeron.bjj@st.paul.bjj.academyShow socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotographyhttps://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

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 @academymnShow Socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotographywww.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcasthttps://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/

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.comShow Socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotographyhttps://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

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 @leadingedgecompteamJames' socials of Hub Cap Productions:@hubcap_productionsShow Socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotographyIgnite Fights:@ignitefightsMorgan:@razorfrazerjj @blacklotusjj

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 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 @porradaphotographyMerch: theporradapodcast.creator-spring.comOzzy's Socials: @judge_ozzyPodcast Sponsors: Way of The Tiger Soap Company for a better bathing experience.www.wayofthetigersoapco.com/ and @wayofthetigersoapcoHamel Jiu-Jitsu Club for hometown Jiu-Jitsuwww.hameljiujitsu.com@hameljiujitsu

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

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 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

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

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.

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/ThePorradaPodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@theporradapodcast@theporradapodcast on IG as well as @porradaphotography

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/ThePorradaPodcastwww.mrjja.com/@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

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 @berimbroskiCheck out his chosen charity nccc-online.orgCheck out this show @theporradapodcast and @porradaphotography on instagramAnd check out the Patreon for the show patreon.com/theporradapodcast

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/theporradapodcastConnect with the show on instagram:;@theporradpodcastAnd Check out Porrada Photography:@porradaphotography