Best Matt Brouse Podcasts (2025)

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3 Milestones to Hit Before You Even Think About Quitting Jiu-Jitsu 10:05

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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. Follow the show on IG @theporradapodcast Check out my Jiu-Jitsu Photography on IG @porradaphotography…

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Acknowledge the "Got It" Day | Positive Re-enforcement in Jiu-Jitsu 7:21

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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. Please follow the show on instagram at @theporradapodcast and check …

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What Do You Want to Work On? | Jiu-Jitsu is Self-Guided 8:18

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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…

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Talking Jiu-Jitsu with Tim Borowski from Axon Movement 1:37:53

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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. Find Tim Borowski: www.axon-movement.com @axon_movement Find The P…

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Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Roque Reyes 1:15:12

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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 Podc…

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The NEW Romulus Jiu-Jitsu in Golden Valley, MN with Keir Gellatly 30:42

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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. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon: www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast …

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Superfly 2025 Wrap-Up with James Hubman of Hub Cap Productions 1:05:32

4M ago1:05:32

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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. …

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Jens and Rebecca Nestingen, a Jiu-Jitsu Family 49:16

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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. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon: www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcast And…

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The NEW M Theory West with Chestnut Conversations 1:07:17

5M ago1:07:17

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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 @mtheorywestBy Matt Brouse

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Black Belt Brian Olson Revitalizing FUJIBJJ Tournaments 37:31

5M ago37:31

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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…

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BJJ Brown Belt Chris Montalvo Left Us on the Mats 57:16

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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 #jiujitsuBy Matt Brouse

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Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts Nic Skrade and Paulie Brooks 1:23:51

6M ago1:23:51

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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…

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Warman Muay Thai with Kou Lee 46:11

7M ago46:11

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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 @warmanmuaythai If you'd like to sup…

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ATOS Black Belt Blake Barry 47:21

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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/theporradapodcast Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcast And check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @por…

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Canon Swanson of The Academy Minnesota | LFA | UFC 46:25

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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/theporradapodcast Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcast And check out my Jiu-Jitsu…

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MN Top Team and Striking Institute Join Forces! 41:14

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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/theporrada…

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What is Jiu-Jitsu OVERDOSE with Marvin Blumer 47:19

10M ago47:19

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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 Make sure to save 15%…

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Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt TJ Kreutzer | We Defy Foundation 55:13

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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.wedefyfoundatio…

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James Hubman of Hub Cap Productions 1:14:12

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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.…

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UFC Fighter Quang "Bang" Le! 37:08

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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 #theporradap…

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I Used Jiu-Jitsu in Real Life 14:35

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*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/theporradapodcast Or leave a tip in the jar, venmo @mattbrouse Follow the show on social media: @the…

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UFC Heavyweight Tommy Peterson 25:33

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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.co…

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Jeff Martin, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt 1:03:09

1y ago1:03:09

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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/theporradapodcast Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcast And check out my Jiu-Ji…

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Isanti Grappling Club with Chris Hansmann 36:17

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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 If you'd like to suppo…

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Black Belt Safety | Active Shooter Training | DM Hutchinson 39:11

1+ y ago39:11

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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.org If you'd like to support the show, consider…

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Ryan Simonis BJJ Black Belt | Alliance Minneapolis 1:22:19

1+ y ago1:22:19

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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/t…

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Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Kaisar Saulebayev 1:03:32

1+ y ago1:03:32

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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/theporradapodcast Follow the show o…

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Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Mason Mclellan | Stoic Martial Arts 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

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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 If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon: www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast Follow the show on social…

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What is Sub Stats? w/ Abe Diaz 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

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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 d…

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Jiu-Jitsu and Police Tactical Training with Tom Menton and Seth Snedden 1:04:17

1+ y ago1:04:17

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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 sho…

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Chris Dachel | Jiu-Jitsu | Coaching Kids | Life 1:29:07

1+ y ago1:29:07

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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/theporradapodcast Follow the show on social media…

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Santos Verdinez wins again in the LFA | MMA | Jiu-Jitsu | Pie 1:23:58

1+ y ago1:23:58

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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/theporradapodcast Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcas…

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Aaron "Benny" Benesh | Teaching, Learning, and Coaching | Jiu-Jitsu 58:42

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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, c…

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Sam Gaier | Ronin Fitness 2:02:39

1+ y ago2:02:39

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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 ej…

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Coach Eric Swenson | Wayzata Wrestling 48:56

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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, an…

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Rebel Jiu-Jitsu North with Nathan Schut 38:08

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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.patreo…

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Jess and CJ Hays | Winning and Losing Fights | MMA | Muy Thai 1:08:54

1+ y ago1:08:54

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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…

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Greg Nelson | Martial Arts | Self Defense | UFC | BJJ 1:28:32

1+ y ago1:28:32

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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 t…

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Theresa and Gabe Branco | Muy Thai 50:49

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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…

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Jiu-Jitsu; A Family Affair with Carlos and Jinnie Juarez 1:51:04

1+ y ago1:51:04

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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. www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast @theporradapodcast @porradaphotographyBy Matt Brouse

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He Died in the Cage | Dan Kiser w/ Chris Klavetter 1:21:35

1+ y ago1:21:35

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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 @…

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The Cellar Gym with Katie and Ben Locken | Jiu-Jitsu | Muy Thai 45:29

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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 @porradaphotogr…

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Double Black Belt Andy Grahn | Jiu-Jitsu | Judo | Ecological Training 1:15:33

1+ y ago1:15:33

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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 approac…

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Enrique Muniz and Nik Seu of Southside BJJ | Black Belts 1:03:36

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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 @porradaphotographyBy Matt Brouse

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MMA Referee Chris Klavetter | Porrada After Dark 1:24:11

1+ y ago1:24:11

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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 @chrisgotdrunk Show Socials: @theporradapodcast @porradaphotography https://theporradapo…

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Brandon Bergeron on Becoming a BJJ Black Belt and Starting a Gym | St. Paul Academy 1:25:49

1+ y ago1:25:49

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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.academy Show socials: @theporradapodcast @porradaphotography https://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/ https://www…

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UFC Fighter John Castaneda and Josh Fridgen | Academy Plymouth, MN 59:29

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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…

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Gus Kratzke on Becoming a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu | Burnsville Martial Arts Academy 1:49:53

2y ago1:49:53

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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-spr…

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Pro MMA Fighter Devon THE DREAM Lozej of Leading Edge MMA in Thunder Bay, ON 1:02:08

2y ago1:02:08

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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 …

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Steven Asplund w/ Aaron Skipitaris on Fighting and Losing Weight | MMA | BJJ 46:37

2y ago46:37

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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…