The Porrada Podcast

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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...

"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...

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

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

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.

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

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-moveme...

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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