Matt Brouse

I'm a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ishmael Bentley at M-Theory Martial Arts. I’m passionate about the art of jiu-jitsu and have had the honor of expanding my journey by coaching at Hamel Jiu Jitsu. With several years of experience training and sharing the mats with incredible teammates and instructors, I’ve grown both on and off the mats.

I’ve been heavily involved in strength sports, competing at a high level in strongman competitions, arm wrestling, Highland Games, and powerlifting. For over 20 years I’ve coached athletes across multiple sports on the field of play and in the weight room. I’ve also worked as a personal trainer for over 15 years.

In addition, I host The Porrada Podcast, where I talk about Jiu-Jitsu with Jiu-Jitsu people, often black belts.

Currently, I’m proud to coach at Hamel Jiu Jitsu, where I bring my experience in strength training to help students become stronger and more resilient on the mats.