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Leadership & Experience
Velocity Grappling is led by Coach Porter - a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, 20-year law enforcement veteran, and recognized as a subject matter expert in defensive tactics and combatives.
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Career Experience includes:
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Patrol Sergeant - On the front lines of law enforcement
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Defensive Tactics Instructor: Gracie Survival Tactics and Effective Fitness Combatives
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Detective - Investigating and managing high-stakes cases
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SWAT Team Member - Tactical operations and crisis response
This combination of law enforcement and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu proficiency gives him a unique insight into how Jiu-Jitsu directly supports first responders. He’s not just teaching theory, he’s lived it, taught it, and depended on it.
For first responders, Jiu-Jitsu is more than self-defense - it’s a professional necessity:
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Reduces injury risk to responders and the public.
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Builds confidence, control, and emotional resilience.
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Bridges the gap between classroom training and real-world encounters.
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Reinforces discipline and humility in high-stakes roles.
Why First Responders Need Jiu-Jitsu
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In high-stress situations, control and composure matter more than size or strength. Jiu-Jitsu provides techniques that allow officers, firefighters, medics, and military personnel to manage encounters safely and effectively.
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Control without excessive force - leverage-based holds and escapes reduce reliance on strikes.
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Confidence under pressure - live training builds calm decision-making in chaotic situations.
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Physical and mental resilience - fitness, stress relief, and emotional regulation under duress.
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Team trust - shared training builds camaraderie and communication.