Combat Base Podcast

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we ask masters in the art of Jiu Jitsu (Chris and Melissa Haueter) what differentiates craft from art. The answer will intrigue you! We round out the episode with a deep Q about training partners of the opposite sex. A very fun episode! Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon....

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we ask masters in the art of Jiu Jitsu (Chris and Melissa Haueter) what the hypothetical street fight that they are training for looks like. The answer will intrigue you! We talk pirates and the round out the episode with a deep Q about malpractice surrounding fine art. A very fun episode! Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please consider becoming a YouTube...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss Chris Haueter's philosophy of Hegelian Taoism. What exactly is that? We get a look into how Chris thinks. Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon.com/CombatBasePodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_co...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we are honored with the presence of our guest Jake McKee, better known as Budo Jake by the BJJ community. Jake has been distributing martial arts media for 20+ years under the brand Budo Videos. His legendary video series "This Week In BJJ" and "Rolled Up" are responsible for the introduction and deeper understanding of BJJ culture for many of todays athletes a...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss gender and sex in Jiu Jitsu! Hot dam! What's the deal with intersex training? We hash it out, hilarity and inquisition ensue. We round out the pod with some Q's. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon.com/CombatBasePodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we ponder what it all means. Why do we train? Does it even make sense? Chris and Melissa share their purpose in jiu jitsu and how it has changed over the years. Tobin chimes in. We round out the pod with some Q's. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon.com/CombatBasePodc...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we enhance your new years resolutions with and ep on Jiu Jitsu motivation. We discuss ways to think about staying and being motivated on your own personal path. We round out the pod with some Q's and Hotline hits. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon.com/CombatBasePodc...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we learn about Tobin the Producer! Who is this guy? Does he even train bro? Melissa runs the show this week and we shove off for adventure on the high seas. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon.com/CombatBasePodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we are joined by professional skateboarder Chris Russell! Chris was born and bread in the punk, skate, jiu jitsu culture of South Bay Los Angles. He has largely dedicated his life to following his passion in skateboarding and is one of the last to live the epic South Bay culture of the late 20th century that he remains true to today! We talk the current state o...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we hit an epic historical episode in discussing the Gracie Challenge Matches. What were they, how did they come to be? Chris retells a few amazing stories of his matches. We round out the pod with some Q's. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon.com/CombatBasePodcast?utm_med...

Best of 2024! Enjoy the holidays and happy new year from the Combat Base Podcast team! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon.com/CombatBasePodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link *Leave questions in the comments or email podcast@combatbase.com* *Hit our Hotline! Leave a...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss belting rituals! Hazing, cult-like ceremony, or professional event? We have an in-depth discussion on some considerations regarding what's happening in your academy. We round out the pod with some Q's. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon.com/CombatBasePodcast?u...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we ask the BIG question! Should you compete? We have an in-depth discussion on how competition is a part of the martial arts process. Sunni chimes in from a professional MMA fighter's perspective. We round out the pod with some Q's. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon.com...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we are joined by Master Rigan Machado! We talk about being born into the Gracie family in Brazil, training in Brazil, coming to America, and the old days of Jiu Jitsu in the USA. We also talk about his aspirations to be a movie director and his upcoming project Blow for Blow starring Paulo Costa. It was truly an honor to have Master Rigan visit the garage. He i...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss YOUR Black Belt! We have an in-depth discussion on what it means to be a Black Belt to different people and how long the growth arc will take. Sunni chimes in from a professional MMA fighter's perspective. We round out the pod with some Q's. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon*...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we introduce a special new format "Office Hours with Coach Chris Haueter". We hit coach with some insightful questions that satisfy our deepest ponderings about the martial arts and jiu jitsu. More content like this will be available to Patreon subscribers. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Pat...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss Military Martial Arts. We have an in-depth discussion on the semantics of what a martial art is and what a combat sport is. We also identify the fundamental combat sports and arts. We round out the pod with a list of military martial arts practiced around the world. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or su...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss "The Hierarchy". What is Chris always talking about we he says "The Hierarchy". This leads us on an amateur anthropological, philosophical, and political study of groups and leadership. We bounce these ideas off of jiu jitsu. We also hit a fundamental Q from the hotline. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we go over the Dirty Dozen. We start with some history, context, and then we hit the men's and women's list for first 12 non Brazilian BJJ black belts. We get into some list controversy and then we hit some fun Q's. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon.com/CombatBasePodcas...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we talk all things gi. We cover gi vs. no-gi, history, purpose, manufacturing, culture, everything. We even hit some crazy fun Q's. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Please consider becoming a YouTube Super or subscribing to our Patreon* https://patreon.com/CombatBasePodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fa...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we are joined by Master Jean Jacques Machado! We talk about being born into the Gracie family in Brazil, training in Brazil, coming to America, and the old days of Jiu Jitsu in the USA. It was truly and honor to have Master Jean Jacques visit the garage. He is an absolute legend and superhero to the Jiu Jitsu world. We thank him for his contribution to our art....

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we are joined by former USA judo coach, former judo masters champion, and Combat Base black belt Hamid Alani. We discuss the history of Judo and pontificate on why it became watered down from the original vision of Jigoro Kano. We also discuss the Iranian conflict and look big picture at what people need to do to overcome hate and fear. Our first HOTLINE hit is...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we hit a historical topic. We hear from Chris Haueter regarding what it was like being the first American to compete in the Brazilian jiu jitsu world championship (99' Mundials). A harrowing tail of exotic travel, danger on and off the mats, as well as some cultural hilarity. We hit some Qs to wrap up. Enjoy and let us know what you think! *Leave questions...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we talk about Rolling. More specifically how one might want to think about their rolling and one might think while rolling. We hit some Qs and dip into some philosophy. Enjoy and let us know what you think! **Leave questions in the comments or email podcast@combatbase.com** **Hit our Hotline! Leave a message or a rant or a text. We will feature you on the pod!...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we are joined by Michael Kroeger. Michael is a purple belt under Rigan Machado and trains regularly at The Academy Beverly Hills with professor Menamy Mitanes. He is a dedicated and passionate martial artist as well as a founding member of Nickelback. Nickelback is debatably the largest rock and roll band of the 2000's and is the result of a relentless work...