Combat Base Podcast

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we dig into probably the most important philosophical underpinning of our martial arts practice. Think Street, Train Sport, Practice Art. What exactly does it mean and how can it help you? We have an epic pod which probably needs a follow up. Enjoy and let us know what you think! **Leave questions in the comments or email podcast@combatbase.com** To learn more...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we are honored to be joined by Chris' first black belt and founder to Straight Blast Gym Matt Thornton! Matt founded Straight Blast Gym in 1992 with a mission to learn, teach, develop, and train in true hand to hand combat. Matt is interested and dedicated to the learning and development of true fighting with a foundation in the think street, train sport, p...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we a joined by a very special human being, Julia Avila! Julia fights for the UFC in the women's bantam weight division, works as a geologist full-time, is a mother and spouse, is a track and field athlete, an actress, is a Combat Base black belt, is a founder of Outsiders Combat Club where she coaches MMA, and is an extremely pleasant and kind person. In th...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we go off the rails talking about the origins and history of Machado Jiu Jitsu with Chris and Melissa Haueter. This is the wildest episode yet! Chris is fired up and shares some of the untold and most secret jiu jitsu history as seen through an American lens. Ill say less and let you enjoy the pod! **Leave questions in the comments or email podcast@combatbase.c...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast Chris and Melissa Haueter are joined by former student and friend Dean Wellen! We had an epic pod! Dean is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Renner and Ryron Gracie and is the owner and head instructor at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Long Beach. Dean received his yellow belt in 99' and his black belt in 22'. His formative jiu jitsu years were spent at the Comb...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast Chris Haueter and Melissa Haueter discuss the stand up portion of martial arts training. We hit many considerations someone might take when deciding to include or omit stand up practice from their training. Fights start from standing most of the time, it is a very important part of the martial arts and must be considered. Different standing modalities are discu...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast Chris Haueter and Melissa Haueter sound off on Belts....again! We realized that in our first belts episode we forgot to discuss each individual belt in brazilian jiu jitsu and its meaning. The comments and emails also blew up with people wanting to hear what Chris and Melissa had to say in regards to each individual belt. So, here we are. We had an epic discuss...

Mitch Langman is the creator and owner of Dark Carnival Martial Arts in Canberra, Australia. The name Dark Carnival was inspired by Ray Bradbury's 1947 book Dark Carnival which is a collection of short stories about supernatural, often horrific, events told through the attractive features and enticing rides of a dark carnival. The Dark Carnival serves as a metaphor for the game of life where t...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we are joined by Mike Dytri. Mike is an artist, former MMA fighter, actor, director, skateboarder, entrepreneur, and 2nd degree Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Chris Haueter. His current project is Vanguard Kimonos, producer of ultra-high quality jiu jitsu uniforms, clothing, and accessories. A sort of cultural sage, Mike formerly acted as either creator,...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we engage a general philosophy discussion on belting systems. We talk history, purpose, positives, and negatives. Is a belting system even necessary? We also get to some questions from our community. Enjoy! **Leave questions in the comments or email podcast@combatbase.com ** To learn more about Chris and Melissa Haueter and the Combat Base Club visit: https://w...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we sit down with Chhi'mèd Künzang. Chii is a Combat Base Black belt, ordained practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism, and long-time martial artist. His jiu-jitsu is influenced by a nidan in Aikido and has experienced fighting in both full-contact stick-fighting and MMA. In addition to pure grappling, he trains in and teaches Taikyoku Araki-ryu, a system whose a...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we sit down with Eddie Cairns of the South Bay Los Angeles punk rock band Slaughterhouse. Eddie, Chris, and Melissa Haueter sit down and discuss the history of South Bay Los Angeles punk rock. Eddie shares a fascinating perspective on growing up in a household with both parents embedded in the the South Bay punk scene. We talk early days of jiu jitsu, skating,...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we introduce a brand new segment built by YOU, the listener! We answer a few questions from the internet and have a blast pondering issues and tickling topics. If you want your questions answered by Chris and Melissa Haueter post a comment on YouTube or email podcast@combatbase.com Enjoy the show! **Leave questions in the comments or email podcast@combatbase.co...

Jamico Elder was born and raised in Watts during the crack epidemic that ravaged South Los Angeles. Although Jamico had given up on life and had repeated two grades in school, he was fortunate to have a supportive family and participate in a mentorship program for young men. When he did not believe in himself, others did! Without mentorship, Jamico would have fallen into the violence that continue...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we spotlight Melissa Haueter! We discuss her background, graduation from UCLA, struggles with addiction, and choice to live a family focused holistic life. Its fascinating how jiu jitsu and martial arts have pushed her in the right ways to overcome crippling anxiety and other mental health struggles. We touch on the importance of role models in Helen Currie (Ch...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we do some housekeeping. Chris and Melissa Haueter dip into some of their background to provide context to new viewers who may not be familiar with them. We discuss the origins of the podcast, Combat Base Club, and what the future holds. Also get the scoop on current happenings with Chris and Melissa. To learn more about Chris and Melissa Haueter and the Combat...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast we have a guest! Dylan Bruno is a brown belt under Chris Haueter and an accomplished Hollywood actor, model, and voice actor. You may have seen him in Saving Private Ryan as Toynbe 3rd of the 506, in Narcos as Barry Seal aka McPickle, in Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Numbers, Magnum PI, Hawaii 5-0, and the list goes on. A wrestler and a scholar who competed in the...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast Chris Haueter and Melissa Haueter are joined by long time friend and student Bryan Roig. Brian is a true mixed martial artist who got his start in traditional martial arts 40 years ago. He is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Chris Haueter, a Judo black belt, a S.A.W. black belt, a Luta Livre black belt and a Hapkido black belt. Prior to grap...

Today Chris Haueter and Melissa Haueter are joined by Garage Guy, Gracie University enigma, and jiu jitsu encyclopedia James Bagley. Jim was born in Pennsylvania where he trained under Sergio "Bolao" Souza and Alex Britto of the Carlson Gracie Team. After moving to California he earned his black belt from Renner and Ryron Gracie at the Gracie University in Torrance. His level personality...

This week on the Combat Base Podcast Chris and Melissa Haueter sit down with their friend and student Tobin for a chat. We discuss a recent visit to the Garage by Mads Burnell who is a Chris Haueter black belt and professional MMA fighter in the PFL. We talk about some nuances of gi vs. no-gi grappling training. We talk about what it was like for Chris to train with Rickson Gracie as a blue belt c...