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!

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 is an absolute legend and superhero to the Jiu Jitsu world. We thank him for his contribution to our art. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

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 a success on this episode! We hit some Qs to wrap up. Enjoy and let us know what you think!