Combat Base Podcast

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!

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!

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!

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 ethic and passion for fun. We talk about music, life, art, and of course jiu jitsu. An epic pod that could have gone on for hours. We ended with some Q's and then saved a humming bird that got trapped in the garage. Good times!!!

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!