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!

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 of pro skateboarding and draw parallels to jiu jitsu culture. Chris is ranked in Jiu Jitsu under Joel Tudor and Magid Hage at SurfFight in San Diego. We are so pumped to have Chris on the pod. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

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!

Best of 2024! Enjoy the holidays and happy new year from the Combat Base Podcast team!

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!

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!