Combat Base Podcast
Episodes
Vince Pacleb | Episode 69
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we say goodbye to Tobin and hello to Vince!!. Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please consider becoming a Yo...
Invisible Jiu Jitsu | Episode 68
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we say goodbye to Tobin and discuss invisible jiu jitsu. Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please consider be...
South Bay Punk Vet Eddie Amago | Episode 67
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we have a very special guest! Eddie Amago. Eddie tells a truly touching and inspirational recovery story. We give...
Romance On The Mat | Episode 66
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we go light and discuss relationships on the mat. Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please consider becoming ...
Jeff Epstein | Episode 65
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we go dark and discuss Jeffrey Epstein. Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please consider becoming a YouTube ...
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs | Episode 64
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please consider becoming a YouT...
Thomaz Elias of Caique Jiu Jitsu | Episode 63
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we have a guest! Thomaz Elias is the head instructor at Caique Jiu Jitsu in Lomita, CA. It is the longest continu...
Chaos Theory | Episode 62
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss Chaos theory. Why is it important to embrace the chaos. Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please c...
The BJJ Project w/ Will Feyen & Nathan Gyaneshwar | Episode 61
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we host the founders of The BJJ Project Will Feyen and Nathan Gyaneshwar. We hear about their hugely successful p...
Chris Haueter Art | Episode 60
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we learn about Chris Haueter the artist Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please consider becoming a YouTube ...
Dave Meyer of the Dirty Dozen | Episode 59
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we have a guest! Dave Meyer is a member of the Dirty Dozen and received his BJJ black belt the same day as Chris ...
South Bay Jiu Jitsu History | Episode 58
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we hear about South Bay Jiu Jitsu, the original American owned and operated Jiu Jitsu place located right here in...
It's Not Who's Good, It's Who's Left | Episode 57
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we figure out what's up with Chris' famous saying "It's Not Whose Good It's Who's Left". What does this mean? Enj...
Chris Haueter's Rule of 3 | Episode 56
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we learn about Chris Haueter's rule of 3. This is our first show in the new studio! Enjoy and let us know wha...
Web Questions | Episode 55
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we catch up on Qs from the internet. Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please consider becoming a YouTube Sup...
Original MMA featuring Danny Suarez | Episode 54
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we talk about the original MMA with pro MMA veteran Danny Suarez. Danny is a BJJ black belt under Chris Haueter, ...
Sexualization of Jiu Jitsu | Episode 53
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we go back and forth about sex and its part in jiu jitsu culture. Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please co...
Ego | Episode 52
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss Ego. Tobin screwed up and forgot our hard drive, so there is no video for this pod. Enjoy the Chris Ha...
Cults | Episode 51
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss cults. Are you in one and don't even know it? Is that actually ok? We give some material to chew o...
Fighting with Knives featuring Jerry Wetzel | Episode 50
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we talk real fighting with Jerry Wetzel. Jerry is a BJJ black belt under Chris Haueter, founder of Red Zone Threa...
The Virtue of Loyalty | Episode 49
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss loyalty. Is it a virtue or an abusive tactic?! We give some material to chew on. Enjoy and let us know...
Children's Combat Sports | Episode 48
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss Children's Combat Sports. Is this good for society?! We give some material to chew on. Enjoy and l...
Regarding Master Rickson Gracie | Episode 47
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we discuss Rickson Gracie. Chris shares his experience! Enjoy and let us know what you think!*Please consider bec...
The Undisputed Legend of Action Cinema - Richard Norton | Episode 46
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we catch up with longtime friend Richard Norton. If you watch martial arts movies you have seen his work. He has ...
Martial Crafts vs. Martial Arts | Episode 45
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Hypothetical Street Fight | Episode 44
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Hegelian Taoism | Episode 43
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The OG Youtuber, Streamer, and Journalist of BJJ - Budo Jake McKee | Episode 42
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
Gals Training with Guys and Possibly More! | Episode 41
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, hila...
What's The Point of Jiu Jitsu | Episode 40
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 j...
Stay Hard - Jiu Jitsu Motivation for 2025 | Episode 39
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Who is Tobin the Producer? | Episode 38
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Skate x Jiu Jitsu Culture with Chris Russell | Episode 31
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Gracie Challenge Matches | Episode 37
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Best of 2024 | Episode 36
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
Belting Rituals | Episode 35
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
To Compete or Not to Compete | Episode 34
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Rigan Machado - Jiu Jitsu Pioneer | Episode 33
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bra...
You Will be a Black Belt in 10 Years | Episode 32
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 peopl...
Office Hours with Coach Chris Haueter | Episode 30
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ques...
Military Martial Arts | Episode 29
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Question the Hierarchy | Episode 28
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 am...
The Dirty Dozen: First 12 Non Brazilian BJJ Black Belts | Episode 27
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Why Wear a Gi? | Episode 26
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Jean Jacques Machado - Jiu Jitu History and Purpose | Episode 25
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Happened to Judo w/ Hamid Alani | Episode 24
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
First American Black Belt to Compete in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championship | Episode 23
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 comp...
Rolling - The Elite Mindset | Episode 22
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 whil...
Nickelback's Bassman Purple Belt Michael Kroeger | Episode 21
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Academ...
Think Street, Train Sport, Practice Art | Episode 20
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we dig into probably the most important philosophical underpinning of our martial arts practice. Think Street, Tr...
Chris Haueter's First Black Belt and SBG Founder Matt Thornton | Episode 19 Combat Base Podcast
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 18 | UFC's Raging Panda Julia Avila
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 17 | Machado Jiu Jitsu History - An American's Perspective with Chris and Melissa Haueter
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Th...
Episode 16 | Born and Raised in Jiu Jitsu with Dean Wellen
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Braz...
Episode 15 | A Standing Start - BJJ training style considerations with Chris and Melissa Haueter
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast Chris Haueter and Melissa Haueter discuss the stand up portion of martial arts training. We hit many consideratio...
Episode 14 | Belts 2 - The meaning of each BJJ belt with Chris and Melissa Haueter
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 for...
Episode 13 | Get Your Tickets to the Dark Carnival with Mitch Langman
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 12 | Culture and Art with Mike Dytri of Vanguard Kimonos
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we are joined by Mike Dytri. Mike is an artist, former MMA fighter, actor, director, skateboarder, entrepreneur, ...
Episode 11 | Belts. Do they make sense?
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we engage a general philosophy discussion on belting systems. We talk history, purpose, positives, and negatives....
Episode 10 | Artificial Intelligence, Spirituality, and Mixed Martial Arts with Chhi'mèd Künzang
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bud...
Episode 9 | South Bay Punk Rock, Jiu Jitsu, Skate, and Build with Eddie Cairns
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Melis...
Episode 8 | What Why Where When Q's from the Internet
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 7 | Angel with a Sword Jamico Elder
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 repea...
Episode 6 | Chasing the Lotus a Martial Artist's Journey with Melissa Haueter
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Combat Base Podcast we spotlight Melissa Haueter! We discuss her background, graduation from UCLA, struggles with addiction, and choi...
Episode 5 | Aikido Beginnings, Places, and Spaces
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 vi...
Episode 4 | Wrestling into Hollywood with Dylan Bruno
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 3 | Grappling Art Symantics with Catch Wresting Expert Bryan Roig
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
Episode 2 | The Gracie University Enigma and Garage Guy James Bagley
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Chris Haueter and Melissa Haueter are joined by Garage Guy, Gracie University enigma, and jiu jitsu encyclopedia James Bagley. Jim was born in ...
Episode 1 | Mads Visits and Sparks a Gi vs. Nogi Sound Off
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...