Attacks and Control: Combat Base Camp 2025
Runtime: 16:44m
December 26, 2025
Chris covers the transition from knee of belly to back control as well as the “shit” spot. He transitions to choke options from the back. Counters are relax, frame and flow. The near and far side arm bar form knee on belly are demonstrated. Arm bars are ideally super slow and controlled. Be the guy on top. When on top, stay on top!! Chris then reviews the kesa gatame hold down. In conclusion, Chris gives a detailed break down on the kimura from the closed guard.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Dominant Position Drills: Combat Base Camp 2025
Runtime: 11:18m
December 19, 2025
Think Street, Train Sport, Practice Art! Chris covers some dominant position drills for knee on belly and the “learned” version of side control. These drills help to solidify each position for street, sport and art as well as instill habits for smooth transitioning. Practice of these hold downs is key for the fundamental understanding of top position control. Enjoy!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Setting Up Throws
Runtime: 10:49m
November 28, 2025
Chris begins this segment by talking about injuries and training strategies. He then reviews concepts of base to hold a standing stance. The key is to not be stiff. Lastly, Chris demonstrates some drills on entries and judo and wrestling finishes. Let us know what you think!!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
More Guard Principles
Runtime: 12.32m
November 14, 2025
Using the choke threat, Chris starts with an arm trap to a straight arm lock. He explains how to maintain the arm trap wrap with frames. He moves into back take demonstrations from the same arm trap position. Chris, then, moves into the sport style sleeve grip and how to maintain those grips and use them to set up offensive techniques. He also shows the top players defensive options.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Combat Base Camp 2025: Setting the Choke
Runtime: 10:21m
October 31, 2025
In this video, Chris demonstrates the principles of a proper choke without using a body. Find the soft spot in the neck to occlude the carotid artery. Chris demonstrates several setups and finishes for a standard cross collar choke from the closed guard. He also links the choke back to the sweep. We hope these details help to improve your chokes.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Chris Haueter Guard Principles: Set the Sweep
Runtime: 15:16m
October 3, 2025
Chris begins by explaining passing, neutral/drilling and safety posture. Chris demonstrates the head butt defense for the bottom player and regaining posture for the top player. Timing is everything. Be aware of the sweeps. The three fundamental attacks of the guard are the lock, choke and sweep. If you are not being held down in the guard, you need to rise up. Be aware of the back attack threat. Chris goes into the details of the simple or scissors sweep.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Combat Base Camp 2025: Chris Haueter Guard Principles
Runtime: 22:49m
September 19, 2025
Chris reviews the concepts of passing posture, neutral posture and safety posture. He demonstrates a drill to test posture. Relax, frame and flow to feel the best positions in the closed guard. You want to use your hips more than your hands. Active toes or flat feet? Chris talks about the difference. He demonstrates building passing posture from safety posture. Chris then moves on to describe breaking posture by connecting to the opponent, bringing heads together and using body weight to pull them done. The key to Jiu jitsu is having an impassable guard!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Combat Base Camp 2025: Chris Haueter Stance and Entries Part 2
Runtime: 24:03m
September 5, 2025
Chris begins this segment by talking about choosing a lead. He describes connecting a grip to a hip. Chris demonstrates a framing double grip to prevent head butts and pull your opponent. Light feet, heavy hips and elbow control. You can fight for three minutes, but you can dance all night. He moves on to show several grip breaks. Chris covers a bit of “self defense” by showing the proper response to being body locked from behind. Chris concludes this section by demonstrating the standard hip throw. Enjoy!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Combat Base Camp 2025: Chris Haueter Stance & Entries
Runtime: 14:01m
August 29, 2025
Chris reviews his classic stance for street, sport and art influenced by Rickson Gracie. He also covers the hand capping drill for entries where strikes are a possibility. Chris shows other entries including leading with a stomping push kick. Let us know what you think!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Around Passes
Runtime: 10:59m
July 18, 2025
Hips pass hips. Melissa begins the lesson by covering a drill for improving the Toreando Pass. Mike Dytri then covers a single leg variation with the same set up as well as a leg drag pass. Chris demonstrates “the slide into home plate” pass which works well off a failed under pass. Mike comes back in to show the “shot gun” pass with both gi and no gi variations. Let us know what you think!
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Quarter Position
Runtime: 15:00m
July 4, 2025
Chris reviews his Golden Rules of Grappling and explains how bottom quarter position can be seductive and rewarding like the guard. Chris covers the ideal top quarter position and some drills for maintaining positional dominance. Attacks include chokes, locks and turns. Chris demonstrates a controlled turn into several submission options. Enjoy!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Passing Details with Melissa
Runtime: 13:56m
June 27, 2025
Melissa begins by reviewing the details of stance and base as well as transitions between standing base, combat base and two knee base. She emphasizes holding base and posture as well as changing the levels of base to prevent sweeps and attacks and enable a pass. Melissa then reviews the routes of passing: over, under, around and through. She demonstrates a few variations of over passes. For each route, it is important to find a couple passes that work for you! Good luck.
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Passing Over and Under with Chris
Runtime: 18:22m
May 30, 2025
Chris loves to put people in the “shit spot.” Chris begins by showing his favorite hand stand pass which works well against a good butterfly guard. Another favorite pass of Chris’ is the under pass. He goes into detail on this pass as well as the single leg under pass. Remember the P’s of passing: Posture, Patience, and Pressure. To top things off, Chris demonstrates the choke off the double under pass and a back take from the single under pass.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Stand Up Basics: Part 2
Runtime: 11:50m
May 23, 2025
This is not a boxing class. Rather Chris goes over some fundamental aspects of boxing to engage in a clinch. He begins by demonstrating some additional drills to reinforce stance and ideal range. He covers the cap entry and fundamental grips good for Judo, Jiu Jitsu and the street.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Stand Up Basics: Part 1
Runtime: 15.31m
April 17, 2025
Learn the rules so you can break them. Bluffing and baiting are aspects of the game. In this video, Chris goes over his basic philosophy of stance for MMA and street. Chris covers simple concepts to avoid being struck while being able to strike or grab the other person. In boxing, the primary defense is movement and the secondary defense is blocking. Chris moves from the strike exchange into the clinch and covers drills to improve your stance during the clinch. Stay tuned for part 2.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Get Off My Back
Runtime: 14:45m
March 21, 2025
The back attack is probably the most premier, awesome spot. Even if you are on bottom, you are still in a superior position. The first thing Chris does is flop over towards his own knees to one side (preferentially the over hook side of the harness) to block chokes and clear hooks. A couple different variations of escape are demonstrated here. He also demonstrates escape when forced to lay on the under hook side of the harness. Sam Kressin demonstrates the escape when both arms are under hooking. Enjoy!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Sam Kressin
Melissa Haueter
Escaping the Knee Ride
Runtime: 7:58m
March 7, 2025
It’s not all black and white; nor is it all colors. Chris begins by going over the principles of the knee ride. The primary escape involves reaching for the knot of the belt to prevent remount or walking away. The opponent is locked onto the hips. Chris explains a few different escapes to recover an attacking guard, back attack or sweep. Melissa demonstrates some inversions. There’s more, but these are the fundamentals. Thanks for watching!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Mount Escapes 2: Elbow Escape and More
Runtime: 12:58m
February 20, 2025
The Upa only works well because of the Elbow Escape and the Elbow Escape only works well because of the Upa. The third escape is the hip hoist. Watch this video to pick up details on how to make mount escapes work together. Melissa instructs a couple of escapes that work well for smaller, flexible grapplers when other escapes aren’t working. Chris goes over escaping the low, smashing mount with grapevine hooks or an ankle cross. Let us know what you think!!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Escaping the Mount: The Upa
Runtime: 18:13m
January 24, 2025
When you are on bottom of a mount, staring at the sky, always think its raining knuckles and you’re face up in a knuckle storm. Be relaxed. Keep your hands up near your face to protect your neck, arms and face. Chris begins the escape instruction by going over a proper hip escape and bridge and roll without a partner. For the escape, you want to keep your opponent on your hips. Chris explains how to shift weight onto your opponent’s hand to trap the arm, how to properly trap the arm, and the leg trap and roll. Remember to come up into good posture after the escape to avoid an attack in the guard.
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Chris Haueter
Kesa Gatame Escape Finesse
Runtime: 7:46m
January 10, 2025
Sam Kressin is a Fourth Degree Combat Base Black Belt and Catch Wrestler out of San Diego, CA. Sam begins this instructional by explaining the correct hold down during the Kesa Gatame. The Kesa Gatame is an active hold down that requires sensitivity and practice. When on the bottom of a good Kesa, you need to find where your opponent is out of proper position. Once this is accomplished, there are many different options for escape. Let us know what you think!
Instructor
Sam Kressin
Kesa Gatame: Survival and Escape
Runtime: 9:52m
December 13, 2024
Chris begins by going over the bridge and roll. He explains the fundamental movement of the technique and then demonstrates the technique with a partner being aware of street applications with strikes. Chris uses the combination of the leg escape, bridge and roll, and head duck to have the best chance of escaping the kesa gatame. The warrior never sleeps!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Cross Side Survival Part 4: The Importance of Prayer
Runtime: 8:06m
November 22, 2024
The “prayer spot” refers to keeping the elbows in tight at the rib cage to protect against arm locks and the hands near the neck and shrugging to protect against chokes. The prayer also acts as a frame to alleviate pressure and protect the chest. The hips are mobile and can move away from the hold down. Melissa and Jamico help to point out some details of escape from the “learned” side control hold down.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Cross Side Survival Part 3: Defeating the Guard Blocker
Runtime: 12:33m
November 8, 2024
Chris begins by explaining the “learned” or guard blocking cross side hold down and the Ali Shuffle. The escape starts with a bridge to bring the outside arm to the attackers arm pit. The escaper utilizes a hip escape to either recover guard, scramble or take a shot on the attackers legs. And remember, even when recovering guard, the goal is to be the guy on top.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Cross Side Survival Part 2: Guard Recovery
Runtime: 16:00m
October 25, 2024
In part 2, Chris and Jamico cover the escape from cross sides starting with the wrestlers hold down. Chris often says you want to have the mentality that you are holding your opponent down even when you are on the bottom. He focuses on head control, frames, hip movement, shoulder shrugs and always thinking street!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Cross Side Survival Part 1: Solo Movement and Top Position Basics
Runtime: 10:47m
October 11, 2024
In this video, Chris covers the body mechanics behind being on the bottom of a cross sides hold down. He also covers a proper hip escape including drills and mindset to practice them. He then covers the instinctive and learned cross side hold downs and Kesa-gatame. He will continue to review the escapees from these positions in the subsequent Cross Side Survival videos.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Out Take Extras: Opening Closed Guard with the Hand Cuff Pass
Runtime: 11:14m
September 27, 2024
In this video, Melissa asks for a comparison of the hand cuff pass to the wrestler’s or head lock pass. Chris and Jim explain some keys on how to prevent the guard player’s back take. We finish with a review of the hand cuff and some live resistance training.
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Chris Haueter
Closed Guard Details: The Hand Cuff Pass
Runtime: 14:24m
September 13, 2024
The Hand Cuff is a great way to open the closed guard and pass whether you are training gi, no gi, or MMA! Chris covers some of the common threats when setting up the pass followed by a detailed instruction of where to apply pressure in the pass. Patient, persistent, pressure!! Chris then covers some of the counters to the hand cuff.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Modern Fighting Concepts Seminar
Runtime: m
August 30, 2024
Chris begins the seminar by explaining his emphasis on the art of Jiu Jitsu. He then transitions into his instruction of the universal combat stance. The next topic is entry into the clinch and cloth grip with proper hip position. There are so many concepts in this video including how to control the lapel grip break, how to hold a tight grip, preventing the head butt from the guard, controlling an over hook or the head from the closed guard to set up attacks, and much more!!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Combat Base Camp 2024 Stand Up Drills
Runtime: 20:22m
August 23, 2024
Chris starts off this section with his standard instruction of the universal combat stance and base. Chris covers the basics of a hip throw into a leg vine take down. Several drills are explored including a drill for foot to hip connection, bumping the inside of the legs, inside and outside hooks which are all helpful in setting up a shot while wearing a gi. This is basically bluffing judo to wrestle. Chris moves into some “think street” techniques where he covers defense against a standing back attack. He shows how it is better to relax and shrug the neck than to stiffen up and how to change the defensive position into a take down. He also shows what to do if the attacker picks you up. We hope to see you at the next Combat Base Camp!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
2024 Combat Base Camp Business Owner’s Session
Runtime: 51:45m
August 15, 2024
During our 2024 Combat Base Camp at Momentum Martial Arts in Reno, Nevada, Darien Cobon presented a session on running a martial arts business. He starts by asking the group what they are doing to generate leads. These are things like social media, word of mouth, referrals, affiliates, paid marketing, SEO on websites, flyers, and incentive programs. When we find things that are working, we should double down on those things and find ways to navigate the things that are difficult for us to do.
Darien then moves on to discuss ideas for promotions and offers such as $30 for 30 days, a 10 day free trial, or an attendance raffle. Advertising, branding, lifetime value of a client (LVC), client acquisition cost (CAC), inventory, student retention, strategy, and community are all discussed during this informative and thought provoking session. If you are running a business of any kind, you will benefit from this video.
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Guard Drills Part 2: Closed Guard Fundamentals
Runtime: 34:32m
August 2, 2024
Chris begins by reminding us to never be comfortable in the guard. Be continues to show posture breaking drills. He demonstrates some of the concepts of holding posture as well. He moves into Self Defense/MMA 101 for the closed guard. He explains how we can use the attempted strike to break posture and control arms. He explains how to use the collar grip to set up a deep chokes, arm attacks, and bringing it back into the simple sweep.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Guard Drills Part 1: Chaining Your Sweeps
Runtime: 34:03m
July 12, 2024
Chris begins by reviewing the concept of hands, head and hips. He then teaches the fundamental details of the scissor sweep or simple sweep as Chris refers to it. He offers different ways to adjust to the counters to the sweep. He covers ways to set up the sweep, sweeping the standing base, the “magic” sweep, and inside hook butterfly sweep variations. When you are in guard, make your opponent hold you down!!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Finer Details of Closed Guard
Runtime: 6:45m
July 5, 2024
In this video, Chris goes over hip position in the closed guard. He demonstrates how grips back up hips. The posture break and the elbow harvest work together. What do you do when your opponent stands in the closed guard? Chris shows some options here. Chris teaches at SBG SoCal in Pasadena twice a month. Stay tuned for future clips from these classes!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Finer Details in Opening the Closed Guard: Part Two
Runtime: 19:31m
June 21, 2024
Melissa instructs her old favorite guard opening which works very well against bigger, stronger opponents. Eddie shares a guard opening with a choke threat and the way to not get arm locked. Chris points out some of the details of structure which help for control and passing the guard. Melissa concludes the segment with a standing guard opening to pass. Stay tuned for our next Melissa’s Fun House video where we will cover the hand cuff pass!!
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Chris Haueter
Finer Details in Opening the Closed Guard: Part One
Runtime: 26:43m
June 7, 2024
Opening the closed guard starts with posture. Chris gives a detailed instruction of the hip movements and frames that allow guard openings to occur. Melissa and Eddie ask questions to clarify the “invisible” Jiu jitsu. A good guard opening will allow the you to find an easier route to pass! Stay tuned for Part 2 where Melissa and Eddie show some alternate ways of opening the closed guard.
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Arm Bar Class with Melissa
Runtime: 12:08m
May 24, 2024
This video begins with an instruction of arm harvesting and the kimura/arm bar combo that is available from side control. Melissa shows many details of three different variations of this arm bar. After she demonstrates an arm bar from the back, the swinging arm bar drill from back attack, and several arm bar set ups from closed guard. We hope to see you at the next Combat Base Camp!!
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Master Class: Defending Attacks in the Closed Guard Part 2
Runtime: m
May 10, 2024
Part 2 begins with Melissa describing the micro adjustments necessary to defend against sweeps. We have a couple of great questions from Stacey and Vince, clarifying sweep and triangle defense. Melissa covers defense against the arm bar from a high guard. The Master Class concludes with different approaches to the back attack from the closed guard. We hope you learned a lot. Thanks for watching.
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Master Class: Defending Attacks in the Closed Guard Part 1
Runtime: 24:52m
April 25, 2024
Melissa starts the class with a review of base and posture in the closed guard. Then, Melissa, Chris and Jim go over some of the details to defending the choke in the closed guard. They also cover guard arm lock, triangle, and kimura defense in detail. Enjoy!
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Erik Bydairk
Runtime: 8:05m
April 12, 2024
We were fortunate to have Erik teach a class at our garage right before his black belt promotion in April of 2019. Erik showed us some great drills for shoulder health and went on to teach a sweep from the closed guard. Erik uses the same collar control he taught in the closed guard to show a couple of take down options. You can find Erik at Take Down Nation in Shiloh, Virginia.
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Some Back Takes: Half Guard Details Episode 2
Runtime: 22:35m
March 15, 2024
Erik starts Part 2 by covering the details of obtaining the octopus position from top half guard into a back take. Next, Erik uses the “pretzel bolo” to take the back which is a variation of the Berimbolo. He continues to explain the Berimbolo from the smash pass. For conventional pathways to the back, Erik secures back control from the arm triangle choke and north south position. He then goes over the details of his preferred back control and primary offensive move, the rear naked choke. Erik instructs many details of obtaining the RNC and countering counter moves. There are many great tips in this instructional! Enjoy.
Instructor
Erik Anderson
Some Back Takes: Half Guard Details Episode 1
Runtime: 10:20m
March 7, 2024
Erik covers some classic and progressive ways to get to the back. The series starts on the feet with a transition to front head lock, snap down and attack of the turtle position. The sequence progresses to a detailed instruction of quarter control to back take. The second sequence starts with z guard and half guard. Erik uses the arm attack defense to take the back. Next, Erik goes through the intricacies that make up the octopus hook obtained from half guard into a back take. From side control, the octopus hook allows a base to be built and possibilities open up. Stay tuned for Episode 2 coming soon.
Instructor
Erik Anderson
Eddie Cairns: Half Guard, Lapel Wraps and Submissions
Runtime: 7:06m
February 18, 2024
Eddie walks us through a detailed explanation of a lapel wrap sweep and back take starting in the half guard position. Each technique ends with submission options. Eddie also covers a lapel wrap choke option from the closed guard.
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Tactical Guard Pulls and the Arm Spin
Runtime: 15:48m
February 4, 2024
In this video, Melissa introduces the Jiu Jitsu version of the Tomoe nage sweep. Chris, Dylan, and Tobin point out additional details to the take down. A nice thing about this take down is, if you screw up, you end up in your guard. Dylan then covers the Arm Spin and Melissa demonstrates the flying de la riva. Tactical guard pulls are great to try in sport matches when the time is ticking.
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Chris Haueter
The Low Single Leg Take Down
Runtime: 13:12m
January 12, 2024
Chris’ favorite wrestling take down for gi competition is the low single leg. Chris explains the details of the move as well as the answers to the counters and how the details differ when wearing a gi. As always, we cover a think street, train sport and practice art approach. Stay tuned for more Melissa’s Fun House videos coming soon.
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Melissa Haueter
Chris Haueter
Kill’n Half Guard with Rich Sab
Runtime: 15:31m
January 4, 2024
Out of The Edge Martial Arts Academy in New Jersey, Rich reviews some passes of the traditional half guard position. Always controlling the hip and the head, he flattens his partner out and uses pressure to transition to a knee slice or obtain mount. Rich covers some of his favorite variations on this fundamental half guard pass. He addresses some of the common answers to the pass counters as well as the back step pass. We hope you enjoy this detail oriented approach to passing half guard!
Contact Rich @Richsab on Instagram or richsab.com and theedgemma.com
Instructor
Dominick (Rich Sab) Sabatino
Continuing on Our Feet
Runtime: 16:36m
December 21, 2023
In this episode, with the help of Seth, Melissa, Jim, and Chris go over many details of the grandfather of all throws, the fundamental hip throw. They cover some real world applications for this concept. Melissa then delves into a detailed instructional on Tani-otoshi or the Valley Drop which is her personal favorite take down. The Valley Drop is a great option for smaller people as you do not have to load your opponents weight on top of you and can use connection and gravity to get them to the ground. Chris then reviews the 3 counters to a hip throw. Leave a comment below!
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Still Standing
Runtime: 11:59m
December 8, 2023
Unleash your BJJ potential with the latest episode of Melissa's Funhouse! Dive into advanced techniques with Melissa as she masterfully demonstrates single-leg takedowns and underhook strategies. Learn to dominate with precise head and leg positioning, enhanced by Melissa's unique insights and gripping techniques. Perfect for practitioners eager to elevate their game, this video promises not just skill enhancement but a strategic edge.
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
The Stand Up Battle: Controlling the Hips
Runtime: 13:38m
November 30, 2023
Before Melissa gets into take downs, she always reviews proper technical break falls to the rear and side for safety. She covers drills to control the hips and set up take downs such as the basic arm drag, the fundamental body lock, and pummeling for wrestling. Try these drills to help improve your control in the stand up battle. Many of the same principles are applied later in the ground game. Stayed tuned!
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
A Grips Class
Runtime: 18:34m
November 17, 2023
Melissa covers the 3 levels of base: Standing, combat base and two knees down. She then moves into a grip break review and grip breaks to offensive positions. Melissa and Tobin then explain some standing choke options. The class ends with collar control and connection from the standing position. We hope you are entertained and learn something too!!
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Basic Over Pass for Sport
Runtime: 6:11m
October 20, 2023
Tobin covers a guard pass from the over passing range by demonstrating the "Bonsai Pass." Through the principles of hip control, base, grips and connection, he explains a controlled set up for the pass in detail. Thanks for watching.
Instructor
Tobin Woodley
Fun Sweep for Sport
Runtime: 6:09m
October 7, 2023
Utilizing a technical stand up from an intermediate distance in the De la Riva guard, Tobin demonstrates a sweep into a tight knee slice pass. Tobin also covers a variation of the sweep based on the opponent sitting back. Thanks for watching!
Instructor
Tobin Woodley
Fun with Kesa Gatame Part 3: Holds and Pressures Series
Runtime: 7:30m
September 14, 2023
In this video, Chhi’ covers setting up the Kesa from an attempted knee on belly baseball bat choke as well as transitioning to Kesa from side control. He explains pressure as a technical development through control and attempted submissions.
Instructor
Chhi’mèd Künzang
Fun with Kesa Gatame: Part 1 Holds & Pressures
Runtime: 14:33m
August 13, 2023
Learn how technique and position create pressure through use of the Kesa Gatame. Chhi’ explains the position, the application of pressure, preventing the escape, and a sequence of submissions from the position. Don’t miss Tobin’s commentary at the end.
Instructor
Chhi’mèd Künzang
Hamid Almozaffar: Two Fundamental Throws
Runtime: 7:30m
July 26, 2023
Meet Hamid, a US National Level Judo Coach, training in Judo since 1990 as well as a Jiu Jitsu brown belt with Combat Base. In this instructional, Hamid covers how to have a plan for gripping, protect your lapels and sleeves, and shut down your opponent’s attacking hand. He also covers two throws: one from the Russian Tie and another from the c grip. Enjoy!
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Posture in the Closed Guard
Runtime: 13:15m
May 5, 2023
Get a bird’s eye view of a private instructional held in the Combat Base Redondo Beach Garage. This video covers holding and regaining posture in the closed guard, using a mobile tripod base, monitoring for strikes in the closed guard and the basics of 3’s as a learning tool. Enjoy!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Standing Principles to Takedown Options
Runtime: 9:28m
April 14, 2023
In this seminar held at Excel Jiu Jitsu in Oceanside, California, Chris demonstrates key principles of standing techniques, covering details on hip control, grips, stance, and transitions to body locks. He also provides instruction on a basic hip throw, a counter to the hip throw, and collapsing takedown options.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Back Take Details
Runtime: 13:50m
March 3, 2023
During a virtual private lesson, Chris instructs the back take by breaking posture and controlling the hips. The principles of base and posture are explored as well as the evolution of Jiu jitsu.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Melissa Haueter
Armbar Seminar with Melissa
Runtime: 19:51m
January 29, 2023
During this 2016 seminar in Frankfurt Germany, Melissa goes over various ways to drill an armbar from the guard position including climbing, swinging, cross clamp, and flash. There are many fine points and details in this video to help improve your control and allow you to better set up and finish the armbar.
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Becuase it Starts on Your Feet
Runtime: 30:16m
January 13, 2023
During the November 2022 Seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia, Chris instructs base and posture for a street, sport and art applicable stance. Many principles are revealed in this seminar including connecting hips to grips, keeping your hands up, entry to clinch, owning the hips and transitioning to the hip throw. He explains the concept of the collapsing takedown which is especially good for the aging athlete. Trust your hips!!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Basic Knife Defense
Runtime: 24:32m
December 31, 2022
Ever wondered what you should do if you are attacked with a knife? Combat Base black belt Jerry Wetzel is a knife defense expert and founder of Red Zone Threat Management Systems. In this video, Jerry introduces some basics of knife defense from standing and the ground. You'll learn how to disarm someone who has a knife safely. The instruction is geared toward the jiu-jitsu practitioner. For more, check out the Red Zone website.
Instructor
Jerry Wetzel
Single Point Details & Micro Framing
Runtime: 19:44m
December 11, 2022
In this video, Chris Haueter shares his knowledge on how to concentrate on a single point to control your opponent. By isolating a single joint or area, you can immobilize your opponent and open up opportunities to pass their guard, sweep, or gain the upper hand.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Chhi’mèd Künzang
The L Principle
Runtime: 10:56m
November 22, 2022
Looking to keep your opponent from passing your guard? BJJ Black Belt Melissa Haueter has got you covered with her signature "L Principle". This drilling video is perfect for beginners or black belts alike, this simple principle will help keep your opponent frustrated when attempting to pass. So whether you're just starting out or looking to add another tool to your arsenal, be sure to check out this video.
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
More Closed Guard Details
Runtime: 14:30m
November 3, 2022
Continuing his seminar across the pond, Chris breaks down his strategies and techniques when your opponent is in your closed guard. He covers breaking your opponent down, keeping them from standing up, and don't forget your ABC's (Always Be Choking)!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Three Passing Postures
Runtime: 15:17m
October 5, 2022
In this video of his seminar series, Chris covers the three main passing postures in BJJ and how to control your opponent's hands, head, and hips. He also includes additional closed guard theory. This is essential information for any BJJ practitioner, so be sure to check it out!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Escaping the Triangle
Runtime: 8:55m
September 13, 2022
If you're looking to up your BJJ game, look no further. Chris Haueter is known for his attention to detail, and in this video, he shares some of the little tricks that have helped him escape even the peskiest opponents' triangle or rubber guard. You won't want to miss these tips - so watch now!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Chhi’mèd Künzang
Mitch Langman
Runtime: 9:46m
July 12, 2022
Mitch Langman, head instructor at Dark Carnival, shows how he sets up and finishes a variety of lapel chokes including how to switch to different techniques/grips when your opponent defends. If you're a fan of lapel chokes, and even if you're not, you won't want to miss this one!
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Bent Arm Attacks – Part III
Runtime: 8:51m
June 11, 2022
In part two of his seminar on bent arm attacks, Chris continues his instruction on how to attack your opponent's arms. This video focuses explicitly on the americana.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Sam Kressin
Hook & Vine
Runtime: 8:01m
May 7, 2022
In this video, Melissa shows a variety of techniques based on the "hook & vine" guard. You'll start by learning a few basic drills to get comfortable in the position, then you'll learn sweeps, transitions, defenses and even an attacking guard pull. This is a perfect addition to almost anyone's game. Don't miss out!
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Melissa Haueter
HIIT Volume 1
Runtime: 53:33m
March 26, 2022
Join Melissa Haueter for the perfect workout for those who want to lose weight and build muscle at the same time! This full-body, high intensity interval training (HIIT) routine will burn calories while giving you that strong foundation of strength. No equipment required!
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Bent Arm Attacks – Part II
Runtime: 9:41m
March 11, 2022
In part two of his seminar on bent arm attacks, Chris continues his series on attacks on your opponent's arms. This video focuses explicitly on kimura details while your opponent is in your closed guard.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Melissa Haueter
Chhi’mèd Künzang
Sam Kressin
Bent Arm Attacks
Runtime: 15:15m
March 5, 2022
Watch the premier episode of our new Seminar Series. Bent arm attacks are a great technique to add to your arsenal and can be used both offensively and defensively. Chris provides a master class on how to apply bent arm attacks and also includes some of the finer points on the body mechanics that make these techniques work.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Sam Kressin
Keys to a Competitive Mindset in BJJ
Runtime: 6:35m
February 26, 2022
After seeing his calm, cool, and collected demeanor Mark Quesada wants to know how Chhi’mèd Künzang gets mentally prepared for competition.
Instructor
Chhi’mèd Künzang
Kayti Quesada
Runtime: 17:26m
February 19, 2022
Combat Base Visalia first degree black belt Kayti Quesada shares her details and secrets for superior connection and awareness drilling. This video is perfect for those looking to learn how to take space away from their opponents while on top.
Instructor
Kayti Quesada
Mark Quesada
Runtime: 23:10m
February 12, 2022
First degree black belt Mark Quesada shares his concepts and secrets to winning the unwinnable against an opponent who may be younger, stronger, or faster.
Instructor
Mark Quesada
Side Control 2.0
Runtime: 8:30m
February 5, 2022
In this video, Melissa covers a wide variety of side control hold downs, attacks, and escapes. She also shares one of her all-time favorite submission transitions from top side control to a very tight arm bar.
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
What makes BJJ different?
Runtime: 12:00m
January 28, 2022
What is the defining characteristic of Brazilian jiu jitsu that separates it from other martial arts? Chris and Melissa break down their views on what makes BJJ unique.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Melissa Haueter
Knee On Belly Hold-Down
Runtime: 6:00m
January 24, 2022
Join Melissa Haueter in the Combat Base Club series as she breaks down the dynamics of the "Knee on Belly Hold-Down". Dive deep into the mechanics of maintaining the correct posture, initiating choke holds, and transitioning seamlessly between attacks. But wait, there's more! Melissa doesn't just show you how to control, she also reveals escape tactics from this dominant position. Ready to add more layers to your BJJ game? This video is your next stop!
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Efrain Sevilla
Chhi’mèd Künzang
Runtime: 23:35m
January 15, 2022
The Combat Base Club BJJ Black Belt Chhi'mèd Künzang shares his vast knowledge of body mechanics and martial arts concepts that can apply to a variety of jiu-jitsu techniques. He also teaches us subtle tricks on how best execute wrist locks, which will surely give your opponents pause on the mat!
Instructor
Sam Kressin
Chhi’mèd Künzang
Sam Kressin
Runtime: 19:11m
January 1, 2022
Third degree BJJ black belt, karate black belt, and expert catch wrestler Sam Kressin shares his secrets on the setup, entry, and finish of a deadly banana split.
Instructor
Sam Kressin
Chhi’mèd Künzang
Brian Moody
Runtime: 8:01m
December 24, 2021
Cowboy Jiu Jitsu black belt Brian Moody demonstrates three different ways that can get an opponent off balance with the "monkey swing" ankle pick series. He shows the correct setup for an ankle pick and then goes on explain different variations that can be used when it fails. A great addition to anyone's takedown arsenal.
Instructor
Brian Moody
Benjamin Westrich
Benjamin Westrich
Runtime: 15:07m
December 21, 2021
Warrior Fitness Center Founder and Head Instructor Benjamin Westrich demonstrates the cloth grip version of the arm drag. In this video you'll learn effective ways to properly setup and execute the arm drag, as well as how to transition the position into a single leg and takedown.
Instructor
Benjamin Westrich
Brian Moody
How Do I Escape Side Control?
Runtime: 9:49m
December 12, 2021
Instructor
Butterfly Guard 2.0
Runtime: 8:01m
December 4, 2021
In this video Melissa continues the lessons on butterfly guard, showing the setup, details on working the position, and various options to advance your position with your opponent.
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
Closed Guard 2.0
Runtime: 8:01m
November 26, 2021
Dive deeper into the closed guard with Melissa Haueter and master the nuances of this essential position. From refining your base to effectively transferring weight onto your opponent's abdomen, Melissa guides you through drills, defenses, and techniques. Elevate your game with her favorite cross climb Armbar and unravel the mysteries of the four pronged attack—choke, lock, sweep, and the back take. Stay sharp and responsive, learning how to prevent, defend, and counterattack with precision. Perfect for those looking to amplify their closed guard prowess!
Instructor
Melissa Haueter
What Took So Long to Start the Combat Base Club?
Runtime: 6:58m
November 18, 2021
Mike Dytri asks our most important question yet! What took so long to start this club?
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Melissa Haueter
Mike Dytri
How Do You Defend Knee on Belly in MMA?
Runtime: 4:49m
November 6, 2021
Jason from New World Jiu Jitsu wants to know the best way to defend the knee on belly position in MMA.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Melissa Haueter
What’s the Best Competition Training Regimen?
Runtime: 6:11m
October 29, 2021
Combat Base Brown belt Scott Atkinson signed up for for IBJJF World Masters and wants to know the best training schedule leading up to a competition.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Melissa Haueter
Should Competition BJJ Allow Heel Hooks?
Runtime: 7:49m
October 22, 2021
Combat Base Black Belt Pat Becker asks about heel hooks in BJJ competition. Earlier this year, IBJJF released its updated rules, legalizing the application of heel hooks and leg reaping techniques for brown and black belts in no-gi. Chris and Melissa both share their philosophy on training and competing in tournaments with heel hooks.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Melissa Haueter
What to Look for at Each Belt Level
Runtime: 11:00m
October 10, 2021
Southern California Combat Club's head coach Danny Suarez asks about the growth and expectations at each belt level. Chris and Melissa each share their views on the journey to the BJJ black belt and beyond!
Instructor
How Do You Push Past Walls?
Runtime: 7:00m
October 4, 2021
Centerline Jiu Jitsu and MMA owner and head coach Jerry Wetzel asks about what to do when hitting a wall in jiu jitsu training. Chris and Melissa provide a few techniques and ways of thinking to help push past those moments.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Melissa Haueter
Andy Hori
Runtime: 6:03m
September 26, 2021
Resident black belt Andy Hori shows his unique take on an armbar from omoplata. He also shares his entry technique from spider guard as well as another finishing variation.
Instructor
Andy Hori
Hylyn Casey Hanmer
Paris Snyder
Runtime: 5:39m
September 18, 2021
Mixed Combat Sports head coach Paris Snyder shares his baratoplata techniques, including how to setup, control, and finish. You'll also learn how he likes to get disqualified from jiu jitsu tournaments with his patented tornado kick and double tornado kick.
Instructor
Paris Snyder
Erik Anderson
Efrain Sevilla
Runtime: 9:26m
September 11, 2021
Efrain Sevilla shares his wealth of knowledge on the two-on-one grip from a standing start position. He shows his techniques for entries, sweeps, and throws as well as a few nice submissions after taking his opponents to the mat.
Instructor
Efrain Sevilla
Erik Anderson
Runtime: 11:32m
September 5, 2021
Erik Anderson, third degree black belt and resident leg lock master, teaches how to enter, attack, defend, and counter against heel hooks. He reviews key concepts on how to control your opponents far leg while still finishing the submission. Don't miss this one if you're looking for a way to up your nogi and/or leglock game.
Instructor
Erik Anderson
Paris Snyder
How Do You Train With An Aging Body?
Runtime: 8:00m
August 27, 2021
Casey wants to know how Melissa and Chris handle training with injuries and an aging jiu jitsu body. They each break down their strategies for continuing to train through banged up knees, hips, and just plain getting older.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Melissa Haueter
Jerry Wetzel
Runtime: 14:24m
August 24, 2021
Centerline Jiu Jitsu and MMA owner and head coach Jerry Wetzel shares his "cthulhu choke" from side control. This sneaky and technical choke can be the perfect weapon against larger opponents. While setting up the choke he details the best way to avoid getting rolled over and maintain side control.
Instructor
Jerry Wetzel
How to Teach an Engaging Class
Runtime: m
August 14, 2021
In this video Andy Hori asks how to keep a BJJ class focused and engaging for students. Chris and Melissa both give their take on the best ways to be entertaining, inspirational, and still share some great techniques and knowledge.
Instructor
Chris Haueter
Melissa Haueter
Casey Hanmer
Runtime: 5:08m
August 10, 2021
In our latest video, Casey Hanmer provides a great tutorial on nogi back attacks and submissions including a reverse triangle and arm lock. She shows her techniques for passing the guard, taking the back, and the optimal ways to counter your opponents defenses.
Instructor
Hylyn Casey Hanmer
Andy Hori
Mike Dytri
Runtime: 13:29m
August 10, 2021
The Combat Base Club’s own renaissance man Mike Dytri dives deep into the Estima lock submission in the gi. In this video he covers entry into position, baiting your opponent into inverting or regaurding to perfectly enter the Estima lock position, and of course the fine details of maintaining the position and finishing the submission.
Instructor
Mike Dytri