In this episode of the Partizan Podcast, I'm joined with Chris "Bones" Burns to chat with the legendary Chris Haueter, one of the "Dirty Dozen" aka first 12 American BJJ Black Belts.
We dive into the early days of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the infamous Gracie Challenges, training with Rickson, and the mindset you need to succeed on (and off) the mats. Plus, hear stories about the origins of BJJ in America, cross-training in the early UFC days, and the philosophies that shaped modern grappling.
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Train with Chris Burns:
📍 Zero Point Gracie Jiu-Jitsu HQ
5/15 West St, Brookvale NSW 2100
https://www.zeropointgjj.com/
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00:00 How Chris started martial arts/BJJ
08:30 Gracie Challenges
14:00 How did BJJ become mainstream?
19:50 Cross Training/Early UFC Fights
23:00 Training with Rickson
26:00 "It's not who's good, it's who's left"
29:00 What started the Gracie Challenges?
30:54 Not Every Gracie Won their challenge match
32:00 French Martial Art Savate
33:00 Different Jiu Jitsu Styles
42:00 Training Cultures
43:00 Ecological Approach
46:00 Advice for Beginners
49:00 Inventing the Gauntlet and Hazing
53:00 Importance of Leadership in BJJ
55:00 What's next for Chris
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