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Chris Haueter On Evolution Of the Closed Guard

Chris Haueter On Evolution Of the Closed Guard

 

Chris Haueter (Rigan Machado)

Chris-Haueter-200x200 Chris is best known for his innovative teaching style and conceptual coaching ability and naming of new positions as the art rapidly developed in the mid 90’s, coined the term ‘Combat Base’ as it related to shooting platform. He spread BJJ to the UK and across the US in the late 90’s. He is the first American black belt to compete in the Mundials De Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil, the first American black belt to win a black belt match. Over the years Chris has won multiple Pan American, and superfight victories. He is also a highly respected JKD practitioner directly trained under Dan Inosanto. He has promoted 15 black belts.

 

 

Chris Haueter’s Trademark Handstand Pass

 

Matt Thornton’s coach and BJJ Legend, Chris Haueter, gives us a rare look at the evolution of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu closed guard.

Conor McGregor Rolling With Chris Haueter