Gracie Challenges, Rickson & the Early UFC | Chris Haueter | Partizan Grappling Podcast #13

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.→ https://www.thebjjproject.com/ — Learn from Chris Burns & Chris Haueter→ https://www.combatbase.com/product/combat-base-camp-2025/ — Train with Chris Haueter this JulyTrain with Chris Burns:📍 Zero Point Gracie Jiu-Jitsu HQ5/15 West St, Brookvale NSW 2100https://www.zeropointgjj.com/Enjoyed the episode?Hit SUBSCRIBE to support the channel and help us grow.00:00 How Chris started martial arts/BJJ08:30 Gracie Challenges14:00 How did BJJ become mainstream?19:50 Cross Training/Early UFC Fights23:00 Training with Rickson26:00 "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 match32:00 French Martial Art Savate33:00 Different Jiu Jitsu Styles42:00 Training Cultures43:00 Ecological Approach46:00 Advice for Beginners49:00 Inventing the Gauntlet and Hazing53:00 Importance of Leadership in BJJ55:00 What's next for Chris