Intelligence Over Athleticism • Efficiency Over Force
Learn the fundamentals that still work at 60 from Chris Haueter - one of the original Dirty Dozen. Master the Art of Jiu-Jitsu through intelligent movement, not brute force.
Why traditional training methods fail those who need intelligent Jiu-Jitsu most
Every roll feels like you're fighting someone with twice your energy. While you're thinking technique, they're muscling through everything with raw power and speed.
The moves you drill work fine in practice, but fall apart the moment real pressure is applied. You're left wondering if technique really beats strength.
Between work and family, every session needs to count. But you're spending more time recovering than actually improving your game.
There's that creeping doubt: "Maybe this isn't for me." Watching athletic practitioners dominate makes you wonder if you should accept being average forever.
Chris Haueter is 60 years old and still dangerous on the mats. Here's how the Art makes it possible.
Learn to think three moves ahead instead of relying on speed and strength you may not have. The Art rewards the thinking practitioner.
Every movement serves a purpose. No wasted energy, no unnecessary strain. The Art teaches efficiency in all things.
Master the "why" behind movements so you can adapt to any situation. The Art gives you understanding, not just moves.
Train in ways that protect your body while remaining effective. The Art sustains you for decades, not just years.
How a conversation with the master changed everything Chris thought about Jiu-Jitsu
Chris Haueter is one of the original Dirty Dozen - the first 12 non-Brazilians to receive black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
He trained directly with Rorion Gracie, the Machado brothers, and Rickson Gracie himself.
But it was a single conversation with Master Rickson that transformed Chris's entire approach to the Art...
This wisdom became the foundation of everything Chris teaches. Instead of relying on athleticism that fades with time, focus on efficiency that improves with age.
While trends come and go in BJJ - what Chris calls "the fat tie versus the skinny tie" - the Suitcase contains only timeless Jiu-Jitsu that works regardless of the era.
Chris Haueter's framework for intelligent Jiu-Jitsu that works at any age
These aren't just techniques - they're ways of thinking that transform how you approach every position, every movement, every roll. Master these principles and you'll never look at Jiu-Jitsu the same way again.
The Mental Framework
Being relaxed is the key to everything in Jiu-Jitsu. When you're tense, you're wasting energy fighting yourself before you even engage your opponent. This principle teaches you how to stay calm under pressure and use your opponent's energy against them.
The Control Hierarchy
Every position in Jiu-Jitsu can be understood through these three critical points. When you know where your hands, hips, and head should be - and where your opponent's are - you can solve any position like a puzzle.
The Art of Timing
"Jiu-Jitsu is about learning to let go." How many times have you forced a technique that wasn't working? This principle teaches you to recognize when something isn't happening and flow to what is available instead of fighting against reality.
Once you understand these three principles, you'll never need to memorize hundreds of techniques again. Every position becomes solvable. Every roll becomes a chess match where you're thinking three moves ahead. This is how Chris stays dangerous at 60 - and how you can too.
Part 1 is all about the foundations. The stuff you need to master in your BJJ Journey. These fundamentals set you up for Part 2, where Chris builds upon everything you learn here.
Chris Haueter's systematic approach to intelligent Jiu-Jitsu - covering every essential area through the lens of efficiency and 40+ years of experience.
Once you've mastered the foundations in Part 1, Part 2 takes you deeper into advanced applications, complex scenarios, and the higher-level concepts that separate good practitioners from great ones.
Get a taste of the systematic teaching and profound insights waiting for you in The Suitcase. Watch how Chris transforms complex concepts into simple, actionable wisdom.
Chris reveals his systematic approach to skill development and how to efficiently plug holes in your game without overwhelming yourself.
Explore how connection is the key to submissions. Chris demonstrates the principles that make techniques work, not just the mechanics.
Master the Foundations From An Original Dirty Dozen Member
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Everything you need to know about Chris Haueter's OG Suitcase Part 1
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