Chris Wilburn is the head instructor at Combat Base Carolina. A black belt in BJJ under Chris Hauter. He provides a real world approach to instruction by blending sport Jiu Jitsu, street self defense, and MMA. Utilizing over 15 years of combative experience to tailor instruction for his students. 

Lindsay Riddell, a black belt, helps women claim their space and build confidence by combining her love of Jiu Jitsu and Krav Maga in her instruction. She has 7 years of experience in Fit to Fight Krav Maga (Level 3) and over 8 years experience in Jiu Jitsu. In addition, she has completed the Sheepdog Response Level 1 Protector course and is SafeSport certified.

Jake, a Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, having trained under Chris since 2020 is also a husband, father, and an active law enforcement professional. Focusing his game and training for real life physical encounters from a simple street fight, up to a lethal force scenario. He strongly believes jiujitsu and submission grappling in general can help law enforcement become more professional, de-escalate situations without lethal force and better serve the public.

Ashley Mullis, a purple belt and certified yoga instructor, started jiu jitsu after a self defense class left an empowering impression. She now helps to share the spark that started her training with others.