Category Archives: Combat Submission Wrestling

MMA trainer Erik Paulson to hold seminar in NJ on May 6

Posted on April 17, 2012 by ted czech

Here’s a poster for an upcoming seminar by Erik Paulson — a pioneer in MMA, and now trainer of great fighters like Josh Barnett — at KRU Training in Bergenfield, NJ. Paulson has trained with numerous masters, including the Gracies, … Continue reading →

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Erik Paulson interview 2011- Scotland

Posted on July 3, 2011 by ted czech

Great interview with former Shooto champion and Combat Submission Wrestling innovator Erik Paulson. In this interview. Erik talks about working with Brock Lesnar on the set of The Ultimate Fighter, why the UFC’s dominance is good for the sport, and … Continue reading →

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Strikeforce video: Josh Barnett taps out Brett Rogers

Posted on June 26, 2011 by ted czech

Just an absolutely masterful display of ground fighting (catch wrestling to be specific) by Josh Barnett, although to be honest, Brett Rogers has never been known for his ground skills. Usually the head-and-arm choke is cinched in when the top … Continue reading →

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NJ MMA: Erik Paulson seminar

Posted on March 14, 2011 by ted czech

KRU Training in Bergenfield NJ has announced that on April 10th they will be hosting a 5 hour seminar with Sensei Erik Paulson. Paulson is the first Westerner to win the World Shooto Championship as well as competed in many … Continue reading →

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MMA History: How Wigan (England for all of us U.S. blokes) invented MMA

Posted on March 8, 2011 by ted czech

If you’re on this site with any regularity, you know I’m a big fan of catch wrestling as a viable alternative to jiu-jitsu. No disrespect to jiu-jitsu practitioners, but I think catch wrestling can be as formidable a ground style … Continue reading →

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