Category Archives: Erik Paulson

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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Trainer Erik Paulson to hold MMA seminar at Modern Martial Arts in NJ

Posted on September 2, 2011 by ted czech

Erik Paulson, a former Shooto champion and Combat Submission Wrestling pioneer, will he holding a seminar at Modern Martial Arts on Sept. 24. Paulson has trained under Rickson Gracie, Dan Inosanto and Rigan Machado, and has trained guys like Brock … 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 →

Posted in BJJ News, BJJ techniques, CACC, catch wrestling, catch-as-catch-can, Combat Submission Wrestling, CSW, Erik Paulson, Shooto | Comments Off

Saltsman in bantamweight clash on Saturday at NAAFS’ Caged Fury 14

Posted on February 22, 2011 by ted czech

State College’s Tyler Saltsman, who is 4-0 as an amateur, takes on his biggest challenge to date in the 9-1 Isaiah Chapman at the North American Allied Fight Series’ Caged Fury 14 this Saturday in Cleveland, OH. Standthemup.org has a … Continue reading →

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Erik Paulson talks Brock’s training, to hold seminar in State College in Nov.

Posted on October 12, 2010 by ted czech

Catch wrestling professor Erik Paulson, who trains UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, talks about Brock’s training for his UFC 121 title defense against Cain Velasquez while at a seminar at FLO MMA in Palatine (wherever that is). Chicago’s MMA reporter … Continue reading →

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State College MMA: Titan Fitness & Martial Arts hosts Erik Paulson seminar

Posted on September 24, 2010 by ted czech

Erik Paulson is the founder of Combat Submission Wrestling and a two-time world light heavyweight shootwrestling champion. For over twenty years, Erik Paulson has studied the art of grappling. Erik’s system, Combat Submission Wrestling, blends grappling techniques and concepts from … Continue reading →

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Introducing: American Grappler Authentic

Posted on September 19, 2010 by ted czech

Wanted to take a moment to spotlight a new company out of New York called American Grappler Authentic. These guys represent the American sport of catch wrestling, as well as this country’s rich history of bare-knuckle boxing. Catch is making … Continue reading →

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