Dirty Boxing by Erik Paulson

Step inside the world of old-school combat with Dirty Boxing by Erik Paulson — a no-nonsense striking and clinch series from one of MMA’s most respected pioneers

Legendary coach Erik Paulson shares his deep knowledge of “dirty boxing” — the lost art of close-quarters striking — showing how to control and dismantle your opponent from the clinch using sharp elbows, sneaky uppercuts, crushing knees, and relentless pressure.
Whether you're a striker looking to enhance your clinch game or a grappler wanting to add striking into your transitions, this series blends the best of boxing, Muay Thai, and catch wrestling into a vicious, effective system built for the cage, the ring, or the street.

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What will You Learn?

Step inside the world of old-school combat with Dirty Boxing by Erik Paulson — a no-nonsense striking and clinch series from one of MMA’s most respected pioneers. Legendary coach Erik Paulson shares his deep knowledge of “dirty boxing” — the lost art of close-quarters striking — showing how to control and dismantle your opponent from the clinch using sharp elbows, sneaky uppercuts, crushing knees, and relentless pressure.

Whether you're a striker looking to enhance your clinch game or a grappler wanting to add striking into your transitions, this series blends the best of boxing, Muay Thai, and catch wrestling into a vicious, effective system built for the cage, the ring, or the street.

What You’ll Learn:

🥊 The Dirty Dozen: Coach Paulson’s favorite clinch striking combinations to overwhelm opponents

🤜 Inside the Clinch: Control posture, break balance, and stay one step ahead

🦵 Knees, Elbows & Sneaky Shots: Devastating strikes from tie-ups, underhooks, and collar ties

🔁 Seamless Transitions: Flow between strikes, takedowns, and submissions with fluidity

🧠 Old School Wisdom: Learn battle-tested tactics from a coach who’s trained world champions

Why Train with Erik Paulson?

Erik Paulson is a true martial arts legend — the first American to win the World Light-Heavyweight Shooto title in Japan, and the founder of Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW). With decades of experience coaching elite fighters in MMA, BJJ, and catch wrestling, Paulson brings a unique blend of creativity, brutality, and technical precision to every lesson.