When it comes to real self-defense, few people on the planet have the depth, experience, and credibility of Erik Paulson.
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A pioneer of modern grappling, a former Shooto champion, and the founder of Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW), Erik has spent decades pressure-testing techniques across combat sports, street encounters, and military/law-enforcement training.
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CSW Combatives Self Defense is not sport Jiu-Jitsu — and it’s not theory. This course presents Erik Paulson’s unique, no-nonsense approach to BJJ for real-world situations, where strikes, chaos, and unpredictability are always in play.
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The focus is on control, survival, and decisive finishes, not points or rulesets.
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What Will You Learn?
A BJJ-Based Approach to Real-World Survival by Erik Paulson
When it comes to real self-defense, few people on the planet have the depth, experience, and credibility of Erik Paulson. A pioneer of modern grappling, a former Shooto champion, and the founder of Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW), Erik has spent decades pressure-testing techniques across combat sports, street encounters, and military/law-enforcement training.
CSW Combatives Self Defense is not sport Jiu-Jitsu — and it’s not theory. This course presents Erik Paulson’s unique, no-nonsense approach to BJJ for real-world situations, where strikes, chaos, and unpredictability are always in play. The focus is on control, survival, and decisive finishes, not points or rulesets.
This is self-defense through the lens of a true martial artist who has seen it all.
What Makes This Course Different
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Real-World BJJ Application
Learn how Jiu-Jitsu changes when strikes, headbutts, and environmental threats are involved.
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CSW Combatives System
A blend of BJJ, catch wrestling, and street-tested tactics refined over decades of teaching professionals and fighters.
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Control First, Damage Second
Emphasis on positional dominance, balance breaking, and shutting down aggression before it escalates.
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Simple, High-Percentage Techniques
No fancy moves — just reliable mechanics that work under stress.
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Stand-Up to Ground Integration
Covers clinch entries, takedowns, and ground control with self-defense in mind.
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Legendary Insight from Erik Paulson
Learn directly from one of the original architects of modern submission grappling.
What You’ll Learn
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How to use BJJ effectively in self-defense scenarios
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Clinch and takedown strategies designed for real altercations
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Ground control positions that neutralize strikes
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Submissions and controls adapted for safety and awareness
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Principles for staying calm, balanced, and decisive under pressure
Who This Course Is For
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BJJ practitioners who want real self-defense skills
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Martial artists tired of sport-only solutions
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Law enforcement, military, and security professionals
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Anyone serious about protecting themselves and others
What Exactly Do You Get?
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Part 6