For the last twenty-two years, Erik Paulson, the founder of Combat Submission Wrestling, has studied the art of grappling. Having gained worldwide fame competing in many pay-per-view, no-holds-barred tournaments, he is still undefeated in Japan where he is the World Light-Heavyweight Shootwrestling Champion. In addition, Mr. Paulson has spent the last decade training under such noted instructors as the Machado Brothers, Rickson Gracie, Larry Hartsell, Yorinaga Nakamura, Gene Lebell and the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto.

Erik's system blends Judo, Freestyle Wrestling and Greco-Roman Wrestling with techniques and submissions from Shootwrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo and Catchascatchcan. Combat Submission Wrestling trains the individual to strike, clinch, takedown, and submit on the ground in either a sport, mixed martial arts, or self defense environment.