Arm Drag Series by Erik Paulson

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Unlock the power of one of grappling’s most effective and battle-tested positions — the Arm Drag — with Erik Paulson, a true pioneer of MMA and submission grappling. Known for his no-fluff, straight-to-the-point coaching, Erik breaks down the arm drag like only a seasoned master can.

Whether you're a beginner or a black belt, this instructional delivers simple, high-percentage techniques that translate directly to live rolling and competition.
From takedowns to back takes, control to submissions — this is the arm drag, Paulson-style: efficient, aggressive, and fight-proven.
Old School simplicity and technique that works effectively TODAY

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
Entries Intro	2:08
2 On 1	2:31
V Defense To Arm Drag To 5 Leg Positions	6:08
Anchored Arm Drag From 50/50	10:17
Fan Drag	11:36
Hand On Chest Drag	14:19
Slap Catch	15:48
Double Grab Fake System	16:44
Inverted Grips	18:04
Bait Wrist Grab To Pocket Arm Drag	19:20
Tom Erickson	20:25
Down Block Arm Drag	21:56
Pummel Drill	23:35
Duck And Sag Arm Drags	25:11
Clearing The 50/50	33:39
Duck To The Back	36:01
Short Armdrag From Front Headlock	39:17
Mongolian Footsweep	42:19
Arm Drag Seoi Nage	44:04
Mark Schultz Drag Inside Trip	45:11 - (46:24)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Defense - Cross Arm Wipe	0
Redrag	1:46
Rico Rodriguez Hip Away	3:51
Run Away	5:22
The Sail	6:42
Elbow Lift	8:41
Head In Seatbelt	10:17
Drop Seoi Nage	11:15
Hanging Arm With The Elbow Hook	12:14
Long Butterfly	13:07
Downblock Hip Sag Armdrag	17:41
Anchor Head Inside Single And Follow Ups	20:36
Wrist Clearing System	27:32
Butterfly Sweep	34:37 - (38:39)

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What will You Learn?

Master the Arm Drag with Legendary Simplicity and Precision

Whether you're a beginner or a black belt, this instructional delivers simple, high-percentage techniques that translate directly to live rolling and competition. From takedowns to back takes, control to submissions — this is the arm drag, Paulson-style: efficient, aggressive, and fight-proven.

✅ What You’ll Learn Inside:

🔹 The Mechanics of a Perfect Arm Drag – Get the grips, angle, and timing right every time
🔹 Standing & Seated Arm Drags – Apply the technique from multiple positions
🔹 Clean Transitions to the Back – Turn an arm drag into dominant control
🔹 Takedown Entries – Go from drag to mat with slick, reliable finishes
🔹 Counters and Recounters – Stay a step ahead when opponents react
🔹 Drills & Concepts – Build muscle memory with Erik’s simple training formulas

💥 Why Learn from Erik Paulson?

Erik is a legend of the game – the first American to win a Japanese Shooto title, founder of Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW), and a coach to champions across MMA and grappling. His teaching style is clear, direct, and brutally effective — exactly what you need to make real progress on the mats.

🎯 Perfect for:

BJJ practitioners of all levels
Competitors looking to sharpen their back takes and control
Grapplers who want to simplify and streamline their game
Anyone who values efficient, no-nonsense instruction

Take your grappling to the next level with a must-have instructional from one of the most respected minds in the game.
The Arm Drag Series by Erik Paulson – Simple. Effective. Unstoppable.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Entries Intro
2 On 1
V Defense To Arm Drag To 5 Leg Positions
Anchored Arm Drag From 50/50
Fan Drag
Hand On Chest Drag
Slap Catch
Double Grab Fake System
Inverted Grips
Bait Wrist Grab To Pocket Arm Drag
Tom Erickson
Down Block Arm Drag
Pummel Drill
Duck And Sag Arm Drags
Clearing The 50/50
Duck To The Back
Short Armdrag From Front Headlock
Mongolian Footsweep
Arm Drag Seoi Nage
Mark Schultz Drag Inside Trip

Part 2

Defense - Cross Arm Wipe
Redrag
Rico Rodriguez Hip Away
Run Away
The Sail
Elbow Lift
Head In Seatbelt
Drop Seoi Nage
Hanging Arm With The Elbow Hook
Long Butterfly
Downblock Hip Sag Armdrag
Anchor Head Inside Single And Follow Ups
Wrist Clearing System
Butterfly Sweep

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