CSW Combatives Self defense by Erik Paulson

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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.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

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Intro	0
Hand Fighting	1:29
Clearing The Neck	2:13
Tie Up Template	8:21
Clearing The Hands, Lift Prevention	11:32
The Plum	18:08
Clinch	19:54
Technical Hand Fight Seal Control	21:47 - (33:08)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

The Claw And The Comb	0
Wall Survival Drill	7:33
Tie Ups	17:28
Wall Defense	32:47
Wall Defense Drills	35:22
Pad Wall Defense Drills	38:16 - (42:19)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Wiping System	0
V Defense System	4:52
Achilles Lock	10:11
Stopping	16:54
Stopping Drills	23:12 - (30:32)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Triangle Choke	0
Throat Chops	7:19
More Throat Chops	11:43
Snapdowns And Spins	19:21
The Spear	24:08
Lin Sil Dat	27:17
Lin Sil Dat Drills	32:38 - (34:10)

Volume 5

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

The Sut Sao Throat Chops	0
Sliding Leverage Sungop	3:01
Hitting And Blocking After	4:58
Whizzer Lift Throw	6:54
Headlock Escape	16:06
Wristlock And Finger Locks	17:00
Machete Defense	24:33
Blade Defense	30:09
Baseball Bat Defense	38:42
3 MMA Drills	39:44 - (44:00)

Volume 6

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

CSW "Street-Defense"	0
CSW Knife Defense	0:27
CSW Blunt Weapon Defense	18:44
CSW Mugging Defense	30:14
George - Deputy Sheriff Riverside Police	44:59 - (59:22)

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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

Real-World BJJ Application
Learn how Jiu-Jitsu changes when strikes, headbutts, and environmental threats are involved.
CSW Combatives System
A blend of BJJ, catch wrestling, and street-tested tactics refined over decades of teaching professionals and fighters.
Control First, Damage Second
Emphasis on positional dominance, balance breaking, and shutting down aggression before it escalates.
Simple, High-Percentage Techniques
No fancy moves — just reliable mechanics that work under stress.
Stand-Up to Ground Integration
Covers clinch entries, takedowns, and ground control with self-defense in mind.
Legendary Insight from Erik Paulson
Learn directly from one of the original architects of modern submission grappling.

What You’ll Learn

How to use BJJ effectively in self-defense scenarios
Clinch and takedown strategies designed for real altercations
Ground control positions that neutralize strikes
Submissions and controls adapted for safety and awareness
Principles for staying calm, balanced, and decisive under pressure

Who This Course Is For

BJJ practitioners who want real self-defense skills
Martial artists tired of sport-only solutions
Law enforcement, military, and security professionals
Anyone serious about protecting themselves and others

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Hand Fighting
Clearing The Neck
Tie Up Template
Clearing The Hands, Lift Prevention
The Plum
Clinch
Technical Hand Fight Seal Control

Part 2

The Claw And The Comb
Wall Survival Drill
Tie Ups
Wall Defense
Wall Defense Drills
Pad Wall Defense Drills

Part 3

Wiping System
V Defense System
Achilles Lock
Stopping
Stopping Drills

Part 4

Triangle Choke
Throat Chops
More Throat Chops
Snapdowns And Spins
The Spear
Lin Sil Dat
Lin Sil Dat Drills

Part 5

The Sut Sao Throat Chops
Sliding Leverage Sungop
Hitting And Blocking After
Whizzer Lift Throw
Headlock Escape
Wristlock And Finger Locks
Machete Defense
Blade Defense
Baseball Bat Defense
3 MMA Drills

Part 6

CSW "Street-Defense"
CSW Knife Defense
CSW Blunt Weapon Defense
CSW Mugging Defense
George - Deputy Sheriff Riverside Police

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