CSW Ranking System
| Rank | BJJ Belt Equivalent |
| Coach 1 | Blue to Purple |
| Coach 2 | Purple to Brown |
| Coach 3 | MMA Coaching Rank |
| Coach 4 (Apprentice Instructor) | Brown to Black |
| Coach 5 (Associate Instructor) | Black & MMA Coaching Rank |
| Coach 6 (Full Instructor) | Black & High Level MMA Coach |
| Coach 7 (Super Coach) | Mastery of Both CSW Grappling System & MMA Fighting. Also includes STX Kickboxing. |
Coach Level 1 Details:
The material required to achieve Coach Level 1 is shown on the Student Level 1 – 5 DVDs.
2 – 4 year program to become Coach Level 1. Mastery of Student Levels 1 – 5 will take you to Coach Level 1.
To achieve Coach Level 1 you must master the five basic position requirements and five takedowns.
Coach Level 2 Details:
The mastery of the five secondary positions and five additional takedowns.
**Note: Coach Level 2 curriculum will be available on DVD soon. This will consist of five secondary positions and supporting material.
Coach Level 3 Details:
To achieve Coach Level 3 you must master all of the Coach Level 1 & 2 material and learn all of the required MMA Drills, Techniques, and Coaching Techniques to work with MMA fighters.
Coach Level 4-7 Details:
**Note: These ranks are also dependent on the amount of time you have worked with Erik. The average number of years it takes to achieve Coach Level 4 is seven to eight years. Coach Level 5 typically takes ten years to achieve. Coach Level 6 typically takes twelve years to achieve. Coach Level 7 (Super Coach) is considered a lifetime level. This level is reserved for those individuals that are in it to win it, for life.
Most of our CSW Instructors who are at Coach Level 4 – 6 are Black Belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, have gyms, or train fighters and are champions or have champions actively training with them. This includes grappling tournaments, kickboxing, and mma events.
Nice, I can see that I have a very long path in front of me. I am starting to believe if I desire this then it should be my entire focus, and stop dabbling with other methods. By the appearance of the tenure, and my geographc limitations. I live and work in remote areas.
On another note I am moving to the West Texas region. Odessa-Midland area to be exact. If anyone has anyleads on CSW training groups or individuals please feel free to contact me wylothar@wyocombatives.com
Thank You
Mike,
http://www.wyocombatives.com
To attain any of the ranks where and how do you test? I am assuming that there is a requirement under Mr. Paulson or one of his instructors to test for rank levels. Just curious as I am looking to opening up a gym soon and I need more information on grappling and how to achieve rank in the different organization/styles. Thank you.
Ty(Tyson) DeWees
hi ty-
yes there are student levels 1-5 is the first requirement to coach level one. Plus seminars and time in! thank you knowledge of the ciricullum is key
Erik
Just wanted to piggy back Ty’s question ,will you be arranging dates for student testing 1-5. Would love to test.Thanks.
Greetings Sensei Eric!
Back in February I connected with Sifu Alan Baker and I’m on the path of learning BJJ, CSW and Judo so I can offer these at my school eventually. Glad to be on the CSW team now and I look forward to meeting you in August @ AMAC!
Thank you the student level 1 to 5 is the coach level one ciricullum master these dvds alan can test you through the levels! God Bless
erik
Greetings from Poland my Mentor, Teacher and Friend.You are the best!
Wojtek Adamusik
Training with You Sensei Erik is big honor for me bacouse You are very god Man and Your Heart is very god.God Bless You and Your Family and all CSW Brothers!
Hi Sensei Erik, Your a lifetime of Wealthy knowledge and very valuable assest to Martial Arts your Curriculum is great and Im very interested in My school “Top Notch JKD Academy” becoming a Affliate with your Organization of C.S.W.
Thank you
Scott Dixon
twitter.com/topnotchjkd
I just purchased CSW 5 DVD Student levels (1-5)…so the journey begins toward Level 1 Coach. See you at the next seminar Sensei Erik!
I am a brown belt in submission fighting under the Metro Fight CLub of America (Detroit). I am in the process of opening a school near Holland, Mich. I am interested in becoming a affiliate and wondering am I going to have to travel to test or we’ll be able to upload testing videos? Thank you..I’m going to research alittle more before joining any affiliate and pick the best one for me..Mr. Paulson, I have been a fan of yours for a long time and also a fan of the Machado’s..
Hello-
You need to get the student levels 1 to 5 csw dvds and study them and test through
Chris Malgeri or Me!
thank You
I hope this Helps you!
Erik
Hello Mr Paulson,
I’m a little bit confused with all the DVDs of CSW, could you please give me some more explination?
- the 5 student level DVDs are the one we have to start with?
- how do the 5 ‘essentials’ DVDs fit into the program?
- the material on the specialised DVDs (leglocks, killer leglocks, armbar, chicken wings, etc…) can be found on the ‘student’ and/or ‘essential’ DVDs? or are they complete standalones?
- Which DVDs come after the ‘student’ and ‘essential’ series?
Thank you in advance?
René
Hi Erik,
I live in the UK how would I test for coach level 1?
Ian