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Erik Paulson’s CSW Association

Train With A Proven System.
Build Something That Lasts.

For more than four decades, Erik Paulson has developed and refined integrated systems for grappling, striking, coaching, and mixed martial arts. Today, the CSW Association helps martial artists build complete skills, instructors become better coaches, and academy owners develop stronger programs.

40+ Years Of System Development
180+ Affiliate Schools
7,000+ Videos Across Both Archives

Choose Your Path

Two Ways To Train. One Association Standard.

Erik Paulson coaching martial arts instructors

For School Owners, Instructors & Coaches

Build Your Academy With The CSW Affiliate Program

Add proven grappling, striking, and MMA systems to your academy while developing your instructors through structured curriculum, Coach Development Camps, professional resources, and direct Association support.

  • Complete program curriculum
  • Instructor and coach development
  • Business and marketing resources
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Martial artists training through the CSW Association

For Individual Martial Artists

Train Anywhere With The CSW Online University

Study directly from Erik Paulson’s extensive instructional archive with organized training in Combat Submission Wrestling, STX Kickboxing, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and more.

  • Extensive on-demand video library
  • Structured courses and learning paths
  • New material and archive updates
Start Training Online

Not sure which path fits? Choose the Affiliate Program if you teach or operate an academy. Choose the Online University if you want to train as an individual student.

Erik Paulson wearing his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coral belt
7th Degree BJJ Coral Belt Under Rigan Machado

More than five decades of continuous study, competition, coaching, and innovation.

The Coach Behind The Systems

Built Through Competition.
Refined Through Coaching.

Long before mixed martial arts became a global sport, Erik Paulson was already connecting striking, wrestling, takedowns, positional control, and submissions into one complete approach. His lifetime of training and competition became the foundation of Combat Submission Wrestling.

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Historic Achievement

First American Shooto World Champion

Captured the Shooto Light Heavyweight Championship in Japan in 1994.

02

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Coral Belt Under Rigan Machado

Recognized for decades of training, teaching, and contribution to the art.

03

System Builder

Founder Of CSW & STX Kickboxing

Creator of complete grappling, striking, and combat-development systems.

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Coach & Mentor

Trusted By Champions

Coach to UFC champions, elite fighters, world-class grapplers, and instructors.

Complete Systems. Not Random Techniques.

CSW members gain access to systems shaped through real competition, decades of coaching, and continuous development on the mat.

Explore The Association Programs

Choose One Complete System.
Build Your Own Training Path.

Every CSW Association system is available as an individual affiliation. Choose the program that best fits your academy, teaching goals, or area of specialization.

Combat Submission Wrestling training

Available As An Individual System

Combat Submission Wrestling

A complete grappling system combining submission wrestling, Catch Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, takedowns, positional control, and finishing systems.

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STX Kickboxing training with Erik Paulson

Available As An Individual System

STX Kickboxing

A versatile striking system drawing from Muay Thai, Western Boxing, Savate, and Jun Fan Kickboxing to develop timing, movement, combinations, and defensive skill.

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Erik Paulson MMA training

Available As An Individual System

Erik Paulson MMA

A complete MMA development system connecting striking, clinch work, takedowns, ground control, submissions, transitions, pressure, and fight strategy.

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Erik Paulson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training

Available As An Individual System

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

A structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program informed by Erik’s experience in BJJ, Catch Wrestling, Judo, Shoot Wrestling, and submission grappling.

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Shooto 2.0 instructor training

Available As An Individual System

Shooto 2.0

A modern instructor pathway rooted in Japanese Shoot Wrestling, integrating takedowns, trips, throws, ground wrestling, submissions, and combat application.

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More Than A Name Or Logo

Professional Development Is Built Into Your Membership.

Active CSW affiliates receive the curriculum, education, coaching resources, and advancement opportunities needed to keep developing as martial artists, instructors, and academy leaders.

Included With Affiliation

Student Online University

Study the systems as a student through organized courses, technical instruction, seminar footage, and decades of archived training material.

Included With Affiliation

Instructor Video Academy

Access private curriculum, teaching methods, Coach Development footage, instructor resources, and program implementation material.

No Additional Association Fee

Coach Development Program Camps

Train directly with the Association, refine your coaching ability, review curriculum, and develop alongside other CSW affiliates.

No Additional Association Fee

Testing & Advancement

Progress through in-person evaluation and demonstrated ability without separate Association testing or advancement fees.

7,000+ Training Videos

Two Complete Video Academies

Learn As A Student. Develop As An Instructor.

Affiliates receive both the Student Online University and the private Instructor Video Academy. Together, these archives provide access to one of the largest martial arts instructional video banks in the industry.

Your Path Into The Association

How CSW Affiliation Works

A clear process, personal guidance, and an ongoing pathway for professional growth.

  1. 01

    Choose Your System

    Select an individual program or begin with the Core 3 Package.

  2. 02

    Complete The Application

    Tell us about your training, academy, teaching experience, and goals.

  3. 03

    Speak With The Association

    Receive personal guidance in selecting the best membership path.

  4. 04

    Access Your Resources

    Enter both video academies and begin using your curriculum and tools.

  5. 05

    Train, Test & Advance

    Attend Coach Development Camps, receive feedback, and progress.

  6. 06

    Expand When Ready

    Add systems and develop additional instructors as your academy grows.

Ready to build your path? Start the application and speak directly with the Association about your goals.

Start The Affiliation Process

Benefits shown are included with an active affiliate membership. Program access is based on the selected affiliation path.

Voices From CSW Headquarters

The System Is Proven On The Mat.

CSW is taught, tested, and refined through real training every day. Here is what students at the CSW Training Center say about learning inside the system Erik Paulson built.

Jiu-Jitsu has completely changed my confidence. I truly learned that I can defend myself regardless of size, age, or weight.

Lori Lombera CSW Training Center Student

The knowledge Coach Paulson has accumulated throughout his career is truly unmatched. Being part of his lineage is a privilege.

Frank Martinez CSW Training Center Student

The atmosphere, coaches, and family environment were impossible to resist. CSW has truly become our gym family.

Nicole Rogers CSW Training Center Student

The coaches are outstanding, the academy is welcoming, and every class helps students grow both on and off the mats.

David Licona CSW Training Center Student

Built through decades of real-world instruction. The same experience that shapes students at CSW Headquarters supports the curriculum, education, and development available through the Association.

Erik Paulson coaching a student from the guard position
Student Online University Train Anywhere

For Individual Martial Artists

No Academy Required. Train From Anywhere.

Learn directly from Erik Paulson through an extensive online archive built for students who want proven instruction, organized training, and the freedom to learn at their own pace.

  • Organized Learning Paths

    Follow structured courses and focused instruction instead of searching through disconnected videos.

  • Multiple Training Systems

    Study student material from CSW, STX Kickboxing, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and related training disciplines.

  • Train On Your Schedule

    Review techniques, revisit lessons, and continue developing wherever you train.

  • An Archive Built Over Decades

    Learn from a deep collection of technical instruction, seminars, training concepts, and archived material.

Start Training Online

Individual student access. No school ownership or affiliation required.

Before You Get Started

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about Association affiliation, included benefits, and online student access.

Do I need to own a martial arts school to join?

No. School owners, instructors, and coaches can explore Association affiliation, while individual martial artists can train through the Student Online University without owning a school or becoming an affiliate.

Can I affiliate with only one system?

Yes. CSW, STX Kickboxing, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Shooto 2.0 are available as individual affiliation systems. The Core 3 is a special package that combines CSW, STX Kickboxing, and MMA for the price of one primary affiliation.

What does an active affiliate receive?

Active affiliates receive curriculum and development resources for their selected affiliation path, access to both the Student Online University and private Instructor Video Academy, Association support, Coach Development opportunities, and a pathway for testing and advancement.

Are Coach Development Camps included?

Yes. The Association does not charge active affiliates an additional camp fee for Coach Development Program Camps (CDPs). Travel, lodging, meals, and other personal expenses remain separate.

Are testing and advancement included?

Yes. Active affiliates are not charged separate Association testing or advancement fees. Testing and advancement remain subject to the applicable training, eligibility, attendance, and performance requirements.

Does an online student membership make me an affiliate or instructor?

No. Student Online University access is designed for individual study. Association affiliation, instructor development, certification, testing, and advancement follow separate requirements and approval processes.

Can I add another affiliation system later?

Yes. Affiliates can expand into additional systems as their academy, instructors, and program goals develop. The Association can help determine the appropriate next step.

Still have a question? Speak directly with the Association about your training, academy, and goals.

Contact The Association

Choose Your Next Step

Your Path Starts Here.

Build a stronger academy through the Association or begin training online as an individual student.

For School Owners, Instructors & Coaches

Bring The CSW Association Into Your Academy.

Add proven systems, structured curriculum, instructor development, Coach Development Program Camps, testing, and ongoing Association support.

Apply For Affiliation

For Individual Martial Artists

Start Training With Erik Paulson Online.

Enter the Student Online University for organized instruction, extensive archived training, and the freedom to learn wherever you train.

Start Training Online

Not sure which path fits your goals?

Contact the Association

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Looking for something specific? Browse the complete catalog of CSW training products and official merchandise.

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DOWNLOADABLE VIDEOS

Our downloadable videos can be saved to your device or viewed online.
Grab these titles for your personal library and take them with you, even if you are offline!

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Erik Paulson Free CSW Courses

Free Training Access

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Explore free CSW Online University courses with organized lessons, structured presentation, and training material you can study at your own pace.

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Organized lessons

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Enjoy The Free Content For As Long As You Wish

Start with free training, explore the system, and upgrade to an Online University membership when you are ready.

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