CSW Association

Start Your Journey With The CSW Association

For more than three decades, the Combat Submission Wrestling Association has helped students, instructors, coaches, and academy owners develop world-class skills, build successful programs, and continue learning through one of the most respected training communities in martial arts.

For School Owners & Instructors

CSW Affiliate Program

For academy owners, instructors, and coaches who want curriculum, instructor development, coach certification, business support, marketing resources, and access to one of the most comprehensive martial arts associations in the industry.

Program Curriculum
Coach Development Camps
Instructor Archives
Business Development Resources
Marketing Support
Association Community
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For Individual Students

CSW Online University

Train directly under Erik Paulson through one of the largest instructional libraries available, featuring Combat Submission Wrestling, Shooto, STX Kickboxing, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and more.

Thousands Of Training Videos
Structured Learning Paths
Seminar Footage
Curriculum Archives
Monthly Updates
Train Anywhere Access
Enter The Online University

Not sure which path is right for you? Start with the Online University as a student or explore the Affiliate Program if you’re an instructor, coach, or academy owner.

Why Join The CSW Association?

Train, Teach & Grow With A Proven Martial Arts Association

Whether you are an academy owner, instructor, coach, or serious student, the CSW Association gives you access to proven systems, professional development, online education, and a global training community.

180+

Affiliate Schools

A global network of schools, coaches, instructors, and students connected through the CSW Association.

30+

Years Of Development

Decades of curriculum evolution, coach development, and real-world martial arts experience.

8,000+

Training Videos

Access one of the largest instructional archives in the martial arts industry.

Core 3

Most Popular Package

Affiliate in Combat Submission Wrestling, STX Kickboxing, and Erik Paulson’s MMA Program.

More Than A Video Library. More Than A Logo.

The CSW Association gives members access to curriculum, Coach Development Camps, instructor resources, online training, business development support, and direct guidance from the Association team.

Coach Development Camps

Structured Curriculum

Instructor Archives

Association Support

Online University Access

Business Development Resources

Choose Your Path Inside The CSW Association

Build your academy through the Affiliate Program or train online through the CSW Online University.

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Why Train With Erik Paulson?

Learn From One Of The Most Respected Coaches In Modern Martial Arts

Erik Paulson has spent a lifetime studying, competing, coaching, and developing martial arts systems that have influenced fighters, instructors, academy owners, and students around the world.

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Coral Belt Under The Gracie Family

Recognized at one of the highest levels in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for decades of training, teaching, and contribution to the art.

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Pioneer Of Modern MMA

Long before MMA became mainstream, Erik was integrating striking, wrestling, submission grappling, and fight strategy into complete systems.

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Founder Of CSW & STX Kickboxing

Creator of Combat Submission Wrestling and STX Kickboxing, two respected systems used by instructors, fighters, and academies worldwide.

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Coach To Champions

Erik has coached professional fighters, elite grapplers, UFC athletes, and world-class competitors throughout his career.

More Than Techniques. Complete Systems.

Few instructors have influenced as many martial arts systems, coaches, fighters, and academy owners as Erik Paulson. His ability to blend Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Catch Wrestling, Shoot Wrestling, Judo, Muay Thai, Boxing, and MMA into complete training systems is what makes the CSW Association unique.

Explore The Systems

Choose Your Training Focus

The CSW Association gives students, instructors, and academy owners access to complete systems for grappling, striking, MMA, and long-term martial arts development.

CSW Program

Submission Grappling

Combat Submission Wrestling

Combat Submission Wrestling blends catch wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, Muay Thai, and sambo into a complete grappling and fighting system.

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association

Erik Paulson’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Affiliation Program

Erik Paulson’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program gives academy owners, instructors, and dedicated students access to a structured grappling curriculum built from decades of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Catch Wrestling, Judo, Shoot Wrestling, and submission grappling.

Coral Belt Under The Gracie Family

Erik’s coral belt is a major milestone and a powerful recognition of his lifelong contribution to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, martial arts education, and the development of coaches and students around the world.

Structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculum

Coach Development Camps

Online instructor resources

Student Online University access

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Shooto 2.0 Instructor Program

New Affiliate Program

Unlock The Power Of Shooto 2.0

Coach Erik Paulson has released the Shooto 2.0 Instructor Training Program, a structured affiliate pathway built for instructors, academy owners, and serious martial artists who want a complete system for wrestling, submission grappling, and combat integration.

Now Accepting New Affiliates

We are currently bringing on new Shooto 2.0 affiliates who want access to the curriculum, instructor resources, Coach Development Camps, and structured progression system.

Takedowns, trips, throws, and wrestling entries

Ground wrestling, positional control, and transitions

150+ lock-flow submission sequences

10 levels of affiliate curriculum progression

Levels 1–3 Access immediately when you join
Test To Advance Progress through in-person evaluation
Coach Camps Train directly with Coach Erik Paulson
Become A Shooto 2.0 Affiliate
LEADERSHIP
CSW ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP

MEET THE TEAM
BEHIND THE ASSOCIATION

For more than three decades, the Combat Submission Wrestling Association leadership team has supported instructors, affiliates, academy owners, and students through education, curriculum development, coach training, events, and organizational leadership.

Erik Paulson
Founder & President

Erik Paulson

Founder of Combat Submission Wrestling, STX Kickboxing, and the Coach Development Program. Erik provides the vision, curriculum direction, and technical leadership for the Association.

Tonya Paulson
Vice President

Tonya Paulson

Coordinates seminars, events, scheduling, and affiliate support while helping ensure smooth operations throughout the Association.

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Alan Baker
Association Director

Alan Baker

Primary point of contact for affiliate schools, instructor development, organizational growth, and day-to-day Association operations.

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Bob Burgee
Technical Director

Bob Burgee

Oversees the online university, video archive, website systems, digital infrastructure, and course development.

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BUILT TO SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS

The CSW Association leadership team works directly with affiliates, instructors, academy owners, and students to help them develop their programs, grow their organizations, improve their coaching skills, and continue their martial arts journey.

The CSW Online Store

If you are old school, we still have many DVDs available!
Check out Erik Paulson’s custom clothing lines, CSW School Shirts, and other CSW 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

Start Training With Erik Paulson Today

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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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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