Our Programs
Karate-Jutsu
Karate-Jutsu is the traditional, combative form of karate that emphasizes practical self-defense and the original martial applications of the art. Unlike modern karate-do, which often focuses on sport, competition, and personal development, karate jutsu harks back to the roots of the martial art, where effectiveness and real-world application were paramount.
Developed from ancient Okinawan fighting techniques influenced by Chinese martial arts, karate jutsu incorporates powerful strikes, blocks, joint locks, throws, and pressure point techniques. Practitioners train to develop explosive power, precision, and the mental fortitude needed for real combat scenarios. The techniques are often practiced in a way that prioritizes functional combat over form, blending rigorous training with practical drills that simulate real-life encounters.
The study of karate jutsu requires not just physical discipline but also a deep understanding of body mechanics and the underlying principles of balance, leverage, and timing. Kata (formal patterns) are practiced, but with an emphasis on bunkai, or practical application, to explore how the movements translate into self-defense techniques.
Karate jutsu is revered for preserving the fighting spirit and practical utility of traditional martial arts, reminding practitioners of the core intent behind each movement: survival and effective defense.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CSBJJ) is a dynamic blend of traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with innovative combat-oriented techniques and concepts. Developed by Erik Paulson, a respected martial artist renowned for his expertise in catch wrestling, shootfighting, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, CSBJJ emphasizes a holistic and adaptable approach to grappling that extends beyond traditional practices.
Unlike classical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which often focuses on the sport's rules and point systems, Paulson’s system incorporates submission grappling and combat tactics designed for real-world application. CSBJJ is characterized by its versatile approach, combining Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s fluid guard work, sweeps, and submissions with elements from wrestling, catch wrestling, and other grappling arts. This comprehensive blend aims to make practitioners proficient in both gi and no-gi contexts, ensuring readiness for self-defense, mixed martial arts (MMA), and other competitive formats.
Paulson’s training philosophy highlights adaptability, focusing on chaining techniques, maintaining positional control, and constantly seeking submission opportunities. His methodology places emphasis on transitional movements that allow a practitioner to smoothly navigate between offensive and defensive positions. Drills and sparring sessions in CSBJJ often replicate high-intensity scenarios, training students to react instinctively under pressure.
The influence of Erik Paulson's extensive martial arts background infuses CSBJJ with unique aspects, including leg locks, neck cranks, and other less conventional submission techniques. These additions help broaden the skill set of practitioners, making them formidable grapplers with the ability to defend and attack effectively from any position. Overall, CSBJJ is known for fostering a practical mindset in martial artists, combining technical finesse with a combat-ready approach.
Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW)
Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) is a comprehensive hybrid grappling system that integrates Catch Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling, Judo, and Shooto. Developed for both sport and self-defense, CSW is designed to create seamless transitions between takedowns, positional control, and submissions, making it highly effective for MMA and no-gi grappling.
CSW emphasizes pressure-based control, chain wrestling, and aggressive submission setups, incorporating the pinning strategies of Catch Wrestling, the fluid positional hierarchy of BJJ, the explosive takedowns of Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling, and the leg attacks and striking integration of Shooto. The system is built on the foundation of progressive resistance training, drills, and live sparring, ensuring practitioners develop the ability to apply techniques effectively under real-world pressure.
Erik Paulson has structured CSW into three main training phases: Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced, allowing students to systematically build their skills. The curriculum includes wrestling-based takedowns, positional escapes, submission chains, counter-wrestling, and striking-to-grappling transitions, making it an essential system for modern MMA fighters and grapplers.
STX Kickboxing – The Ultimate Hybrid Striking System
Erik Paulson’s STX Kickboxing (Savate-Thai Cross Training) is an innovative striking system developed by Erik Paulson, blending the best elements of Muay Thai, Savate, Boxing, and Jun Fan Kickboxing. Designed for MMA, self-defense, and sport combat, STX Kickboxing focuses on fluid movement, powerful striking, and seamless transitions between styles.