Description: For over 25 years, Erik Paulson has studied the art of grappling. Having gained worldwide fame competing in many pay-per-view, no-holds-barred tournaments, he is now undefeated in Japan where he is the World Light Heavyweight Shootwrestling Champion.

Furthermore, Mr. Paulson has spent the last decade training under such noted instructors as the Machado Brothers, Rickson Gracie, Larry Hartsell, Yorinaga Nakamura, Gene Lebell, and the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto.

Erik's system blends Judo, Freestyle Wrestling and the Greco-Roman Wrestling with techniques and submissions from Shootwrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, and Catchascatchcan. Erik is famous for his unbelievable repertiore of submission holds and is recognized as a virtual encycopledia of leg locks.

In addition to his skills as a fighter, Erik's reputation as an outstanding grappling instructor make him extremely in-demand for both National and International seminars.