MT & BJJ? Or just CSW?

Big Kahuna · 05-05-2008, 03:35 PM

I've been training on and off for quite some time in MT, BJJ, with an occassional weekend stop at the local CSW academy. Although I like all three, I trained this way because of my schedule and trying to match my free time with any class that I could get into. So, it was a convenience factor because of the three, I could work out on either Friday night, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday morning - one day of which I could train if I was in town.

But, now, my schedule is getting more hectic with the addition of another family member.

So, my question is: Can I focus on CSW and get similar benefits to combining MT & BJJ? So, cut out the MT & BJJ and just do CSW?

Thanks in advance.

Michael Wright · 05-05-2008, 03:46 PM

I'm a student of CSW under Erik, so I'll give my opinion, as bias as it may be.

I think the stand-up in CSW is second to none. A blend of MT, Boxing, Jun Fan and Savate - and all of it battle tested. So to answer the question from a stand up point of view, I would say without question - CSW.

From a ground point of view, the only thing I would highlight is that Erik's material is focussed on no-Gi submission, so there is a contrast to BJJ. Therefore it depends on your ultimate goal, and how much emphasis you place on the Gi, before leaving BJJ behind.

If I was given the choice, from an MMA point of view, to train at one gym and one gym alone - I would pick Erik's.

I hear they got some tasty burgers.

Adept · 05-05-2008, 04:22 PM

Mmmmmm

I would DEFINITELY pick CSW over the MT/BJJ blend. Especially since Erik Paulson is certified under Dan Inosanto. I'm jealous of you, to have a CSW gym near where you live.

All we have in Augusta is just Greubel's MMA gym. There are no other schools here. Oh well.

Good training to ya.

rezbot2000 · 05-05-2008, 05:34 PM

hey what's CSW?

Tant01 · 05-05-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rezbot2000

hey what's CSW?

"Combat-Submission-Wrestling"

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tel · 05-10-2008, 08:53 AM

i do bjj under a brown belt belt from roger graice's academy and do csw ith a guy called neil mcleod and would say csw is much more well rounded, it gives you everything you need

05-05-2008, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Big Kahuna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 49	MT & BJJ? Or just CSW? I've been training on and off for quite some time in MT, BJJ, with an occassional weekend stop at the local CSW academy. Although I like all three, I trained this way because of my schedule and trying to match my free time with any class that I could get into. So, it was a convenience factor because of the three, I could work out on either Friday night, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday morning - one day of which I could train if I was in town. But, now, my schedule is getting more hectic with the addition of another family member. So, my question is: Can I focus on CSW and get similar benefits to combining MT & BJJ? So, cut out the MT & BJJ and just do CSW? Thanks in advance.

05-05-2008, 03:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Michael Wright Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 769	I'm a student of CSW under Erik, so I'll give my opinion, as bias as it may be. I think the stand-up in CSW is second to none. A blend of MT, Boxing, Jun Fan and Savate - and all of it battle tested. So to answer the question from a stand up point of view, I would say without question - CSW. From a ground point of view, the only thing I would highlight is that Erik's material is focussed on no-Gi submission, so there is a contrast to BJJ. Therefore it depends on your ultimate goal, and how much emphasis you place on the Gi, before leaving BJJ behind. If I was given the choice, from an MMA point of view, to train at one gym and one gym alone - I would pick Erik's. I hear they got some tasty burgers. __________________ "Debate is an exchange of ideas - not a constant refusal to acknowledge them" Mike Brewer

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tel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: aldershot,hants/surrey Posts: 27	i do bjj under a brown belt belt from roger graice's academy and do csw ith a guy called neil mcleod and would say csw is much more well rounded, it gives you everything you need __________________ train with an open mind

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05-05-2008, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Adept Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Gordon, GA Posts: 131	Mmmmmm I would DEFINITELY pick CSW over the MT/BJJ blend. Especially since Erik Paulson is certified under Dan Inosanto. I'm jealous of you, to have a CSW gym near where you live. All we have in Augusta is just Greubel's MMA gym. There are no other schools here. Oh well. Good training to ya.

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rezbot2000 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10	hey what's CSW?

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