Eric Paulson's Game Development !

[El Gato]

I just watched this DVD , here is the low down on it . It's starts with a short Intro and then breaks down into 8 differant Games ( There are no techniques taught in this DVD , but you can pick up alot by watching Erik roll with his partner ) I'll go into a little detail about the Intro and each Game . The Intro - Erik goes over how to rate your skills on the mat ,He uses the BJJ belt ranking system to rate his skills in one area at a time, like maybe your takedowns are at a blue belt level while your throws are at a purple belt level , your guard is at a purple belt level while your mount is at a brown belt level , etc , etc .He then tells you to look at your over all game and work were you think you need it ( ie, your lowest ranking ) . GAME 1 - Egoless - Erik talks about having no Ego , go lite and warm up, 50% to 60 % is as hard as you should be rolling .( It shows him roll for about 5 minutes after he explains his thoughts about that game , this is done after each game) GAME 2 -Defensive - Just defend your partners attacks , ( Note - Eriks partner is not freaking out ,but rolling in a controlled manner ) you should work this from every position . GAME 3- Attacking - Seek and Destroy is the term Erik uses for this , move from submission to submission not giving your partner time to think , keeping your partner in a defense mode . - I'll post the rest soon , My Wife and kid have the flu gotta go see what they need ..........

 

[El Gato]

GAME 4 -Floating - Staying on top and float from position to position , ( Erik talks about moving like a smaller or lighter person would move ) . GAME 5 -Crushing - Droping your weight on your partner and keeping them pinned to the mat , the goal is to make your partner gas ( Erik moves from position to position while maintaining a pin on his partner ) . GAME 6 -Isolating Position (arms,legs & head) - Work on one body part , like for the class only attack your partners arms . work your weak submissions , escapes or what ever you need to but break it down . GAME 7 - Worst Position - Have your partner put you in a bad position and work out of it . What do you keep getting caught with ? Have your partner work that move over and over on you . GAME 8 - Breaking the spirit - Erik says this is what he calls iron man training , roll with as many people as you can so you can everybodies differant style , body type and energy ........ That is the DVD in a nutshell, it's cool to watch him roll with his partner and explain some of his ideas about training . Not everything was new but I still learned some good info ........ I hope this helps some of you guys out .......

 

[TapouTime]

Eric Paulson SUCKS

 

[Aardvark]

While Paulson most definately DOES NOT suck, this particular dvd is kind of useless. It could easily have been summed up in 5 minutes. As a matter of fact, your summary basically tells one everything that is on the DVD.

 

[El Gato]

I thought he was under rated as a fighter . Didn't he help Ken Shamrock train for a fight . I think it was Ken vs Kimo !

 

[Shaldag]

dunno about that video, but erik paulson does not suck!

 

[Soulfly]

Sounds like some good drills.

 

[Stephan Kesting]

This DVD is definately a lot different from Erik Paulson's usual barrage of 100 techniques and variations a minute. If you want techniques and more techniques check out his Greatest Hits or Killer Leg Locks DVDs (www.erikpaulson.com) - if you are into training methodologies then the above DVD might be of interest

Stephan Kesting
CSW instructor under Erik Paulson, who does not suck
www.grapplearts.com

 

[Balto]

Eric Paulson SUCKS

How many times have you fought in ADCC?

 

[El Gato]

This DVD is definately a lot different from Erik Paulson's usual barrage of 100 techniques and variations a minute. If you want techniques and more techniques check out his Greatest Hits or Killer Leg Locks DVDs (www.erikpaulson.com) - if you are into training methodologies then the above DVD might be of interest

Stephan Kesting
CSW instructor under Erik Paulson, who does not suck
www.grapplearts.com

I have the killer leg locks DVD and it is a good DVD ! Erik Paulson is known for his leg locks . Didn't he win the Pan Ams a while ago with heal hooks and leg locks ?

 

[S.D.Force]

paulson is one of the best....thanks for doing a review of this dvd. I have the same one myself but haven't gotten around to watching it yet.... i did get screwed over on one of my orders a couple years ago on his site....big time. But i hear they have new management.