Hello Erik, my name is Rene and I just came across your channel and wanted to share a little "old time" memory with you... We briefly met back in May-June 1999 at the Inosanto Academy of Marital Arts in Westchester, CA. Back then, I think the academy was located on Lincoln & Manchester. You were training there pretty regularly and I was a new student just getting started in the Phase I class... my Sifu was Damon Caro. One day, you had just finished training and a few minutes later our class ended. I was standing close by and you said to me, "You're telegraphing." I was caught off guard and asked, "huh?", you told me, every time just before I throw my 3 punch combination, I would tap my gloves together. I didn't realize I was doing it and thanked you for the tip. It was a very kind gesture of you to help such a green newbie who was just getting started. About a month later, my wife gave birth to our son, and for a second there, I thought about naming him Erik after you as you were the best fighter I had ever seen. Ultimately, we named him Brandon after Brandon Lee but for a second there, yeah... he was almost "Erik". So glad to see you're well and doing well with CSW. I'm in Van Nuys, now but if I ever find myself in the OC, I'll make sure to stop in and say hello.
Coach, I love this video dearly. You’re gym has that energy of positivity and welcoming the people that need to learn. The energy is strong. I love you brother, you and Chad gave me the best black eyes I ever needed. I have to say I miss Sifu Nakamura more every day. Great video!!
I remember watching Eric fight in the late '90s, he had long hair and he wore it in a ponytail. He's such a wealth of knowledge in teaching martial arts, striking and grappling arts. He's a legend.
Thank you for years of sharing the knowledge you have spent blood, sweat and tears to acquire. As much as this is a World Class Facility, the most valuable piece of that location is Sensei Erik Paulson. May you have Peace and Protection for many years to come 🙏
What an amazing gym world class with world class instruction people don’t realize how lucky they are to have a man with such a wealth of knowledge and experience coming from the absolute greatest instructors on this planet this video is fantastic. Did you guys like this man like Eric Olson that has evolved this part from what it was when I was a child to what people are training and competing in now, we owe a huge debt of gratitude to men like him Dan in the Santos, and all the men like him that I’ve been passing on these arts for years and years and years much respect for all you have given to the martial arts world what a beautiful, Academy. What a Wealth of knowledge RESPECT!
Eric. I can describe you in a single word: Wholesome. of course, that wotd doesn't do you justice - it barely scratches the surface - but it is, I am confident, a good start. Wishing you all the best - from Donunder.
Seriously, I love this video and people reading these comments won’t understand til they step in. I wanna come spar some more without stinky armpits syndrome. Pro shop looks amazing!
Thank you Erik! It's Vincent Mao. I learned a lot and greatly enjoyed my time at CSW. Hope you, Tonya and the rest of the coaches are well.
I would imagine you miss your fighting days .beautiful gym .thanks for tour.
Hello Erik, my name is Rene and I just came across your channel and wanted to share a little "old time" memory with you...
We briefly met back in May-June 1999 at the Inosanto Academy of Marital Arts in Westchester, CA. Back then, I think the academy was located on Lincoln & Manchester. You were training there pretty regularly and I was a new student just getting started in the Phase I class... my Sifu was Damon Caro. One day, you had just finished training and a few minutes later our class ended. I was standing close by and you said to me, "You're telegraphing." I was caught off guard and asked, "huh?", you told me, every time just before I throw my 3 punch combination, I would tap my gloves together. I didn't realize I was doing it and thanked you for the tip. It was a very kind gesture of you to help such a green newbie who was just getting started. About a month later, my wife gave birth to our son, and for a second there, I thought about naming him Erik after you as you were the best fighter I had ever seen. Ultimately, we named him Brandon after Brandon Lee but for a second there, yeah... he was almost "Erik".
So glad to see you're well and doing well with CSW. I'm in Van Nuys, now but if I ever find myself in the OC, I'll make sure to stop in and say hello.
Coach, I love this video dearly. You’re gym has that energy of positivity and welcoming the people that need to learn. The energy is strong. I love you brother, you and Chad gave me the best black eyes I ever needed. I have to say I miss Sifu Nakamura more every day. Great video!!
I remember watching Eric fight in the late '90s, he had long hair and he wore it in a ponytail. He's such a wealth of knowledge in teaching martial arts, striking and grappling arts. He's a legend.
I've purchased several of your instructionals. Thanks EP!
incredible training system and gym
What a beautiful Gym Erik! God bless you sir!
I'd love to visit for a week or two!
Thank you for years of sharing the knowledge you have spent blood, sweat and tears to acquire. As much as this is a World Class Facility, the most valuable piece of that location is Sensei Erik Paulson. May you have Peace and Protection for many years to come 🙏
Thank you for putting so much information in your early vhs tapes .I bought most of them.I call myself chickenwing as my nickname thanks to you.
What an amazing gym world class with world class instruction people don’t realize how lucky they are to have a man with such a wealth of knowledge and experience coming from the absolute greatest instructors on this planet this video is fantastic. Did you guys like this man like Eric Olson that has evolved this part from what it was when I was a child to what people are training and competing in now, we owe a huge debt of gratitude to men like him Dan in the Santos, and all the men like him that I’ve been passing on these arts for years and years and years
much respect for all you have given to the martial arts world what a beautiful, Academy. What a Wealth of knowledge RESPECT!
you are an inspiration to so many people always love training with you over the years big love from the AFC Newcastle England
World class gym, and world class Teacher!
Proud to be affiliated with you Sensei Paulson!
👊🙏
Eric. I can describe you in a single word: Wholesome. of course, that wotd doesn't do you justice - it barely scratches the surface - but it is, I am confident, a good start. Wishing you all the best - from Donunder.
Seriously, I love this video and people reading these comments won’t understand til they step in. I wanna come spar some more without stinky armpits syndrome. Pro shop looks amazing!
Well spoken!!!!,,,Great tour!!
I miss this gym/coaches so much
such an amazing history and lineage - been a fan for ~20 years 🙏
Hey coach Erik this is Colin Meeks from Juan Perez’s school I just wanted to thank you so much for visiting us and we hope to see ya soon 🙏🏼
Very nice!
Hi Eric i follow you on Instagram and TH-cam.
Your content is awesome 👍👍👍
Keep safe and best of everything in your life.
I'll be stopping by Mr. Erik's gym soon.
It's been in my plans.
Awesome Thank You So Much for posting 💪❤️🙏
Enjoy all of your videos.
Legend! Thanks for sharing ❤
It's my dream to train there! :)
Thank You 💪❤️🙏
A SUPER OUTSTANDING TRAINING FACILITY,I DONT KNOW MR PAULSON BUT SO IS HE,,
Great 👍 video
Legend
I would so love to visit this school
Thanks.
would love to see you Rolling more often
Is it good for street fight to avoid damaging people with Muay Thai “ brutal “
😳 "PromoSM"