Rolled Up Episode 30: Evolution through Diversification with Erik Paulson

[@Budovideosdotcom]

⭐⭐Help support future episodes of Rolled Up with the official Rolled Up T-Shirt!⭐⭐ budovideos.com/collections/frontpage/products/rolled-up-official-unisex-t-shirt

[@AZTigerMMA]

Eric Paulson is one bad dude, a truly underrated warrior.

[@samuraisaxon6800]

I need to train with Erik before I die. This guy is his own species

[@zshakur]

The greatest instructors always offer themselves up in practice and will patiently wait for their students to grasp the techniques being taught. This guy looks like a great instructor.

[@adaptiveagile]

Paulson has always been one of my heroes. Great teacher.

[@SimonBriz]

I see this video every 2-3 years just to ground my thoughts and see where I'm at.

[@underboss87]

This guy is like a grappling god.

[@ryanreynolds2248]

Paulson's Seminars are awesome.

[@kettlejitsu71]

Erik is so awesome! One of the best Mma coaches and a great person as well:)

[@errcoche]

Looking at this for the 2nd time, now 6 months into doing BJJ. It is such simple and effective stuff he shows. As a newby, arm triangle is my bread and butter but it usually involves getting the mount and trying to force and arm into position. Eric shows how to get what you want with almost no effort. Can't wait to roll on Wednesday.

[@geoffsmith76]

What a beast. That head twist at the 58 minute mark looked nasty as hell.

[@Lessonswithsenseimatt]

I come back to this video often as therapy thank you so much for posting ERIK IS AN INSPIRATION ❤️

[@seaFoodSifu]

Just fyi, Budo Jake is a 4 stripe brown belt. See how Paulson does against him at the end... then check yourself before you doubt his skill level.

[@truemanc]

One of the greats! He is mind body and spirit!

[@SohnDesMenschen]

This is an INVALUABLE piece! Thank you very much.

[@Conniealvare77]

Erik Paulson, one of the few people in the world that i idolize.

[@scarred10]

you should idolize nobody

[@joeowenstalkingsense4439]

Top respect for Erik Paulson.

[@BorikenAcademia]

Thanks Jake. This interview changed my view on Eric.

[@xmsparker]

Man I feel this really helped me out. Thank you Erik and Jake for doing these. He is a great interviewer and very analytical. I can't wait to try more of these moves and insight out!

[@pdxart14]

What a perfect video , thank You so much for posting it !!! And great respect for Mr.Paulson , hope to meet Him alive one day ! Best regards from Riga , Latvia !!!

[@SurveyofFilmMusic]

I was smiling during the entire rolling session! DAMN...he looks HEAVYYYYYYY!

[@amazingGrace108]

Huge respect to Eric for being a godly man In a sea of nonsense, sinfulness and godlessness. So refreshing.

[@EarlofGreystoke]

Sensei Eric was telling his own way, you can learn a lot from his way and evetually find you own road , respect!

[@TheLochs]

@ 58:00 that was Clock head scissors! I have the shooto book by Yori Nakamrua. I learned that in there, never seen it done live.

[@graciescottsdale]

Nasty

[@chrisgerry3115]

that had me cringe for the inevitable popping of his neck

[@GingoBil]

Went to a stripclub the other night, got chlamydia in my aura. Whole dojo was on cranberries for a month!

[@ibaryabaq9197]

You're sick lol.....literally!

[@mylessinclair484]

Lol

[@dangergoose07]

Erik's guillotine defense at 61 mins was so smart. He lays flat so you can't get lower than him to get leverage. Then, he knows your only other option is to switch over and take is back, which he is waiting for and counters.

[@rollinOnCode]

pretty cool! erik is awesome and has such a deep understanding of positions and cool history! thanks jake

[@ddbarton29]

Good technique and some good philosophy as well. You don't have to agree or disagree with every word of everyone.

[@williamkuzma7444]

Attended a 2 day seminar of his years ago, a fountain of knowledge.

[@orangeiceice12]

"They did a scan on me through archangels."

[@geniusiknowit]

orangeiceice12 Each sentence is crazier than the last.

[@SOLROSENBERG2]

The thing I like about a lot of his techniques are the simplicity. He's the man.

[@rtiangco2011]

48:00 Four things: Destination, Family, Job, Passion.

[@arama0010]

His name is Robert Paulson

[@marklange121]

Damn you beat me to it

[@tjm9565]

Oooooo big secret revealed - you fuckin twat.

[@billycrstal1]

I love this video

[@TheLocomatic]

Paulson's side control techniques are vicious. Good stuff!!!

[@mider9996]

Erik Paulson seems like a great guy

[@Budovideosdotcom]

He’s a great dude.

[@smokeNTOUCH]

erik paulson is an incredible guy. Respect !!!

[@davidtice9089]

Eric Paulson is also a black belt in BJJ with the Machados.

[@davidtice9089]

Aaron Gustaveson

[@davidtice9089]

Gene LeBell taught him catch.

[@octavioherschberg5280]

Is there a master he didn't train with, Damn!

[@MetaRock7]

Awesome video. Thank You for this 1, everything is Good about Erik Paulson.

[@cicleclimber]

I liked lot the final roll; Erik's level of control was amazing, amazing!!!

[@zacthurman3701]

This man is BRILLIANT

[@CraftsmanBJJ]

I totally agree with his philosophy on rolling as a privilege not a right.

[@dave-oh3549]

I really respect Erik Paulson, not just because of his grappling ability, but because he advocates a clean, healthy lifestyle that fosters a healthy mind, heart and body. What he says might be 'unconventional' and downright loopy to many, but at least he knows where he stands in-terms of his value system. I do find it weird how he doesn't want to roll with someone because they go to strip clubs though, I mean, fair enough, a lot of people who train have an unhealthy mindset and lifestyle which I wouldn't advocate, but not rolling with them... I have noticed a few of the top fighters out there have some odd quirks and beleif systems. I remember watching an interview with GSP, and he believes sometimes whilst sitting on the couch, he'd have some sort of outer body experience where he'd end up back in his body two hours later, having no recollection what happened during that period.

[@lorenzosantiago2127]

Like this dude alot.

[@JoJo19470]

This is gold.

[@jujutsu987]

In a way, youre right..He got his 'MMA' Training from Erik Paulson & Greg Nelson. He started at Greg Nelson's Minnesota Martial Arts Academy. Other trainers he had afterward were Marty Morgan, Peter Welch & Rodrigo Medeiros. But when he fought in the UFC, Greg Nelson & Erik Paulson were in his corner every time.

[@Devoceantattoo]

twisted his head 360 degrees.. lol.. the BJJ sweeps won't work on a big wrestler. They just power through it. Especially Erik.. haha good stuff guys!

[@marklange121]

Thanks Eric. Learned more than jitz on this one.

[@Steven-rp8zo]

Eric is 100% correct, nightmares can be caused by spiritual attachments and oppression. Don't forget, the movie "The Exorcist" was based on a true story! If anyone is having trouble with nightmares I suggest saying The Lords Prayer. Then follow it with this... "Dear Jesus, angels and saints, please watch over us tonight and keep away all evil spirits and nightmares." It works, they are there to protect you but you must humble yourself and ask. Remember, we are immortal spiritual beings having a temporary physical experience, not the other way around. Peace be with you!

[@footlockmasterleopard7700]

Man that roll session was like a grizzly bear rolling with a wolf

[@mylessinclair484]

Great stuff

[@kallikalla]

Very enjoyable episode, Erik is an interesting dude

[@nerigiron7704]

he's a spiritual individual he's beliefs are his own we are nobody to judge him cause we have out own beliefs

[@scarred10]

his beliefs are outright nonsense, you can judge that he isn't rational by those beliefs.Many religions are also like that .I also have no beliefs that havent lots of evidence to back it up.

[@darkeverett]

"How did you get into grappling?" Erik just got done telling you that he started with Judo and then you ask him this.

[@doriangrey1764]

Drillers make killers

[@franciscoreatas11]

Its not a bad thing. Even if the so called "bad energy" does not exists, it gives him a sense of peace and inner strength. My experience with War vets is that the ones that do not have a prior religious belief, have a hard time dealing with the atrocities that they commit or witness. I personally like that his spirituality and grown through his warrior training

[@sweynforkbeard8857]

It's just this weird mix of things that I don't get.

[@mikuspalmis]

​@@sweynforkbeard8857So someone has different beliefs and understanding than you... 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@sweynforkbeard8857]

@@mikuspalmis Yep...call me weird but consistency and overall inclusive meaning is important.

[@mikuspalmis]

@@sweynforkbeard8857 I don't find anything he said necessarily inconsistent... not sure what you mean by overall inclusive meaning. And I don't know enough about you to call you weird, but it would take a lot for me to call someone that.

[@mikuspalmis]

@@sweynforkbeard8857 I don't find anything he said necessarily inconsistent... not sure what you mean by overall inclusive meaning. And I don't know enough about you to call you weird, but it would take a lot for me to call someone that.

[@guitarhack42]

Erik is amazing

[@richg1221]

great video. best so far. that guy genrle giant.

[@mickymcfarts5792]

this guy was born to be a coach

[@mandizzle0517]

now that is what I call, class

[@spoonman73]

Love Erik's unorthodox techniques!

[@centrodeestudosdejiujitsue3672]

o erik paulson é excelente, sabe de mais... oss

[@jujutsu987]

An arm Triangle he used on one of the toughest and most dangerous fighters in the UFC Shane Carwin Who has only lost twice in his career (Brock being one of them & Junior Dos Santos being the other) and whose fights never went past one round! believe me dude, getting a fighter like Shane in an arm triangle is an incredible feat. Paulson's camp had everything to do with this--The coaching minds of Paulson & Greg Nelson against the mind of the likes of Greg Jackson! This is a moot point.

[@mattcollins5729]

the "oh my god" at 43:00 is priceless :)

[@lockplay]

Budo Jake thought he was gonna die @ 42:56. lol! "OMG!"

[@Bongochild08]

Thanks for sharing budovideos

[@rasol6991]

27:05- golden nugget of awesome

[@lrcraider]

thts the fastest 1 hr ever.. great words from a Master

[@tjm9565]

I mis when you used to make vids like this

[@Budovideosdotcom]

Yeah us too!

[@Patrick-sheen]

Incredible video

[@andrewtregoning]

this is soo good!

[@jasonhull2163]

I think him and Fedor Emelianenko would get along.

[@youmang]

I love Budo Jake for making the videos but he does ask shitty questions sometimes. These techniques are bananas. Paulson is definitely underrated, does he belt people for BJJ? Dude trained under Rickson, insane.

[@swyjow]

I come for the free rolling, I stay for the music.

[@martinkarori7203]

solid judo moves

[@FelixGalvanArt]

Budo Jake was feeling those elbows on his shoulder haha

[@MikeKokoschka]

57:43...that was you...!!!!

[@luchador1764]

Erik looks straight hollywood at 2:30.

[@latthewmarkin]

That excellently placed neck crank at 58:01 looks so rough.

[@graciescottsdale]

Nasty

[@orangeiceice12]

I remember watching Erik's fights back in the 90s, fun stuff. The only American kung fu guy who was striking with kickboxers.

[@scarred10]

he never used any kung fu in any fight,he kickboxed.He studied jeet kune do but couldnt use it in real matches.

[@orangeiceice12]

@@scarred10 Nah bro the first time I saw Erik Paulsen, he came out in jeet June do pants and opened with a jumping side kick

[@RecoveringGenius]

I can answer that because I live the same life...Here in Southern California there are a lot of guys that work as Bartenders, bouncers, waiters, valets, etc..Eric bartended etc..We work at night and train during the day. There are surfers that do this too. Trust me, you never get rich! lol. But, you have more time. It's being lifestyle driven instead of money motivated. I know, my friends on the East Coast work like 9-6 and always ask where we find the time.

[@abysmal]

Anybody else find it funny how "Just A Girl" is playing in the back round when Erik was talking about fighting? Lol

[@mikuspalmis]

Orange County.

[@blipblop9094]

42:55 he just left his body when erik switched side mount lol

[@shay33ish]

EP=GREATNESS!

[@johnevans4890]

But if you really do have any complaints I'm sure you can find his Gyms phone number and call it in. I've met Erik Paulson at a seminar in Jax Fl. He seems the type who would be more than happy to fully explain his thoughts and beliefs to if you are rude

[@Ultradude604]

He got yank by his hair in a street fight back in the 70s. And then he got yank by his hair again fighting in the World Combat Championship in the 90s. He had long hair and his opponent kept holding and controlling him with it.

[@netojm1920]

In early 90's The long hair is because The work of Double in a martial art movie.

[@alanguages]

One contributing reason Erik did not do well in WCC, aside from the long hair being pulled, were the strikers were not allowed to grapple in their matches. Utterly terrible rules. Once someone was on the ground, no real engagement. The grapplers for some reason were allowed to do both, even though they were matched up with other grapplers initially, until the finals, which was suppose to be a striker vs grappler.

[@jameswhite4446]

agreed worst rules ever

[@geniusiknowit]

29:21 Kinda sad. He sounds like he has an anxiety issue or something. He's a prisoner of his own worries, and he's been fed some bullshit avoidance strategy instead of actually dealing with what's really bothering him.

[@joopsnoop]

+Lobo Rojo I dunno. If you know him and talk to him often you'll know he is quite balanced and doesn't have anymore anxieties than you or me. The fact that has taken the spiritual aspects further than most others doesn't mean he holds anxieties. Sensitivity doesn't mean anxiety. Most people go through life completely unaware of the sensitivities he is talking about, at least beyond superficial.

[@geniusiknowit]

joopsnoop I'm referring to the part where he says, "A lot of times I would go home, and have nightmares... bad nightmares, like monsters and stuff like that."

[@michaelcorcoran3942]

@@joopsnoop I guess its just a shame that he thinks if I dont pray it will give him bad energies. And have his nightmares. I think the OP is suggesting its a shame that he thinks this is the root cause and my limit his positive exp. By the way I think he is a legend and seems so nice.

[@martinkarori7203]

@@geniusiknowit this is true, its actually PTSD.

[@mikuspalmis]

Interesting how some people are convinced they just know what someone else is experiencing or not, probably because it falls outside of mainstream conformist conditioning and for whatever reason have to publicly scrutinize and label such a person when what this person is claiming to experience cannot completely be disproven. Why is this necessary?

[@ThuggaManeLaFlare]

dude. honestly. im not a christian but i believe what hes saying and see his reasoning in not rolling with people who lack healthy emotional/mental state

[@scarred10]

his beliefs arent christian, there is no such thing as angel readings in christianity.There is no reason not to roll with people due to their emotional state,there is no such phenomena as bad energy.

[@mikuspalmis]

​@@scarred10Do people's beliefs that differ with your own threaten your psychological and emotional security and therefore you just have to make a statement to reinforce your beliefs because that's what keeps you grounded since the thought of those things you disagree with possibly being true invokes fear in you subconsciously?

[@johnevans4890]

Honestly if you were going to Erik Paulson for religious reasons you're lookin at the wrong video. He's a martial arts coach. Also, don't watch MMA if you're so easily butt hurt. It's not a sport who's fan base should be easily offended by what its athletes or coaches say haha

[@MrMZaccone]

Sode-guruma jime in Japanese or Ezekiel in BJJ ... and it's substantially more complicated than your description.

[@mikel9204]

Awesome interview! I will start competing again.

[@MegaKev29]

Amazing man

[@MrMZaccone]

Not to mention that a large portion of the training that got him to the UFC had to do with years of freestyle wrestling. At one point he even did some mat time with Royce Gracie. I'd also like to go back to your previous post. You list Rickson's brother Rickson. You must have meant something else.

[@MrSupertwo]

It's really sad hearing the Gang Mentality of the Gracie family.

[@treissete]

Amazing subs by Paulson!

[@Badge01Kenobi]

Wow, what a high quality human being. I had no idea.

[@SifuJeffHughes]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ccycd7433]

one of my all time fav coaches.... his seminars are a must for sure, I have learnt 3 x go to moves from him. He is looking very out of condition and heavy though!

[@underboss87]

Thank you for your reply. So it's about the lifestyle. I guess you must love the lifestyle (Eric) to train that much. I was asking because I might do the same - not to that degree, but just be more dedicated. There isn't much else I care about other than martial arts and family. A couple of friends. The rest is meaningless to me. Thanks again bro