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Killer Kesa Gatame by Erik Paulson reviews
Killer Kesa Gatame by Erik Paulson has 39 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.95 out of 5. 95% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from September 23, 2022 to October 8, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
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Who reviewed Killer Kesa Gatame by Erik Paulson
22 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 4.86 |
| Purple | 5 | 5.0 |
| Blue | 4 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 3 | 5.0 |
| Black | 3 | 5.0 |
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The reviews
Excellent Series
I picked up this instructional to expand my Kesa game. It didn’t disappoint. Excellent material.
Killer Kesa Gatame
Loved it CSW crew
Great position, great instructional!
This is hardly used in BJJ but it's great stuff and most people aren't used to it.
Great stuff
If you like playing kesa this is great
Good Content
Some good stuff to learn
Erik Paulson is always interesting!
Great details on this pin. Reference sections repeatedly.
Can’t get enough.
I skipped my college graduation to train 3 days in Ohio with Erik. His blend of catch, MMA and jiujitsu is unmatched. Just amazing depth and details.
Kesa
submission
Great instructional
Lots of different submissions, but i really like the way erik expands on the position
Gran vídeo
Kesa desde todos los ángulos!!!
John
Excellent, very good fusion Of Judo, Catch and BJJ
Killer Kesa
This is an awesome instructional. If you are a fan of Erik Paulson, it is a must-have, especially if you like playing Kesa.
solid information
really helpful info
John
Excellent, some creat counters to the escapes in this.
Long live Paulson
I've been studying Paulsons dvds for years. He's been around forever. This stuff works!
bringing it back
some of it is so quick
killer stuff
needed to be said
Kesa !
Excellent source for information on kesa gatame! Long overlooked in Bjj. Finally getting the attention it deserves.
very insightful
great stuff to add to your game
I really enjoy Erik Paulson Content
I bought this series because it was done by Erik Paulson, who I follow because he shows techniques that I can pull off as a bigger dude. The detail is there for the attacks and all that is needed is to drill afterwards. All of the submissions that I have drilled and tried live have worked well.
killer kesa Gatame
I'm surprised that there are a lot of submissions from keaa gatame. I'm really enjoying learning it.
Awesome
I found myself getting into this position a lot when rolling, so I decided to buy the instructional and see what I can do with it. I have now won 3 comps using the techniques from this instructional, love it!!!
Erik Paulson will make you into a 500lbs stone
If you use these techniques you will be an immovable and dangerous object with tons of options from a position that sometimes just becomes transitional instead of complete in itself
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Killer kesa indeed
Lots of cool insights into this crushing position. I've won quite a few matches in comp & surprised people with submissions from kesa, who should on paper be beating me in the training room using what is taught here in the instructional.
Killer Kesa gatame
Excellent video for a position that people don't understand or spend much time working!
Brilliant
Lots of new submissions & transitions I haven't seen before
Brutal and Offensive
This is a brutal and highly offensive version of side control. I liked the content a lot.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Killer Kesa Gatame by Erik Paulson
Erik Paulson breaks down this effective but often misunderstood position. Enjoyed it immensely and recommend it to everyone looking to expand their repertoire.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Killer Kesa Gatame
Awesome. Erik Paulson is an encyclopedia.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Super usefull
I love playing kesa gatame and this add multiple solutions to my game
Deep Dive Into Kesa Gatame as Only Paulson Can
I've had BJJ instructors who are somewhat dismissive of kesa gatame—yet the position has always fascinated me. This instructional is proof positive that the naysayers are wrong. Paulson offers an encyclopedia of variants of the kesa gatame position, escapes, and subs as only he can. Super awesome!
Kesa Gatame Upgrade
Erik is on point with precission and conclusion as well as going into combinations. He shows how dynamic this pin/hold/submission is and how to chain submissions together. With a dry sense of humor:slightly_smiling:
Super useful
Simple to follow. Great for any level. Can genuinely say this has improved my game more than any other instructional. I recommend it to all my friends.
Great videos
Erik is an awesome instructor. All of his material has helped my game.
Coverage of pinning, controlling, attacking, countering escapes attempts and how to escape from kesa gatame (long review)
At the time of writing this review the written product description for this instructional describes this as an instructional about pinning, controlling and attacking from the kesa gatame, but this instructional is so much more. There is great coverage of a multitude of different escapes from the kesa gatame and these escape techniques are covered in detail. The escaping material is also accompanied by material on how to counter attempts to escape from the kesa gatame. The first two volumes cover positioning, pinning, escaping, and getting back into position if the opponent manages to escape your hold. The final volume is focused on teaching the attacks and for each chapter there are generally multiple variants of the technique being taught. You are flooded with lots of material. It will take a while to work through all of content, to study, learn and practice it. In my opinion you may need to dissect several of the chapters to be able to confidently understand the techniques and this is where bookmarking will help. The instructional has a total run time of 1 hour and 55 minutes. Erik Paulson is such a knowledgeable and experienced fighter and instructor. As an aside it is interesting watching him in this instructional, given his age and physique to see how fast and strong he is. He speaks and demonstrates clearly and is aware of the need to demonstrate from different angles. In general techniques are repeated twice. In my opinion he moves through the material at a quick pace. I would have preferred for this pace to be slowed down. There are no notable issues with sound or video quality (e.g., range, focus, or lighting). This instructional appears to have been filmed in a training facility. The preview chapter (Vol 3, Chapter 6 - Ezekiel choke] and the trailer are consistent (i.e., sound and vision) with the balance of the instructional. If you have an interest in the kesa gatame either to use it from the top or to defend against it, this is a worthwhile instructional to buy. So much information about the kesa gatame. Personally, I would buy it just for the material on the escapes and counters, but it is much more. Kesa gatame is a great position, as it puts your training partner under physical pressure immediately and if you know how to counter their escape attempts you have time to apply a suitable submission. More importantly it is a horrible position to be in from the bottom (e.g., crushing pressure, if done well) and you really do need to be able to quickly escape before the opponent can solidify the position.
Killer Kesa Gatame by Erik Paulson
Looks goods. I enjoyed going through it and can’t wait to really delve deep into it
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Erik Paulson is a master
Erik Paulson is a master Catch Wrestler and BJJ instructor. Everything he produces is pure gold. You can't beat Erik Paulson instructionals as they are rich in technique and history. This instructional is considered CaCC and "no gi" Judo but is fantastic for any grappling style.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Loved it
The kesa retention is pure gold.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great video
Like all of eriks instructionals its awesome! He is a legend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻
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