Charter School Information
Discipline is a skill.
We teach it one belt at a time.
Structured martial arts for kids, built around the same fundamentals Sensei Erik Paulson learned training under Rorion, Royce, and Rickson Gracie — focus, respect, and steady progress your child can actually see.
Screens don’t teach follow-through. The mat does.
Kids today have plenty of stimulation and not much structure. Martial arts gives them both — a place to burn energy and a framework for building the habits that carry into school, friendships, and everything else.
Built for young learners
A curriculum designed specifically for kids, led by certified instructors who know how to hold a young student’s attention and motivate real effort.
Progress you can see
From first technique to first colored belt, every milestone is visible. Kids learn goal-setting because they’re living it, class after class.
Safety comes first
Fully padded, modern training space, supervised at every level, so parents get peace of mind and kids get room to push themselves safely.
Two decades on the mat, built by people still on it.
Erik started in Judo at age 8. By 1988 he was training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rorion, Royce, and Rickson Gracie — much of it in the intimacy of Rickson’s own garage. Later, at the Inosanto Academy, he met Yorinaga Nakamura and added Shoot Wrestling to his toolkit. What your child learns here didn’t come from a certification weekend; it came from decades of direct lineage.
Coach Tonya Paulson runs alongside Erik as the backbone of the program — not a name on a wall, but someone in the room for every student’s progress, from first class to first stripe.
“Every student’s journey should be transformative, authentic, and profound — not just physical.” — The CSW Training Center approach
Every belt color marks a benefit, not just a rank.
The colors below mirror the belt progression itself — a reminder that each of these gains is earned in stages, not handed out on day one.
Holistic development
A full martial arts curriculum builds discipline, respect, and focus alongside physical skill — qualities that travel straight into the classroom.
Physical fitness
Kid-friendly drills build strength, agility, coordination, and flexibility, laying down a lifelong habit of staying active.
Confidence & self-esteem
Achievement-based milestones and positive reinforcement mean every earned belt is a visible win kids can point to.
Safety-first training
A fully padded space with modern equipment, supervised by certified instructors, so kids can push limits without unnecessary risk.
Character & values
Regular discussion and reflection build respect, perseverance, and goal-setting into how kids see themselves — on and off the mat.
Experienced instruction
Certified instructors with real years on the mat mean kids learn correct technique and the right values from day one.
Every level welcome
Classes flex to meet beginners and returning students alike, so no child is bored or overwhelmed.
A real community
Group training builds friendships and teamwork, giving kids a sense of belonging beyond their own progress.
Kids membership
Three ways to join, all with the same instruction and access — the difference is simply how you’d like to commit.
Best long-term value
Balanced commitment
Full flexibility
Start with a free week on the mat.
Come see a class, meet Sensei Erik and Coach Tonya, and let your child try it before you commit to anything.