18-06-2024
#67 - Malachy Friedman - BJJ Unpopular Opinions: Black Belts, Leg Locks, Systems & Learning
Send us a Text Message.Expect to get the everyday perspective on what Dustin Porier should've done against Islam, the Craig Jones Invitational and if Gabi beats Craig, cheap leg lock systems, if Paul can ever get a black belt and if Danny can ever get on top, how to develop your Jiu Jitsu and much more. Malachy Friedman is a second-degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Master Ricardo Liborio of Carlson Gracie lineage. With almost 20 years of experience, Professor Friedman is adept in multiple fight disciplines including MMA, BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai and Wrestling.Malachy started his training with the late UFC Middle-Weight Champion, Evan Tanner. After years of competition, he joined American Top Team in Coconut Creek (2006-2015) where he coached beginners and champs, including the late, great Kimbo Slice to his win against Ken Shamrock at Bellator. Malachy cornered and coached Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters, IBJJF and ADCC BJJ competitors, and hundreds of newcomers to the sport.In addition to coaching, Malachy is both a strategist and innovator in the sport, having created video instructionals, The Darce Killer, The HeisenGuard, Flower Power, Sh*t Your Instructor Never Showed You, Unf*ck Your Jiu-Jitsu, and Acai Free. He is a regular podcast guest and creator and a contributor to Jiu-Jitsu Magazine.Extra Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/malachyfriedman/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCz2yPcAVAHcTEYHRElGDH6w Malachy's Mad Lab - https://www.madlabbjj.com00:00 Islam vs Dustin Analysis09:37 Upgrade Your Jiu Jitsu15:21 Too Much To Learn22:25 Craig Jones Invitational31:25 Craig vs Gabi36:08 Leg Locks Are Cheap44:05 Jiu Jitsu Systems50:53 What’s Wrong in Jiu Jitsu55:57 The Black Belt Problem01:00:28 Can Paul Get to Black Belt?01:08:49 Can Danny Get On Top?01:17:10 Guards & Sweeps01:22:40 Write Everything Down01:27:39 Protecting Injuries with Violence01:34:05 Managing Mental Health01:39:47 Content Creation & Innovation#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #mma #coaching Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectiveSponsors: Want to be tell us what guests and questions we should go with? Support us by joining our exclusive community of 'Everyday Black Belt' on https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective Need a new Gi or Rash guard? Check out our partner, Tatami for the best gear in the game! https://www.tatamifightwear.com/?rfsn=8011858.0f3a82 Need help staying healthy and in shape around a busy life? We provide simple, practical, long-term health and fitness solutions that fit around a busy, regular life! Drop us a DM at https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayfitnessguys Stay Clean, Fight Dirty with Mr Bassett's Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY for 10% off Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk Or, Drop by for a Coffee... https://www.instagram.com/flocoffeeshop