Forever White Belt

Malachy Friedman - Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Innovation


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In this episode, I sit down with one of the most brilliant minds in the world of Jiu Jitsu—Malachy Friedman. Widely respected as a true scientist of the art, Malachy is a black belt whose innovative approach to coaching, technique, and strategy has earned him admiration across the global Jiu Jitsu community. Many of us have looked up to him for years, not just for his depth of knowledge, but also for the generous, passionate, and authentic energy he brings to everything he does.

Malachy shares insights into his evolution as both a martial artist and a coach, detailing his journey through the worlds of MMA and Jiu Jitsu. We dive into the challenges of content creation, the unique demands of coaching in both sports, and his ongoing work to develop a comprehensive MMA instructional library.

We also explore the leg control meta and the importance of personalized coaching that truly resonates with students. Malachy unpacks the nuances of performance, creativity, and the ever-evolving strategies of grappling, highlighting the balance between control and expression, between specialization and adaptability.

From studying legends like Fedor to the role of seminars and sharing knowledge with the next generation, I hope this conversation captures some of what makes Malachy Friedman so respected, not just as a coach, but as an artist, a thinker, and just a great guy.


Links:

https://www.instagram.com/malachyfriedman/

https://www.madlabbjj.com/

https://www.skool.com/mmamastermind

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