The Heisen Guard 2 by Malachy Friedman

A new evolution of one of the most creative and effective guards in modern Jiu-Jitsu.

Malachy Friedman — world-class instructor, innovator, and one of our best-selling teachers — is back with the next evolution of his signature system: The Heisen Guard 2.
This series builds on the groundbreaking concepts of the original Heisen Guard and takes your bottom game to a new level of precision, creativity, and control.

You’ll learn how to use this unique guard to attack the legs, arms, and upper body simultaneously, while creating sweeping and submission opportunities your opponents won’t see coming.
Whether you’re training for competition or looking to sharpen your offensive guard, this system gives you tools that work — and that most people have never even seen before.

 Why This System Works

• Develop a bottom game that keeps opponents guessing and constantly under pressure.

• Learn a structured, step-by-step approach to building the Heisen Guard — perfect for grapplers who want both creativity and control.

• Attack from multiple angles: armbars, kneebars, back takes, sweeps, and transitions.

• Gain a unique competitive edge by mastering a position that very few people understand.

• Rapidly improve your offensive guard through clear, detailed instruction from one of the most respected coaches in Jiu-Jitsu.

 Included Materials

• Digital Video Instruction

• Flow Chart & Visual Notes — designed to help you retain and apply every concept faster.
  You’ll be able to study Malachy’s techniques visually, review positions in seconds, and understand every connection in his system.

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 What You’ll Learn

In this new series, Malachy expands the Heisen Guard into a complete attack system — connecting it to modern positions such as the Chair Guard, X-Guard, Honey Hole, and even 50/50.
You’ll see how the same principles of control and misdirection that defined the first Heisen Guard can now lead to an even greater range of sweeps, back takes, and submissions.

The Heisen Guard 2 also includes powerful troubleshooting concepts — how to transition when your opponent defends, how to enter from different guards, and how to finish against both standing and kneeling opponents.

 Who Is This For?

The Heisen Guard 2 is for any grappler looking to modernize their guard game.
While blue belts and above will especially benefit from the layers of detail, Malachy’s teaching style makes it accessible even for newer practitioners.

If you’re tired of traditional guard positions that stall or get passed easily, this series will give you something different — an attacking platform that feels new but fits seamlessly into your existing game.

 Course Content

Part 1

• Heisen Guard Entry

• Heisen Guard Sweeps

• Heisen Guard Submission

• Heisen Guard from Turtle

• Rolling Top Armbar

Part 2

• Armbar Stack to Heisen Guard

• Leg Over Armbar Part 1

• Leg Over Armbar Part 2

• Heisen Guard to Chair Guard to Berimbolo

• Heisen Guard Knee Twist Back Take

Part 3

• Heisen Guard to Chair Guard

• Heisen Guard to Chair Guard to Armbar

• When You Can't Lift Your Opponent

• Heisen Guard to Reverse Armbar

• Shin on Shin Back Take

Part 4

• Heisen Guard to Kneebar Sweep from Failed Kimura

• Heisen Guard from Half Guard

• Entering into the X

• Heisen Guard to Honey Hole

• Entering the 50/50 from Heisen Guard

• Heisen Guard to Malaplata

 Why The Heisen Guard 2 Belongs in Your Game

Malachy Friedman has refined the Heisen Guard into a complete system for the modern era of grappling.
It’s a position that gives you constant offensive options — from traditional submissions to new, creative sequences that catch even advanced players off guard.

The Heisen Guard 2 is a game-changing upgrade for anyone who wants to build a smarter, sharper, and more dangerous guard game.

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