The Heisen Guard by Malachy Friedman

A new layer of control and creativity for your guard game.

Discover an innovative and highly effective guard system that immediately adds value to your Jiu-Jitsu.
With the HeisenGuard, you’ll learn a structured guard configuration that’s simple to enter, easy to understand, and incredibly dangerous once mastered.

This position opens up new ways to sweep, submit, and transition, allowing you to turn frustrating defensive positions into clear offensive opportunities.
No flexibility or athleticism required — the HeisenGuard is designed for any grappler, regardless of age, rank, or body type.

 What Makes the HeisenGuard Special

As the modern guard game continues to evolve and passing specialists get sharper every year, we need new tools to stay ahead. The HeisenGuard provides a brand-new platform to confuse, trap, and counter your opponents — giving your guard a dangerous, modern edge.

Malachy Friedman, one of Jiu-Jitsu’s most creative innovators, breaks down this position from the ground up. You’ll learn:

• How to enter the HeisenGuard from common positions (closed guard, half guard, De La Riva, and more).

• How to attack seamlessly with armbars, triangles, omoplatas, and the Heisenberg Sweep.

• How to transition effortlessly into other guards or submissions.

• How to troubleshoot when your opponent defends (no leg / no arm variations).

This system gives you a complete blueprint for adding the HeisenGuard directly into your existing game.

 What You Get

Each volume includes detailed instruction, clear progression, and a full visual roadmap.
Every purchase includes:

• Digital Video Instruction

• Flowchart & Visual Notes (for quick reference and embedded video review)

Watching is great — remembering is better. The flowchart and visual notes make it easy to retain each concept and transition smoothly between techniques.

 Course Content

Volume 1

 What You’ll Learn

• A Modern Guard Platform: Develop a side guard configuration that neutralizes pressure passers and opens up new offensive options.

• Universal Access: Anyone can enter the HeisenGuard — it requires no special flexibility or athleticism.

• Seamless Transitions: Move fluidly between HeisenGuard and traditional positions like closed guard, half guard, De La Riva, or X Guard.

• Creative Submissions: Armbar, Triangle, Baratoplata, Omoplata — all flow naturally from this setup.

• Smart Troubleshooting: Learn how to recover when your opponent shuts down your leg or arm controls.

From setup to finish, Friedman gives you a complete step-by-step manual showing exactly how the HeisenGuard fits into your personal guard system.

 Additional Series Techniques

Intro
Closed Guard
Flower Sweep
Lapel Choke
Lapel Sweep
Flower Counter
Flower Armbar
Flower Sweep Lapel Armbar
Inverted Armbar
Flower Triangle
Flower Barataplata
Flower Sweep
X Guard Sweep
Tama Flower
Tama Details
Flower Heisen Guard
Worm Lapelata Triangle
Flower Worm Lapelata Mounted Armbar
Flower Worm Lapelata Mounted Reverse Triangle
Reverse Flower Tilt Charge Up
Reverse Flower Tilt Triangle
Reverse Flower Tilt Inverted Armbar
Outro

 Why You Need This

The HeisenGuard isn’t just another guard variation — it’s a complete framework that expands your ability to attack, defend, and transition with precision.
It connects directly to your existing techniques, adding a new layer of unpredictability to your game.

If you’re ready to upgrade your guard, disrupt passers, and unlock creative sweeps and submissions that actually work under pressure, this system will transform how you think about guard control.