The Heisen Guard 2
21 Techniques to Attack From an Angle Your Opponent Doesn’t Understand
If your guard is starting to feel predictable, it’s time to change the position—not the effort.
The Heisen Guard 2 expands Malachy Friedman’s trademark system into a multi-layered offensive platform that creates sweeps, armbars, leg locks, and back takes from angles most opponents are not trained to defend.
This is not a gimmick guard.
It’s a structured system built to force hesitation, create reactions, and capitalize immediately.
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The Heisen Guard is effective because it is:
☑ Rarely taught
☑ Easy to configure
☑ Difficult to read
☑ Extremely hard to shut down once established
In Part 2, Malachy shows you how to connect the Heisen Guard to Chair Guard, Honey Hole, X-Guard, and 50/50, while maintaining control and offensive momentum.
✦ You’re not waiting for openings.
✦ You’re creating them.
What’s Included
This instructional includes:
✦ Digital Video Instruction
✦ Flow Charts & Visual Notes with Embedded Video
The flow charts help you understand what to do next based on your opponent’s reaction, allowing you to learn the system faster and retain it longer.
Total: 21 techniques
What You’ll Learn:
PART 1
Core Entries & Attacks
✦ Heisen Guard Entry
✦ Heisen Guard Sweeps
✦ Heisen Guard Submissions
✦ Heisen Guard from Turtle
✦ Rolling Top Armbar
PART 2
Armbar & Chair Guard Integration
✦ Armbar Stack to Heisen Guard
✦ Leg-Over Armbar (Part 1)
✦ Leg-Over Armbar (Part 2)
✦ Heisen Guard → Chair Guard → Berimbolo
✦ Heisen Guard Knee-Twist Back Take
PART 3
Upper-Body Attacks & Problem Solving
✦ Heisen Guard → Chair Guard
✦ Heisen Guard → Chair Guard → Armbar
✦ When You Can’t Lift Your Opponent
✦ Heisen Guard → Reverse Armbar
✦ Shin-on-Shin Back Take
PART 4
Leg Locks & Advanced Transitions
✦ Heisen Guard → Kneebar Sweep from Failed Kimura
✦ Heisen Guard from Half Guard
✦ Entering into X-Guard
✦ Heisen Guard → Honey Hole
✦ Entering 50/50 from Heisen Guard
✦ Heisen Guard → Malaplata
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WHO
This Instructional
IS FOR
Blue belts and above looking for off-angle offense
Guard players who want to differentiate their game
Grapplers tired of predictable open-guard exchanges
Practitioners who want upper- and lower-body attacks from one system
While best suited for experienced guard players, Malachy’s step-by-step teaching makes the system accessible to anyone willing to put in focused reps.
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THE
Heisen Guard 2
ADVANTAGE
If you want a guard that:
Attacks arms and legs without switching positions
Transitions cleanly between modern systems
Forces opponents into unfamiliar problems
Holds up against pressure
The Heisen Guard 2 delivers.
Uncommon structure.
Clear decision-making.
Relentless offense.
Ranking: BLUE
How old are you?: 41-50
How many years have you been training BJJ?: 4-6
Cool stuff
Malachi has some fun and legit stuff to play with!
SCOTT L.
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Ranking: BROWN
How old are you?: 41-50
How many years have you been training BJJ?: 10-12
Recommended 100%
Add this with the first video and you got a winning set of moves. I land the sweep constantly and I just enjoy the setups. Definitely recommend.
MATTHEW C.
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Ranking: BROWN
How old are you?: 33-40
How many years have you been training BJJ?: 7-9
great teachniques to learn.
most gyms don't teach heisen guard.
JORGE S.
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Ranking: BROWN
How old are you?: 51
How many years have you been training BJJ?: 10-12
Love the madness this guard will bring to the mats. I can't wait for the evolution of the malaplata.
RICARDO D.
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