Dylan Freedman, Black Belt, Corrections Officer Trainer, Combatives Trainer - Beyond the Belt #26
Description
This is a conversation with Dylan Freedman, a black belt out of Jamestown, New York, USA. Dylan is a Corrections officer trainer for the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. He also travels the US and helps to teach defensive tactics for the company Effective Fitness Combatives.
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Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Journey to Black Belt
03:57 Naming Things
11:07 Transitioning from Military to Martial Arts
17:01 The Evolution of Grappling Sports
25:26 Combat Sports in the 90s
29:15 Importance of Fundamentals and Ego
34:15 Understanding Human Behavior in Corrections
44:06 Misconceptions About Corrections Officers
51:12 Martial Arts in Law Enforcement Training
01:05:48 Understanding Defensive Strategies in Self-Defense
01:18:06 Not Getting Into Filmmaking
01:24:28 The Impact of Military Experience on Personal Growth
01:27:41 The Journey Over the Destination
01:34:30 Outro
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