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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