РАДИФ ЗАМАЛИЕВ - ЧЕСТНО О ЖИЗНИ, ДРАКАХ, ГРУППИРОВКАХ, ММА, ЕДИНОБОРСТВАХ

This interview with blogger, athlete, and coach Radif Zamaliev covers his life, beginning with his childhood, when he began practicing martial arts due to difficult circumstances, including injuries and conflicts. He recounts his athletic achievements, such as participating in Soviet and Russian championships, as well as the brutal street fights of the 1990s, emphasizing that violence at that time was prevalent due to weak law enforcement and social instability. Radif shares stories about his training, injuries, including broken ribs and knife wounds, and reflects on the psychology of street conflicts. He notes that modern people have become less aggressive, perhaps due to advances in technology and fear of consequences. He also criticizes the brutal, no-holds-barred fighting popular today, considering it harmful to society. The interview addresses the topic of cultivating a spirit through sport, the need to respect one's opponent, and the importance of negotiating. Radif also talks about his blog, which began with pull-up videos, and how it became popular. Key topics: Childhood and the beginning of martial arts. Athletic achievements and injuries. Street fights and violence in the 90s. Reflections on modern society and sports. The creation of the blog and its success. 01:52 "I fell in love with the kimono, so to speak. I really liked judo, I really liked throws." 02:37 "I never cried. It was impossible to get a tear out of me." 03:01 "I qualified for the USSR Championship. I prepared for a very long time." 05:19 "It was one of the most memorable days... Then, the guys from the Caucasus took first place – a huge crowd." 08:21 "I walked and thought: 'That's it, I'm never going back to sports.' I was living in the slums then..." 11:33 "They loved me. The athletes loved me, and the girls did too. I was always welcome." 13:00 "Karate was a cult back then. People thought they could fly and jump over trees." 16:04 "I lived in a neighborhood where there were Tatar groups literally 100-200 meters away..." 23:53 "It was Nizhny Novgorod, Sormovo. Roma is a Tatar, a local authority." 27:05 "I got scared: were his eyes still there? Blood. They were already starting to open. 'He's alive! Alive!'" 31:50 "I can't leave my friend in trouble. That's what's let me down so many times." 37:13 "I stuck my finger in his eye. He screamed, but he didn't give in. It was scary." 38:33 "I suggest we go to a maxillofacial hospital and see how hard it is for people with broken bones to live." 39:28 "Fistfights are very popular, where the more blood, the better. But I think this is a sick society." 42:03 "I actually wanted to be a doctor. I mean, I studied the encyclopedia; I didn't want to go down the martial arts path." 42:47 "I grew up depressed, really depressed. I mean, I had to stand up for myself." 46:48 "If a fight is inevitable, strike first. The best defense is a good offense." 50:03 "There's no code of honor on the street. If there's a crowd, do everything you can to survive." 51:36 "The most dangerous are drunk or on drugs. They don't feel pain." 52:52 "Boxer or wrestler? Boxing is aviation, wrestling is infantry." 56:43 "Still, when a fight is inevitable, you have to strike first." 57:12 "The best defense is a good offense." 58:45 "Never finish someone off. Never bully them." 01:00:45 "I started a blog because I did 35 pull-ups with 106 kg. It was a challenge." 01:02:53 "I really like being recognized. 01:14:09 - "Brazilian jiu-jitsu is my new passion. It's an art." 01:17:19 - "Sugar kills muscles. Exercise is the best diabetes prevention." 01:18:07 - "I eat simply: fish, meat, chicken. I listen to my body." 01:20:49 - "At 52, it's impossible to compete using strength. Only technique and experience." Follow us on social media YouTube Radif Zamaliev -    / @user-radif-zamaliev   Instagram Marsel Galeev -   / marseille_fit