Firas Zahabi on How To Know If You Can Become an Elite Athlete
Aug 19, 2024BJJEE
Firas Zahabi, a renowned martial arts coach, addresses a question that many of us grapple with: Can we truly achieve anything if we put our minds to it? In a recent video, Zahabi delves into the...
Firas Zahabi Calls Out Jiu-Jitsu McDojos Promoting Students Based on Attendance
Jul 15, 2024BJJEE
The McDojo phenomenon is a plague that has infected martial arts schools all over the world. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has not been spared by this. What exactly is a McDojo you may ask? It’s basically...
Firas Zahabi: ‘Men Are Lowering Their Testosterone by Following OF Models’
May 28, 2024BJJEE
In a thought-provoking video, famed MMA coach Firas Zahabi addresses a modern issue affecting men’s health and behavior. Zahabi discusses how the online hypersexualization and the rampant...
Firas Zahabi Explains the Real Impact of Ster**ds on your Jiu-Jitsu
May 07, 2024BJJEE
PED use in the Jiu-Jitsu is extremely widespread according the famed MMA and BJJ instructor Firas Zahabi, and no just at the elite level. Zahabi was recently a guest on the popular youtube channel...
Coach Firas Zahabi’s Method for Not Getting Nervous Fighting in Front of a Crowd
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
How do you feel before a BJJ match, especially in front of a crowd? Nervous, anxious… Emotional and stressed out? If that’s the case, then you’re probably thinking way too much. And you should...
Firas Zahabi: “PED Use Is Worse in BJJ Than in MMA. Some Blue Belts Are Jacked Out Of Their Minds”
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE
PED use in the Jiu-Jitsu is extremely widespread according the famed MMA and BJJ instructor Firas Zahabi, and no just at the elite level. Zahabi was recently a guest on the popular youtube channel...
How To Attain Mastery in Jiu-Jitsu? Firas Zahabi Offers Insight
Mar 08, 2024BJJEE
Becoming a master in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a journey that involves years of dedicated practice, learning, and teaching. The term “master” is often associated with achieving a high level...
Firas Zahabi Explains How to Develop Insane Cardio for MMA & Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE
In a detailed video posted on the Tristar Gym YouTube channel, renowned MMA coach Firas Zahabi shares his expert insights on developing exceptional cardio for mixed martial arts (MMA) and Jiu-Jitsu....
Firas Zahabi: “Judo & Wrestling Does Two Things That BJJ Neglects”
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE
GSP’s coach Firas Zahabi is a bjj black belt under John Danaher and in the video, he explains why conditioning work is the number one thing that is lacking in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He explains...
Firas Zahabi Debunks Bulking & Being Muscular Being Advantageous in Combat Sports
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE
In order to become the best combat athlete whether in MMA or Grappling, it is never enough to just train once a day in your martial art. It is recommended that you maximize your power, strength,...
Firas Zahabi: “When You Get On The Mat, All Your Crazy Ideas Fly Out The Window”
Oct 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
World-renowned MMA coach, Firas Zahabi, is well-known for his candid takes on various subjects; ranging from martial arts to philosophy, human rights, and beyond. He recently shared his thoughts on...
Firas Zahabi Shares “Do’s & Don’ts” Of Being A Good Training Partner In BJJ
Aug 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to be a good training partner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Perhaps the kind of a training partner that everyone wants to roll with and has nothing but good things to say about? In that case,...
Firas Zahabi Shows An Awesome K Guard Transition
Aug 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The K Guard is a type of open guard in which the bottom player positions their legs and upper body in a manner that resembles the letter “K”. While it can be assumed that the technique’s name...
Firas Zahabi Shows A Highly Effective Triangle Choke Setup From Butterfly Guard
Jul 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it utilizes the strongest part of our body-the legs, to pull, lift,...
Firas Zahabi: “If You’re Training, Your Diet Shouldn’t Be Complicated”
Jun 20, 2023BJJEE
Firas Zahabi, a renowned mixed martial arts coach, recommends an athlete’s diet that focuses on consuming carbohydrates in the morning and skipping them in the evening. Eggs and oatmeal are...
Firas Zahabi Reveals Why Some Athletes Improve Faster Than Others
Apr 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Why do some BJJ athletes improve faster than others? Well, it’s not just one thing that they do (or have) – but it’s a mix of various factors. World-class coach Firas Zahabi shares...
Firas Zahabi: Leglocks Are The Best Anti wrestling Technique Because They Defuse Sprawling
Apr 17, 2023BJJEE
Firas Zahabi is an outstanding mind for bjj and bjj in mma. Zahabi recently released a video where he narrates a roll against a pedigreed wrestler. In the video he is grappling Johnny Yates...
Firas Zahabi: “Every Man Must Be Able To Fight”
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Firas Zahabi believes that every man should learn how to fight. Why? Because, in his words, men are programmed for two major things – providing and fighting. Zahabi explains why: My son is very...
Firas Zahabi Shows A Cool Armbar From North-South Setup
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Side Control is, for many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students, their favorite position. And deservedly so, as it’s perhaps the safest one to hold and as it has a number of attacking options at its...
Firas Zahabi Shows A Simple Arm Drag Progression Drill
Feb 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Arm Drag is one of the most basic wrestling techniques you can use to set up takedowns… And yet, a lot of BJJ athletes miss extremely important details when trying to hit it. The arm drag is...
Firas Zahabi Explains Why You Should Train MMA If You’re A BJJ Athlete
Dec 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to improve in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – especially if you’re an active competitor – then training a bit of MMA is going to be extremely beneficial. Why? Firas Zahabi...
Incredible Hip Heist Sweep Details By Firas Zahabi
Dec 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The closed guard is likely the first type of guard a student will learn in BJJ. The closed guard is just one of the many guards you’ll encounter in your training. It is a part of the identity of...
Firas Zahabi: “Some BJJ Athletes Are Shorting Their Lives With Steroids”
Dec 20, 2022BJJEE
It’s commonly known that there’s quite a bit of steroid (ab)use in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as the use of PEDs isn’t sanctioned by any official body. However, should someone who’s...
Firas Zahabi Explains Why Islam Makhachev’s Has an Unfair Grappling Advantage
Dec 07, 2022BJJEE
Islam Makhachev put on a stellar performance at the UFC 280, beating Charles Oliveira with an Arm Triangle for the lightweight title. Prior to the fight, he spoke to Daniel Cormier. Cormier warned...
