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Coach Firas Zahabi’s Method for Not Getting Nervous Fighting in Front of a Crowd

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”

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

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

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”

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

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”

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

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

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

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”

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

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

  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”

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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...

Firas Zahabi: “How Dare You Let Your Wife Roll With Another Man?”

How do you feel about rolling with the opposite sex? The vast majority of people have nothing against it – but Firas Zahabi does. Namely, he’s against rolling with women. He was vocal...

Firas Zahabi on Developing a Powerful Mindset: “It All Comes Down To Narratives”

It isn’t enough to merely have the skills to do something well; but you also have to be superbly confident about going into the challenge – whatever kind of a challenge it may be. Be it...

BJJ Black Belt Firas Zahabi Grapples with Heavyweight Arm Wrestling Legend

BJJ black belt and famed famed MMA coach decide to test himself by grappling with a huge arm wrestling champion with a Judo background. Firas who weighs a mere 175lbs went against the 270lbs Devon...

Firas Zahabi on Gordon Ryan: “If He Puts His Mind to MMA, He Can Do It”

Firas Zahabi doesn’t need a lot of introduction to his name. A black belt under none other than John Danaher, he is one of the most accomplished coaches in mixed martial arts; having coached...