Canadian BJJ Instructor Blasts Firas Zahabi For Refusing to Roll with Women in BJJ
Dec 10, 2020BJJEE
Riccardo Carminati Galli is a Swiss BJJ instructor based in Toronto, Canada where he runs @BJJbattalion academy. He was revolted by what fellow Canadian BJJ/MMa coach recently said about his reasons...
Firas Zahabi Calls Out Jiu-Jitsu McDojos Promoting Students Based on Attendance
Dec 06, 2020BJJEE
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: ‘Wrestlers are Learning Jiu-Jitsu but BJJ Guys Aren’t So Open Minded to Wrestling’
Nov 15, 2020BJJEE
GSP’s coach Firas Zahabi was very critical about Jiu-Jitsu’s use in MMA in an interview with Sherdog.com. Firas is a BJJ black belt but feels that the fact that Jiu-Jitsu players...
Firas Zahabi Praises McGregor’s Jiu-Jitsu: ‘He Did Better Than Gaethje Against Khabib’
Nov 09, 2020BJJEE
Conor McGregor is a decent grappler however in the bjj world he is usually linked to Dillon Danis who found his notoriety through association. One way or another McGregor is ready to train Gi again....
Why Coach Firas Zahabi Does NOT Roll with Women?
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is such a wonderful martial art! And not just because of the health and self-esteem benefits it has; but also because of its lifestyle benefits. One of those lifestyle aspects is...
Firas Zahabi: What if everyone in the nation had a bjj blue belt?
Oct 08, 2020BJJEE
In this clip, Firas Zahabi, widely considered as one of the best MMA coaches of our generation and trainer of ace fighters like George Saint Pierre, Rory Macdonald to name a few, talks about the...
Firas Zahabi On The Countless Struggles He Faced on His Jiu-Jitsu Journey
Sep 10, 2020BJJEE
When it comes to bjj there are a lot of concepts which can further your journey. One often seen philosophy is that to become good you must always pick the toughest roll in any room you’re in....
Firas Zahabi: Toying with Beginners is How To Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 25, 2020BJJEE
When it comes to bjj there are a lot of concepts which can further your journey. One often seen philosophy is that to become good you must always pick the toughest roll in any room you’re in. Now...
Firas Zahabi Has a Particular Criteria For What Every Belt In Jiu-Jitsu Means
Aug 25, 2020BJJEE
The belt system is one of the most heated debates in BJJ and it seems that there is no universal standard. Firas Zahabi Calls Out BJJ McDojos Promoting Students Based on Attendance & Why Does It...
How to Stop a Bigger Man from Slamming you in a Grappling Match – Coach Firas Zahabi
Aug 25, 2020BJJEE
The last thing you want in a Fight is t get slammed on your head, this is especially true if you find yourself in a Street fight. Be sure to study the ones shown in this video and once you feel...
Most Important Advice for BJJ White Belt Practitioners From Firas Zahabi
Aug 25, 2020BJJEE
As passionate as we are in bjj, the majority of people who consume the videos online, watch the competitions and participate in them are white belts. Any person who comes into bjj and starts asking...
Firas Zahabi Explains How to Grapple a Larger Opponent
Aug 25, 2020BJJEE
There is always someone out there that is bigger and stronger than you. When we were white belts we would get easily beaten by smaller blue and purple belts.What were they doing that we were not?...
Firas Zahabi Believes Beginners in BJJ Should Start With No Gi
Jul 31, 2020BJJEE
GSP’s coach Firas Zahabi is a BJJ black belt and believes that beginners in Jiu-Jitsu are better off starting without the Gi instead of with the Gi. This goes against what many Jiu-Jitsu...
GSP Coach Firas Zahabi Shows How to Beat Wrestling with…Jiu-Jitsu!
Jul 31, 2020BJJEE
GSP’s coach Firas Zahabi was very critical about Jiu-Jitsu’s use in MMA in a recent interview. Firas is a BJJ black belt but feels that the fact that Jiu-Jitsu players don’t learn wrestling is...
GSP Coach Firas Zahabi’s 2 Most Important Aspects of Training in Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 30, 2020BJJEE
GSP’s coach Firas Zahabi was very critical about Jiu-Jitsu’s use in MMA in an interview with Sherdog.com. Firas is a BJJ black belt but feels that the fact that Jiu-Jitsu players don’t learn...
Firas Zahabi on How Your VO2 Max Determines Which Conditioning Workout You Should do for BJJ/MMA
Jul 30, 2020BJJEE
Gsp’s coach Firas Zahabi talks to JustTheGiTopPodcast about how measuring an athlete’s VO2 Max is important in determining what type of conditioning and endurance workout to do. VO2 max...
GSP Coach Firas Zahabi on Which Martial Art is King of the Streets
Jul 29, 2020BJJEE
Firas Zahabi, coach of GSP and owner of head coach of Tristar gym: “In the Streets Mixed Martial Arts in my opinion is your number one option for self defense. However, some people don’t...
How to Armbar A Wrestler As Soon As You Get Taken Down- Firas Zahabi
Jul 28, 2020BJJEE
Every technique, takedown or throw has a counter. It’s a question of timing and recognizing the movement and applying it. Capitalizing on Takedowns from defense. Whenever there is a takedown there...
Firas Zahabi On Arrogant Fighters: ‘You’re Not Good. It’s Jiu-Jitsu That’s Good’
Jul 26, 2020BJJEE
Firas Zahabi, coach of GSP and owner of head coach of Tristar gym. In this part interview, Firas shares his perspective on the power of thoughts and he describes what differentiates fighters who are...
Firas Zahabi On How To Drastically Improve Your Cardio For BJJ
Apr 13, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
„How do I improve my cardio for BJJ?“ This is one of those questions that are often given a generic answer: „Just spend more time on the mats.“ But there has got to be more to it,...
Firas Zahabi Does Not Believe In Benefits of Yoga For BJJ
Mar 18, 2020BJJEE
For famed MMA trainer Firas Zahabi, Gymnastics transfers more in MMA or BJJ than heavy weight lifting. He says that heavy weights will drain your central nervous system. Never lift your max if...
Fix Your Omoplata With Silver Fox & Firas Zahabi
Feb 25, 2020BJJEE
The omoplata is such an underrated position and submission in Grappling. People’s lack of knowledge on it is part of what makes the omoplata such an effective position. Many people don’t...
Stop Getting Your Guard Smashed with Firas Zahabi & Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec
Jan 02, 2020BJJEE
Do you want to know a little secret? Old School Passes are the best weapon against new school guards. When you have an opponent that likes to use more modern guard styles like lapel guard, worm...
Firas Zahabi Tests Himself By Grappling 250lbs Iranian Wrestler
Dec 09, 2019BJJEE
Wrestling vs Jiu-Jitsu is very popular these days. Yesterday, the world’s best No Gi grappler Gordon Ryan faced Wrestling world champion Bo Nickal in a modified rules grappling match where...
