Firas Zahabi’s Pick For The Best BJJ Academy in The World
Nov 28, 2019BJJEE
Have you ever wondered which were the best BJJ academies with the highest level in the world? When we say highest level, we mean a combination of things: the toughest rolls, biggest number of black...
How to Fight Wrestling with Jiu-Jitsu – Kimura Counter to High Crotch – Firas Zahabi
Sep 29, 2019BJJEE
Capitalizing on Takedowns from defense. Whenever there is a takedown there is a possibility for submission for the defender (the one defending the takedown). Every time someone tries to take...
The Secret On How to Avoid Cauliflower Ear – Coach Firas Zahabi
Sep 19, 2019BJJEE
To some jiujiteiros having “cauliflower ear,” or in more scientific terms, a perichondrial hematoma, can be a badge of honor, but to others it can be their worst nightmare. Here are a few tips to...
Firas Zahabi expects ‘cheater’ Jon Fitch to be on PEDs For Rory McDonald Fight
Apr 19, 2019BJJEE
Firas Zahabi is a man of measured words which is why it raised quite a few eyebrows to have him be this outspoken about the Bellator match up featuring his trainee Rory McDonald and Jon Fitch. The...
Firas Zahabi Talks BJJ vs Sambo and the Gracie BJJ style in MMA
Dec 08, 2018BJJEE
Firas Zahabi is famed for his keen analytical insight into both bjj and mma sports. The tristar head coach is just helping Ryan Hall prepare for his make it or break it match up aginst old school...
Firas Zahabi: GSP Would Wreck McGregor More
Oct 15, 2018BJJEE
Khabib Nurmagomedov successfully manhandled the irish superstar at UFC 229. Still some are still wishing the mini lightweight tournament that UFC aimed for had happened – namely Georges St....
Firas Zahabi Slams Dillon Danis: Danis Needs To Grow Up
Oct 10, 2018BJJEE
Firas Zahabi is one of the best regarded experts in both bjj and mma worlds. The longtime coach of Georges St Pierre was recently rubbed the wrong way went things went awry in the octagon. Very true....
Firas Zahabi Went On Joe Rogan Podcast – Must Watch For All Martial Art Fans
Jun 20, 2018BJJEE
Firas Zahabi is one of the most respected coaches alive now. The John Danaher black belt has long been at the helm of Tristar – Canada’s MMA Powerhouse. There’s much to Firas’ style...
Firas Zahabi and Chael Sonnen Insist GSP and McGregor will be Reality
Mar 11, 2018BJJEE
While Georges St Pierre’s triumphant return to the octagon was hindered by an ulcerative colitis, there’s plenty of options flying around. One notable being a McGregor match up...
Firas Zahabi: GSP Will Fight Again. But – He’s Out For At Least A Year
Jan 26, 2018BJJEE
Firas Zahabi has long been teasing ideas for the next Georges St.Pierre match however he was forced to suceed recently and admit that it might be a long time yet until we see GSP enter...
Firas Zahabi says Georges St-Pierre Will Return Mega Fight – Throws McGregor’s Name In the Mix
Dec 19, 2017BJJEE
There’s been much speculation after the discovery that GSP is suffering from ulcerative colitis following his successful campaign for the middleweight belt. In fact John Danaher...
Decentralized Grappling – Firas Zahabi’s Answer to Woes Of The Competitive BJJ Scene
Dec 14, 2017BJJEE
The competitive bjj scene has always been a mixed bag. If we look through the origins of promotions, now virtually dead Metamoris was among the first to try and centralize the scene...
Firas Zahabi Hosts Grappling Match Between Sons – Reinforces No Subs Between Children Below 12
Oct 16, 2017BJJEE
In jiu-jitsu we’re often quite amazed by the level of skill we can observe in young competitors. Videos such as this one are regularly must see fodder: However Firas Zahabi, who...
Firas Zahabi Starting Grappling League In Montreal, Offering Bitcoin Prizes
Jun 17, 2017BJJEE
A ban of grappling events in Montreal surprised everyone in the community earlier this year. Now Tristar head coach Firas Zahabi is offering up an explanation as to what happened as...
Keys To Success By Firas Zahabi
Dec 10, 2016BJJEE
Firas Zahabi is a John Danaher black belt and a celebrated coach of one of the most reputable MMA training houses – Tristar. There’s much to Firas’ style of both grappling...
Which BJJ Style is the Best? IBJJF vs Submission Only – Coach Firas Zahabi
Apr 19, 2016BJJEE
Firas Zahabi is the coach of GSP and owner of head coach of Tristar gym. In this video, Firas shares his perspective on what BJJ style is the best. He also answers readers questions. ...
Unexpected Escape To Knee on Belly w/ Silver Fox & Firas Zahabi
Apr 15, 2016BJJEE
Czech-American Karel “Siver Fox” Pravec has 23 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience (since 1993). During his training at the Renzo Gracie Academy, Karel has trained with and studied...
GSP Coach Firas Zahabi Fight Breakdown: Mendes vs McGregor
Jul 07, 2015BJJEE
GSP’s coach Firas Zahabi gives a great expert breakdown of the interim title fight. Conor McGregor, 26, comes into the interim 145-pound title fight on a 13-fight winning streak....
Watch: The Ultimate Guard Retention Tutorial with Firas Zahabi
Jun 29, 2015BJJEE
GSP’s coach Firas Zahabi is a BJJ black belt and owns Tris Star Gym in Montreal, Canada. He made a special video showing great concepts on how to protect your guard from being passed....
Firas Zahabi Compares Silva to Lance Armstrong: ‘GSP Not Silva is The GOAT Now’
Feb 09, 2015BJJEE
Firas Zahabi, Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre’s coach, gave an interview to French Canadian media ‘La Presse’ where he compared Anderson...
Why and How to Incorporate Wrestling in your BJJ Training – Coach Zahabi
Aug 28, 2019BJJEE
Wrestling to complement Jiu-Jitsu? GSP’s coach, BJJ black belt Firas Zahabi talks about how BJJ academies can incorporate Wrestling. He is very critical of the current state of Jiu-Jitsu...
“Let’s Just Roll Light”: How To Stop Jiu-Jitsu Becoming ‘P*ssified’
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE
‘Jiu-Jitsu Transforms Cowards into Men, Chickens into Stallions’ Carlos Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing at an amazing rate worldwide. More people are training in all corners of the...
7 Legal Performance Enhancing Supplements Worth EVERY Penny
Mar 10, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, just like any other sport, has athletes that use steroids and other performance-enducing drugs (PEDs). However, what makes BJJ different from a lot of other sports is that there...
How Did Gordon Ryan Become the GOAT? John Danaher Explains the Secret of his Success
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE
The world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu has had many talented athletes over the years, but only a few have reached BJJ stardom and are considered legends. Among those legends, two of them seem to be...
