Q&A w/Firas Zahabi: Overcome Freezing Up in a Fight, Takedown Defense, & Shin Breaks

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  • Опубликовано: 4 янв 2016
  • Check out Firas Zahabi’s MMA Channel►bit.ly/TristarGym
    I had the honor of training and filming with Coach Firas Zahabi, who has trained UFC fighters like GSP, Jon Jones, and Rory MacDonald. In this video we cover such topics as: how to stop freezing up in a fight, why shin bones break when a kick is blocked, and a slick sprawl variation to avoid a takedown attempt.
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  • @CoachZahabi
    @CoachZahabi 8 лет назад +555

    Awesome working with you Shane!!! Hope you al enjoy the video!

    • @jackllewellyn5983
      @jackllewellyn5983 8 лет назад +7

      Thanks guys! Really helpful!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад +38

      The pleasure was all mine, coach! Thank you again for coming on and sharing your knowledge with us all.

    • @CoalAerospaceAi
      @CoalAerospaceAi 8 лет назад

      +fightTIPS what belt are you Shane?

    • @davidguerra003
      @davidguerra003 8 лет назад

      what tips do you have for teaching beginners?

    • @RedberetVC
      @RedberetVC 8 лет назад

      +Tristar Gym Awesome video Firas! Thank You!

  • @03blaird
    @03blaird 8 лет назад +317

    HOLY SHIT! Firas Zahabi ?! bro your getting some seriously world class people on your channel these days (Bass Rutten included !) Congrats on all the success bro!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад +37

      +03blaird Thank you!

    • @iamllewellynlyle852
      @iamllewellynlyle852 8 лет назад

      how can you stop a double leg takedown

    • @elixthirst
      @elixthirst 8 лет назад

      +King Last sprawl and land on theyre back with ur forearms.

    • @13CL456
      @13CL456 7 лет назад +7

      +King Last You really asked this, on a video where they specifically talk about double leg takedown defense?

  • @BizzyD13
    @BizzyD13 8 лет назад +243

    Firas is a fighting wizard.

    • @1tonydaking
      @1tonydaking 8 лет назад +14

      A fucking genie

    • @vincentagundez8297
      @vincentagundez8297 8 лет назад +7

      +TG15 he's a genie that fucks? sick

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад +10

      Seriously.

    • @70mjc
      @70mjc 6 лет назад +1

      Neon Bones why limit him?

    • @EnFyr
      @EnFyr 3 года назад +1

      He's definitely a smart fighter and a better coach.

  • @THEAKman47
    @THEAKman47 8 лет назад +288

    This guy is a great teacher... damn!

    • @sidharthshankar7734
      @sidharthshankar7734 8 лет назад +1

      +mr. .Flaw He is.

    • @johnlocke6986
      @johnlocke6986 8 лет назад +6

      Indeed. As a more of a "traditionalist" martial artist, I don't like a lot of these MMA martial artists and coaches shooting off their mouths when they do not always know what they are talking about. Zahabi is a refreshing exception. He does not do Gracie-like ridiculous - often false - self promotions, slandering of other martial artists/martial arts, etc and just teaches.

    • @VSM101
      @VSM101 6 лет назад +4

      John Locke actually he exsplains the advantages and disadvantaged every martial art you know nothing about him if you think he hates jujitsu he's actually what most MMA choaches are like your just projecting your own biases on people you never met.

    • @VSM101
      @VSM101 6 лет назад +4

      He Trains Rory MC Donald and GSP grate martial artists.

    • @russellmuscle7434
      @russellmuscle7434 5 лет назад +1

      The greatest teachers are the ones who remain students

  • @henchgamer6996
    @henchgamer6996 7 лет назад +92

    Firas zahabi is a pool of knowledge. I would love to move to canada for a few years and learn from him

    • @Spinning99
      @Spinning99 7 лет назад +1

      same

    • @thecrazygene1
      @thecrazygene1 7 лет назад +2

      that moment when your training partner is cousins with him lol

    • @CamerasWATCHme
      @CamerasWATCHme 4 года назад +1

      @Victor Mace what if I told you he doesn't know exactly where he's located in Canada?

    • @kuya5000
      @kuya5000 4 года назад +1

      Victor Mace no, that's like saying he'd love to visit the US and see the statue of liberty. it's totally correct

    • @916indamixsactown2
      @916indamixsactown2 4 года назад

      Victor Mace Hey dumbass Just Take The "L" For Even attempting Too Pull odd That "rhetorical" Statement You tried 2 Explained to These Viewers but At the same Time You Made Yourself Look Like A DAMN FOOL..!!! YOU THOUGHT 💭You were Just Sooo Smart trying to Throw Knowledge That Didnt Make any Sense No Matter How You put it or What you Say At The END iRON BEAR Did To You what You Tried Soo Desperately Do To This Person Who Started this Thread l...!

  • @EngineeredTruth
    @EngineeredTruth 8 лет назад +47

    I really liked the last question! Great answers. Bring him on again if it's reasonable!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад +10

      Great to hear! Will do, for sure :)

  • @ChineseAndFilipinoMartialArts
    @ChineseAndFilipinoMartialArts 7 лет назад +27

    Firas is truly one of the best coaches in the world. Incredible.

  • @LivingLegacy77
    @LivingLegacy77 8 лет назад +72

    Wow Shane you lucky man. You really should train at Tristar. Great opportunity.

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад +11

      It's incredible; I'm absolutely honored.

  • @ravirishav3842
    @ravirishav3842 4 года назад +3

    The knowledge you two possess is just mind blowing.I hope you keep on posting vids like this.👍

  • @TheNewton777
    @TheNewton777 8 лет назад +4

    Such an amazing opportunity to train with Firas, love the tristar crew.

  • @MightyJoeNolan
    @MightyJoeNolan 7 лет назад

    Conrats, Shane. What an honor to have Coach Zahabi on your show. And what a chill, genuine guy. I'm a big fan of his team and his RUclips channel, and I'm not surprised. Love this variation on the sprawl, and his laughing at the spar/freeze dilemma was the best defuser I can imagine. Who hasn't been terrified or exhausted or frozen with thinking in sparring? Laughing and going again is the best advice. Great start to the new year. Thanks!

  • @GingerbreadPanda
    @GingerbreadPanda 4 года назад +8

    I know this is 3 years late, but I’d love to see you train with Firas.

  • @otomosix
    @otomosix 8 лет назад

    Massive props and thanks to you for this video! Up until now, I've only ever watched Firas in the background of UFC/GSP specials (leading up to each of his fights) and never fully comprehended/appreciated his personal level of knowledge and training. After watching this, I see he really seems to know his stuff.
    Both of you are class A acts and great guys! Thank you for sharing!

  • @KingCraftBraedon
    @KingCraftBraedon 8 лет назад +2

    Hey Shane, i want to thank you on behalf of the fight community for all these videos you put out. You have definitely helped me out in past tournaments with mental prep, technique, etc. to help me earn some new gold medals to hang on the wall. Keep up the great work and happy new year brotha!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much for the comment, Braedon. I'm more than happy to be able to help out. Congratulations on your wins -- here's to many more!

  • @Kuya_Ryan_Kaliwaters
    @Kuya_Ryan_Kaliwaters 8 лет назад +39

    That is dope you got Firas in a video

  • @yungemu3236
    @yungemu3236 4 года назад

    The legendary firas... Man this dude is a world class teacher and gives content for free

  • @frothymilksmiles
    @frothymilksmiles 5 лет назад

    Firas is the man! much respect. Do it Shane, opportunity of a lifetime.

  • @bobiewazabi9404
    @bobiewazabi9404 8 лет назад

    Awesome job on editing all these questions together, can't wait for part 2

  • @rosealbumustaf1921
    @rosealbumustaf1921 8 лет назад

    The quality of this video is unbelievable!

  • @jholmes45
    @jholmes45 8 лет назад

    Firas is the best youtube instructor there is. I'm loving the crossover interviews Shane. Great idea.

  • @martialartsmaniac7731
    @martialartsmaniac7731 8 лет назад

    jo shane ive achived things because of you and i really want to thank you for that you are my hero

  • @Kev80ification
    @Kev80ification 8 лет назад +6

    Amazing coach! Firas is the man, a true mma legend!!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад +1

      +Kevin Morley Truly!

  • @danbofive
    @danbofive 8 лет назад

    I watch all you videos but this answered sooo many things I've been coming across In my training about forgetting things when it's needed most and because I learn kickboxing defending takedowns is something we never come across but for real world situations I've been thinking about how to deal with take downs a lot and this has been great info for me thank you!

  • @mar1wwe
    @mar1wwe 8 лет назад

    please do it !! Best gym and coach in the world as if today

  • @jiujitsuguy74
    @jiujitsuguy74 7 лет назад

    I effin love Coach Firas. Such a cerebral, intelligent guy. Would love to train with him for a month or so.

  • @dianeaustin2414
    @dianeaustin2414 4 года назад

    These guys are both such great teachers.

  • @shmuckling
    @shmuckling 8 лет назад +1

    Best thing for "freezing up" for me was isolation sparring with limited power - I froze up too my first few sparring sessions, but then we were instructed to do bodywork with only light jabs to the head, than we added crosses, hooks and so on... it really helped, felt like each transition was smooth and I always had fun. once you've done bodywork and know it's not a big deal, having to defend against a jab here and there is rather fun an you have room for fuck ups and experimentation.

  • @MGT17
    @MGT17 8 лет назад

    This is a really good and helpful video Shane thumbs up 👍🏻

  • @chinassrd
    @chinassrd 8 лет назад

    Great vid man! Can't wait for part 2!

  • @hugolindstrom1605
    @hugolindstrom1605 8 лет назад

    Awesome video guys as always! Great quality and awesome information! I would like to see more videos with you and Firas!

  • @BringIt96
    @BringIt96 8 лет назад

    Yes Shane! This is so awesome, you getting people in for QnAs it's so cool! love to see you grow and grow man keep it up!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад

      +BringIt96 Thank you brotha! Hope all has been well with you and yours!

  • @dianeaustin2414
    @dianeaustin2414 5 лет назад

    Shane.... always informative AND entertaining!!!!

  • @nobser
    @nobser 8 лет назад

    Awesome video! Glad to see you guys are friends!!

  • @carpejkdiem
    @carpejkdiem 8 лет назад

    I'd love to see that vid. What an experience for you Shane. For us as well. I love coaching. This show will have it all. Everyone wins. Win or lose your tourney. Awesomeness!!!

  • @sharamrock2580
    @sharamrock2580 8 лет назад

    Firas Zahabi is an awesome coach, love the guy.

  • @Dale_The_Space_Wizard
    @Dale_The_Space_Wizard 8 лет назад

    You always have such useful information on your uploads. Thanks for this.

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад +1

      +Apollo Olympos You got it! Thanks :)

  • @marswarrior3217
    @marswarrior3217 8 лет назад

    Really great, detailed points. I always enjoy Shane's videos because they are always useful, thanks for doing this. And it's really cool to hear from a legendary coach, would like to see Shane in TriStar

  • @nicolatschan3539
    @nicolatschan3539 8 лет назад

    Great video Shane! keep bringing in new people like Bas and Firaz. That's great!
    And yes, go to Tristar. It's a great gym, and it would be interesting to see you train there.

  • @ilovecomedyppl
    @ilovecomedyppl 8 лет назад

    Nice Shane!! Firas is the man! Great vid man

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад

      +ilovecomedyppl Thanks man!

  • @josh0eater0of0happy
    @josh0eater0of0happy 8 лет назад

    This was one of your most useful videos, thank you very much.

  • @emperorsam4026
    @emperorsam4026 8 лет назад +37

    The quality of this video is on point. Keep it up.

  • @YoDipset
    @YoDipset 8 лет назад

    amazing colab! Congrats!

  • @DoktorSick
    @DoktorSick 8 лет назад

    I always get great information from fight tips.

  • @jamierice2336
    @jamierice2336 4 года назад

    Great insight. Two dudes jus compliment each other nicely, no egos. Quality info. Common sense (repetition, hours, hard on soft, deliberate practice) but very well articulated. Cheers!

  • @Lyubog997
    @Lyubog997 8 лет назад

    Very good video,like always Shane.And about going training with Firas,please do it man it will be the best thing ever,if you make it like a series.I would love watching it.
    I wish you all the best Shane, and thank you for everything !

  • @WKMxELITE
    @WKMxELITE 8 лет назад

    Fight tips is the SHIT, I see you Shane moving up my man nothing but love for you bro and all others here !!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад

      Thank you Belle! Big things for sure. Truly appreciate the support!

  • @Zooluu_F10
    @Zooluu_F10 8 лет назад

    This was a great and informative video! I'd now like to try an MMA gym to learn more! thanks for sharing and I look forward to part 2 as I think we all do!

  • @crizjay2045
    @crizjay2045 8 лет назад

    I think this is the most useful video I have seen yet thank you

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад +1

      That's great to hear, Criz!

  • @gofalconsatl
    @gofalconsatl 5 лет назад

    Great stuff Coach. Thank you

  • @anthoneyisbored
    @anthoneyisbored 8 лет назад

    this was such a good episode would love to see more with tri star and yes you should do the gym challenge with tri star

  • @landonsprague5078
    @landonsprague5078 8 лет назад

    great video and tips!

  • @localman5738
    @localman5738 8 лет назад

    Awesome video Shane.

  • @peted7891
    @peted7891 5 лет назад

    Great video guys, thanks a lot.

  • @cypresspuz
    @cypresspuz 5 лет назад +1

    Sensei Firas is the GOAT

  • @SourceBTS
    @SourceBTS 8 лет назад

    Golden video!

  • @tntspez8617
    @tntspez8617 8 лет назад

    great video man! very informative!

  • @lowlowseesee
    @lowlowseesee 7 лет назад

    subscribed to you both,. thanks for all the great content you two

  • @TFSMikeRath
    @TFSMikeRath 8 лет назад

    This was awesome! He's what you would call a good coach! Awesome stuff! I think you would be great and with good coaching you'll be in the big time no time flat. You have the skills, the fan base, and now with good coaching I'll be putting some money on you!

  • @DJCbbx
    @DJCbbx 8 лет назад

    this helped me out so much, thanks fellas

  • @jayceeinvincible
    @jayceeinvincible 8 лет назад

    Awesome video Bro

  • @TakeshixStudios
    @TakeshixStudios 7 лет назад

    Awesome video, thanks!

  • @paulinedavies8788
    @paulinedavies8788 8 лет назад

    great video man! I love ur work! u just got ur self a new subscriber!.

  • @larrydenz1185
    @larrydenz1185 6 лет назад

    Great info.I appreciate your tips.

  • @BrandonAB64
    @BrandonAB64 6 лет назад

    firas is a god damn magician one of if not the best mma coach on the planet, when guys like GSP come from your gym, you know hes next level

  • @Aelle2000
    @Aelle2000 8 лет назад

    Yes! I'd love to see you train at Tristar - an unbelievable opportunity for you and your fans.

  • @sirdcarvalho
    @sirdcarvalho 5 лет назад

    Great content brother!

  • @danielzeller7729
    @danielzeller7729 6 лет назад

    This is an amazing very helpful video💯

  • @luisvalenzuela7585
    @luisvalenzuela7585 6 лет назад

    Great Video with a great legend!

  • @badoocee1967
    @badoocee1967 8 лет назад

    These two should definitely train together and the fusion of Shane's knowledge and Firas' experience would benefit everyone. Great video.

  • @TheDrunkardHu
    @TheDrunkardHu 8 лет назад +10

    Do it Shane! DO IT!!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад +4

      Haha you could see the excitement on my face!

  • @ninjabumaye
    @ninjabumaye 7 лет назад +1

    Are you gonna do the Tristar training camp? I wanne seeeeeeeeee it!
    Also Firas' channel deserves to grow. Give him a hand.

  • @anthonygerber8261
    @anthonygerber8261 6 лет назад

    Firas is a real deal master.

  • @fengxiong520
    @fengxiong520 3 года назад

    Very cool! This guy is a GURU

  • @erinsgobragh
    @erinsgobragh 8 лет назад

    Going to check him out now! That was awesome!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад

      Please do, Erin! Thank you!

  • @darthclone7
    @darthclone7 8 лет назад

    3:48... wow amazing. The whole video is full of great knowledge but that has to be my favorite lectures ive heard in awhile.

  • @elijahbaker3500
    @elijahbaker3500 8 лет назад

    firas Is an awesome teacher. this was a great video. it shouldn't have any dislikes

  • @jonathanm8850
    @jonathanm8850 4 года назад

    Great stuff!

  • @Henbot
    @Henbot 8 лет назад

    Shin kicking technique bit was well educational. Hadn't thought about anatomy, which I do know and of course the lower part is weaker. Great video and great reference video for animation so thanks

  • @miclarry119
    @miclarry119 8 лет назад

    Go for it Shane!

  • @thepyroguy624
    @thepyroguy624 8 лет назад

    Firas Zahabi the best coach!

  • @rezjitsu
    @rezjitsu 8 лет назад

    Great video and excellent advice as always from coach Zahabi. Shane you should absolutely spend some time at the Tristar gym, it would be nothing but beneficial for you. Great work you guys. Oss!

  • @jacobziacan3868
    @jacobziacan3868 8 лет назад

    Great video!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  8 лет назад

      Jacob! Thank you, sir! Hope all is well with you and yours :)

  • @alexfighter6359
    @alexfighter6359 6 лет назад

    It looks really realistic!
    I love this thing !!!
    Please! Build more video, protection from the passage to the feet, as many different ways as possible!

  • @dylangomez5551
    @dylangomez5551 3 года назад

    That take down defense. I needed it.

  • @ednakazuya12
    @ednakazuya12 8 лет назад

    Wow this is good, thanks for the video

  • @wcuribe
    @wcuribe 8 лет назад

    The best videos for me are the ones with guests related to competition :)

  • @MrBitviper
    @MrBitviper 8 лет назад

    love to see you train at tristar
    maybe you can make a miniseries of some sort out of it!!
    that would be very interesting to see

  • @TaxEvasi0n
    @TaxEvasi0n 8 лет назад +1

    Holy fuck, you're getting some pretty big people on your channel! I remember the old days! Good to see you climbing up man.

  • @topeteperez
    @topeteperez 8 лет назад

    I would love to see you go train with Firas, he is a real good trainer and his jiu jitsu its in a whole other level.

  • @nebojsasrb3354
    @nebojsasrb3354 8 лет назад

    Great video

  • @thotoharris
    @thotoharris 8 лет назад

    Shane! You do a great work! Im a Muay Thai instructor and a BJJ practioner, someday I would like to go training with you! You are really good! Keep up the Good Work!

  • @dazenervus6085
    @dazenervus6085 8 лет назад

    This a real cool combination both very knowledgeable

  • @1tonydaking
    @1tonydaking 8 лет назад +14

    Firas Zahabi just recruited you bro so damn cool

  • @Yiakos1
    @Yiakos1 8 лет назад +2

    Nice to see Shane with some of the real Guru's of the sport I've always been curious if Shane was near that level or just kind of meant for the everyday average person who might need one of these videos if they ended up in a situation like this.

    • @devinmcshaw
      @devinmcshaw 8 лет назад

      I always thought the same exact thing

  • @thaddeuscorea
    @thaddeuscorea 6 лет назад

    I watch Firas channel all the time. I find it so helpful for my JJ training. Yes, I would be super interested to watch Shane go up to TriStar and train and then compete. :)

  • @vamvakisa316
    @vamvakisa316 4 года назад

    Very Nice video! bravo

  • @julianhaunui6572
    @julianhaunui6572 8 лет назад

    lets go shane take this opportunity we'd love to see this

  • @simonlamsal
    @simonlamsal 8 лет назад

    Video quality great! Camera angles ok-ok.

  • @medinamotorcyclesofficial
    @medinamotorcyclesofficial 7 месяцев назад

    Wow amazing tips

  • @zombiecatcher
    @zombiecatcher 8 лет назад +5

    Zehabi- you wanna wrestle on wet grass in the park, shane?
    Shane- yeah, i'll get my white pants