I love the flow from stand up you guys do. There's so much good stuff in this video. I look forward to the escrima pass video and I would really like to see some underhook material. Big fan thanks for putting these videos together
Coach - That guard pull into a sweep was very very cool. I like these style videos - a lot of techniques we can see to get inspired. How about you pick a date and the youtube community could come up to Montreal for a Seminar and MAPLE SYRUP.
Jamie Gaudet wait till you see "Guard Pulling 2.0" I plan on showing some really strong Guard pulling techniques. The Pendulum Pull is just the tip of the iceberg.
Awesome video. Firas, would you ever consider going through the basics of your stand-up/wrestling game? How to control the inside, how to use the overhook (which you use for web guard etc.) in a way that prevents your opponent from hip throwing you, how to maintain that upright stance without getting double legged? I would hurt myself a lot less if I knew how to stay cool up there :)
I've rolled with Gary quite a bit. He has comedown to help us for Georges last few training camps and of course we both train at the Renzo Gracie Academy with John Danaher.
Hi Firas, somewhere down the line could you do a video on the guillotine variations you like to use for no gi. I have received lots of different information on different grips, Marcelo variation, some say it should be a blood choke others don't. Would be very interested to know how your version of the high elbow guillotine "comes on" and how you squeeze to finish. Great video, as always :)
Tristar Gym Awesome :D, also as your in the comments . . . just wanted to say that I really enjoy the production quality you have brought to the youtube grappling scene.
Hi Firas just want to say thanks a lot I'm learning so much from this Channel, would appreciate it if you could show more wrestling positions having trouble when your opponent has a single leg while standing and finding it hard to defend especially when they are stronger and always get my other leg swept and just feel lost
128ciaran Yes most definitely. I use the single leg a lot and I also believe the single leg should be considered as a type of Guard. As for defending that is also a great topic of interest for all of us at Tristar. I will definitely be showing some stuff I think everyone will love from the single leg position.
Thank you so much for the videos! You said in your inside quest interview that there is only one book that you recommend higher than the 7 Habits, what is that book? Grateful for what you have done for martial arts :)
I Really liked the guard pull to sweep. What pointers would you give to avoid too much impact when using this kind of technique? I notice your Partner is a fair bit taller I have found at times committed guard pulls can be a big drop with tall guys. Really appreciate you posting these.
Very good point. In my opinion all training should be LOW IMPACT. This is so important. If your in it for the long run low impact training is a must. How do u pull guard without breaking your back. Notice the angle in which I land, notice how I land rolling. The impact in transferred slowly into the ground and not for very long. This takes practice for course and I will definitely cover it in Guard pull 2.0
Tristar Gym Thank you for your reply Firas. I see what you are saying about the rolling nature of how you go in for the guard pull / sweep kind of looks to me like the arm going in first acts much in the same way as it would in a forward roll break fall distributing the force over the shoulder and back ? Looking forward to guard pull 2.0 much respect form the UK OSS
I want to know, im interested in training for mma and i know tristar is one of the best places to go to. Im young but determined, i want to know how much would you charge for private lessons? My respect to you.
Jump in to the Guard sweep seems to be very Dangerous what if I got lazy and fall on my arm Coach? when should i pull that move out? I Love your vids bye the way!
Alejandro Mercutio your right, without proper training you can break you arm or back jumping guard. However with proper preparation it becomes and easy way to bring te fight to the ground. The first place to start is to know you break falls and then basic tumbling, easy stuff, after that how to guard pull in a way that doesnt allow for a slam. Stay tuned I will be posting a lot of stuff on guard puling and will demo it live in sparring vs MMA fighters. Should be fun.
Tristar Gym Once Rory beats Robbie, it seems like Johny is going to be his first title defense... Do you think that Guard pull into the Pendulum sweep would be a good technique to use... Rory doesn't necessarily have to pull guard... BUT Hendricks is known to try and slam his opponents when he goes for his takedowns... Does that sweep work for someone who is about to be taken down??? ***UPDATE*** I just checked out your video "Guard Pulling 2.0" (or the preview rather)... And I can almost see the answer to my question... Those techniques would work so well against a strong wrestler like Hendricks... If this is the stuff that Rory is learning......................................................... DAMN... I feel sorry for the rest of the division... I fail to see ANYONE who is going to be trouble for Rory... Both standing and on the ground.
I would love to see some trips techniques to bring my opponent to the ground... good for competition but also for self defence... My bjj is getting not to bad, but, in a street altercation... it would be nice to have 2-3 go to easy trips and neutralize the oponent quickly.
Dan Lemieux Check out the Gracie combatives. There's a few easy-to-learn throws (hip toss, over the shoulder throw, fireman's carry). also Tashi Troy Price has some good vids on trips and throws. He's doing Japanese JJ but you'll see the similarities right away.
As an effective technique i agree that leg locks are a finishing move. However we need to be concerned about the issue with the damage it can cause, and specifically under the conditions of a tournament setting. I can see why leg locks are not allowed in certain tournaments. It just puts to much at risk.
+jcracker We already have. I can think of a few examples. GSP swept Dan Hardy in one of the middle round with a standard 1 leg x sweep. If you watch the match between Lucio Linhares and Palhares, Linhares played quite a bit of x guard on Palhares before getting heel hooked. Ryan Hall plays 1 leg x in mma. RDA tried x guard against Khabib. Edson Barbosa has tried also. It's there. But in MMA they're basically sweeps. You won't see people hanging out there for very long. It's like when Wilson Reis plays deep half in mma. As soon as he gets the position he is sweeping.
Hey Firas, huge fan. I noticed that when you pull guard you jumped into it. Do you think that is a dangerous tactic? It seems easy to slam your head, or worse have your opponent slam you if it's MMA. how do you prefer to pull guard in MMA where slams are legal? Thanks!
It can be dangerous but not if you pull guard the right way. I will be putting a video series together covering how to pull guard. I will also be showing how to pull guard live in sparring. Lots of cool stuff ahead on this channel. Stay tuned.
***** Pulling Guard the old school way can get you hurt bad, but I have develop many different methods of doing so that I believe will bring the Guard pull back to MMA in the future, "Guard Pull 2.0" as I like to call it is a series that has been inspired by many of the guard pulling masters in MMA and my own developments.
what do you mean when you say the "old school way"? hugging your opponent head and try to "cook" him until something opens up? i talked about pulling guard and as soon as we hit the floor start to attack for a sweep or submisoion or rubber guard/'williams guard
***** I know that I wouldn't try it as it is right now. If I get confident enough that I know I can instantly sweep the guy I might try. Since I'm not good enough for that I won't recommand it.
its easier for me to be good on the bottom because i am long so i am more confident having my opponet in my guard then be in his guard anyway i prefer to keep the fight standing because it takes less energy from me rather than grapple and strike at the same time
Firas, thank you for this video! Nice as usual. What do you think about this D'arce escape? ruclips.net/video/UVU_UDMR8Wo/видео.html And maybe you can show your favorite way to escape?
MrXander1981 Nice escape but I believe the person applying the Darce would simply sprawl to avoid being rolled over. Also by reaching and grabbing your leg you open up your elbow which would allow the attacker to slide to mount making the choke even tighter. I personally don't try to escape this way will definitely try and post a darce escape in the near future.
Beautiful. I would be very honored to learn Jiu Jitsu from such a master.
JKD/Wing Chun Kung Fu OSS
Tristar Gym Firas vs Greg Jackson or some other coach at metamoris ;)
Hawkifyed Firas would tap Greg Jackson A LOT.
Steve128967 Yeah i think so too, would be fun to see. Can you think of any other MMA coaches that would be a good matchup for Firas at Metamoris?
Steve128967 YA many many times.
Very cool to see Firas roll and hear comments about the method behind his coaching! Love the easy, flowing style that both competitors displayed.
i love the emphasis on practicing jj for ALL environments...not just sport
I love the flow from stand up you guys do. There's so much good stuff in this video. I look forward to the escrima pass video and I would really like to see some underhook material. Big fan thanks for putting these videos together
Coach - That guard pull into a sweep was very very cool. I like these style videos - a lot of techniques we can see to get inspired. How about you pick a date and the youtube community could come up to Montreal for a Seminar and MAPLE SYRUP.
Michael Andreula Thats a great Idea!!
Tristar Gym Lets am for the fall once the channel has grown a little more.
We will share, push, and believe.
I love your videos Firas, keep up the good work.
I like the way you pulled guard, I never thought of going to a pendulum sweep before. Excited to try that out! Thanks!
Jamie Gaudet wait till you see "Guard Pulling 2.0" I plan on showing some really strong Guard pulling techniques. The Pendulum Pull is just the tip of the iceberg.
Tristar Gym Looking forward to it! These videos are great!
Awesome video. Firas, would you ever consider going through the basics of your stand-up/wrestling game? How to control the inside, how to use the overhook (which you use for web guard etc.) in a way that prevents your opponent from hip throwing you, how to maintain that upright stance without getting double legged? I would hurt myself a lot less if I knew how to stay cool up there :)
very very nice Firas. I love your flow and confidence. Beautiful.
Pulling the guard into a sweep...Sick Move mate.
Great to see the safe approach. Thank you.
Really enjoy these videos!
Could you please go over front headlock entry and trip with maybe the darce and high elbow ? really like your JJ style
Awesome...thank you for such a good commentary and great techniques, much appreciated
Mr. Zahabi, Kudos to you. Great stuff.
Wow great work as always! Can't say how much this helps
Beautiful display of Jiu Jitsu! Would appreciate if you could break down your game on how you approach attacking side control.
Top videos keep up the good work, off to class equipped with your half guard arm lock.
Great video, looking forward to guard pulling 2.0. Also could you please upload leg-lock tutorials? Much appreciated.
Bilal definitely on the list!
Thank you Firas. I get exited every time I see there's a new video uploaded!
love that triangle with the kimura at the end! that's one of my favorites, but you see it in judo more often than BJJ.
Hey Firas, I'd love to see you compete in Metamoris! Maybe against another leg locking practitioner in Gary Tonon or someone like that?
Mitch Lawless could be fun! Maybe.
Yes, this would be amazing!
I've rolled with Gary quite a bit. He has comedown to help us for Georges last few training camps and of course we both train at the Renzo Gracie Academy with John Danaher.
Hi Firas, somewhere down the line could you do a video on the guillotine variations you like to use for no gi. I have received lots of different information on different grips, Marcelo variation, some say it should be a blood choke others don't. Would be very interested to know how your version of the high elbow guillotine "comes on" and how you squeeze to finish.
Great video, as always :)
Harry Maynard. will do!! Great idea, I will try and cover several interesting concept on this topic.
Tristar Gym Awesome :D, also as your in the comments . . . just wanted to say that I really enjoy the production quality you have brought to the youtube grappling scene.
Harry Maynard. Thanks!!
Interesting thoughts around jiu jitsu. I think the reverse triangle/yoko sankaku is going to get real common.
man what a nice guy. i am officially a big fan
good work. love ur videos. respect
Firas Zahabi and John Kavanagh, the two most exciting coaches in MMA today.
Hi Firas just want to say thanks a lot I'm learning so much from this Channel, would appreciate it if you could show more wrestling positions having trouble when your opponent has a single leg while standing and finding it hard to defend especially when they are stronger and always get my other leg swept and just feel lost
128ciaran Yes most definitely. I use the single leg a lot and I also believe the single leg should be considered as a type of Guard. As for defending that is also a great topic of interest for all of us at Tristar. I will definitely be showing some stuff I think everyone will love from the single leg position.
Thanks Firas!
keep em comming these are great
Awesome video, Firas! Would you do a high elbow guillotine video or series?
D.M. Barb yes already have it on the list! Will covering it along with Guard Pull 2.0
That pull guard sweep 🤤
wow. so impressive
Awesome training!
Beautiful flow, rare to see...
Thank you so much for the videos! You said in your inside quest interview that there is only one book that you recommend higher than the 7 Habits, what is that book? Grateful for what you have done for martial arts :)
Awesome rolling!
thanks!
Why is your latest video not available in Canada? (May 13, 2015) Love yer vids, by the way.
I Really liked the guard pull to sweep. What pointers would you give to avoid too much impact when using this kind of technique? I notice your Partner is a fair bit taller I have found at times committed guard pulls can be a big drop with tall guys. Really appreciate you posting these.
Very good point. In my opinion all training should be LOW IMPACT. This is so important. If your in it for the long run low impact training is a must. How do u pull guard without breaking your back. Notice the angle in which I land, notice how I land rolling. The impact in transferred slowly into the ground and not for very long. This takes practice for course and I will definitely cover it in Guard pull 2.0
Tristar Gym Thank you for your reply Firas. I see what you are saying about the rolling nature of how you go in for the guard pull / sweep kind of looks to me like the arm going in first acts much in the same way as it would in a forward roll break fall distributing the force over the shoulder and back ? Looking forward to guard pull 2.0 much respect form the UK OSS
matrat2006 exactly right. Tumbling and break falling are key in being able to do falling attacks!
I want to know, im interested in training for mma and i know tristar is one of the best places to go to. Im young but determined, i want to know how much would you charge for private lessons? My respect to you.
Could you do a video for people that want to get into bjj but want to prepare a bit before going to a gym for the first time. Thanks!
you're a black belt under danaher!? what!!! sickman I didn't know! no wonder you're jiu-jitsu legit and you're a leg guy
More details on heelhooks?
Edgars Samoilovs definitely coming soon. Heel hooks are number 1 in my book.
That gaurd pull to top mount was straight ninja 3:22
Do one for imanari roll types of attacks.
Jump in to the Guard sweep seems to be very Dangerous what if I got lazy and fall on my arm Coach? when should i pull that move out?
I Love your vids bye the way!
Alejandro Mercutio your right, without proper training you can break you arm or back jumping guard. However with proper preparation it becomes and easy way to bring te fight to the ground. The first place to start is to know you break falls and then basic tumbling, easy stuff, after that how to guard pull in a way that doesnt allow for a slam. Stay tuned I will be posting a lot of stuff on guard puling and will demo it live in sparring vs MMA fighters. Should be fun.
Awesome looking forward to Thanky very much sensei would die to train with you
Tristar Gym Once Rory beats Robbie, it seems like Johny is going to be his first title defense... Do you think that Guard pull into the Pendulum sweep would be a good technique to use... Rory doesn't necessarily have to pull guard... BUT Hendricks is known to try and slam his opponents when he goes for his takedowns... Does that sweep work for someone who is about to be taken down???
***UPDATE***
I just checked out your video "Guard Pulling 2.0" (or the preview rather)... And I can almost see the answer to my question... Those techniques would work so well against a strong wrestler like Hendricks... If this is the stuff that Rory is learning......................................................... DAMN... I feel sorry for the rest of the division... I fail to see ANYONE who is going to be trouble for Rory... Both standing and on the ground.
I would love to see some trips techniques to bring my opponent to the ground... good for competition but also for self defence... My bjj is getting not to bad, but, in a street altercation... it would be nice to have 2-3 go to easy trips and neutralize the oponent quickly.
Dan Lemieux Check out the Gracie combatives. There's a few easy-to-learn throws (hip toss, over the shoulder throw, fireman's carry). also Tashi Troy Price has some good vids on trips and throws. He's doing Japanese JJ but you'll see the similarities right away.
As an effective technique i agree that leg locks are a finishing move. However we need to be concerned about the issue with the damage it can cause, and specifically under the conditions of a tournament setting. I can see why leg locks are not allowed in certain tournaments. It just puts to much at risk.
Dude, YOU HAVE to teach me your takedown into D'arce choke, damn that was awesome.
French Grappling Addict lol will do stay tuned.
Tristar Gym Seriously in 5 years of grappling I've never seen someone do it so smoothly! Teach me master! :D
Will do stay tuned and I will teach you all some amazing stuff ; )
SO SMOOTH!!!!
Awesome
I never realized how good zahabi's bjj is, I thought he was just like an mma trainer
you think we'll ever see x guard/single leg x in mma?
+jcracker We already have. I can think of a few examples. GSP swept Dan Hardy in one of the middle round with a standard 1 leg x sweep. If you watch the match between Lucio Linhares and Palhares, Linhares played quite a bit of x guard on Palhares before getting heel hooked. Ryan Hall plays 1 leg x in mma. RDA tried x guard against Khabib. Edson Barbosa has tried also.
It's there. But in MMA they're basically sweeps. You won't see people hanging out there for very long. It's like when Wilson Reis plays deep half in mma. As soon as he gets the position he is sweeping.
Leg lock videos please :))
monkeypoohonyou rodger that!
Firas Zahabi What is your wrestling background ?
Hey Firas, huge fan. I noticed that when you pull guard you jumped into it. Do you think that is a dangerous tactic? It seems easy to slam your head, or worse have your opponent slam you if it's MMA. how do you prefer to pull guard in MMA where slams are legal? Thanks!
It can be dangerous but not if you pull guard the right way. I will be putting a video series together covering how to pull guard. I will also be showing how to pull guard live in sparring. Lots of cool stuff ahead on this channel. Stay tuned.
What do you think about pulling guard in mma?
***** Bad idea imo, too many variables. He can pick you up and slam you, or instantly shove an elbow in your face, I would'nt recommand it.
***** Pulling Guard the old school way can get you hurt bad, but I have develop many different methods of doing so that I believe will bring the Guard pull back to MMA in the future, "Guard Pull 2.0" as I like to call it is a series that has been inspired by many of the guard pulling masters in MMA and my own developments.
what do you mean when you say the "old school way"? hugging your opponent head and try to "cook" him until something opens up?
i talked about pulling guard and as soon as we hit the floor start to attack for a sweep or submisoion or rubber guard/'williams guard
***** I know that I wouldn't try it as it is right now. If I get confident enough that I know I can instantly sweep the guy I might try. Since I'm not good enough for that I won't recommand it.
its easier for me to be good on the bottom because i am long so i am more confident having my opponet in my guard then be in his guard
anyway i prefer to keep the fight standing because it takes less energy from me rather than grapple and strike at the same time
Can you do a Vid on some fun giftwrap stuff?
FacelessFriend I shot a video of me and Rory both demonstrating a variation of the gift wrap we both like. Will be releasing it in the near future.
Sick
What’s the black dude’s height and reach
Are you a wizard?
hubobubo lol Im more of a Jiu-JItsu Nerd ; )
hubobubo just like practicing magic, it's pratcicing jiu jitsu that makes you a wizard harry.
Firas, thank you for this video! Nice as usual. What do you think about this D'arce escape? ruclips.net/video/UVU_UDMR8Wo/видео.html And maybe you can show your favorite way to escape?
MrXander1981 Nice escape but I believe the person applying the Darce would simply sprawl to avoid being rolled over. Also by reaching and grabbing your leg you open up your elbow which would allow the attacker to slide to mount making the choke even tighter. I personally don't try to escape this way will definitely try and post a darce escape in the near future.