Love your saying "universal BJJ." Especially relevant for the average person who doesn't aspire to compete in major competitions. Your techniques should work for any situation
You release some of the best technique videos I have seen thus far. I have only seen footwork, jiu-jitsu and wrestling technique so far, but the clarity you have presented them with puts them beyond other technique videos. Please, keep them coming.
I just love these videos. Very helpful and detailed. What I wouldn't give to train there with you :) I also love that kimura grip used in armbar. A lot of great options with that. I would also like to see some stuff with clinch, both wrestling and muay thai. I'm interested in your philosophies regarding a fight while in those positions. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work.
I can't tell you how much respect and thanks I have for you and your gym. Not just the training, the thought and research into the what works, and philosophy lesson. I still think about a conversation we had over 2 years ago. Till the next time I can get up there to roll. Thanks.
stumbled across your youtube channel and you certainly offer some of the best BJJ advice. wish i could trian with you. thanks for all the great vids my friend!
Great video with great tips! Another good tip for rolling your opponent when you are spinning under to escape the stack is to get as parallel as possible to his body - it completely offbalances them.
wow, best explanation of the armbar I saw... My weakest link is I'm doing something wrong when setting it up, and I can never get my hips in the right angle to hit the arm bar, so usually the guy is pulling his arm out. Not sure how to position my hip firmly behind his elbow (?) or tricep (?)
"Im good at taking the back but I just can't finish" at 4:31 made me smile :) Im glad Im not the only one that thinks armbars are a good investment, especially for mma because of the gloves. Eddie bravo believes in armbars as well. Look at what happened to marcelo in mma, he couldn't finish an ordinary mma fighter and he had his back and he's known for the guillotine.
Firas, you are my hero! I just finished reading GSP's book "the way of the fight", and my favourite chapter was "Maven". You really are Pai Mei hehe. I'm happy you showed some Judo juji-gatame in the introduction HL. One day I hope to meet you. Awesome video and superb technique details as always. Osss!
That first armbar is the Fedor armbar. I used to do BJJ and we were taught the basic grab across to opposite tricep, foot on the hip, clamp down the other leg on the body, etc. Only one problem. I never got anyone in it. So one day I saw the way Fedor armbarred Coleman (like the first armbar shown in this video). Started getting armbars all the time.
i've never sparred with a guy who puts his arms at the side of my neck like your partner in this vid. could we see a vid about the pre-setup to the armbar, please? thanks for all the hard work and congrats on your successes|
Firas you're a technical guy... Can you perhaps put it in the pipeline to ensure some future videos adhere to loudness conformity? I'd be happy to advise if required. Cheers.
Hi Firas! Was wondering if its legal to pull webguard in tournaments as a White belt, since jumping guard is illegal as white belt ( at least here in Sweden it is ), but webguard looks more like a takedown or a sweep, so you what do you think? Also thanks a for the videos! they are super great!
Great video as always. I love watching your breakdowns. One question about the street defense videos though: Do you ever worry about punching an attacker on the street/concrete? I'm worried, that his head might hit the ground. It has happened to a lot of people in situations that didn't even seem so dangerous and you could easily kill someone like that. Any advice for that situation?
YC If there is more then 1 attacker Im punching if there is only 1 attacker I will prefer wrestling/grappling and doing the least amount of damage possible. Ultimately you should only you Martials Arts for self-defence.Follow this rule and you will very likely never face charges. Lastly if someone give you no other choice but to hit them then they in essence are responsible for there own bodily damage.
Great video. Can you please show us how to stabilize side control after passing the guard? I have troble with people regaining guard after passing. How can I cotrol them and work for submissions.?
why would you use this quick spinning armor from guard instead the more controlled top lock armbar from guard (as currently taught by all the high level bjj coaches)?
awsome staff. if someone actully need someone to tell/teach him to use the fance/wall for the technique. it means he dont know how to adept and adjust himself for combat situations.
***** Yes I believe everything is a skill and everything can be taught, however that said we are in many ways different and some are more naturally inclined to learn certain skills. This is the classic nature vs nurture argument. Very difficult to drawn and definite line.
Hey Firas, great to see a new bjj video up. I have a couple of questions. would you be inclined to give a couple lessons to a somewhat beginner in bjj, because i might be en the Montreal within the coming year? if you do not have the time, that is understandable, but i thought i would never hurt to ask. Also is it true you have a BA degree in philosophy? i'm just curious as i am a philosophy student myself. Anyway keep the good work up and I can't wait to see Rory get his belt!
majdrup Yes I do have a BA in philosophy and yes I teach almost all the BJJ classes at Tristar so come in and yes Ill be happy to help you with your game.
I love your vids man, you are a great coach. I can't help but notice that you start of by showing championship JUDO footage, then go into showing off classical judo armbar techniques, then call out Ronda Rousey by name, and not once do you mention the great sport of Judo. BJJ is in the title though... I find that interesting. That is all :)
is there any reason why you leave the foot in front of his face instead of putting your shin on the back of his head during the juji squish roll type position? is it just preference?
tyb7 If Im on the back (top) and transition to the "power position" or "Juji squish roll" as you put it I will place my shin on the back of the neck like you mention. However is I got to armbar from the bottom position (Guard) I don't know yet if I will need to go to the "power position". This all depends on if my opponent stacks me (drive his head above mine). If this situation occurs it would be less "tight" for me to now transition to shin behind the head. This is just my personal preference of course, if you feel "tighter" with transition the shin behind the head, then keep doing it.
JiuJitsu9 I would say its question of preference. I feel its tighter with the leg in front but sometimes find myself using my shin, especially if attack this position from the top.
Love your saying "universal BJJ." Especially relevant for the average person who doesn't aspire to compete in major competitions. Your techniques should work for any situation
You release some of the best technique videos I have seen thus far. I have only seen footwork, jiu-jitsu and wrestling technique so far, but the clarity you have presented them with puts them beyond other technique videos. Please, keep them coming.
Awesome video. The examples make a huge difference.
I kept trying to control bigger guys from my back and they'd get out. This is the answer!
I was with you when you have only 8000 subs. Thanks coach Zahabi.
I just love these videos. Very helpful and detailed. What I wouldn't give to train there with you :) I also love that kimura grip used in armbar. A lot of great options with that. I would also like to see some stuff with clinch, both wrestling and muay thai. I'm interested in your philosophies regarding a fight while in those positions. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work.
I can't tell you how much respect and thanks I have for you and your gym. Not just the training, the thought and research into the what works, and philosophy lesson. I still think about a conversation we had over 2 years ago. Till the next time I can get up there to roll. Thanks.
That kimura grip for arm bar is a game changer. Made me into a savage arm collector
Love the spin underneath. Been hitting it well in the gym especially when the big boys stack you
I've used these armbar combination with your recent triangle setup and I can definitely say it works great! thanks Firas!
stumbled across your youtube channel and you certainly offer some of the best BJJ advice. wish i could trian with you. thanks for all the great vids my friend!
Thanks Again Coach! I plan on using this during tomorrow's roll!
Hopefully someday I'll be able to come up to Montreal to train here, huge fan Firas Zahabi!
Great video with great tips! Another good tip for rolling your opponent when you are spinning under to escape the stack is to get as parallel as possible to his body - it completely offbalances them.
Hey Firas could you make a video about being stuck against the wall standing to avoid takedowns from the clinch? Great video as always!
MrFlamingTacoMan will add it to the list
wow, best explanation of the armbar I saw... My weakest link is I'm doing something wrong when setting it up, and I can never get my hips in the right angle to hit the arm bar, so usually the guy is pulling his arm out. Not sure how to position my hip firmly behind his elbow (?) or tricep (?)
"Im good at taking the back but I just can't finish" at 4:31 made me smile :) Im glad Im not the only one that thinks armbars are a good investment, especially for mma because of the gloves. Eddie bravo believes in armbars as well. Look at what happened to marcelo in mma, he couldn't finish an ordinary mma fighter and he had his back and he's known for the guillotine.
Great Stuff! Really appreciate you taking the time to share your techniques.
Great stuff as always. Love the explanations and the methodical if/then approach. Keep up the great work!
thank you ...amazing video as always. one day I hope to train at your gym.
love the idea of universal jiu jitsu, great videos, keep up the good work!
Firas, you are my hero! I just finished reading GSP's book "the way of the fight", and my favourite chapter was "Maven". You really are Pai Mei hehe. I'm happy you showed some Judo juji-gatame in the introduction HL. One day I hope to meet you. Awesome video and superb technique details as always. Osss!
Aaron Little Thank you!!! When you visit the gym Ill pluck your eye out lol ; )
thank for liking and sharing.
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Tristar Gym I promise I won't poison your fish heads :P
What about a video about high porcentage sweeps for MMA/no gi (?)
As always ,brilliant video
Great stuff! Keep the great work going.
i wanna quit my life and live in a tristar dorm.
That first armbar is the Fedor armbar. I used to do BJJ and we were taught the basic grab across to opposite tricep, foot on the hip, clamp down the other leg on the body, etc. Only one problem. I never got anyone in it. So one day I saw the way Fedor armbarred Coleman (like the first armbar shown in this video). Started getting armbars all the time.
i want reverse armbar technique
this is good video
thankyou coach!
I already know im gonna like this one.
Can you please do your next video on triangles. .???!!!!!!!!!!
i've never sparred with a guy who puts his arms at the side of my neck like your partner in this vid. could we see a vid about the pre-setup to the armbar, please?
thanks for all the hard work and congrats on your successes|
nice video, firas, would do anything to come train with you guys!
Firas you're a technical guy... Can you perhaps put it in the pipeline to ensure some future videos adhere to loudness conformity? I'd be happy to advise if required. Cheers.
Hi Firas! Was wondering if its legal to pull webguard in tournaments as a White belt, since jumping guard is illegal as white belt ( at least here in Sweden it is ), but webguard looks more like a takedown or a sweep, so you what do you think?
Also thanks a for the videos! they are super great!
Great video as always. I love watching your breakdowns.
One question about the street defense videos though: Do you ever worry about punching an attacker on the street/concrete? I'm worried, that his head might hit the ground. It has happened to a lot of people in situations that didn't even seem so dangerous and you could easily kill someone like that. Any advice for that situation?
YC If there is more then 1 attacker Im punching if there is only 1 attacker I will prefer wrestling/grappling and doing the least amount of damage possible. Ultimately you should only you Martials Arts for self-defence.Follow this rule and you will very likely never face charges. Lastly if someone give you no other choice but to hit them then they in essence are responsible for there own bodily damage.
Tristar Gym Thank you for taking the time to reply. All the best to you and the whole Tristar Team!
Great video ! :D
I've seen GSP pendulum sweep
Great video. Can you please show us how to stabilize side control after passing the guard? I have troble with people regaining guard after passing. How can I cotrol them and work for submissions.?
seandavidr try switch to reverse kessa gatame soon after you pass the guard
why would you use this quick spinning armor from guard instead the more controlled top lock armbar from guard (as currently taught by all the high level bjj coaches)?
awsome staff.
if someone actully need someone to tell/teach him to use the fance/wall for the technique. it means he dont know how to adept and adjust himself for combat situations.
***** maybe. I guess some have to be taught how to adapt more then others.
i think the adaptation part is what make the diffrence between a great figther and a world chempion
very true!
do you think you can teach/give your students tools that can teach them how to adept or it something you born with?
***** Yes I believe everything is a skill and everything can be taught, however that said we are in many ways different and some are more naturally inclined to learn certain skills. This is the classic nature vs nurture argument. Very difficult to drawn and definite line.
Great video, where did the heart of sakuraba vid go? I hadn't got round to watching it.
strange-encounter Sorry I had to take it down I violated some rule or something. I will re-edit it and put it back up.
ok thanks.
Hey Firas, great to see a new bjj video up. I have a couple of questions. would you be inclined to give a couple lessons to a somewhat beginner in bjj, because i might be en the Montreal within the coming year? if you do not have the time, that is understandable, but i thought i would never hurt to ask. Also is it true you have a BA degree in philosophy? i'm just curious as i am a philosophy student myself. Anyway keep the good work up and I can't wait to see Rory get his belt!
majdrup Yes I do have a BA in philosophy and yes I teach almost all the BJJ classes at Tristar so come in and yes Ill be happy to help you with your game.
Alright, thanks for the reply. Again I love the vidoes. I'll come in, if I find myself in Montreal.
I love your vids man, you are a great coach. I can't help but notice that you start of by showing championship JUDO footage, then go into showing off classical judo armbar techniques, then call out Ronda Rousey by name, and not once do you mention the great sport of Judo. BJJ is in the title though... I find that interesting. That is all :)
Ty
is there any reason why you leave the foot in front of his face instead of putting your shin on the back of his head during the juji squish roll type position? is it just preference?
tyb7 If Im on the back (top) and transition to the "power position" or "Juji squish roll" as you put it I will place my shin on the back of the neck like you mention. However is I got to armbar from the bottom position (Guard) I don't know yet if I will need to go to the "power position". This all depends on if my opponent stacks me (drive his head above mine). If this situation occurs it would be less "tight" for me to now transition to shin behind the head. This is just my personal preference of course, if you feel "tighter" with transition the shin behind the head, then keep doing it.
Tristar Gym thanks for feedback. great vids
I know this is a basic armbar move, but is there a specific name to this move where you hook under his thighs
Au top !
I see you're using your wrist to hold the opponents arm in place. Are there benefits to that over pinching with the crook of your elbow?
Johannes Andersson Both are good, I use them interchangeably.
BJJ, Judo, Catch, MMA, doesnt matter what style it is, everyone loves the armbar
9:35 for the guys who like spiderweb, work your swag.. spiderweb #swaggggg
Why not put the tibia in front of the neck? ex: ruclips.net/video/eDOVcObWRAo/видео.html
JiuJitsu9 I would say its question of preference. I feel its tighter with the leg in front but sometimes find myself using my shin, especially if attack this position from the top.
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