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

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  • @CoachZahabi
    @CoachZahabi 9 років тому +559

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

    • @cmsdenier
      @cmsdenier 9 років тому +7

      Thanks guys! Really helpful!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому +39

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

    • @CoalAerospaceAi
      @CoalAerospaceAi 9 років тому

      +fightTIPS what belt are you Shane?

    • @davidguerra003
      @davidguerra003 9 років тому

      what tips do you have for teaching beginners?

    • @RedberetVC
      @RedberetVC 9 років тому

      +Tristar Gym Awesome video Firas! Thank You!

  • @03blaird
    @03blaird 9 років тому +318

    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  9 років тому +38

      +03blaird Thank you!

    • @iamllewellynlyle852
      @iamllewellynlyle852 8 років тому

      how can you stop a double leg takedown

    • @elixthirst
      @elixthirst 8 років тому

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

    • @UpdoggWhattt
      @UpdoggWhattt 8 років тому +7

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

  • @BizzyD13
    @BizzyD13 9 років тому +244

    Firas is a fighting wizard.

    • @1tonydaking
      @1tonydaking 9 років тому +14

      A fucking genie

    • @vincentagundez8297
      @vincentagundez8297 9 років тому +7

      +TG15 he's a genie that fucks? sick

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому +10

      Seriously.

    • @70mjc
      @70mjc 6 років тому +1

      Neon Bones why limit him?

    • @EnFyr
      @EnFyr 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @bbbyshmrd010
    @bbbyshmrd010 9 років тому +289

    This guy is a great teacher... damn!

    • @sidharthshankar7734
      @sidharthshankar7734 9 років тому +1

      +mr. .Flaw He is.

    • @johnlocke6986
      @johnlocke6986 8 років тому +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 7 років тому +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 7 років тому +4

      He Trains Rory MC Donald and GSP grate martial artists.

    • @russellmuscle7434
      @russellmuscle7434 6 років тому +1

      The greatest teachers are the ones who remain students

  • @ChineseAndFilipinoMartialArts
    @ChineseAndFilipinoMartialArts 8 років тому +28

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

  • @henchgamer6996
    @henchgamer6996 8 років тому +93

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

    • @Spinning99
      @Spinning99 8 років тому +1

      same

    • @thecrazygene1
      @thecrazygene1 8 років тому +2

      that moment when your training partner is cousins with him lol

    • @CamerasWATCHme
      @CamerasWATCHme 5 років тому +1

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

    • @kuya5000
      @kuya5000 5 років тому +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 роки тому

      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 9 років тому +47

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

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому +10

      Great to hear! Will do, for sure :)

  • @ravirishav3842
    @ravirishav3842 5 років тому +3

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

  • @MightyJoeNolan
    @MightyJoeNolan 8 років тому

    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 UA-cam 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!

  • @TheNewton777
    @TheNewton777 9 років тому +4

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

  • @LivingLegacy77
    @LivingLegacy77 9 років тому +72

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

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому +11

      It's incredible; I'm absolutely honored.

  • @KingCraftBraedon
    @KingCraftBraedon 9 років тому +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  9 років тому +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!

  • @yungemu3236
    @yungemu3236 5 років тому

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

  • @emperorsam4026
    @emperorsam4026 9 років тому +37

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

  • @Kuya_Ryan_Kaliwaters
    @Kuya_Ryan_Kaliwaters 9 років тому +39

    That is dope you got Firas in a video

  • @GingerbreadPanda
    @GingerbreadPanda 4 роки тому +8

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

  • @shmuckling
    @shmuckling 9 років тому +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.

  • @BrandonAB64
    @BrandonAB64 6 років тому

    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

  • @Kev80ification
    @Kev80ification 9 років тому +6

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

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому +1

      +Kevin Morley Truly!

  • @jiujitsuguy74
    @jiujitsuguy74 7 років тому

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

  • @jholmes45
    @jholmes45 9 років тому

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

  • @rosealbumustaf1921
    @rosealbumustaf1921 9 років тому

    The quality of this video is unbelievable!

  • @frothymilksmiles
    @frothymilksmiles 6 років тому

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

  • @martialartsmaniac7731
    @martialartsmaniac7731 9 років тому

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

  • @otomosix
    @otomosix 9 років тому

    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!

  • @badoocee1967
    @badoocee1967 9 років тому

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

  • @darthclone7
    @darthclone7 8 років тому

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

  • @carpejkdiem
    @carpejkdiem 9 років тому

    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!!!

  • @MrRaErickson
    @MrRaErickson 6 років тому

    I did one taekwondo tournament and froze up. It was a learning experience. I have debilitating anxiety and learned that fighting isn’t for me. I can’t handle the crowds everything that comes with the sport. These guys got my respect.

  • @danbofive
    @danbofive 9 років тому

    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 9 років тому

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

  • @cypresspuz
    @cypresspuz 6 років тому +1

    Sensei Firas is the GOAT

  • @jamierice2336
    @jamierice2336 4 роки тому

    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!

  • @dianeaustin2414
    @dianeaustin2414 4 роки тому

    These guys are both such great teachers.

  • @TheDrunkardHu
    @TheDrunkardHu 9 років тому +10

    Do it Shane! DO IT!!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому +4

      Haha you could see the excitement on my face!

  • @bobiewazabi9404
    @bobiewazabi9404 9 років тому

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

  • @Yiakos1
    @Yiakos1 9 років тому +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 9 років тому

      I always thought the same exact thing

  • @zombiecatcher
    @zombiecatcher 9 років тому +5

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

  • @WKMxELITE
    @WKMxELITE 9 років тому

    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  9 років тому

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

  • @MRSNYPA786
    @MRSNYPA786 9 років тому +4

    You should definitely make more videos with Firas Zahabi he seems to have a really high fighting IQ that pivot manoeuvre he showed in the beginning was something so simple but effective, we can definitely learn from the guy and so can you.

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому +2

      I know, as he explained that I felt my body instantly lose balance and be put into a bad position. That's nothing I had ever heard or been taught before.

    • @andrewgiegerich5526
      @andrewgiegerich5526 4 роки тому

      Ye all takedowns are usually in a circular motion so the defense must be the same

  • @TFSMikeRath
    @TFSMikeRath 9 років тому

    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!

  • @nicolatschan3539
    @nicolatschan3539 9 років тому

    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.

  • @nobser
    @nobser 9 років тому

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

  • @sharamrock2580
    @sharamrock2580 8 років тому

    Firas Zahabi is an awesome coach, love the guy.

  • @Aelle2000
    @Aelle2000 9 років тому

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

  • @1tonydaking
    @1tonydaking 9 років тому +14

    Firas Zahabi just recruited you bro so damn cool

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому +2

      Absolutely honored.

  • @marswarrior3217
    @marswarrior3217 9 років тому

    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

  • @Lyubog997
    @Lyubog997 9 років тому

    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 !

  • @Henbot
    @Henbot 9 років тому

    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

  • @BringIt96
    @BringIt96 9 років тому

    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  9 років тому

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

  • @elijahbaker3500
    @elijahbaker3500 9 років тому

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

  • @ninjabumaye
    @ninjabumaye 7 років тому +1

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

  • @TaxEvasi0n
    @TaxEvasi0n 9 років тому +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.

  • @dianeaustin2414
    @dianeaustin2414 5 років тому

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

  • @chinassrd
    @chinassrd 9 років тому

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

  • @ilovecomedyppl
    @ilovecomedyppl 9 років тому

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

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому

      +ilovecomedyppl Thanks man!

  • @DoktorSick
    @DoktorSick 9 років тому

    I always get great information from fight tips.

  • @hugolindstrom1605
    @hugolindstrom1605 9 років тому

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

  • @crizjay2045
    @crizjay2045 9 років тому

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

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому +1

      That's great to hear, Criz!

  • @arkad0ta898
    @arkad0ta898 9 років тому

    Hi Shane i recently started watching in the last couple months and on the last day of school a bully came and started hitting me and i used your self-defense tips and i actually knocked the kid out for a couple of minutes. So thank u Shane u helped me a lot with my confidence

  • @thotoharris
    @thotoharris 9 років тому

    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!

  • @julianhaunui6572
    @julianhaunui6572 9 років тому

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

  • @azimmorganam
    @azimmorganam 9 років тому

    dude you gotta be doing jiujitsu bro, ive been watching ever since that video you put up '1 tip to win any street fight ( the mouthguard) ' and when you spoke about your school friend who passed.. jiujitsu is the best martial art ive found and as someone who has followed you and supported you for so longnit would mean so much to me to see you join me on this amazing journey, id love to see if I beat you to the black belt haha..been a while since ive last commented so just in case youre actually reading this.. youve done so well man.. go back to thay video and just look at how far youve come.. keep up the amazing work and please please please try jiujitsu, salam alekum brother stay well

  • @MGT17
    @MGT17 9 років тому

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

  • @YoDipset
    @YoDipset 9 років тому

    amazing colab! Congrats!

  • @Dale_The_Space_Wizard
    @Dale_The_Space_Wizard 9 років тому

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

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому +1

      +Apollo Olympos You got it! Thanks :)

  • @josh0eater0of0happy
    @josh0eater0of0happy 9 років тому

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

  • @dylangomez5551
    @dylangomez5551 3 роки тому

    That take down defense. I needed it.

  • @MétisCombatSports
    @MétisCombatSports 9 років тому

    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!

  • @Zooluu_F10
    @Zooluu_F10 9 років тому

    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!

  • @shahid8545
    @shahid8545 6 років тому

    Best MMA trainer in the world.

  • @thepyroguy624
    @thepyroguy624 9 років тому

    Firas Zahabi the best coach!

  • @Ntop33
    @Ntop33 9 років тому

    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.

  • @thaddeuscorea
    @thaddeuscorea 6 років тому

    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. :)

  • @anthoneyisbored
    @anthoneyisbored 9 років тому

    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

  • @RedberetVC
    @RedberetVC 9 років тому

    Serious question: how did you keep such a straight face and remain so calm? I feel like If I had such an opportunity to train with someone incredible such as shane, firas, etc, I would be giggling and smiling and jittery--too much so to record a video. I would laugh after everything he showed because it's so AWESOME.

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому

      +Michael Matta Life has been surreal lately, man. I feel like I'm going to wake up any second.

  • @HypocriteHunter666
    @HypocriteHunter666 9 років тому

    The best idea you had so far.Go ahead and train there

  • @josh1212121
    @josh1212121 9 років тому +11

    first bas now firas? who's next? greg jackson? keep it up man!

    • @itsTonySaint
      @itsTonySaint 9 років тому +1

      John "Coke" Jones

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому

      Thanks Josh!

    • @8xnnr
      @8xnnr 4 роки тому

      Firas is the best it gets lol

  • @anthonygerber8261
    @anthonygerber8261 6 років тому

    Firas is a real deal master.

  • @alexfighter6359
    @alexfighter6359 7 років тому

    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!

  • @lowlowseesee
    @lowlowseesee 7 років тому

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

  • @beaudanner
    @beaudanner 9 років тому +44

    Ah, the camera sounds are driving me crazy. Don't overdo it. The scene is interesting enough. We don't need borne identity style camera work :(

  • @gofalconsatl
    @gofalconsatl 6 років тому

    Great stuff Coach. Thank you

  • @wcuribe
    @wcuribe 9 років тому

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

  • @B71ger
    @B71ger 4 роки тому

    That double leg takedown defence technique was madd

  • @erinsgobragh
    @erinsgobragh 9 років тому

    Going to check him out now! That was awesome!

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому

      Please do, Erin! Thank you!

  • @threethrty
    @threethrty 9 років тому

    Love your videos. The only thing I'd ask is to have the camera pan out a bit more so we can better see the movements. Thanks & keep up the awesome job!

  • @DJCbbx
    @DJCbbx 8 років тому

    this helped me out so much, thanks fellas

  • @peted7891
    @peted7891 5 років тому

    Great video guys, thanks a lot.

  • @sirdcarvalho
    @sirdcarvalho 5 років тому

    Great content brother!

  • @luisvalenzuela7585
    @luisvalenzuela7585 6 років тому

    Great Video with a great legend!

  • @titanmma515
    @titanmma515 9 років тому

    Make sure you really document your stay at Tristar! Sounds like an awesome idea

  • @fengxiong520
    @fengxiong520 3 роки тому

    Very cool! This guy is a GURU

  • @paulinedavies8788
    @paulinedavies8788 9 років тому

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

  • @mohammedhijazi6929
    @mohammedhijazi6929 4 роки тому

    Firas has alot of wisdom and he is a wise guy 😉😉

  • @chriszeleny5216
    @chriszeleny5216 9 років тому +2

    Amazing collab Shane. Great work!

  • @localman5738
    @localman5738 9 років тому

    Awesome video Shane.

  • @tntspez8617
    @tntspez8617 9 років тому

    great video man! very informative!

  • @456hawkins
    @456hawkins 9 років тому +2

    8 minutes is not enough time when in the presence of a master like Firas. Are any more with him coming?

    • @fighttips
      @fighttips  9 років тому +1

      +Steven Sikora Yes! Next week I'll be uploading part 2. Some mind-blowing stuff in that one.

    • @456hawkins
      @456hawkins 9 років тому

      +fightTIPS Alright, thanks!

    • @70mjc
      @70mjc 6 років тому

      Steven Sikora it will take you 6 months, at minimum, to master these 8 minutes

  • @royoquendo8270
    @royoquendo8270 9 років тому +1

    Awesome vid, 100% informational.... shouldn't have any dislikes ... dmh..