As a ex powerlifter who started BJJ this advice is gold.. it makes sense how you don't want to use too much strength or resist the opponent, but instead move around them and go to the next move instead of starting a strength war. I have been feeling very tired after workouts and I now understand why. Subscribed.
Another excellent vid, Mr. Zahabi. This one in particular hits home, as I am 52 yrs old and have been training BJJ sporadically for 2 years. I've never heard of Mr. Pravec but man I LOVE hearing this guy talk, he is confirming many of my own beliefs about BJJ and how I should be training. It's so true, I often feel that at my age I have to learn not only the art of jiu jitsu, but the art of how to learn the art of jiu jitsu! It really is like a whole other set of skills. Anyway, thanks for a great vid. Ossu!
Great video one of the best channels on TH-cam. I wish u could get danaher on here next that would be amazing. I know that's probably tough cuz u don't see too many interviews with him so I'm guessing he must not like the camera too much but if u ever get a chance u should do it I'm sure me and the rest of the world would love to see the two of u talk jiu jitsu!
+CuTThRoaTT G thank you and yes I will eventually get him on my show, I visit with him several times a year. Just waiting to catch him in a generous mood ; )
Thank you for this video. It is very rare to hear someone talk about bjj after they trained for 20 years. Let alone 30 years especially since the old man trains all the time.
I'm new to jiu jitsu and started to keep my boy interested and fell in love with the sport I'm 33 almost 34 and one of the most valuable comments my coach told me was to relax and my game has got a lot better now I'm not using every muscle in my body to control my opponent. I have been going through lots of the videos your putting up and they are helping a lot thank you!!! keep up the good work and keep the videos coming!! maybe one day if I'm out that way I could come and join in a class!!
Firas, thank you for all that you do. To be an incredible trainer and share your passion with the world means a lot to us new guys. Thank you, brother.
Thank you Firas again for a enlighting video! Have you thought of doing more videos about philosophy and mentality? Your word have so much mentalgems packed in that it would be awesome to hear u talk about more of the side issues :)
What do you think of Roy Nelson not using his BJJ during his fights??.. What is stopping him from using his BJJ when he know his overhand right is not working in a fight???.. Really appreciate your thoughts on this. thanks
BJJ for those sizes of athletes are very hard to do. My training partner used to be about 150kg, Nobody could get anything on him because you limbs won't connect. Even the lockdown can't work because my legs won't connect as his legs are huge. But surprisingly, I can hold him in rubberguard but I can't do anything else. Basically when I roll with him, it's survival mode activated
Firas, what is your take on ratios of training for a beginner? Would you teach them boxing/muay thai/BJJ? wresting at the same time, and if yes, what portion of training is devoted to what discipline? Thanks in advance!
I already have the book (its VERY good) but when I go to the site to get the DVD (or download) the only way I can get it is to buy the book again. Any idea what's up? I'd really like to have the video version....Thanks.
Now I know how to get out of a knee-on-belly. 💪🏻 🥋 Mr Silver Fox mention that caught my attention (I’m paraphrasing): “...you need to be fluid in BJJ...” Which made me think about Bruce Lee’s thought process when he said (I’m paraphrasing) “...be like water in a cup...water takes the form of it’s recipient...” Question: does a BJJ practitioner (i.e.: the Mr Solver Fox, the BJ Penn, the Firas, the Dean, the Gracie, the GSP, etc) come to the similar (if not the same) conclusion regarding combat as far as being “fluid” during a bout? It would seem so... Love the video, Coach Mr Silver Fox and Firas!
Hi Firas. Really like and enjoy your channel.. thanks! I have a question for you or to whom ever can answer? Realistically, with your experience in having a gym can anyone get good at bjj going once a week to the gym and train ? If not how else can you add to training to get good.?. I ask because most gyms where i live charge quite a bit of money for only one class per week and want to know opinions if its a investment worth while for one class a week.. In advance thank you to any one that can answer.
What do you do when you're in an "investment phase", where you are trying to improve a technique? Is it not worth it to fight for the tech to learn something about it?
Great video faras, gave up bjj at 38 years old because tired of getting smashed, thinking about starting again after watching this and getting the book. Do you think it's better to go to a bjj club rather than mma gym when middle aged and unfit?
In regard to age, health and training, I think our most important goal should be to surround us with smart people who can comply with smart training & sparing routines, not going all out and playing 'swim or sink' with you. There is of course some luck involved in finding such a sustainable environment. I - for example - got a severe neck injury from an unaware bjj teacher at an mma gym in Germany, who applied a full speed forceful guillotine on me on my second day in training at his site (as a bjj white belt). He didn't meant to, but he hurt me well. I think, for the average Joe like me, Rodney King is totally right when he writes: "The health consequences of sparring, when letting people just smash each other, are not always evident immediately, its when you get to my age, that they become evident. Trust me, you don’t want to be suffering from the incessant headaches I have weekly, severe neck pain, and back aches that I contend with now - all due to that sink and swim time in my early teens and twenties. If you go to a gym, and they don’t offer sparring the way I have described, then walk out. As much as you want to get really good at the performance of sparring, your health is always more important in the end." (www.crazymonkeydefense.com/how-can-i-learn-to-handle-the-pressure-in-sparring/) I found that older training partners are typically more aware of injury risks - Rousimar Palhares being obviously not old enough yet. Thanks a lot for the interview - I also love water drills (and always wanted to do some drills in glycerol for a bit more resistance ;-))!
lots of people will say about silver fox: this guy isn't the slightest buff so there's no "physicality" involved, only "technique"...however, that is false, there IS physicality involved here and lots of it , have LONG and lanky arms like that is HIGHLY useful, of course this guy is talanted too and that talent is in his head, but having lankly arms (and legs) is still a huge PHYSICAL advantage
Fucking patreon this channel. I feel bad already....i cant afford to fly to Canada and train with these savages but i can drop a couple of bucks now and then. So much quality content for sucks sake!
?????? Firas why has the ground game in MMA changed from the Early days of the UFC (i.e. Post Royce Gracies reigning era) from ground and pound and trapping guys against the cage to elbow and knee them to the more of an open mat submission chess match type of ground game now? It's like no does ground and pound anymore when in the early days it seemed like 1/2 to 1/3 of the ground game was mount, side mount, or fence mount then pounding away with fists, knees, and elbows. Today, he ground game is like a takedown contest or Muay Thai clinch to a guard to mount race for a choke or armbar and not much ground striking involved.
I've never seen anyone make some videos on using striking, Muay Thai clinch, wrestling, and ground and pound to get lower body submissions like they use in Sambo and Japanese Jiu Jitsu.A video or course on how to integrate ground and pound with submissions from an upper echelon facility like yours would be excellent for all combat athletes.
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13:33 Pure GOLD! "If you don't make time to be fit, make time to get old, make time to be sick"
You guys are just a blessing!
Sorry about the sounds early on. Please crank up the volume after the intro.
+Tristar Gym Thanks for the video Firas. Always learning something new from you :)
+Tristar Gym The into was the perfect sound level, then much too quiet. :(
+Tristar Gym what is your opinion on athletic cups for training jiu jitsu?
Firas, is the book necessary or can I just get the video? I'm not sure if the video series is standalone
Tristar Gym keep up tha amazing work brudda. Lots of love 4rm England Birmingham uk!
Thanks dude
As a ex powerlifter who started BJJ this advice is gold.. it makes sense how you don't want to use too much strength or resist the opponent, but instead move around them and go to the next move instead of starting a strength war. I have been feeling very tired after workouts and I now understand why. Subscribed.
Another excellent vid, Mr. Zahabi. This one in particular hits home, as I am 52 yrs old and have been training BJJ sporadically for 2 years. I've never heard of Mr. Pravec but man I LOVE hearing this guy talk, he is confirming many of my own beliefs about BJJ and how I should be training. It's so true, I often feel that at my age I have to learn not only the art of jiu jitsu, but the art of how to learn the art of jiu jitsu! It really is like a whole other set of skills. Anyway, thanks for a great vid. Ossu!
Karl is a genius, I just wish he would release more video instructionals.
I hit like as soon alas the video loads with these guys! I already know everything is golden
Great video one of the best channels on TH-cam. I wish u could get danaher on here next that would be amazing. I know that's probably tough cuz u don't see too many interviews with him so I'm guessing he must not like the camera too much but if u ever get a chance u should do it I'm sure me and the rest of the world would love to see the two of u talk jiu jitsu!
+CuTThRoaTT G thank you and yes I will eventually get him on my show, I visit with him several times a year. Just waiting to catch him in a generous mood ; )
Thank you for this video. It is very rare to hear someone talk about bjj after they trained for 20 years. Let alone 30 years especially since the old man trains all the time.
Thanks for having the Silver Fox on, after watching this I order the stream video on digitsu and they are great!
I'm new to jiu jitsu and started to keep my boy interested and fell in love with the sport I'm 33 almost 34 and one of the most valuable comments my coach told me was to relax and my game has got a lot better now I'm not using every muscle in my body to control my opponent. I have been going through lots of the videos your putting up and they are helping a lot thank you!!! keep up the good work and keep the videos coming!! maybe one day if I'm out that way I could come and join in a class!!
These Silver fox videos are always ridiculously useful! Thanks!
Firas, thank you for all that you do. To be an incredible trainer and share your passion with the world means a lot to us new guys. Thank you, brother.
Great video. I'm definitely gonna check out the book and DVD. Silver Fox is the coolest nickname in Jiu Jitsu, by the way.
These videos are so great! Thankyou Firas and Karel.
I have to say Big shout out to MTL Maz for the amazing intro, it looked really well done & also professionnel!
Awesome vid Firas! Lots to think about and I'm definitely gonna check out that book! Your videos get better and better man! Keep em coming :)
thnx for tips ...firas and silver fox! I'm scrawny and old so this video is right up my alley.
*Bleeding from my ears*
Awesome content and the production quality is good. Thank's Firas.
Thank you Firas again for a enlighting video! Have you thought of doing more videos about philosophy and mentality? Your word have so much mentalgems packed in that it would be awesome to hear u talk about more of the side issues :)
Yes I definitely plan on it. Stay tuned
Absolutely amazing techniques and so much knowledge, thank you so much for these amazing videos, I am most grateful.
What do you think of Roy Nelson not using his BJJ during his fights??.. What is stopping him from using his BJJ when he know his overhand right is not working in a fight???.. Really appreciate your thoughts on this. thanks
BJJ for those sizes of athletes are very hard to do. My training partner used to be about 150kg, Nobody could get anything on him because you limbs won't connect. Even the lockdown can't work because my legs won't connect as his legs are huge. But surprisingly, I can hold him in rubberguard but I can't do anything else. Basically when I roll with him, it's survival mode activated
Silver Fox's DVD series on Digitsu is awesome; helped my guillotine game a lot; & the 'bolt cutter grip' he uses for his Ude-Gatame set-up is superb.
Craig Ewers what's the website for his video and book
It is in the links above
Firas, what is your take on ratios of training for a beginner? Would you teach them boxing/muay thai/BJJ? wresting at the same time, and if yes, what portion of training is devoted to what discipline? Thanks in advance!
I already have the book (its VERY good) but when I go to the site to get the DVD (or download) the only way I can get it is to buy the book again. Any idea what's up? I'd really like to have the video version....Thanks.
+Mourn Storm not sure please reach out to silver fox on his webpage or twitter.
Excellent video thanks for sharing it keep them coming
Great video Firas!
Now I know how to get out of a knee-on-belly. 💪🏻 🥋
Mr Silver Fox mention that caught my attention (I’m paraphrasing): “...you need to be fluid in BJJ...” Which made me think about Bruce Lee’s thought process when he said (I’m paraphrasing) “...be like water in a cup...water takes the form of it’s recipient...”
Question: does a BJJ practitioner (i.e.: the Mr Solver Fox, the BJ Penn, the Firas, the Dean, the Gracie, the GSP, etc) come to the similar (if not the same) conclusion regarding combat as far as being “fluid” during a bout? It would seem so...
Love the video, Coach Mr Silver Fox and Firas!
I like that saying. If you dont make time to get fit, make time to get sick.
Hey do you have any suggestions for techniques for shorter guys to use?
Great stuff thanks Firas
Hi Firas. Really like and enjoy your channel.. thanks! I have a question for you or to whom ever can answer? Realistically, with your experience in having a gym can anyone get good at bjj going once a week to the gym and train ? If not how else can you add to training to get good.?. I ask because most gyms where i live charge quite a bit of money for only one class per week and want to know opinions if its a investment worth while for one class a week.. In advance thank you to any one that can answer.
You can good with once a week training but it will take a while.
What do you do when you're in an "investment phase", where you are trying to improve a technique? Is it not worth it to fight for the tech to learn something about it?
Great video faras, gave up bjj at 38 years old because tired of getting smashed, thinking about starting again after watching this and getting the book. Do you think it's better to go to a bjj club rather than mma gym when middle aged and unfit?
Great to hear. I think it all depends on the instructor. If you are in Montreal come see me and we can roll and see where u are at.
this was a great video
Great video
In regard to age, health and training, I think our most important goal should be to surround us with smart people who can comply with smart training & sparing routines, not going all out and playing 'swim or sink' with you. There is of course some luck involved in finding such a sustainable environment. I - for example - got a severe neck injury from an unaware bjj teacher at an mma gym in Germany, who applied a full speed forceful guillotine on me on my second day in training at his site (as a bjj white belt). He didn't meant to, but he hurt me well. I think, for the average Joe like me, Rodney King is totally right when he writes: "The health consequences of sparring, when letting people just smash each other, are not always evident immediately, its when you get to my age, that they become evident. Trust me, you don’t want to be suffering from the incessant headaches I have weekly, severe neck pain, and back aches that I contend with now - all due to that sink and swim time in my early teens and twenties. If you go to a gym, and they don’t offer sparring the way I have described, then walk out. As much as you want to get really good at the performance of sparring, your health is always more important in the end." (www.crazymonkeydefense.com/how-can-i-learn-to-handle-the-pressure-in-sparring/) I found that older training partners are typically more aware of injury risks - Rousimar Palhares being obviously not old enough yet. Thanks a lot for the interview - I also love water drills (and always wanted to do some drills in glycerol for a bit more resistance ;-))!
Two true masters. That guillotine to anaconda setup blew my mind. Thanks for the post Coach Firas!
like the new graphics
Firas the man ! Dope video
wow this guy is a legend!
what a wizard!!
Awesome work Professors! Osu
Thank you.
I love jiu-jitsu
lots of people will say about silver fox: this guy isn't the slightest buff so there's no "physicality" involved, only "technique"...however, that is false, there IS physicality involved here and lots of it , have LONG and lanky arms like that is HIGHLY useful, of course this guy is talanted too and that talent is in his head, but having lankly arms (and legs) is still a huge PHYSICAL advantage
man that guy is smoooooth
Fucking patreon this channel. I feel bad already....i cant afford to fly to Canada and train with these savages but i can drop a couple of bucks now and then. So much quality content for sucks sake!
karl in da haus!
??????
Firas why has the ground game in MMA changed from the Early days of the UFC (i.e. Post Royce Gracies reigning era) from ground and pound and trapping guys against the cage to elbow and knee them to the more of an open mat submission chess match type of ground game now? It's like no does ground and pound anymore when in the early days it seemed like 1/2 to 1/3 of the ground game was mount, side mount, or fence mount then pounding away with fists, knees, and elbows. Today, he ground game is like a takedown contest or Muay Thai clinch to a guard to mount race for a choke or armbar and not much ground striking involved.
The game have gotten more sophisticated. Everyone knows Jiu-Jitsu now
I've never seen anyone make some videos on using striking, Muay Thai clinch, wrestling, and ground and pound to get lower body submissions like they use in Sambo and Japanese Jiu Jitsu.A video or course on how to integrate ground and pound with submissions from an upper echelon facility like yours would be excellent for all combat athletes.
+Joseph Ramirez the problem with lower submissions in my opinion is the thing that you are in a really shitty position when you fail
7:50 Conor Mcgregor tried to belly fop to escape on 2 occasions against Mendes and Diaz
Sweet
What, its the guy who wrote the book Im about to buy!
Age just number
experience is everything
+3SIXR3 Gaming Channel I very much agree!
6:33
"We were beginners, we were blue belts" What?
coach, one counter to that anaconda could be to get off your side and come up to your knees and armdrag
Met YODA ;)