How to Grapple a Larger Opponent - Coach Zahabi vs 220lbs Purple Belt

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  • @dmfaccount1272
    @dmfaccount1272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    I was grappling a 310 pound purple belt the other day. My strategy was to tap a lot really quickly.

    • @andrewgiegerich5526
      @andrewgiegerich5526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Or just be quicker . . . You didn't grapple a 310 pound man with 5 % body fat

    • @dylanwagner1162
      @dylanwagner1162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

    • @fatemahshatar1059
      @fatemahshatar1059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂

    • @roberthaskell2983
      @roberthaskell2983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm gonna use that tonight

    • @SaftonYT
      @SaftonYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @Andrew Giegerich That doesn't mean the bigger guy was an incompetent grappler. No need to try and flex on/shame a guy who was making a self-deprecating joke.
      "Be quicker"... lmao.

  • @edlye7694
    @edlye7694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    1. Have the underhook on the arm or leg when you're holding them down on the mat
    2. Never let them control your ankles or wrist (hide them)
    3. Try the inverted guard - use your speed of transition as an advantage (change back and forth quickly)
    4. Go for leg locks (most powerful) or take the back (most secure) to submit them
    As a 57kg (125lb) guy who's always going up against bigger and stronger guys, this is really helpful. Thanks Coach Firas! Been watching lots of your videos lately.
    Bonus: that scissor takedown was awesome! Gonna try it myself.

  • @mrkalesia87
    @mrkalesia87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I just search for something similar and it just came up like 3 seconds later as a notification. Thank you magic person from the future

    • @CoachZahabi
      @CoachZahabi  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad to hear it!!!

  • @lancegorman6043
    @lancegorman6043 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Every single time. Every video. I'm blown away. Thank you! 🙏

  • @mattmgarza
    @mattmgarza 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Zahabi has the BEST analysis. This is such a great learning tool. Thank you, sir!

  • @mrsorg87
    @mrsorg87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    "Thanks! As a 145 (66kg) I'll keep this concepts in mind, very helpful, oss.

  • @jackdaniels2905
    @jackdaniels2905 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you Master Zahabi!! Love these well explained videos!

  • @StreetzSweeper
    @StreetzSweeper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been missing your instructional videos. Please keep up the good work!

  • @pipokatz
    @pipokatz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible! I was missing these kind of videos so much!

  • @tomneedham9965
    @tomneedham9965 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Firas, Those are some great concepts for grappling the bigger guys. Appreciate your knowledge sharing! Thank you.

  • @kcwliew
    @kcwliew 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've made a promise to myself to spend 6 months at Tristar after getting my blue belt... hope that's possible - keep making these videos, they are amazing! Osss!

  • @BJiuJitsuTV
    @BJiuJitsuTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching the narrated rolls. That inspired me to start my channel. Thanks for the insight!

  • @Hacimoto
    @Hacimoto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    when i grow up i want to be chocked by firas.....#lifegoals

    • @TheSureshot626
      @TheSureshot626 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Go to one of his seminars. He'll straight up kill you haha trust me

  • @kevint18
    @kevint18 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your content is amazing Firas. Thanks for these

  • @shaynegreen
    @shaynegreen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Would love to see more of these live training analysis videos. Great stuff!

  • @DanPonjican
    @DanPonjican 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video! I need to work on all these points with bigger guys. Thank you for the awesome content!

  • @bobblehead2k8
    @bobblehead2k8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the vids firas! Legit learn a lot of stuff from these videos

  • @ShoesMagoo
    @ShoesMagoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Highly anticipated content, as always. Never disappoints. Wish I could move to Montreal and train full time at ***!

  • @farrmma9872
    @farrmma9872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    4 Dislikes from 4 Large Grapplers... lol

  • @blazeupdaclown
    @blazeupdaclown 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man those little details are so hard to get down and so important. Thats what separates good coaches from great coaches. To be pushed to learn and use these tiny details changes your game dramatically. Good shit mane

  • @gregstokes7169
    @gregstokes7169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, thanks so much for sharing. Love your stuff. Salute brother !

  • @alexandred3135
    @alexandred3135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I am considering the move to Montreal just to train under that quality of a coach... Love your view on the fighting game

  • @AstenRegisTheFlipside
    @AstenRegisTheFlipside 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Great video, love the detailed breakdown. Thanks coach

  • @kanekauai
    @kanekauai 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you sir! I have been having a hard tome with larger opponents on my gym. Gonna implement the inverted guard!

  • @jaygrambling79
    @jaygrambling79 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos...thanks for all the great tips. I'm not a super huge guy...I have a little wait and strength on most my of classmates including my instructor, but when he takes my back it makes it almost impossible to leverage my strength advantage...just as you described. Thanks for the detail on the ankle being in the armpit of the opponent to finish the kimura. Also, the ankle scissor looks like a great move although I know you said people have trouble with it. It doesn't look that complicated, but maybe it's one of those moves that's harder than it looks.

  • @chemclimber
    @chemclimber 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lawnmower escape to torreandor guard pass was so slick! Great video

  • @efficiencyjiujitsu417bjj2
    @efficiencyjiujitsu417bjj2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video and narration!

  • @darxcide7375
    @darxcide7375 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great breakdown as always Firas

  • @DykuNKE
    @DykuNKE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great . I waiting for this long time .I love this chanel .

  • @ericcraig3875
    @ericcraig3875 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great points on the heel hook. Awesome technique all around.

  • @kdb560
    @kdb560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Soooo helpful, thank you for these tips!! I’m an old man and everyone at the Club is bigger and stronger than me, so I’m hoping I can apply these tips to help me survive. 👍

  • @mohamedosman3845
    @mohamedosman3845 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was waiting for a video of this kind

  • @steelmember6326
    @steelmember6326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    tapped the like button, before watching vid. Its coach, you know you'll learn something important.

  • @tknyte
    @tknyte 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Been looking for exactly this. Thanks! btw the volume needs to be a smidge higher on your mic. Great vid!

  • @HumbleFishStix
    @HumbleFishStix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That missed bump at the beginning hurts me

  • @crroyalflush
    @crroyalflush ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As the big guy in my class at 230, I'm about to compete at Pans as a brown belt in the ultra heavy division, this was a great video man! I like your style game but also your explanation of the why.

  • @ashigaramii__
    @ashigaramii__ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    PLEASE make that video about the grip breaks! I lost my last comp to a guy who was able to control my ankles and pass my guard eventually leading to an arm triangle win for him.

  • @bodhitree33
    @bodhitree33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love these break downs.

  • @meowmeowone8479
    @meowmeowone8479 6 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Legit, 2 Legit. Meow dreams of going to TriStar but Meow lives in Toronto. Maybe, one day, Meow may.

  • @amnfox
    @amnfox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crazy how much skill you got. Making this man look like a baby. Definitely levels.

  • @michaelcorcoran3942
    @michaelcorcoran3942 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU soooooo much Mista Coach Zahabi. Really helpful stuff to burn into my brain. Cheers from Ireland hope to train with you some day :) Oss

    • @CoachZahabi
      @CoachZahabi  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure and yes hope you come visit!

  • @pavelryabchuk4876
    @pavelryabchuk4876 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! Now waiting for the grip breaking video you mentioned

  • @riccikalaya4614
    @riccikalaya4614 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Mr. Zahabi!

  • @jesbar2183
    @jesbar2183 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're the king Firas thank you!

  • @kirkd81
    @kirkd81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You make inverted guard look so easy 👊🏼

  • @TheElThomaso
    @TheElThomaso 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greta video, thanks so much for sharing!
    Maybe you could make a series out of it (specific strategies and moves against bigher guys). Also loved the one you posted about flexible opponents a while back.

  • @saadoa4969
    @saadoa4969 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chokran Firas for the free content !

  • @harryhardwick3267
    @harryhardwick3267 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I do go for that ankle scissor in training a fair bit, I found making a plan for when or if it fails (I mostly chain to single legs) gave me a lot more confidence to go for it and experiment with it

  • @frknlazy
    @frknlazy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for posting this

  • @pseudonym7606
    @pseudonym7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this was so awesome, thank you

  • @trinidadraj152
    @trinidadraj152 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool ankle scissor takedown. You're a creative man.

  • @lloydchristmas4547
    @lloydchristmas4547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent information. Thanks.

  • @danielcho3270
    @danielcho3270 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice! Thanks for the vid.

  • @aldoavila8059
    @aldoavila8059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot for al this info coach im having trouble rolling with these bigger guys

  • @sa7828
    @sa7828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Coach!

  • @BenFitterman
    @BenFitterman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are awesome. Thanks.

  • @wbuffet3856
    @wbuffet3856 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mind blowing details, will you be doing more narration videos soon?

  • @Pandusauce
    @Pandusauce 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can't wait to come train at Tristar, learn so much from just the videos

  • @markhenderson3771
    @markhenderson3771 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for the detail. Great narration and freezing frames. FYI, with both wearing black, it’s hard to see some moves.

  • @tylerjack4290
    @tylerjack4290 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was very helpful thank you

  • @jon-umber
    @jon-umber 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, thank you

  • @marcuslorenzo9705
    @marcuslorenzo9705 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coach! Underhooking the leg is arguably the most essential pinning combination we learn from young.
    Pinning = Dominant Position = Full Control.
    As you already have said and know...this is one of the principles which make Wrestling so key to BJJ. =]
    Enjoy your day coach!

  • @teamgitusome
    @teamgitusome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for this study my brother Firas

  • @JN-kk4nk
    @JN-kk4nk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video
    Thanks coach
    Oss

  • @fabledogify
    @fabledogify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank Firas! Truly

  • @rossmitchell6784
    @rossmitchell6784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is gold, and something I needed to see... shame it was 4 hours 27min too late for today, lol.

  • @spencerdean4181
    @spencerdean4181 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great vid! If i could make a video request, I would love to see how to transition from the thai frame blocks into the clinch. Thanks again!

  • @morgancaptain5842
    @morgancaptain5842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great stuff!

  • @brettgainsford3208
    @brettgainsford3208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video!! off topic and probably a lame question but I'm so curious, who is a better grappler out of you and GSP? can u make a video of that roll?

  • @---sm5hg
    @---sm5hg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great vid!! thank you!

  • @lauca6969
    @lauca6969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    High level details for free . Thanks mate

  • @ayohab5757
    @ayohab5757 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    veeery good thx a lot you help us the most me firas.muxh respect

  • @vikingjiujitsu7645
    @vikingjiujitsu7645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u for this im 155 whitebelt and one of my favorite rolling partners is a 260 lb purple belt. Oss

  • @FR-ty5vn
    @FR-ty5vn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video - superb guidance - I have found success against bigger, stronger opponents with ankle locks & wristlocks, occasionally a guillotine or loop choke standing or on knees - what do you think of wristlocks, hard to get but very effective imho - maybe a go to like ankle locks against bigger opponents?

  • @MrStrikeforce1987
    @MrStrikeforce1987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Great video and I learned a lot from it (especially the sweet kimura detail). One issue I have though is going inverted vs bigger opponents seems like it would be risky to your neck. I know ideally you roll across your shoulders and don't stay inverted for long but in rolling not everything goes to plan. A big guy moving quickly and you moving wrong while inverted seems very risky to your spine. Perhaps you could provide some insight coach :)

    • @CoachZahabi
      @CoachZahabi  6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Ive never had that issue but I have definitely heard that complain before. I think maybe its a flexibility issue. I suggest inverting guard drills as a warm up (Increasing flexibility) before class and I believe that should resolve you issue.

    • @jasonjean2901
      @jasonjean2901 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am a 6'2" 320lbs blue belt and I frequently roll with another 6'3" 180lbs blue belt who likes to invert when we roll. When we first started rolling as white belts, he would invert and I would smash him until I could hold him in place and pressure pass his guard. Our instructor was always telling him not to invert his guard when rolling with me but he's 20-years-old and still thinks he is invincible. What eventually happened is I stopped smashing him when he would invert his guard (I like having training partners) and now I try to find other ways of passing.

  • @rivhaaken9763
    @rivhaaken9763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Very big, strong guy" ... Here is me passing the guard.
    Firas is just amazing! 💪

  • @Bluebuthappy182
    @Bluebuthappy182 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very helpful vid thanks

  • @baewuf
    @baewuf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inverts guard -> proceeds to sledgehammer balls

  • @TylerTheUke
    @TylerTheUke 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video as always coach Firas!
    I was curious about the ankle scissor... would you say its a kind of "safer version" of the scissor takedown because you are below the knee line? And I guess it would be IBJJF ruleset legal then as well right?
    Thanks for the great content!

    • @CoachZahabi
      @CoachZahabi  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for the message. The way I do it around the ankle I think it would be legal in IBJJF but Im not sure. If anyone out there knows please fill us in.

  • @juangjj3830
    @juangjj3830 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thankyou from argentina .coach firaz!!!!

    • @CoachZahabi
      @CoachZahabi  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gracias hermano!

    • @juangjj3830
      @juangjj3830 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tristar Gym thanks for your hospitality in rio!!!!always grateful!

  • @joshdoe7288
    @joshdoe7288 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've actually used the leg scissor sweep before but haven't really seen very many other ppl use it or teach it. I'm about 125 or 130 5'9 so I'm a lot lighter than the guys I train wth they're all about 160 and up so I always have a lot of trouble taking them down with single legs but the leg scissor usually works for me because like you said I can drop a lot quicker than them and I've found that other people struggle with the leg scissor sweep because they're getting one leg on the inside and one on the outside then they're trying to use their thigh muscles to sweep the leg out from under them but it's not a sweep of the leg that takes them down it's you turning towards them. Your inner leg is trapping theirs and your outer leg is coming up at an angle behind they back if their knee pushing it and making it buckle. So its more like you're twisting the leg so they have to bend it not so much sweeping it. I'm sure if you're going against someone more your wait you could just sweep it but that hasn't worked for me

  • @jonathanwilliams1746
    @jonathanwilliams1746 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Genius

  • @Lessonswithsenseimatt
    @Lessonswithsenseimatt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well Done Thank You 😊

  • @farrmma9872
    @farrmma9872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's your take on Triangle Chokes on larger opponents? Thanks for another great video btw

  • @dannyworters8479
    @dannyworters8479 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’d love to see some of the differences when wearing the gi. Yours, a very greatful tiny grappler

  • @Windbend3r
    @Windbend3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I rolled with a AZ wrestling state champ who had a lot of weight on me. Popped my rib and now I can go live for a month 😢😭

  • @romesk814
    @romesk814 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I really can't wait to reach my mma dream n train wit Zahabi,Rory n George and be a part of tri star i swear,just wait ill see yall soon i promise/swear💯😤

    • @michaelcorcoran3942
      @michaelcorcoran3942 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes do it man..I had my dream and now I train at SBG Ireland.

    • @erukun3055
      @erukun3055 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you italian?

  • @matthewmanetti8560
    @matthewmanetti8560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    :03 seconds in, you left that dude hanging on the fist-bump! hahaha

  • @timr8456
    @timr8456 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    9:45 Learned that in on of my first few classes recently (just started BJJ). Cool to see

  • @joserezende102
    @joserezende102 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @t.r3400
    @t.r3400 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's up coach Zahabi! I'm meeting you one day!

  • @juliand4442
    @juliand4442 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love going north south on a bigger guy staying heavy and working for that Kimura/armbar

    • @highsoflyify
      @highsoflyify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also like going north south. You are far away from his hip bump and he can´t bench press you over from there but getting armbars is really difficult when they have very strong arms

  • @seinundzeiten
    @seinundzeiten 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such amazing tutorials! You give better instructions than real-life jiu jitsu gyms...

  • @wingoreviewsboxingandmma3667
    @wingoreviewsboxingandmma3667 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I understand that move at 6:40. It's a snap down variation. I hit this in other ways to especially the armdrag.

  • @nitishranjan2451
    @nitishranjan2451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    please make a detailed video on mount escape against a bigger and heavier opponent .

  • @jonmiller948
    @jonmiller948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Correction. There are 26 bones in the foot.

  • @colet1096
    @colet1096 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your ankle scissor is like a baseball slide takedown in CACC

  • @freedonutsable
    @freedonutsable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Firas, how do you mitigate the risk of a reverse triangle when underhooking the far leg in top side control?

  • @renegarza793
    @renegarza793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Do not do try any fancy counters “ lol

  • @EthanPowellMMA
    @EthanPowellMMA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Guy he's rolling with fist bumps the air right at the beginning LOL