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

In this video I do a roll narration and highlight some of the key concepts I believe will help you when rolling with a larger opponent.

[dmfaccount]

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

[edlye]

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.

[mattmgarza]

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

[mrsorg]

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

[mrkalesia]

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

[kcwliew]

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!

[lancegorman]

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

[Hacimoto]

when i grow up i want to be chocked by

[farrmma]

4 Dislikes from 4 Large Grapplers... lol

[alexandred]

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

[amnfox]

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

[blazeupdaclown]

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

[chemclimber]

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

[meowmeowone]

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

[steelmember]

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

[tomneedham]

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

[marcuslorenzo]

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!

[StreetzSweeper]

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

[kdb]

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. 👍

[kanekauai]

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