The dos and don'ts of self defence in a street fight, coach tells his stories

Coach Zahabi talks about what to do and not to do in a street fight situation recounting some of his own stories of what he did in order to defend himself.

[bunklypeppz]

Okay so I think I can sum up the video for those who don't feel like watching till the end: deescalation should take priority over violence; wearing a thick winter coat can make your chokes less effective; grappling can be ideal for 1 on 1 fights but striking is better if you are outnumbered; and if you ever really want to show Firas Zahabi something on your phone, make sure you're not in Canada.

[DonceBeats]

Firas “I can’t let you get close to me” Zahabi

[fishwatch]

“Well, Your Honour, he asked me to have a look at his phone. It was at that point that I was forced to defend myself, throwing a right hand and knocking my assailant unconscious. God bless Canada.”

[antufcti]

Lol even in his street fight stories he’s so respectful

[MrSnippety]

Me:"Hi Firas!"
Firas' mind: *gonna punch this dude in the face*
😂😂😂

[idkhehe]

me after training for years "I dare someone try to mess with me"
me while injured from training "Damn i hope nobody fuck with me"

[paarugsethi]

Whenever you see a drunk guy on a street, first ask “Are you intoxicated?”

[dyumaanarvind]

Firas "The Troublemaker" Zahabi

[awreckingball]

He probably just had a picture of GSP getting probed by an alien on his phone.

[RobertStiles]

Supposedly, even an arrest in Canada could affect your entry into the United States.
You don't necessarily have to be convicted of a crime.

[Pottsk]

"hey, look. This is me and GSP at the -"

*KAPOW* !!

[castle_]

Coach, maybe he wanted to show you pictures of his first BJJ tournament ? lol

[Vaalferatus]

He's been in too many streetfights to be "avoiding violence at all cost".

[magicalfoolishlover]

I’m no lawyer but my understanding is that you are subject to the laws of the state/country you are in at the time as well you are entitled to the same rights/freedoms as a citizen of said country. Firas you the man! Bless

[petrospodcast]

Firas,
Thank you for your wisdom and knowledge. I first learned about you from JRE and that podcast you did with him changed my life for the BETTER!! Specially your philosophy on "consistency over intensity" with regards to exercise and training.

[JP_]

Hey Firas! Look I just bought my TimTam last week.. WHAM!!

[justinmunshaw]

One leg kick usually does it . Most people get the point after that .

[komronmustafoi]

Coach, I wish to have your patience . Good role model you are sir !

[critiquemytechnique]

Ive had 2 separate street altercations when i was 18 and 22, in which both times i was bloodied and i initiated a takedown. First time i got a rearnaked and the 2nd time i got kind of a shitty neck crank. Both times they tapped on my arm. I threatened them not to harm me and pushed them off. Both times the fight ended there. Both times i did have a crowd and i remember being terrified of being stopped out by people standing around. Ive been very lucky, but people can be surprised how well submissions work in real fights without having to sleep them.

[romerosneck]

Firas seems like he is always causing trouble out and about 😂