BJJ Tutorial - Powerful Guard Pass Prevention - Firas Zahabi

Preventing the Guard pass is the most important aspect of Jiu-Jitsu. The position is called Guard for the very purpose that the Guard position is what protect the bottom fighter from being attacked. Loose the Guard and you will not only be vulnerable to attacks but you will also start to get tired, once tired your technique will start to suffer.
Be sure to train your Guard preventions above all. Having a difficult Guard to pass will allow you to relax and have the confidence to attack you opponent. The harder you Guard is to pass the more you can open up and take chance.
Be sure to work this sequence it is a very power recipe for Guard retention.

[@lowgizzle]

Love your BJJ videos Firas, the attention to details and the way you break things down are AMAZING! Please don't stop making videos.

[@CoachZahabi]

lowgizzle thank you

[@artemlobov3685]

I've been getting my guard passed easily by even beginners, this really helps. Simple but effective. Thank you Firas

[@josephjoslin4678]

What I enjoy most is that you not only talk about specific techniques, there are also underlying themes that you allude to. Much appreciated.

[@ryancomerford78]

Thank you Coach Zahabi i am a white belt training for 7 months now loving every min of every class every point of his video is a massive help for me so thanks for taking the time to put it up. Oss

[@mmaman6931]

Firas has great content as always. I particularly prefer the commentator style videos over the generic tutorials that everyone does.

[@allex7009]

Newly minted white belt (6 months) here. The combination of a solid cross-grip and sprawling the leg grip has improved my guard so much. Thank you. Liked vid.

[@CoachZahabi]

Al Lex Glad to hear it!!

[@jasonrutibager7542]

I LOVE THE SIT UP GUARD. i've been doing this for a long time. great video!

[@jamesle1263]

Recently started jui jitsu and I've spent countless hours watching videos. Found you on Reddit and your instruction paired with the pen tool really gave me a new look at some tech. Keep it up professor. Thank you

[@jamilrizvi5804]

Firas you have the most detailed instructional videos, that too free of cost. Its beautiful. Thank you. Osu!

[@fedor3000]

your videos are amongst the best here on youtube! if not the best!

[@AamirTime]

Awesome video Coach. I have a permanent spinal injury which makes inverting/getting stacked difficult and hence guard passing for the opponent easy. I've used the straight arm defence to great effect and will now go for the collar drag too, turning defence into offence. Thanks again. Oos

[@norfolk1able]

One of the best BJJ instructionals on youtube. Well produced

[@scottsykes7005]

Best Bjj instruction on the net - amazing how you break it down, has made a difference to my game the day after I watched it - after 6 years solid training!!

[@snamone]

jiu jitsu is limitless have never seen that mobile approach to playing butterfly guard, thank you!

[@rebelheartphoto]

-- Assuming you don't get wrist locked for grabbing his lapel this is a great! Love your videos please keep going Mr Firas.

[@ozzmann3217]

Love the break down brother I’m a couple months in and this is huge I still haven’t really been taught the main concepts of pass prevention or guard retention this I can’t wait to work on thank you for these videos man break down are amazing

[@CoachZahabi]

Check out this video on KZbin: Powerful Guard retention techniques.

[@kabutoyakushi6618]

Tristar Gym Firas is an amazing coach, I wish Tristar was in SoCal, Id definitely go every day. :-/

[@lucianoDoni1]

Perfect vid! thanks alot man!

[@MrNicoJac]

Bit late to the party but I still hope you will answer my question. Is this maintaining-Guard also viable outside of Jiu Jitsu? So street self-defense kinda situations? Because it seems to me (total noob) that when you grab with an outstretched arm like that, it is really easy to overextend that elbow if he uses both hands, right? Or can you counter quickly enough so that it basically becomes a trap?

[@brianlam9429]

I think the technical getup is good, especially if you have more reach than him to keep distance. The other techniques are probably too fancy.

[@7AlbertG]

Hi coach! This video has been gold for me.... please could you film a second part in the gi showing how you go from the base position into your butterfly sweeps and submissions as it's the transitions into offence where I seem to run into problems when I get passed! Thanks!

[@motivation3979]

Thank you , Firas, for the knowledge you spread . These videos are extremely useful for beginners. I´d like to watch your approach on Bigger & Stronger opponents. Cheers

[@CoachZahabi]

Segundo Paradigma All BJJ is designed to fight a bigger stronger opponent. I will definitely touch on this topic but make sure to note that this is a founding principle for all techniques.

[@arquitemaschile]

Wow really useful moves, thanks. The collar drag is gold.

[@jholmes45]

Firas, you have the best BJJ videos on youtube. Incredible resource. Thank you.

[@FortressMT]

As a white belt was just searching for some basic info on preventing guard passes. Been getting passed n swept a lot lately. This was WAY more than I expected!! Super training vid. Gonna try that collar drag w/ baseball slide!! Thanks!!

[@johndarcy8634]

I've been looking for a tutorial on all these points for a while, can't wait to get on the mat to practice them! great video :-) thanks!

[@stephenrogalla2108]

Great little tip with the knuckles goes a long way thanks!

[@D37o787]

the arrows and the x on critical points are awesome, great idea!

[@jackmehoff915]

This is the best channel on YT

[@cl0ckch0ke8]

Great video. I'd like to request more open guard retention. Countering the knee slice / knee cut pass when you're flat on your back would be good.

[@CoachZahabi]

cl0ckch0ke stay tuned

[@HungLe-qn1rj]

very easy to understand all that moves. i am just a white belt , i love your tutorial . thank you

[@adriansalas8424]

Attention to details is awesome! Thank you for the priceless videos.

[@KimJasonE]

I second the request for more guard retention videos! Knee cut/slide vs closed/open guard. Videos are great!!!

[@cesarruiz7518]

bro thanks for posting these videos. I've been interested in learning more about jiu-jitsu for a long time. Thanks!

[@desertrance]

Know is old but it's pure Gold love your style of teaching! Thank you one day I will visit Tristar !

[@thisthat4755]

Thanks so much for this! Ive watched it so many times and pick up a new detail every time.

[@metalfan4u]

oooooooh my god I've been using an attack sorta like this to take the back but not this technical or clean!!! thanks aton for the beautiful technical break downs!!!!! I can't wait to put this into practice

[@themushroomwizard]

I have that purple SYR Gi Firas and I love it. I also love these videos and watch them all. Keep up the good work.

[@mattsmith2203]

Some of the best videos Firas! I appreciate them. I need to make the trip to TriStar

[@CoachZahabi]

HalcyonBJJ SpringBJJ Ill be there

[@arturdurbanov7426]

Thank you! Great tutorial, especially the part about the inversion when the opponent puts weight on you. Can't wait to practise!

[@CoachZahabi]

+Artur Durban excellent. enjoy!

[@86BusinessSolutions]

Firas...you are amazing!!! Thank you so much for our sharing this video and your knowledge with everyone. I can't tell you enough how much this has helped and how much its appreciated.

[@marschalljakob]

Just make sure there is no jumping triangle or armbar... nice technique,thanks for the great source. Big up from germany! Oss

[@ryn18]

Awesome Firaz! Please keep the tutorials going. Some real practical info is taking my game to the next level ^^

[@Herreradelfin]

Thank you for your tutorials, they are helping me a lot.

[@andAllTheRestOfIt]

Top shelf... working on this from tomorrow. Thanks!

[@ShiddyShad808]

Cool stuff man, basics, but extremely technical, SHOOKRAN.

[@EinarJohnson]

Great video, would be awesome to see more guard retention videos from you! :)

[@Ofirleibeltrading]

When I learned the collar drag I learned that I should not fully extend the arm that grabbing his collar because in competition an opponent can can slap my elbow and and hyperextended my elbow for a short period of time because of the slap and I might release the grip because of the pain Other than that thanks for the second video this week

[@CoachZahabi]

***** yes don't fully extend, just extend 95% percent

[@Kujien]

Tristar Gym I know this may be one of those annoying "what if" questions that white belts ask but, couldn't your opponent simply push on the crook of your elbow while pressing forward with his chest and simply bend the stiff arm.

[@Ofirleibeltrading]

when you stiff arm escape you fully extend your arm and scooting backwards its to strong and he showed that if you collapse you need to invert

[@wyxvt]

Yes, exactly. In the video he is clearly even locking his elbow. A no-no.

[@thomasfrogozo8714]

You could make a lot of money through making dvds with your videos. But you chose to upload and make it available for free. Thank you so much.

[@ryanagar1114]

no one buys DVDs anymore. He will make money via youtube. But I dont think he does it for profit either.

[@lancelelion]

Firas, I miss you. I miss the team. Marcus, Thiery, Ricci, and Aiman. Love seeing you on here.

[@fartsare2023]

Great video. The simple stuff is what works.

[@Taco-jitsu]

Coach, my only regret is not seeing this earlier!

[@TheJo1hn]

You still gpt the time to upload a video and answer questions, even though rorys big fight is so close? Man you are a beast :)

[@88agentorange]

Hey Firas, in case you read this, thank you for sharing your knowledge for free!

[@CoachZahabi]

you are very welcome my friend. More to come ; )

[@FergusScotchman]

That was a great explanation of the action and strategy. Very cool.

[@matyldakaczmarczyk3214]

ty p

[@stevedavis5423]

Thanks Professor. All of your videos are gold. Having you freeze the video, ink edit and voice over gives the viewer the perfect opportunity to study and learn from the positions. Please keep it up! Quick question: other attacks from the stiff arm position? Where to go from here? Thanks!

[@maveric0738]

Great tutorial! Very well detailed and the use of pauses and arrows!

[@aaronpelaez6677]

Amazing, exactly what I needed! You are the man, thanks :)

[@jeffzahnd]

where was this video 4 years ago :P excellent excellent stuff.. not just for white belts. please do more basic chaining drill videos please :)

[@jeffzahnd]

let me rephrase... please do more, chaining drills explained. really helps me learn.

[@chrisbaldwin3148]

@CoachZahabi Coach, could you please do a follow-up video explaining the details of the smooth kneebar transition, as well as the back takes from the no gi guard retention video. Thank you and oss!

[@patrwill7]

Thank you for posting, God bless you brother.

[@reaper9340]

What a great video! Really like the style with lots of details, thanks!

[@TheWehrwolfe]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@mnanaukkdz]

Thanks coach, I have many things to know ...you are the best :)

[@PagodaRebirth]

What app or software do you use to analyze videos? I've been looking for a good one. Is it Coach's Eye, Dartfish, Hudl or something else?

[@digohxcx182]

Firas this tutorial was awesome i hope you make more GI tutorial .

[@BraveSirSausage]

your videos are the best, so practical

[@phobowl]

So much learning. Thank you

[@sal2988]

amazing instruction, great technique as always. thank you firas

[@MichaelSmith-vq8fi]

Well done. Very informative.

[@foleydvm]

great shout out to hall...his dvd series is awesome

[@oyblin4300]

Awesome, thank you very much for posting it!

[@Vaios1981]

i love the details and explaining. Bravo sir!

[@SergioArroyoSailing]

Great! So many possibilities!

[@garagavia]

This is a great instructional!

[@CheeseCakes11944]

i love it that the narrator takes the time to do the audio pause and description. way ahead of thr other tuturoal vids

[@ibraibra8872]

Here after getting crushed the first bjj training by a purple belt thank you man

[@dustbundler]

Great explanation! Thank you very much

[@LeBrow420]

Good work, Ariel

[@erathkyup6125]

Very Good explanation. thanks. greetings from Spain

[@kenpachizaraki4184]

when you do the inverted guard, are you suppose to put the hand under your leg or behind the back when you're about to roll over? In the solo drill, it goes under the leg. In the demonstration with the partner, it goes behind the back. Is there a difference?

[@CoachZahabi]

Both are ok.

[@judokapavel]

Great stuff, bow!

[@TheLongridge]

I'm a big fan. I was practicing this and opponent jump in to flying arm bar. Again I was just practicing and have not drilled move enough times.

[@arssalans5067]

Great Breakdown!

[@pierrebridenne8870]

Thanks from France !

[@joshuapillar]

We call this the baby shrimp in my gym. Very powerful. Also effective to grab right behind their armpit or elbow and drive back the same way if they ever get an angle on you before you can establish the collar. Great instruction.

[@159Duramax]

Really helpful stuff, thank you!

[@johnnylee8489]

Great info coach!

[@fabooshka]

1:55 Underrated Firas comedy

[@wmc79]

Thank you, thank you Firas. I've been passed and smashed for years with the Toreando. Never found a good defense for it. Can you still invert when your opponent is on the side of the hips or do you have to invert before he move to your side? Is there a certain angle do you have to invert away from ?

[@CoachZahabi]

Wee Mien Cheung work this well and that should help solve your problem.

[@Goodser]

awesome great details in all videos. Thanks Don't Stop :)

[@embomb701]

Thank you for posting!

[@BM-of6dg]

Wow! Great video!

[@idigaojp]

perfect explanations, thank you!

[@andregoncalves5873]

Very good video. I feel like the loop choke option would add to it though.

[@jmaccabees]

very useful technics thanks

[@Senorgusanos]

This is great stuff! Very informative!

[@QuaiChangKing]

Fantastic video.

[@Marcnshae2011]

Thanks Firas!

[@stepheninczech]

Oooo, I have something new to try next class...

[@rinky_dinky]

Hi, i've been doing these drills , and employing it during rolls religiously with success, my guard is much improved thank you! quick question though , could u briefly explain if using the same side collar grip? is it a good grip ? pro's con's ?

[@lxbui]

Thanks professor.

[@chrisbaldwin3148]

Great video, Firas! Could you please do a follow up video on guard retention for no-gi/MMA? I'm guessing an S-hook (aka collar tie) to inverted guard (á la Ryan Hall)? Oss!

[@badoocee1967]

Thank you Sir.