How much training is necessary to become a pro? How to return to training after injury? Running etc!

Coach Zahabi answers some of the most asked questions related to MMA training.
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[@adamzoubi96]

Tony Ferguson the type of guy to eat with his mouthguard on to condition the mouthguard

[@Tidussoul]

HAHAHAHA

[@severusfloki5778]

Hahahaha

[@Crabdossermagnet]

😂

[@Vladimyrful]

I could listen Firas talk about doing laundry all day and it would still be interesting.

[@MrSnippety]

"You need to separate the bigs and the smalls, and the whites and the colours. Don't just throw it all in, or it will all be a mess. Separate the different parts and you'll see, the wash will come out better. I don't know, these guys that mix their washes, I just don't think it works very well"

[@Vladimyrful]

@@MrSnippety "For instance, I'll give you a for instance: Laplace, when he did his laundry *he says look* : just do the laundry you absolutely need. Just do laundry you absolutely need. Why? - Because you'll save on the costs of detergent, the water, electricity and the time it takes to dry.

[@eightpercentdisciple]

@@Vladimyrful "Guys you need to use Persil for your washing powder. If I recommend a washing powder, it means I think it is one of the greatest washing powders, of all time. If it wasn't one of the greatest washing powders, I wouldn't recommend it. Whenever I wash my clothes, I use Persil. Always. If I wash clothes, I, use, Persil."

[@antonioswayzer6378]

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[@garydose129]

Love the new format, clear and concise and nice to see the questions

[@randyle4520]

You are the greatest coach bro

[@piehead3123]

Jazakhallah

[@brolicscholars360motivation]

Very informative, thanks!

[@jobymich]

Very intelligent man

[@andyluis13]

Firas answered brilliantly answered the question of “rough rollers”. The guy always wants to win and I get it like who doesn’t want to win but I’m more in flow roll and learn and learn I don’t care about winning unless it’s a competition and even then I still want to learn. Does that have to do with ethics of the academy?

[@fuimoleque]

Does Tiramisu make you a better wrestler?

[@piotrdygas5345]

Conor TAP MACHINE Mcgregor its a part of cormiers success :D

[@simonelof2129]

Horse steak followed by tiramisu will make you the GOAT.

[@Rocko1990]

@@simonelof2129 horse beef lol

[@samybilelbouzeboudja1593]

hello coach firas, i think that long, slow paced running, is good for recovery days, pn weekends for examples, and it's good, in terms of developing mental toughness, do you agree?

[@notserious6458]

All of it

[@randyle4520]

Been over 6 months wheres gsp !

[@johnpranto9441]

Please tell me how many hours I should Train mma

[@slobjitsu]

I train bjj and Muay Thai but I was told not to go to TriStar because only Pro’s are allowed there - so I guess I can’t go

[@mysticranger6894]

Salam, can I get more details on why you dont like long distance running vs. Sprinting? For wrestling

[@fightcampro1358]

Hope I’m not wrong but you need to bring the most appropriate specifications during training, therefore sprints variations would bring more benefits intensity wise for a combat sport. Not only sprints, but circuit training methods. Training at 85-90 even 95% HR reproduces the similarities of a combat effort. Sure, you can still use LSD 65-75% HR (long slow distance) running in unloading or recovery periods..

[@yusufbrownhawkel4053]

Im having my first mma in February. Im a white belt with 2 jit strips lol but im tough my background is karate and boxing. Should i do a grappling tournaments first or should i just practice with no gi.

[@Jaythejet98]

Grapple!!!! The learning curve is much steeper

[@NjoyMoney]

Firas, when do you think its too late to start training MMA if you want to seriously compete. Take the best case scenario, where the guy is natural and learns insanly quickly :)

[@Ronaldiddy12]

Probably like 27-28

[@futureusmc2694]

best case could be like 24-28 but normally i would say sth like 18

[@renegarza793]

👏

[@deepakrajotia8926]

How to get cardio like khabib and Tony? What are their secrets?

[@blazechavez4667]

Deepak Rajotia breakdancing and Russian basketball.

[@deepakrajotia8926]

@@AL-du6xi ...thank h sir

[@BioBroly111]

Specific training bro Example: you want to build good bjj cardio? You need to roll a lot (if fight lasts 5 min etc. you do it 10), also include high tempo low tempo where you give it all for like 30 sec and than roll light for 1min, than you periodise your training so you have shorter light intervals the closer you are to competition. Hope it makes sense :P

[@doctorllama2507]

Train on high altitude and always do something

[@serafimciobanu3021]

Hi, I have a boy who is very passionate about contact sports (wrestling, muay thai, boxing, MMA) He is 7 years old. I wanted to ask you to tell me what would be the best way to develop his motor skills and to become a complete fighter (if he likes it and further) what would be the order of sports he should follow to develop completely. What should we fill the window of opportunity with between 7 and 10 years old? Thank you!

[@serafimciobanu3021]

What motor skills or other things could they better develop now, between 6 and 10 years old, to become a good fighter (which would be harder to develop after that age)? What exactly should we focus on to get the best out of those 3-4 years? Specifically what should and shouldn't we do? Thank you!

[@DavidDerek-pl3hj]

I‘m not an expert but i would say a sport that concentrates on similar movements that contact sports do like hip rotation, footwork, throwing etc. I‘m really proud of you for trying to fullfill your sons dream, pls follow through with your plan it could change his life!!

[@johnwitling9648]

What about if you have school and can train 6 days a week

[@theroamingronin3199]

Train at home until you can basic calisthenics or mobility or yoga shadow boxing etc. You can always train just don't over train

[@johnwitling9648]

The Roaming Ronin I train 3 days a week done taekwondo for 3 years and everything u said a lot I’ll be training a lot more when schools done

[@theroamingronin3199]

@@johnwitling9648 good stuff mate tkd is good assuming you do flexibility for that too, keep it up 3 days out of the week isn't so bad at all you'll find recovery wise in terms of excercise that it's a pretty good place to start

[@johnwitling9648]

The Roaming Ronin yeah thanks do u train ?

[@theroamingronin3199]

@@johnwitling9648 I do mostly muay Thai and boxing got into mma in recent years and messed about with some bjj

[@imawarrior313]

Coach so does that mean one can start at 28 and make it to the UFC? Is it possible?

[@timt8925]

Intimidator Extraordinaire there's a chick who's in the ufc that start training at 32

[@imawarrior313]

Tim t6589 man. Due to the immense motivation your comment gave me i really pray that may all your dreams come true!

[@timt8925]

Intimidator Extraordinaire thanks man. age is just a number and there's a dude who got out of prison at 37 and is 42 and has a title somewhere in Russia or Eastern Europe.

[@imawarrior313]

Tim t6589 no problem man a pleasure. Seriously? Man you reminded me of randy couture and his story .. Its gonna be a bit tougher for me due to where im from and all but i can move out and join a good gym like migrate and all .. But do you really think i can see myself in the octagon one day?

[@imawarrior313]

Tim t6589 doubt fuels me brother. People have doubted me my whole life and everything thing i did .. It got the best of me i wont lie but like a fighter i will get back up and start again in sha allah. Thanks a million Tim ill honor your advice!

[@chrokeii]

How much training is necessary to become a pro? I feel like he didn't actually answer the question.

[@heathweather5995]

Labor workers can handle working 8 hours a day 5 days a week. If we trained the same hours as labor workers, our bodies would be in fantastic shape!

[@kevcoverssolos]

Also some labour workers just stand around and smoke cigarettes. I've worked labor and I know some guys that weren't in shape at all

[@tim707max]

If Jon jones didn't even start mma till he was 30 he would still probly become champ before he turned 35

[@tim707max]

@nitin bhatt nah he would be champ in less than 5 years, hes a freak

[@zeynand4039]

Jon jones had massive wrestling experience so he was already an athlete. Wrestlers have matches every other weekend, just so many matches, he already knew how to be a winner when he decides to add other mma skills.

[@jsheriff396]

Cowboy didn't start till he was 20

[@daveyponderosa9549]

J D S Really??? That’s good to know, thanks for your insight.

[@jsheriff396]

@Invale not anymore, he's past his prime

[@Jammydodger69]

He is defiently top tier, mabye not compare in UFC but compared to PROS in general he is 200% top tier although you require a higher skill set to get to the UFC at the lower level now than when he was a young man.

[@user-mb1ki1zs8p]

J D S I’ve fought for the title and made it to the ufc

[@jsheriff396]

@Invale are you fucking dumb? I agree with you