John Danaher and Firas Zahabi in the Real 100th Episode Special. AMA Podcast 106

Today I sit down with my mentor and instructor the legendary John Danaher. John is one of the most respected Jiu-Jitsu and MMA coaches in the World.
John and I haven't had a chance to sit down together since the shutdowns. So happy to have this opportunity! I hope you all enjoy!
"If you don't develop an advanced level of stability, you can kiss your wheels goodbye." Firas Zahabi
Coach Zahabi has seen more broken knees then any other coach alive today, MMA/BJJ is brutal, no other sport can compare! In fear of seeing his own knees break someday Coach Zahabi spent years working with the top experts from around the world on how to prevent and rehabilitate injuries. Over the years he develop the Strong and Stable 4 Life program.
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"Simply put, we need to develop advanced stability, most trainers however will only take you to the most basic level of stability training, that's all they know, that's all they can do, with knowledge of the correct progressions anyone can develop world class stability" Firas Zahabi
This program is designed for athletes of every kind and should be mandatory for all life‑long athletes. You need this video to ensure you good health. This is must have content!
As always, Coach Zahabi gets directly to the point. The video begins with a few key concepts about alignment to keep you fit and healthy for life. Coach then moves on to foundational exercises that will help you build STRENGTH, STABILITY, POWER, MOBILITY and DURABILITY in the lower body and help you protect your knees for life. All these components are needed for strong and stable knees.
Most athletes injure themselves with poor form, tight muscles, poor alignment and poor choice of exercise. Coach addresses all these issues in the first 45min of the program.
In Part 1, you will discover:
The Forbidden Exercise (Do Not Attempt): a demonstration in Black Belt stability.
Knee positioning concepts (must know)
Neutral Spine concepts (must know)
Neutral Neck concepts (must know)
Hip-Hinge concepts (must know)
Understanding the tight muscle problem
Stability ball hamstring curl progression
Advanced stability training
Combat base position on ball and progressions
Proprioception training (enhance speed of communication)
The most important BJJ mobility exercise for Guard Pass Prevention
More advanced stability ball exercises
Stability hamstring stretch
Quad stability Stretch (yes sometimes it needed to go knees over toes)
Expert only Med ball toss (Do not attempt)
Building a iron base
Lunge Matrix (must know)
Isometric holds you can do anywhere (no equipment needed) (Internal/external rotation)
Low-impact plyometrics
The best substitute for running
How to Box Squat for power and safety
How to build powerful hamstrings
The Fred Hatfield Concept
How to get maximum tension on the bar
Why power equals safety
And so much more!!!
Part 2
Once the basics are covered in Part 1, Coach Zahabi goes into the Knees in Depth portion of the video. In this portion Coach will teach you what you need to know to build strong healthy knees for life. Reserve this portion of the video for when it’s most convenient. Here, Coach goes into many deep concepts such as:
Why alignment is paramount
Why tight muscles are dangerous
Why stability training is king
Would you build a house of cards on a wobbly table?
Why you need an Iron Base
Why we never do stability training before live training
Why we need strength
Why we need power: "Train like a Ferrari not like a tow truck"
Why we need low impact plyometrics
Why we need endurance
Why we keep our knees from going over our toes
Would you do a barbell squat with a rounded back?
Exceptions to the rule
Consistency over intensity (how many reps and sets?)
Why excessive soreness is the enemy
Working out for time
The pain rule (when it's ok to work through pain and when to stop)
When to wear knee pads
Coach’s own personal knee injuries
What he has observed from training professionals for over 20 years
This instructional runs for over 2hr with zero dead time or fluff! You get the equivalent of what you would learn in a 5-hour seminar. Coach loves to get straight to the point. You will waste zero minutes watching this video. Every single minute in this video is educational.
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[@michael43567]

I'll never forget when Danaher went on JRE & said he has a "dinner rashguard" lmao

[@UnexplainedHoveringSpheroid]

He wore a rash guard to his friend's wedding too XD

[@russell2890]

@@UnexplainedHoveringSpheroid I think Matt Serra's wedding. I could be wrong though.

[@Sprezza_tura]

🤣🤣🤣

[@pemborsky]

Actually it was Gordon Ryan that appeared on a later episode and said that about him.

[@michael43567]

@@pemborsky my bad

[@masoodr971]

When Jon leaned into the camera: "When you can control time and pressure you are going to win this game of jujitsu" .... bruh my whole perspective on life changed

[@Last_Chance.]

Jon is an absolute wizard in BJJ. I've never trained under anyone that is as smart and hard working and dedicated to the sport.

[@yakub0118]

Does that mean u have trained w him

[@breadman5048]

@@yakub0118 no he's just saying he's never trained with anyone 😂

[@rtm7360]

Liking yes

[@dipen5618]

Firas, please do another session with John Danaher!

[@streetwiseguitar5113]

Coach Firas...THIS was a fantastic interview. You asked ALL the right questions. THIS is one of the best jiu jitsu interviews in recent history.

[@tboland728]

This and the Fridman ones with John and then the one with John, GSP and Gordon are really impactful imo

[@stRemyMartin]

Just a couple legends humbly answering some questions... love ya both

[@TonyKhoprano]

Meeting of two of the most sophisticated minds in martial arts. So grateful we could watch this for free.

[@kav581]

The greatest martial arts coach in the world who encourages others to follow his methods with realistic results. I don’t think John knows how many people he has truly impacted since making instructionals. His teachings have changed my life! Thank you Coach for bringing him on.

[@jocpowell1]

I didn’t want to learn Jiujitsu to get an advantage by getting to half guard! - JD thinking in a different spectrum, whilst also understanding the crucial aspects for the average viewer/participant. Such a rare combination. These two are Gold. Grateful from across the pond! ✊🏼

[@shafaatoo9328]

Honestly, the detail both of you have for your disciplines is insane. John is such a genius , honestly so many gems in this one. Keep bringing on more guests, the podcasts with guests have been so good!

[@djnipplesweat6678]

John is Legend ! Built this man a statue ! How lucky are those who have the chance to train with him ! God bless him !

[@themanwhoknewtoomuch6667]

I know nothing about BJJ but still listening to it.

[@HumbleFishStix]

Seeing John and Firas in the back with Rory before his fight was awesome. Pulling for him this PFL season.

[@kabutoyakushi6618]

2 of my all time favorite professors.

[@bassamomar8303]

Great podcast, cant wait for the philosophy edition!

[@marcusaurelius2773]

You got Firas, you got Danaher, you got GSP, together: is it any wonder they were the BEST? What a team of exquisite humans.

[@TonyBopper]

Ive been waiting for this duo to be on camera for years!

[@sablebonnet2104]

Danaher is the best guest for the 100th episode!

[@ramseybinns3987]

Saturday morning listening to this wonderful conversation. Thank you Firas! John too!

[@ShawnDeLaCruz]

Who was the ADCC legend that Gordon Ryan submitted 3x as an 18yo purple belt?

[@METAMORFOSIS36911]

Firas we need more science of philosophy talk. I think it would be a great chat with Andrew Wiltse. Thank you!

[@eia14]

YES! A Wiltse

[@feilidh]

Yes!

[@markomaran9753]

Great. Got the secret service on the door after trying to go to that Jiu Jitsu site Firas recommended..Must probably contain some amazing dangerous moves!

[@MagicianNoriginal]

Gold! Two legends. Congratulations on the third 100th episode 🎉 So far so awesome. Can't wait for the fourth 100th episode. Ty Coach🙏

[@yassineabderrahim5110]

This is absolutely gold! ♥️

[@cxoolio]

Now a part two talking about other things aside from combat sports! He’s so fascinating I hope we get to hear more from him before I or he leaves this earth.

[@CrankyDanky]

Thank you so much coach. Seeing this is like a crossover episode of my favorite TV show. You both have so much wisdom to offer and give it away freely.

[@ScottXiong]

F'n legends, the both of you. Thanks for this, was great to hear both of you guys reminiscence.

[@adrianarroyo937]

Fascinating stuff. I can't get enough of Danaher

[@IvanOrdell]

This is an amazing interview! Thank you and I hope we get a next one. Also, your being of an insider in the development of John's coaching career brings a unique perspective into the conversation and makes you ask the right questions.

[@BraveSirSausage]

One of my favourite conversations about grappling ever - there is so much passion and wisdom being shared here; bless you Firas 🤙

[@chefjonsf]

Wow. What a privilege to hear both these men in conversation. Not only world class coaches, but world class communicators in ideas.

[@MMASLAMPODCAST]

This was amazing... could listen to Firas and John all day long man. Wealth of knowledge between the two.

[@bez1196]

This was amazing. Especially towards the end when you got into the psychology/philosophy of fighting. Hopefully if you get John back on, you can spend a bit more time discussing it.

[@masoodr971]

What a treat! Brilliant discussion between two philosopher-coaches. So many questions about the legend Jon Danahar answered. These gentlemen are proof that fighting is an intellectual game and thinkers sport first and foremost.

[@alfredovillasenorsoto3667]

I truly wish to shake and meet both of you guys. You are amazing

[@biggieBoy84]

Oh hell yeah! Only two of the greatest MMA and bjj minds on earth!! Let's go!

[@dp171]

2 great minds thanks for this Coach, you're the best!

[@robertnoriega1388]

Thank you for sharing 👊 I love the history literally my two favorite coaches

[@Quincy478]

Thank you for doing this. Both of you. Please do another. 🙂

[@randyreilly2031]

Thanks for finally making this happen Firas!

[@grumpyae86]

Great interview. Agree with Firas on Garry’s and Gordon’s comparison. Same system different personalities. And yes, Garry is also my favourite grappler 😂 Super entertaining and incredibly fearless for his size.

[@MMA_Jackal]

I’ve been waiting for this all day

[@CAArrazola]

Legendary Episode!!! Amazing coach

[@frankysharpp]

Awesome! Thank you gentlemen!

[@PhilosophyofArtandScience]

the science of control! love that this finally went down.

[@andneomatmj23]

More than great video! Thanks Firas and John!

[@Khidr]

Can’t wait to watch this, great idea for a 100th episode special, brother Firas. I greatly appreciate the content you provide. May God aid you to keep it going for years to come

[@t4ntr1x1]

I really enjoyed that, thank you both for taking the time to make it and to pass on your knowledge

[@charcoaldetox2139]

Another gem! Thanks Coach

[@joeyp6056]

Thank you both!

[@DieselDan09]

I could listen to them every day

[@sirtrevis]

When a man builds up a another man, but none of it is BS. It is all genuine honor and respect and the due of a demonstrated master. This broadcast was a pleasure and an honor to watch.

[@0b3ryn29]

Expected knees over toes guy or paul saladino but this is even better.

[@ryanh5242]

Thanks for uploading the interview 🙏 it is amazing

[@danielsiriphongs]

This was great. Thank you!

[@ninjachrish]

Dewy cooper and John...firas getting some amazing MMA minds on the pod

[@glennwilkerson9571]

thanks for doing this interview!!!

[@rasalghul9331]

I absolutely agree about Tonon being the most fun grappler to watch - and let's not forget, Tonon is also my mother's favorite grappler!!!!1

[@dychui]

What an incredible and informative video. I’ve never practiced BJJ but i enjoyed every moment. Great questions and also love Firas’ awareness of the need for proper volume whenever John would speak too quietly; really quality production !

[@xwtbu3941]

Nice, thanks Coach!

[@anzdz7834]

Wallahi your podcasts are a blessing ! I've never learnt so much in me life!

[@med1na33]

Great interview. 2 legends

[@phys1c]

Firas! The man! Thank you for this, it was awesome!!!

[@raider_x]

you guys are legendary. Thank you for sharing this conversation

[@BrianStone0]

John is phenomenally wise! Great conversation!

[@ozchicas2870]

Thanks Firas, your channel always provides so much insight.

[@jiujitsuismyoutlet]

Incredible interview! Thank you for doing this coach Firas

[@ranjanthomas5982]

Baron Vladimir Harkonnen sure knows a lot about Jiu-jitsu! ;) Much respect to these two legends for sharing their wisdom and experience.

[@jd43tv56]

What an epic conversation… thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!

[@zsweetenlow]

Two of the most brilliant guys around. Love them both.

[@princematharu822]

Great conversation! Two legends. Thanks Coach. Next time, would love to get John thoughts on philosophy, God, religion and ideas like Qadr/ determinism.

[@mustube292]

It finally happened, thank you coach.

[@EWOKakaDOOM]

Excellent podcast! Love hearing Danaher's thoughts.

[@JiuJitsuCampSJC]

Thanks for the content and keep up the great work 😃

[@CSSvodin]

Thank you for podcasts guys

[@Last_Chance.]

You're welcome it's our pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@N00btr00per]

Hahaha love it! Good thing you got into book reading firas! Beautiful podcast!

[@NewYorkFighting]

Excellent conversation! 👍👊

[@haochenli1204]

Thanks for the amazing podcast

[@knw-seeker6836]

Firas thank you brother for the great podcast much appreciated

[@SuperVanilaice]

Peace And Prosperity Coach And Mr Danaher.

[@brianlalor]

Really appreciate this. Even as a school principal I can apply John's knowledge to my job.

[@sammybolton2591]

Boy oh boy!! This is gonna be epic!!

[@lazartem]

Loved the ending! Amazing podcast coach 👏

[@nikhilmuthukrishnan7222]

Much awaited!

[@Arkha896]

I've been waiting for this for 3 years

[@Mspjiusjitsu1992]

wow this is going to be amazing!!

[@wannabenakmuay7858]

Had no idea that Jon took up BJJ so late. Just shows how far pure obsession to the sport can really get you

[@714ever8]

He picked it up while he was a bouncer

[@biashacker]

What Firas said about GI training is absolutely correct. I have found that and have witnessed that GI practitioners can develop muscle memory for techniques that cause their no GI BJJ techniques to falter. For example if you are really good at spider guard and the transitions wherein, you will find yourself defaulting to those grips and positioning fundamentals automatically in no GI matches, putting yourself at significant deficit when it comes to technique. This is what I witnessed at Extreme Couture and AKA. Once the GI came off many practitioners were unable to compete with predominately no GI practitioners; especially wrestlers.

[@maafa21MustSee]

Excellent podcast, thanks for this. If you do happen to do another maybe give John some more time to expand on ideas/thoughts

[@slax4884]

Excited to watch this

[@alessandrobellucci8701]

Great interview. Great man

[@Brandon-ob9rg]

I can listen to u you two talk forever ✌️

[@badxradxandy]

This was nice, thanks

[@Charlestonkayakandfishing]

So great to listen too

[@dustinwalker8152]

Firas, thank you for this!

[@cknasir]

Great interview .....

[@parhamica]

Two legends

[@MGV23]

Two of the greatest minds of jiu jitsu and MMA. master and disciple. This is pure gold.

[@Vladimyrful]

I could listen to this man talk about anything. I'm especially appreciative of his observation regarding confidence-defence dynamic. Because bad coaches and people in general seem to belive that confidence is some mystical quality which you "either have or don't have" and that you have to some how decide you have it, which never made sense to me. Masterful mind.

[@Doppler9]

What a treat!