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

[@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

[@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

[@dipen5618]

Firas, please do another session with John Danaher!

[@TonyKhoprano]

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

[@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!

[@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! ✊🏼

[@stRemyMartin]

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

[@kabutoyakushi6618]

2 of my all time favorite professors.

[@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.

[@chefjonsf]

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

[@ramseybinns3987]

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

[@bassamomar8303]

Great podcast, cant wait for the philosophy edition!

[@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.

[@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.

[@HumbleFishStix]

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

[@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.

[@BraveSirSausage]

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

[@adrianarroyo937]

Fascinating stuff. I can't get enough of Danaher

[@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.

[@yassineabderrahim5110]

This is absolutely gold! ♥️

[@MagicianNoriginal]

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

[@ninjachrish]

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

[@PhilosophyofArtandScience]

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

[@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.

[@MMASLAMPODCAST]

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

[@biggieBoy84]

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

[@alfredovillasenorsoto3667]

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

[@princematharu822]

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

[@SuperVanilaice]

Peace And Prosperity Coach And Mr Danaher.

[@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

[@themanwhoknewtoomuch6667]

I know nothing about BJJ but still listening to it.

[@ScottXiong]

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

[@lorenzoostano2247]

Two of the most intelligent and realest people in the fight game right there

[@DieselDan09]

I could listen to them every day

[@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.

[@TonyBopper]

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

[@joeyp6056]

Thank you both!

[@0b3ryn29]

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

[@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.

[@thelawgameplaywithcommenta2654]

John is my spirit Animal.

[@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!

[@ranjanthomas5982]

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

[@anzdz7834]

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

[@BrianStone0]

John is phenomenally wise! Great conversation!

[@Quincy478]

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

[@mustube292]

It finally happened, thank you coach.

[@dp171]

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

[@MGV23]

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

[@stephenbrock7146]

Imo the most inspiring people are the ones who find an obsession and devote their entire existence to it. It’s the air they breathe. Tarantino in film. Jobs in tech/design. Danaher in bjj/martial arts. Fascinating such a deep and complex mind found it’s home in martial arts

[@andneomatmj23]

More than great video! Thanks Firas and John!

[@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.

[@CSSvodin]

Thank you for podcasts guys

[@Last_Chance.]

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

[@Arkha896]

I've been waiting for this for 3 years

[@zsweetenlow]

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

[@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.

[@randyreilly2031]

Thanks for finally making this happen Firas!

[@Brandon-ob9rg]

I can listen to u you two talk forever ✌️

[@danielsiriphongs]

This was great. Thank you!

[@brianlalor]

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

[@knw-seeker6836]

Firas thank you brother for the great podcast much appreciated

[@glennwilkerson9571]

thanks for doing this interview!!!

[@xwtbu3941]

Nice, thanks Coach!

[@CAArrazola]

Legendary Episode!!! Amazing coach

[@themanwhoknewtoomuch6667]

What I find amazing is both of you have almost near photographic memory when it comes to recalling matches. Absolutely mindblowing and kind of Lebron-esque.

[@phys1c]

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

[@ShawnDeLaCruz]

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

[@MMA_Jackal]

I’ve been waiting for this all day

[@sablebonnet2104]

Danaher is the best guest for the 100th episode!

[@jd43tv56]

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

[@shafaatoo9328]

46:44 Lol! Made me laugh, because I'm sure a lot of other guys had this feeling as well in the beginning, then we realized how manly and cool it actually was 😂 🤣

[@Houcnc]

Nahh that shit gai - Me otw to kickboxing class watching the other class do bjj

[@VaginasIayer]

😂

[@jamesmccusker2260]

@@Houcnc Yeah then you watch as your kickboxing lasts two mins before you are getting choked out

[@foodeater4749]

@@jamesmccusker2260 I'd rather being choked out than being gai

[@jamesmccusker2260]

@@Houcnc Yeah I can box but can you grapple?? Fish out of water as soon as clinch. I train with strikers -ex pro boxers- who can't believe all their training means nada on the ground.

[@frankysharpp]

Awesome! Thank you gentlemen!

[@lordnutman]

you guys are legendary. Thank you for sharing this conversation

[@charcoaldetox2139]

Another gem! Thanks Coach

[@zootjitsu6767]

Never clicked so fast

[@Last_Chance.]

That a boy!

[@JiuJitsuCampSJC]

Thanks for the content and keep up the great work 😃

[@Aj4youtube]

I would like to thank you both for making me a better, more intelligent athlete.

[@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 !

[@ozchicas2870]

Thanks Firas, your channel always provides so much insight.

[@t4ntr1x1]

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

[@EWOKakaDOOM]

Excellent podcast! Love hearing Danaher's thoughts.

[@Gedu1988]

"You've really got to plan what you're going to focus on. Hard work is not always good. Hard work, sometimes, is a waste of energy." Firas Zahabi

[@Last_Chance.]

The greatest minds in the game!

[@NewYorkFighting]

Excellent conversation! 👍👊

[@IndiaFightingSpirit]

One more podcast with John please

[@stupidandboot4507]

100 more?

[@IndiaFightingSpirit]

@Rothgar eaterofass, don't give my hope 🙈

[@tra1in1]

William Tackett did the same thing against Palhares in BJJ Stars. He in my opinion did beat Palhares even more decisively.

[@thinglizzy2718]

Firas and Jon! I was happy to see Rory have a dominant performance last night against Brett Cooper in PFL! Took his back and choked him

[@med1na33]

Great interview. 2 legends

[@ryanh5242]

Thanks for uploading the interview 🙏 it is amazing

[@bossman9358]

Quality chat with 2 wizards of the game. Awesome 👏👏

[@sammybolton2591]

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

[@fabian13333]

Thank you

[@jiujitsuismyoutlet]

Incredible interview! Thank you for doing this coach Firas

[@parhamica]

Two legends

[@jonnobarlow371]

THIS IS THE BEST BJJ PODCAST IN EXISTANCE

[@dustinwalker8152]

Firas, thank you for this!

[@user-lj9ym3yi2o]

What I love about danher and ryan is the jits is all about control and efficiency and finish. Rather than speed and movement

[@LPNBKeith]

Love you coach!