Coach Zahabi on fear and anxiety

[@AmirA-nl9uu]

I wish I had a trainer like you when I was 15 …

[@Bran-cq2nb]

You should look for one

[@AmirA-nl9uu]

@@Bran-cq2nb I meant at early age., it would have been advantageous ..Now I got the chance to train with great trainers/fighters including Firas from2015 to 2018..I'm 42

[@redzer082]

@@AmirA-nl9uu at least you had the chance of training with those kinds of people , most of us don't , I'm talking about a coach like Firas or elite fighters

[@mohammed96011]

All you have to do is tune into the fear/anxiety and it will subside. If you resist, it persists

[@triocha24]

Just like a Psychedelic trip ! Can’t fight it, gotta let it run its course. 🤞🏼

[@hidetoedwarduno7681]

This works but is pretty hard if people don't have experience practicing this and meditating. The Buddhist method is to look n feel things directly, which includes looking at and feeling it fully and OBJECTIVELY

[@kaleemthedream9450]

i figured this out through reflecting on my ego making my ego except that this is pain and we can only excel through pain and then i smile and laugh at my ego and enjoy the battle because i see pain as a gift so i learned to embrace the fear this way upon reflecting on my self and determined world around me.

[@piquitomonoloco]

Especially the heart rate, you gotta feel it and let it beat 😅 before it's time to enter the mats during comp. But I recommend breathing and sticking your chest out. Feel like you own the place and warm up with focus. Breathe and breathe tho! Don't find yourself holding your breath, just let the heart pump oss 💯 (I know this was nonsense but I hope this helps someone lol)

[@041882]

What do you mean "tune into the fear/anxiety?" How do I do this?

[@GZTakosh]

I have been so nervous before a fight, walking in the cage etc so many times but he's right I'm never nervous for the second round

[@therooffairy5979]

I was a vocalist...performed hundreds of times sometimes to massive crowds...I loved the feeling on the day...my body and mind would store all my power. I would feel like I was getting sick...feel sleepy...disconnected and introverted. As soon as I grabbed the mic it would all come back like the most intense power surge. The longer we played the more intense and fluid i got. I miss that shit.

[@deftrooper]

True confidence comes from making your peace, win or lose, knowing that you're a part of something greater than yourself. Being prepared mentally physically spiritually and emotionally is also essential. There's no guarantee of the outcome, but having those 5 things on point is satisfaction guaranteed.

[@moonboy5851]

This is genius. As someone that experiences extreme anxiety this is so so helpful.

[@Almosteasyese]

Your autonomic nervous system has two branches. Sympathetic ( fight or flight) and parasympathetic. Your parasympathetic can calm you down ( rest and digest, ventral vagal) or shut you down ( dorsal vagal freeze). Fun fact: liver shots activate your dorsal vagal response because that's all through your vagus nerve. The high of energy you described is the sympathetic, fight or flight. The lethargy can be rest/ digest kicking in, or bordering on freeze. Ventral vagal can feel lazy by in a relaxed way. Freeze seems to happen when fight or flight is too intense OR when fight or flight doesn't work. Dissociation is an extreme example. What I'm working through is my freeze response and I actually will dissociate mildly if things get rough enough. I might still be moving, but everything feels weak like in a dream and I feel like im going for a ride in my body or I'll tell my body to move into the fight but it'll feel like im in quicksand or concrete. I think you're onto something about freeze being too much energy and about moving helping. I noticed last time I froze after getting torn up in sparring, it really set in when I stopped . Once I sat down and rested, I literally felt frozen and like I couldn't get myself back into it. That's when that nasty feeling in my chest set in and I kind of just lingered. I think it started not because of the severity of what actually happened, but because I had no answers for someone and felt helpless. I tried HARD ( upped my pace and tried different strategies without escalating the amount of force innapropriately) , so I think I burned myself out by trying to go into a fight response but since I wasn't able to make it work I started to slip into freeze.

[@NYMartialArtsAcademy]

I didn’t know that Greek philosophy was the father of modern psychology. Great insight into the mind of a fighter/athlete.

[@GOATLAVISH777]

Funny that all those Greeks went to study in Egypt beforehand

[@generalsubs1359]

@@GOATLAVISH777everything is derivative in all fairness

[@evasta9850]

As an amateur fighter, (mma and boxing) you’re spot on. What great insight on anxiety when it comes to fighting, and life in general. Thanks Coach Zahabi, I have this saved .

[@volkssz]

I've been mentally drilling and prepping my students and trying to get them into comp mode during rolls and open mat, very important indeed.

[@darraghthebadass4117]

Most relatable thing I’ve ever heard in years

[@jayjitsu1986]

Only 39k views? Oh yeah. Not everyone faces their fears and seeks a challenge! Thank you for this video 🙏🏼

[@Redblueworm685]

This should be put in a museum, I had my first fight and even though I lost it would’ve been way worse had I not seen this video

[@ericaajl]

Thanks for the tips. This happened to be this weekend on my first ever Muay thai tournament. Lost the first fight because of over reacting to everything my opponent was doing . Second fight I won because I felt a lot better I calm donw lot more and the initial adrenaline was gone I was able to move better and win.

[@Joonzi]

Thank you for making it about more than just fighting.. Great advice we can all use in the face of many stressful situations. Thank you Firas Looking forward to learning about why we sometimes feel the opposite; lethargic.

[@george.giannop]

As usual, great breakdown and great advice 👍

[@Burakismus]

firas expertice is one of its own man

[@thecontainerthecontents6889]

very clever observation about how fear works, i think you're right in terms of practical solutions to it -- and it's such a big issue, this is very useful advice.

[@kidbyg2629]

Jon Jones was definitily one of the most confidend fighters there is, but he said, that he always lost in training, got submitted manny times.

[@rada7402]

Are you able to direct me to where he talked about these things?

[@rockstarAB]

Also he's mentioned before how he's a really anxious guy, he gets extremely nervous before fights

[@yakub0118]

This is gold

[@haniel-zein8123]

Thanks coach

[@dopvmine_p]

Preparation is the best advocate for anxiety.. if u prepare for more than what is expected u can mentally “hack” one’s mind to beat it thru logical thought.. stilll sometimes we need a good punch in the face to get it poppin and removes those “butterflies”

[@bhavprajapati]

I love your videos, my only comment and point of feedback is something that I am doing is that Greek philosophy and Vedic/Hindu philosophy have a lot of overlap. In fact, Sanskrit is considered a refined Greek. I would highly recommend, if you haven't already, start doing a comparative analysis of Greek and Vedic philosophy.

[@danieltiller1421]

Good content. I thoroughly disagree on the Knees Over Toes stuff (has literally fixed my bad knees) but 100% agree with the conditioning for BJJ point.

[@diziiix]

One of the best videos I ever watched, thank you so much coach for the lesson, god bless you. Knowing what's the issue is 99% of the solution.

[@coltonboxell1960]

Which famous philosopher would you say best answered the question "how do I know myself in relation to others"?

[@Ariesmonk76]

THIS IS A GREAT CONVERSATION BETTER THAN 250$ FOR AN HOUR! I Think fear is healthy and also harmful depending on how you utilize it.

[@Sapphire1721]

This is golden

[@kbmmaurbancombat]

Such an important topic to cover 💯

[@Happyfsscist33]

Thanks coach!

[@drumgk]

Great stuff! Just watched a video where Khabib says he took naps before a fight.

[@Vladimyrful]

You gotta be some sort of a mind-reader. I've literally searched for the old video in which you covered anxiety, like, two days ago.

[@gnawty4662]

Firas, I get training anxiety. But when I look in the mirror I feel like a badass 😂 🤦‍♂️

[@Jer-Michael]

Very knowledgeable human being! Appreciate you my friend

[@saaleha6603]

Omg I wish I had this advice when I was competing. Thank you for talking about this.

[@claymac7895]

Randy Couture described it as "making friends with the worst possible outcome".

[@TheGrapplingNinja]

Now a days most BJJ tournment at least in Ontario haven’t been rolling out warm up mats so I try to warm up heavy at home but by the time I get there I’m cold again

[@giorgialeksandria6665]

thanks a lot for these great Psychological advice ✌👍

[@FR-ty5vn]

Great 👍🏼 advice!!! I have to know how you dealt with the flying phobia…same problem…

[@BryanBarcelo]

Motion alleviates anxiety was painted on my boxing gym's wall

[@Sephiroth-1]

This is very intersting

[@jasonhemphill1588]

Great video.

[@julythrunov]

Absolutely true

[@NYMartialArtsAcademy]

This is a great podcast 💪

[@SuperBlake89]

Coach when will you put out the video for people who feel lethargic and heavy before a fight / sparring? I really need help to overcome this.

[@roddy3965]

brotha zahabi, your podcasts on apple podcasts are saying it’s unavailable to play. please fix brotha insha Allah. May Allah reward you immensely

[@abrahammedhin5510]

A fight is 90% mental but everybody trains 90% physical.

[@Sx-xy2zi]

What about the Fawn response or trying to pacify or please the threst? Lot of people with abusive backgrounds learn to appease the enemy rather than fight stop or run away from them

[@Warmcorn24]

I would say that is considered run. If one is in an abusive relationship and try’s to appease the abuser, it’s because they are running from the threat of making the abuser angry.

[@ceoherohub2584]

I want to get into mma never been in a fight before. 23 and hungry. But I have serious anxiety issues like going to the grocery store is a big deal for me. So joining a gym is something I can’t fathom. I want to learn and be a true martial artist. Maybe meet you or Khabib one day. I won’t join until I can run 10 miles no stopping. Any links are appreciated. Thank you.

[@ceoherohub2584]

@Born to Fight My line of reasoning is if I can do 10 mi then what else can I do. I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. I ran today and each time I get on the road I’m incrementally increasing the mileage. I live by horses/farms so it’s very quiet and perfect for running long distances. I focus on recovery too. Your 2nd paragraph is totally spot on. I’m broke so I need to get a job soon so I can attend a gym. Thanks for your reply I need to be accountable. I want to turn my life around. Anxiety has me held in shackles for too long. Peace brother.

[@Malik-fe4wi]

I was the same as you a 8 months ago. The first time i went i had anxiety and i didn't know how it would go but i went anyways and it payed dividends. My personal suggestion is once you get enough funds, don't hesitate. GO! Or you'll be stuck in the same mindset forever and you might end up regretting not going when you were younger. Good luck to you my friend. I hope the best for you.

[@shshsh8094]

Bro I’m literally like u my anxiety is so severe I can’t even go anywhere either like the shop I stay at home 24/7 my anxiety is so bad that I think if I leave the house I will get beat up by people

[@shshsh8094]

@Born to Fight yes bro I’m starting my therapy on 6th August I’ve had this for 3 years but I avoided therapy cuz I thought it was all bs (even thought that about mental health) cuz my dads bad he don’t believe in it he just thinks “I’m not man enough” so I ignored getting treatment for 3 years but now I’ve realised I’m wasting my time I’m 16 and need to start mma training now if it wasn’t for my anxiety I could have started at 13 so I’m just giving therapy a chance now to see what happens

[@ceoherohub2584]

yeah I’m going to therapy for exposure. not expecting anything going in with an open-mind. im sick of sitting in my house everyday.

[@HokageTrades]

can u tell us how u dealt with the plane anxiety?

[@Kaizen671]

THIS 🔥🔥🔥

[@eliwhite6636]

Thanks for posting this shit keep It real

[@bullfighter42]

I would fall into the over nervous category before fight

[@mohammadhawari4879]

Love your content coach, your a brilliant trainer MashaAllah

[@joeythegypsy]

Very interesting. I do stand up comedy but I'm so ridiculously shy that even with years of experience I'm still like a deer in the headlights on stage. Instinctively before I go up I pace around like a caged animal. I suppose that's my body trying to burn energy. I don't like attention. I'm not a fan of being on stage although sometimes I do love it. But I just love my jokes and feel like I need to tell them. I'm going to burn more energy next time before I get up and see what happens.

[@JP-oq7zr]

I get it! This is the reason why I roll much more skillfully and effectively after a drilling session than at the start of an open mat session. Now I know that I have too much energy and I am forcing my brain into a very cautious mindframe. Fight, flight, or freeze. Now I have an adrenaline rush tricking my brain that I am currently in the fight but I am actually at home and not in the immediate danger our brain thinks that is in. Therefore my brain does not know wether to fight, flight, or freeze, and is now stuck in a feedback loop. Generating anxiety as a result. My energy levels are too high for my current environment and I need to balance them out. This can be done by shadowboxing. Not only will it balance out my energy levels, it will also assist my brain to pick, and settle into the desired mindset necessary whilst ignoring the others. - Sidenote: Our brain works overtime. The less we can think the more effective our actions become. Because we have a specific objective for our mind to accomplish. Like in dragon ball super.

[@wenlee9470]

But if I’m nervous before giving a speech? Do I do a heavy warm up too?

[@younesbenaddi4721]

What you can do is to try to do speeches often to train and try to increase the dificulty progressively. Like try to do it in front of a small group and then with more and more people. And to calm down before it do some breathing exercices

[@NightSpook]

Hell yea! It depends on your situation, but do some pushups, some squats, whatever to get rid of that nervous energy. Grab a pillow and yell some kiais in it. I do that for an interview or important speech, it makes all the difference!

[@bigdaddygucciabg836]

Did you ever touch on the fear of flying

[@tien-n-g]

That's IT? Warm Up? Thought its gonna be much deeper

[@tjgadner8896]

Coach zahabi looks like Nacho Varga in the thumbnail😂

[@gharee7546]

ما شاء الله. جزاك الله خيرا أخ فراس.

[@musicloungepty507]

It is scary to see another person using my same Apogee microphone

[@W1LDtracer]

As a slowstarter i woke up only after kick in the face

[@JacobFirlotte]

Fight, flight, freeze, faun, and f**** lol

[@CoutureButcher]

Lol you can walk, stretch and shadowbox on a plane 😂😂😂 I'm doing that next flight haha

[@MistyAndBonnie]

Big wave surfing might be a scarier sport, id rather fight someone than surf a 50ft wave.

[@ed1pk]

How about climbing free solo? Extreme parkour? Big wave surfing? 😅

[@thegt]

If what you’re saying is right then why there is no UFC champ from your gym?

[@tillman40]

Isle of Man TT

[@edgarmontelongo5981]

Khabib was a napper he said

[@MistyAndBonnie]

I would have to say big wave surfing might be scarier than fighting. Easy way to die. I'd rather fight someone than surf a big wave.

[@MistyAndBonnie]

I get anxious and fearfull around 3 to 4m waves. I can't imagine a 30m wave that is absurd.

[@penny2495]

Didn’t think about this but I agree. Taking off on the first or second wave of a set on a day with big swell because the shape looks perfect is great, but the feeling you get when you kick out and realise your about to get the beating of your life by 3 more twice the size is absolutely fucking terrifying and if you panic too much and there’s no water safety you will die. I have been on the receiving end of some serious beltings from multiple angry men and it its not even close. Mother nature is far far stronger.

[@Happyfsscist33]

Bull riding? Moto cross tricks?

[@mohammed96011]

Yeh McGregor running from Diaz lol

[@privateprivate2268]

👍

[@triocha24]

Smesh everybody bratha easy money 🤪

[@x3frankV]

Israel Adesanya froze!

[@rsps12]

Supercross and freestyle motocross are both scarier and much more dangerous.

[@jmesg]

Trudeau has got to go

[@foodeater4749]

😂

[@blueboat9581]

Rory was robbed last night

[@shahbaaz4024]

I couldn't find those words in my dictionary. I know not anything about those words, Never felt, heard or saw those words. Maybe its language of weak people.

[@jimmyalvarezjr92]

I can’t see your videos without remembering how TIMTAM kept my $700 after a horrible customer experience last year. Got the emails 👍🏾

[@jimmyalvarezjr92]

@A Test 🤣 💡