Skip to content
  • MMA Writers Wanted
  • About
  • Contact
Facebook Instagram Linkedin X Pinterest YouTube
LowKick MMA
  • MMA NewsExpand
    • UFC News
    • PFL News
    • Bellator News
    • BKFC
    • ONE News
    • RIZIN News
    • Boxing News
    • MMA News
  • Interviews
  • Muay Thai
  • Boxing
  • EditorialsExpand
    • Fight Videos
    • Jiu Jitsu
    • Muay Thai
    • MMA Coaches
    • Events
    • MMA Gyms
    • Combat
    • Lists
    • UFC Results
    • UFC Predictions
  • BONUSKODER
Facebook X Instagram Linkedin Pinterest YouTube
LowKick MMA

Firas Zahabi

Firas Zahabi

Firas-Zahabi

DOB: February 5th, 1980
Birthplace: Quebec, Canada
Nickname: N/A
Gym: Tristar
Style: Jiu Jitsu
Weight Division: N/A
Championships: N/A

Firas’ first experience with MMA

The coach of Tristar first encountered MMA when he was a teen. He got a hold of a VHS of the 2nd Ultimate Fighting Championship event.

Zahabi was enamored with seeing the smaller Royce Gracie control bigger and stronger fighters with grappling. Using perfect technique to get his opponents on the ground and submit them with ease.

After watching, he immediately wanted to train, but unfortunately at the time, there was no BJJ in Quebec. So with no schools available, Zahabi began training with his brother. Using every book and video he could find to learn from and practice.

Zahabi finds Tristar

It wasn’t until a Renzo Gracie purple belt started  teaching at a martial arts school called Tristar. Firas immediately started taking every class he could. He would also take Muay Thai classes at the school to also understand the striking aspect of MMA.

After receiving a blue belt in only 6 months his purple belt coach stepped down as the BJJ coach. The owner of Tristar would make Firas the full time head coach.

Since Firas was only a blue belt, he also needed to learn Jiu Jitsu. So he would begin cross training a few times a month at a local Nova Uniao school ran by Wagnney Fabiano

Firas becomes owner of Tristar

With the owner of Tristar opening new businesses, he didn’t have time to run the school. So control of the school was turned over to Firas in 2007 and he has been the owner ever since.

Things started moving fast for Zahabi as he would be training students full time. Including MMA fighters with his biggest by far being Georges St Pierre. 

GSP moved to Tristar after losing the welterweight title to Matt Serra. He liked Zahabi’s approach to MMA and they would turn out to be a perfect match.

Cross training at Renzo’s

After GSP started training with Firas, they began traveling together to cross train at Renzo Gracie’s Academy. There they would train with some of the world’s best grapplers and primarily under John Danaher.

The relationship between the two schools would blossom and the abilities of the fighters would significantly grow. Especially GSP, who became one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time

Zahabi earns his black belt

After over a decade of hard work, Zahabi was awarded his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under John Danaher. Not only working with Danaher, but working with phenomenal grapplers like Roger Gracie, Braulio Estima, and Ricardo Almeida.

Zahabi becomes a world class coach

After many years of hard work, Zahabi has become one of the world’s best MMA coaches. Under his guidance Zahabi, he has led many fighters to the UFC and world championships in MMA. By far his two biggest being GSP and Rory MacDonald.

On top of coaching elite MMA fighters, Firas has taught elite professional grapplers. Two of his most known Jiu Jitsu pupils being Oliver Taza and Ethan Crelinstein.

EPO or Genetics? Georges St-Pierre's Trainer Weighs In on Merab Dvalishvili's Legendary Cardio
UFC News MMA News

EPO or Genetics? Georges St-Pierre’s Trainer Weighs In on Merab Dvalishvili’s Legendary Cardio

EPO or Genetics? That’s the question surrounding Merab Dvalishvili’s bottomless gas tank inside the Octagon. UFC 311 saw ‘The…

Read More EPO or Genetics? Georges St-Pierre’s Trainer Weighs In on Merab Dvalishvili’s Legendary CardioContinue

Daniel Cormier
UFC News

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier Encouraged to ‘Step In’ and win the heavyweight title once again

Could we see UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier make a comeback and once again claim the heavyweight world…

Read More UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier Encouraged to ‘Step In’ and win the heavyweight title once againContinue

Firas Zahabi
UFC News

Famed MMA coach Firas Zahabi Shocked by UFC’s Split with USADA: ‘One guy is going to ruin it for everybody’

Famed MMA coach Firas Zahabi was shocked to learn of the UFC’s imminent split with the United States Anti-Doping…

Read More Famed MMA coach Firas Zahabi Shocked by UFC’s Split with USADA: ‘One guy is going to ruin it for everybody’Continue

Firas Zahabi accuses Johny Hendricks of PED use for GSP fight refusing HGH test UFC
UFC News

Johny Hendricks accused of PED use by Georges St-Pierre head coach Firas Zahabi: ‘Why wouldn’t he take the test?’

Johny Hendricks was once one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts, but rampant speculation that ‘Big Rig’…

Read More Johny Hendricks accused of PED use by Georges St-Pierre head coach Firas Zahabi: ‘Why wouldn’t he take the test?’Continue

Alex Pereira warned career-ending KO loss to Israel Adesanya UFC 287
MMA News UFC News

Alex Pereira warned after potential ‘Career-Ending’ KO loss to Israel Adesanya: ‘The way he fell’

Tristar MMA head coach and mastermind, Firas Zahabi has warned that former middleweight champion, Alex Pereira may never be…

Read More Alex Pereira warned after potential ‘Career-Ending’ KO loss to Israel Adesanya: ‘The way he fell’Continue

Jon Jones GOAT drug tests UFC 285 coach
MMA News UFC News

Coach disputes Jon Jones’ status at GOAT following UFC 285 win: ‘You can’t fail drug tests and be the greatest’

Tristar MMA head coach, Firas Zahabi has disputed the consensus call of Jon Jones as the greatest mixed martial…

Read More Coach disputes Jon Jones’ status at GOAT following UFC 285 win: ‘You can’t fail drug tests and be the greatest’Continue

Jon Jones Francis Ngannou UFC Firas Zahabi
MMA News UFC News

Firas Zahabi praises Jon Jones following UFC 285 win: ‘If he fights Francis Ngannou, he’s gonna beat him’

Tristar MMA head coach and mixed martial arts tactician, Firas Zahabi has heaped praise on Jon Jones following his…

Read More Firas Zahabi praises Jon Jones following UFC 285 win: ‘If he fights Francis Ngannou, he’s gonna beat him’Continue

Israel Adesanya
MMA News UFC News

Firas Zahabi praises UFC 281 stoppage: ‘Alex Pereira could have ended Israel Adesanya’s career’

Tristar MMA head coach, Firas Zahabi has shared his thoughts on last weekend’s much-discussed UFC 281 headlining stoppage, claiming…

Read More Firas Zahabi praises UFC 281 stoppage: ‘Alex Pereira could have ended Israel Adesanya’s career’Continue

Israel Adesanya
MMA News UFC News

Firas Zahabi questions the cause behind Israel Adesanya’s ‘strange’ and ‘very suspicious’ gyno ahead of UFC 281

Ahead of his upcoming Octagon return this weekend in an undisputed UFC middleweight title fight against Brazilian challenger, Alex…

Read More Firas Zahabi questions the cause behind Israel Adesanya’s ‘strange’ and ‘very suspicious’ gyno ahead of UFC 281Continue

Firas Zahabi
MMA News

Firas Zahabi, Famous MMA Coach, Blasts Education In Montreal

World-renowned MMA coach Firas Zahabi isn’t happy with the way that his children are being taught in school in…

Read More Firas Zahabi, Famous MMA Coach, Blasts Education In MontrealContinue

Page navigation

1 2 3 … 6 Next PageNext
Youtube
Muay Thai
Boxing Daily
UK casinos not on Gamstop
gambling sites

Latest News

Untitled
Watch – UFC veteran Danaa Batgerel scores brutal Flying knee knockout in Karate Combat debut
Conor McGregor and 'Platinum' Mike Perry Bring the Heat to Florida with Fiery Faceoff
Conor McGregor and ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry Bring the Heat to Florida with Fiery Faceoff
Conor McGregor Launches Insane $25 Million Tournament and Welcomes 4 UFC Stars to BKFC!
Conor McGregor Launches Insane $25 Million Tournament and Welcomes 4 UFC Stars to BKFC!
Karate Combat Announces Loaded 8-Man Last-Man-Standing Heavyweight Tournament
Karate Combat Announces Loaded 8-Man Last-Man-Standing Heavyweight Tournament

Whether you are new to MMA or a veteran fan, LowKick MMA is open to everyone. Check us out for the latest MMA News, UFC News, Bellator News, Rizin News, Boxing News, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, betting sites not on Gamstop, bitcoin casino and mixed martial arts from around the globe.

Contact us: hi @ lowkickmma.com

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2003 - 2025 LowKickMMA.com

  • MMA News
    • UFC News
    • PFL News
    • Bellator News
    • BKFC
    • ONE News
    • RIZIN News
    • Boxing News
    • MMA News
  • Interviews
  • Muay Thai
  • Boxing
  • Editorials
    • Fight Videos
    • Jiu Jitsu
    • Muay Thai
    • MMA Coaches
    • Events
    • MMA Gyms
    • Combat
    • Lists
    • UFC Results
    • UFC Predictions
  • BONUSKODER
Search