Firas Zahabi on MMA, Gym Culture, and Islam - Fight Back Ep. 64

Sama_El
Published on Apr 9, 2025
Firas Zahabi stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to talk about his current coaching and training insights, the evolution of MMA, COVID-19 in Canada, Jewish-Muslim relations, modern political tensions, the future of Islam and Christianity, the difference between a Liberal and Traditional mindset, and much more.

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00:00 Introduction
04:22 Coaching and Training Insights
13:38 Evolution of MMA and Gym Culture
27:58 The Journey to Owning a Gym
29:33 The Evolution of Training Methods
40:56 The Importance of Mental Preparation
55:45 Public Debate and COVID-19 Measures in Quebec
57:49 Personal Experiences with COVID-19 Restrictions
01:20:09 Cultural Differences in Healthcare Approaches
01:23:41 Historical Context of Jewish-Muslim Relations
01:28:00 Modern Political Tensions and Solutions
01:44:13 Future of Islam and Christianity
01:45:21 Liberalism vs. Traditional Values
02:00:44 Training and Evolution in MMA

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