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Canadian martial arts coach

Firas Zahabi (born 5 February ) is a Canadian martial artist who is the owner and head coach at Tristar Gym.^[1][3] Zahabi is known for his work with mixed martial artistGeorges St-Pierre.^[5]

Early life

Zahabi was born on 5 February , in Quebec, Canada.

His parents are LebaneseImmigrants.^[1]

Growing up, Zahabi and his brothers were mainly interested in American football. It wasn't until when Zahabi turned 18, that he was exposed to martial arts.^[1] Zahabi became interested in martial arts after watching UFC 2 where Royce Gracie defeated all his opponents using Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ).^[1]

Zahabi attended Concordia University where he graduated with a degree in philosophy with a specialization in the Ancient Greeks.^[3][5][6][2]

Martial arts career

In , Zahabi joined Tristar Gym where he trained in BJJ and Muay Thai.^[1]