SAS Coaching Diploma · Lebanon · Combat Coaching
Combat Sports Diploma.
Built by coaches who corner fights.
Technical and physical preparation across boxing, MMA, BJJ and wrestling · taught by active combat-sports coaches and a practising orthopaedic surgeon for the injury side. The credential for coaches who want to run a fight team, not just hold pads.
Or email us at sas.cce@sas.edu.lb
Pricing
$450 · one diploma, one fee.
Same curriculum, same diploma · no hidden tiers. Several discount paths apply depending on who you are; the early-bird window is open now.
Early registration active · save $90
Next cohort starts August 2026. Register before 15 June 2026 to lock in early-bird pricing.
Combat Sports Diploma
EREPs-aligned diploma · MOE recognised
USD or LBP · pay in full or instalmentsCurrently $360 with early-bird
- Full Combat Sports Diploma curriculum
- Striking, grappling, cornering modules
- Injury management + return-to-fight
- Live practicals at Performance First, Beirut
- Partner-gym visits (Beirut MMA/BJJ/boxing)
- MOE-recognised diploma on completion
- Lifetime SAS Coach Crew
Who qualifies for a discount?
| Early registration (active now until 15 June 2026) | $360 | save $90 |
| SAS students | $360 | save $90 |
| PF & SAS staff | $250 | save $200 |
| SAS alumni | $400 | save $50 |
| Partner university students (UA, CPA) | $400 | save $50 |
| Standard price (no discount) | $450 | - |
What's in the course
Technical, physical, clinical and tactical.
Striking fundamentals
Boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai cross-over
Grappling fundamentals
Wrestling, BJJ, MMA control
Sport-specific S&C
Power, conditioning, weight management
Injury management
In-camp injuries, returning to sparring
Cornering + gameplan
Reading fights, instructions, between rounds
Athlete development pathway
Amateur → competitive progression
SAS Coaching Diploma
MOE recognised
Club intros (Coached)
Beirut combat-sports network
Where you train
Practicals at Performance First, Beirut.
Combat Sports practical weekends run at Performance First, our sister facility in Lebanon. Conditioning floor, functional turf, and movement work alongside an active S&C and physiotherapy team.
Internship hours · Combat Sports
20 supervised hours, signed off by a head coach.
Sport-specific diplomas at SAS require 20 hours of supervised practical work on top of the taught weekends, signed off on the standard SAS internship log. Your one month of free Performance First membership (included with enrollment) is built to cover this. If you already coach at a fight gym, hours can be logged there too · we just need the head coach's signature.
Who teaches you
Active coaches, a surgeon, an S&C lead.
Ghassan Dandash
S&C Coach · 15 years rugby league + combat sports
Leads the physical preparation and athlete-development modules.
Dr. Abdo El Helou, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Anchors the injury-management and return-to-sparring modules. Practising surgeon · you learn from someone who treats combat injuries.
Common questions
FAQ.
Do I need a combat-sports background?
Strongly recommended. This isn't a learn-to-fight course · it's a coaching diploma. We assess at intake. If you're newer to combat, the Coached tier with live practicals is the better fit.
Is this MMA-only?
No. The curriculum spans boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, wrestling and MMA. Coaching principles are sport-agnostic · case work is sport-specific.
How long does it take?
12–16 weeks. Cohorts run with scheduled practical weekends + partner-gym visits.
What about insurance to coach?
The diploma supports your insurance application but doesn't issue it. We provide guidance and reference letters during enrolment.
What about refunds?
All payments are non-refundable, but your fees are transferable to another SAS Coaching Diploma course or a future cohort, with a valid reason and subject to SAS-CCE review. Refunds are only considered in cases of force majeure (documented medical emergencies or other exceptional circumstances). Full policy on our Refund Policy page.
Can I pay in LBP?
Yes · at the SAS reference rate, settled in cash at our Baabda office, or by bank transfer. USD by Stripe online or wire.
Partners & accreditations
Partners and accreditations.
EuropeActive
EREPS
Lebanese MoE
Performance First
Maritime Academy
Reserve your seat
Start with a 60-second application.
Tell us your name, contact and tier interest. A Performance First advisor will reach out on WhatsApp within one working day to confirm your seat, walk you through payment options and check that your combat background fits.
Prefer to chat first? Tap the WhatsApp button in the header · we reply during Beirut hours.