SAS Coaching Diploma · Lebanon · Performance Specialist
S&C for Martial Arts.
Periodisation that wins fights.
Energy systems, power development, weight management and in-camp programming · built specifically for combat athletes and the coaches who prepare them. Taught by Ghassan Dandash with 15 years of rugby league S&C and Lebanese combat-sports application.
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.
S&C for Martial Arts
EREPs-aligned diploma · MOE recognised
USD or LBP · pay in full or instalmentsCurrently $360 with early-bird
- Full S&C for Martial Arts curriculum
- Periodisation for fighters (camp + off-season)
- Power, strength, conditioning protocols
- Live practicals at Performance First, Beirut
- Practical assessment + feedback
- 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
Built around how a fight camp actually runs.
Energy systems for combat
Alactic, lactic, aerobic · fight-specific
Power development
Olympic lifts, plyometrics, contrast
Periodisation through camp
8/10/12-week camp design
Weight management (safely)
Cuts, rehydration, performance impact
Recovery + tapering
Sleep, nutrition, peaking on fight night
Athlete monitoring
RPE, jump tests, HRV · what's worth it
SAS Coaching Diploma
MOE recognised
Club intros (Coached)
Beirut combat-sports network
Where you train
Floor sessions at Performance First, Beirut.
S&C for Martial Arts practical weekends run at Performance First, our sister facility in Lebanon. Olympic platforms, sled track, conditioning rigs · the kit you actually need to program for combat athletes.
Internship hours · S&C for Martial Arts
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 or combat-sport club, hours can be logged there too · we just need the head coach's signature.
Who teaches you
15 years of S&C at the top of rugby league.
Ghassan Dandash
S&C Coach · 15 years rugby league + combat sports
Anchors the periodisation, power and energy-systems modules. Brings the systems used in elite collision sport into combat-specific application.
Dr. Georges Assaf
PhD Sports Physiology · Olympic Coach
Backs the bioenergetics and periodisation theory. Olympic coaching background brings the high-performance lens.
Common questions
FAQ.
Do I need to be a fighter myself?
No. Many of our students are PTs and S&C coaches working with combat athletes · not fighters. What matters is your ability to programme and communicate.
Do I need to be a qualified PT first?
Strongly recommended. Most students hold an EREPs L4 PT Diploma (ours or another). If not, ask about the EREPs L4 + Specialist Bundle on the PT Diploma page.
How long does it take?
12–16 weeks. Cohorts run with scheduled practical weekends at Performance First, Beirut.
Is this MMA-only?
No. Periodisation principles apply across MMA, BJJ, boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, judo and wrestling. Case work spans multiple combat formats.
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 training background fits.
Prefer to chat first? Tap the WhatsApp button in the header · we reply during Beirut hours.