Chimp 2Champ
12 Weeks. World-Class Training. Your Fight Experience Under the Lights.
Tristar Gym — Week 00
What is The Chimp 2 Champ Fight Camp?
It's a 12-week intensive training camp designed to turn ANYONE into a fighter. Camp members receive 12 weeks of world-class training, conditioning, nutrition, physio, and massage — with an optional MMA fight experience against another fighter of their weight and skill level to cap off the camp. The goal is to open the door to martial arts for anyone, and show that it's never too late to change and evolve.
Anyone. That's the point. Even if you have no martial arts experience or perceived athletic ability, our coaches are here to guide you! You will learn everything you need in a safe and controlled environment surrounded by top fighters! Whether you're a complete beginner or someone returning to training after years away — there is a place for you in this camp.
“Through jungle whispers, a chimp discards frailty, embracing primal strength.”
▮The arc — 12 weeks, 4 blocks
Twelve weeks. Twelve rounds.
Every camp runs the same proven block. The rail on the left is your map.
Block I — Foundation
Learn to stand before you swing
Baseline assessment. Stance, footwork, and your Fight-Camp Nutrition Guide profile.
Boxing fundamentals. First clinch work, and your conditioning plan is locked in.
First light sparring drills. Your Fight-Camp Nutrition Guide comes into effect.
Block II — The engine
Cardio is a skill. Build it.
The wrestling block begins. Strength and conditioning baseline retest.
Fight-pace rounds. Group conditioning sessions hit their peak.
Massage #1 at the gym. Mid-camp check-in, tracked in the app.
Block III — Sharpen
From student to fighter
Game-planning with your corner. Your own style starts to show.
Situational sparring. Weight strategy set with your nutrition coach.
Massage #2. A full mock fight-week rehearsal, start to finish.
Block IV — Fight week
The taper, the cut, the walk
The taper begins. Fight-week logistics come together.
Pro weight-cut simulation and spa day. Plus massage #3.
Medicals, weigh-in, Fight Night. The cage door closes behind you.
▮What you get
Everything to get cage-ready
Coached by pros
60 sessions of MMA coaching with UFC coaches and pro fighters.
Recovery built in
Massage at the gym after training, plus discounted physio.
Nutrition in the app
The in-app Fight-Camp Nutrition Guide plans around your goals — plus meal-prep and private-chef options.
Conditioning + Tristar
Specialized conditioning and a full Tristar Gym membership for the camp.
The certificate
A real certification signed by Firas Zahabi and Coach Buzzsaw.
The finale
An optional fight experience to show what you built.
▮Everything included
One camp. Everything in it.
No à-la-carte fees to chase. Here's everything that comes with Chimp 2 Champ:
- 60 Sessions of MMA Coaching by UFC coaches and pro fighters across 12 weeks
- 3 Massage Therapy sessions sent directly to the gym post-training
- Discounted sessions on extra Massage Therapy and Physio
- Full access to the in-app Fight-Camp Nutrition Guide, built around your goals
- Discounts on meal prep services and private chef options
- Specialized conditioning plans plus group workout sessions
- Pro weight cut simulation and spa day
- Tristar Gym membership for the full duration of the camp
- Certificate of Completion signed by Coach Firas Zahabi
- Direct access to coaches and trainers throughout the program
- Awesome, super stylish Caged Ape merch
- The Finale: An optional Fight Experience at the end of the camp!
▮The 6 AM question
Each session starts at 6:00AM. You definitely have the time. The question is: do you have the will? The program is designed to fit into almost any work or school schedule, while still giving those who want more the chance to train beyond the daily sessions. Camp members can use their included Tristar Gym membership to get in extra reps, tighten their skills, and walk into fight night truly ready. This time, you're not just training — you're preparing to step into the cage.
“If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.”
Jim Rohn
▮Live the camp
The machine around the training
Classes
Tristar · 6:00–7:00 AM
Each camp session takes place at Tristar Gym Montreal, running from 6:00AM to 7:00AM. You'll follow a structured training curriculum designed specifically for Chimp 2 Champ by Coach Buzzsaw, with built-in options to increase intensity or add sessions based on your commitment and progress. Outside of the morning camp, you'll also have full access to Tristar's regular class schedule. Most members return for the 11:00AM or 6:00PM sessions and train into the evening — sometimes as late as 9:00PM. Whether you're following the plan or pushing past it, the tools are here. The work is yours to do.
Dorms (Optional Camp Upgrade)
Optional add-on · −10%
Chimp 2 Champ has partnered with the official Tristar Dorms — the same dorms real pro fighters have lived in while training full-time at Tristar Gym. The dorms are located next door to Tristar in a connected building. Close enough that distance, traffic, and excuses stop being part of the equation. This is an optional add-on and is NOT included in the base price. It's designed for athletes who want the full fight-camp lifestyle — train, recover, repeat. Camp participants receive a 10% dorm discount for the duration of the camp. Spots are limited — let us know when you apply.
Physio & Massage
Action Sport Physio · St-Laurent
Physio and massage will be provided by the Healers at Action Sport Physio St-Laurent. The camp includes massages scheduled directly at the gym post-training. All physio appointments are made with Action Sport Physio directly — you can book at their office whenever it best fits your schedule. The team works with multiple fighters, and the owner also practices jiu-jitsu — they are well-placed to understand the type of injuries that come from combat sports, and how to heal them.
Nutrition & Conditioning
Built around you
Your nutrition runs through the app's Fight-Camp Nutrition Guide — a plan built from an in-depth baseline assessment and tracked day to day in the app. Conditioning is programmed right alongside it. These plans align with your goals, performance level, and dietary needs — built around YOU, not a generic template. Participants also have access to premium meal prep options and private chef services to support their journey throughout the full 12 weeks.
The payoff
Certification
Some go to school. Some learn a trade. You chose the Caged Ape path. You're here to build toughness, skill, and self-mastery. Finish the 12-week Chimp 2 Champ Fight Camp and earn a legitimate certification signed by Coach Buzzsaw and Firas Zahabi. No participation trophy — it's earned. You showed up. You did the work. You leveled up. You walked in one way. You leave another. This is your diploma in discipline — your ticket into the fight world.
“Fighting is not about being better than someone else. It's about being better than you used to be.”
Firas Zahabi
Caged Ape Fight Club × Tristar Gym
Certificate of Completion
Chimp 2 Champ — 12-week fight camp
Your name here
▮Your corner
The coaching team
Head Coach / Founder
"The Buzzsaw" Neil Sheppard
Founder of Caged Ape Fight Club and a BJJ black belt under Firas Zahabi. A Fightquest featherweight champion and submission specialist — the architect of the Chimp 2 Champ curriculum.
Head Coach / Active Pro Fighter
"Desert Storm" Tariq Ismail
An 8-2 professional bantamweight out of Tristar, with a TKO over UFC/WEC veteran Walel Watson and fights in Brave CF and PFL MENA.
Head Wrestling Coach
Mehdi Zeidvand
Undefeated 7-0 Samouraï MMA featherweight champion, built on a national-level Iranian wrestling base — elite takedowns and ground control.
Step into the cage. Optional. Earned.
Choose the fight experience and finish your camp on a real CAFC card, matched against another fighter of your weight and skill level. Or don't — the certificate stands either way. The cage is a choice, not a requirement.
Day oneFight week
▮The details
Questions, answered
Is the camp really worth it?
Add it up: 60 sessions with elite coaches and pro fighters, post-training massages at the gym plus physio discounts, a custom nutrition and conditioning program, and a full Tristar membership. Booked on your own, that's many times the price of camp — before the part you can't put a number on: the option to walk into the cage.
Can I fit this around work or school?
Each camp session takes place at Tristar Gym Montreal, running from 6:00AM to 7:00AM. You'll follow a structured training curriculum designed specifically for Chimp 2 Champ by Coach Buzzsaw, with built-in options to increase intensity or add sessions based on your commitment and progress. Outside of the morning camp, you'll also have full access to Tristar's regular class schedule. Most members return for the 11:00AM or 6:00PM sessions and train into the evening — sometimes as late as 9:00PM. Whether you're following the plan or pushing past it, the tools are here. The work is yours to do.
Is there somewhere to stay?
Chimp 2 Champ has partnered with the official Tristar Dorms — the same dorms real pro fighters have lived in while training full-time at Tristar Gym. The dorms are located next door to Tristar in a connected building. Close enough that distance, traffic, and excuses stop being part of the equation. This is an optional add-on and is NOT included in the base price. It's designed for athletes who want the full fight-camp lifestyle — train, recover, repeat. Camp participants receive a 10% dorm discount for the duration of the camp. Spots are limited — let us know when you apply.
What about injuries and recovery?
Physio and massage will be provided by the Healers at Action Sport Physio St-Laurent. The camp includes massages scheduled directly at the gym post-training. All physio appointments are made with Action Sport Physio directly — you can book at their office whenever it best fits your schedule. The team works with multiple fighters, and the owner also practices jiu-jitsu — they are well-placed to understand the type of injuries that come from combat sports, and how to heal them.
▮Your move
Welcome to the jungle.
First of all, welcome to the jungle! Next, just register below. Fill out the form with all appropriate contact details and you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to secure your spot in the next camp. Follow the instructions to finish your registration and begin your journey towards becoming the champ!