Nic Lacy
Dean Lister Black Belt. BJJ/MMA Coach since 2011
Hello! The martial arts has been a driving force for me since 1985. I've been able to earn black belts in Taekwondo ('98), Jeet Kune Do ('01), and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu ('22). Since 1997, I've coached multiple levels of students. I'm a associate grappling coach at Victory MMA in San Diego
Helping people is my calling and God has allowed the martial arts to be my vehicle for do that. I'm constantly studying and training to improve not just my skills, but also my team of world class grapplers and competitors. Whenever I coach, I choose to do it the best way I know how and never have a mediocre session. That's how I'm taught and I pay the same respect forward. Through ChampChat, you'll be able to ask the burning questions and get the answers that will help you get to that next level. All you have to is ask.
SELFISH,
The brutal truth about competition is that you need to be selfish in order to get the optimum result. In an individual sport like competitive Jiu-Jitsu, you'll need a strong supportive system of trusting, high level, like-minded people to help you. They will push you in training sessions, they can motivate and inspire you , and they will be in your corner as you go to battle.
But the decision to step up and challenge yourself in the competition will be yours and yours alone. You decide to make yourself better by stepping into the unknown variables of a tournament or a super fight is an exciting, or even an anxious, one. Once you make that choice, a mental switch must happen.
You're no longer an average everyday student who enjoys the workout and friendship aspects of training Jiu-Jitsu. You're not there just to learn techniques from your coach or instructor, but you want to squeeze more juice out of your sessions so you can be the best in your division, weight class, or your team. If you continue to do the everyday training routine, you may not improve at the rate you'd think is competition level.
What you do with your preparation makes all the difference. How intense will your prep time be and who will help you with that time? What are you willing to sacrifice for the extra training? Will your coach assist you in getting ready? And my personal favorite: What is your gameplan going into the competition?
These questions, and others more need to be answered BEFORE starting your preparation. Happy Hunting and do the best you can. One way or another, you'll learn and hopefully improve
The brutal truth about competition is that you need to be selfish in order to get the optimum result. In an individual sport like competitive Jiu-Jitsu, you'll need a strong supportive system of trusting, high level, like-minded people to help you. They will push you in training sessions, they can motivate and inspire you , and they will be in your corner as you go to battle.
But the decision to step up and challenge yourself in the competition will be yours and yours alone. You decide to make yourself better by stepping into the unknown variables of a tournament or a super fight is an exciting, or even an anxious, one. Once you make that choice, a mental switch must happen.
You're no longer an average everyday student who enjoys the workout and friendship aspects of training Jiu-Jitsu. You're not there just to learn techniques from your coach or instructor, but you want to squeeze more juice out of your sessions so you can be the best in your division, weight class, or your team. If you continue to do the everyday training routine, you may not improve at the rate you'd think is competition level.
What you do with your preparation makes all the difference. How intense will your prep time be and who will help you with that time? What are you willing to sacrifice for the extra training? Will your coach assist you in getting ready? And my personal favorite: What is your gameplan going into the competition?
These questions, and others more need to be answered BEFORE starting your preparation. Happy Hunting and do the best you can. One way or another, you'll learn and hopefully improve