Interview with Professor Lucas Nabuco
Jessica Affolter
For those who don’t know you yet, can you introduce yourself and tell us a little about your background?
My name is Lucas, I’m from Brasilia,Brazil. I started jiu jitsu when I was 16 years old. As a regular kid in Brazil I started practicing martial arts when I was a kid with capoeira. After a few years I had my first contact with Muay-Thai and 2 years later I had my first class in Jiu-Jitsu and like most of the people I loved since that I never stopped.
Can you tell us about your first introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? What motivated you to step onto the mats for the first time?
I have two brothers who are black belts, so since I’m a kid I knew what jiu jitsu was, but I only had my first contact with jiu jitsu when I was 16 years old. My friend invited me to have a trial with him, my motivation definitely was being inspired by my brother also for self defense.
Who were your biggest influences in Jiu-Jitsu, both as a competitor and as an Head instructor at Gracie Barra Greensboro?
My big influences are Roger Gracie, Rickson Gracie, and my brother. As a head instructor I had the pleasure of having an opportunity to be around many head instructors, but definitely the only one who inspired me the most was Jefferson Moura.
What was your experience like in the competitive scene? Were there any matches or tournaments that were particularly defining moments for you?
I compete since I’m white belt , but definitely have two moments for me it was amazing it was compete with Osvaldo Queixinho who is 4x times world champion and also had an opportunity to fight against Megaton who is a coral belt, definitely the moment was really good it was when I was a state champion in Brazil and I won a super fight in USA.
What were some of the biggest challenges you faced in your journey from white belt to black belt?
The biggest challenge for me was to understand the hard work matters more than the results, sometimes we give our 100% for the tournament but we don’t get the result we expect.
At what point did you realize that you wanted to become an instructor? What was it that made you fall in love with teaching?
When I was purple belt I decided one day I was going to move to USA to live with Jiu jitsu so since that I was focused on learning how to teach and how to be a good instructor.
What led you to bring your Jiu-Jitsu journey to the United States, and what differences have you noticed compared to Brazil?
The opportunities are better here in USA than in Brazil , and the value people give to the sport here.
Every instructor has their own unique approach to teaching. How would you describe your philosophy and style as a professor?
I like to focus on concepts and help the students not only understand the techniques but understand why they are doing that.
Beyond technique, Jiu-Jitsu is about community. How do you foster a strong and welcoming environment for your students at Gracie Barra Greensboro?
Help the students to understand we need each other to grow and we need help each other on our individual goals.
What are your goals for the future, both for Gracie Barra Greensboro and your personal journey in Jiu-Jitsu?
My goal is to continue to use jiu jitsu as a tool to help kids and adults to have more confidence. My second goal is to compete.
Who is Professor Lucas Nabuco outside of Jiu-Jitsu? What do you enjoy doing when you're not on the mats?
I like to go to the gym, do sauna, and play on the computer lol. I also like to travel and know different cultures.
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Finding the right Jiu Jitsu school can be a life-changing decision. Whether you're looking to improve your physical health, boost your confidence, or become part of a supportive community, choosing the right training environment is essential. In this guide, we'll help you understand what makes a great Jiu Jitsu school and why Gracie Barra Greensboro might be exactly what you're searching for.
Hey! I am Coach Jess, a purple belt here at Gracie Barra Greensboro. I started my Jiu-Jitsu journey in February of 2021 after being with my husband (Professor Lucas) for about 1 year. I was a little hesitant to start. I have been an athlete my whole life, so after graduating college in 2020, Jiu-Jitsu was the perfect transition to stay active and still involved in a team sport beyond school years! Joy-Jitsu offers a wonderful community and workout all in one!!
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or simply BJJ, offers a wealth of benefits that go beyond physical fitness. You'll find it enhances your strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Mentally, it sharpens your resilience, stress management, and problem-solving skills. Socially, it builds a supportive community that fosters camaraderie. The practical self-defense techniques boost your confidence in real-world scenarios. Embrace a healthier lifestyle with respect, humility, and lifelong personal growth. Curious about how it all ties together? Lucas Nabuco, Head Professor of Gracie Barra Greensboro, and will show you the benefits that practitioners can gain from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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