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Nick Curson
Born
Nicholas Curson

1973
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Strength and conditioning coach

Nicholas Curson[1][2][3] (born 1973[4][5][6]) is an American strength and conditioning coach (S&C coach),[7][8][9] founder of Speed Of Sport gym in Torrance, California.[10] Curson has been involved with various S&C training modalities since the mid-1990s,[4][5][11] as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner, competitor and instructor.[3][12] Since late 2009,[5] he has specialized in Eastern Bloc influenced Marinovich Training Systems and works closely with Russian–born neuroscientist and neurophysiologist Dr. Igor Lavrov of the S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy and currently a Mayo Clinic principal researcher.[4][13][14] Curson describes himself as a sports performance specialist, since he is not credentialed with a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certificate.[15][16]

Professional background

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Curson started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) in 1995, for the first four years under Rickson Gracie,[3][12] and gained his blue belt.[6] He received his black belt in 2007 and his 1st degree in 2010, both under Rigan Machado.[3][12]

In 2008 he founded Unity Jiu Jitsu (UJJ) Academy in Redondo Beach, California and was teaching BJJ.[12][16] Some of his students have gone on to win medals in BJJ World,[17] Pan-American[18] and US National championships[19][20] as well as other tournaments.[3]

Curson has been involved with various S&C training modalities as a BJJ practitioner and instructor.[4][5][11] Examples include classic weight training, kettlebells, and crossfit.[6][21]

While taking on the role of a training partner for MMA fighter B.J. Penn in preparation for Penn's December 12, 2009 UFC lightweight championship fight on UFC 107, Curson got exposed to the Marinovich-based Neuromuscular Intensification System (NIS) training program and became "hooked" and a "believer".[5][12][21][22] Penn's S&C program under head trainer Marv Marinovich was at Gavin MacMillan's Sport Science Lab (SSL) in San Juan Capistrano, California.[22][23][24] In March 2010, Curson started the SSL Affiliate Program[25][26] and proceeded to get certified in most of the Neuromuscular Intensification System various elements.[21][27][28] becoming a certified NIS personal trainer.[12][29][30]

Curson started offering the NIS S&C program at Unity Jiu Jitsu Academy.[29][31] From mid-2011 Curson gradually shifted from BJJ instructor + S&C trainer, to S&C inclusive trainer.[6][32] By March 2012 Unity Jiu Jitsu Academy was permanently closed.[33][34] Curson instead founded Speed Of Sport Gym at the same location,[35] later moving the gym to Torrance, California.[10]

Speed Of Sport is not affiliated with MacMillan and Sport Science Lab . Curson is a protégé of the brothers Marv and Gary Marinovich (Marinovich Training Systems[36]),[3][9][37] who, since late 2011, were training out of Integrated Martial Sciences Academy (IMS Academy) in Live Oak, Santa Cruz County, California and sometimes at Noble-Moreno Boxing Gym in Watsonville, California.[38][39]

Training method

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Curson consults with physiologists and sports biomechanics experts in formulating a conditioning program for his athletes.[4][13]

His training techniques are based on plyometrics and ballistic modalities with a physioball modification.[9][40][41] He works on speed, flexibility and stamina.[42] He employs fast-twitch muscle training in the swimming pool,[43] downhill sprinting,[6] hypoxic altitude simulation,[6][44] motor coordination and kinesthetic awareness exercises.[45] Significant attention is given to foot strengthening exercises.[6][40]

On The Joe Rogan Experience podcast he explained how he's against traditional squats, bench press, deadlift, etc., against slow resistance training, and against the use of kettlebells for explosive sports like MMA and boxing.[6][40] Curson has stated: "Weight training with heavy loads has been scientifically proven to be detrimental to boxers' speed, force, and accuracy",[5] and in reference to elite level athletes, "Lift heavy and YOU WILL lose efficiency, economy of movement…guaranteed".[46] Kickboxer Joe Schilling stated that Curson's exercises were hard and difficult, but didn't break him down like other S&C systems, noting the emphasis in Curson's system of not overtraining.[47]

Curson opposes the use of performance–enhancing drugs (PEDs), stating his clients only take multivitamins and nutrients from natural food.[5]

Notable clients

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Curson has trained multiple Olympian, World, International, National and Collegiate Champions from different sports.[48][49][50] Examples of his clientele include::

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "Whois Record for SpeedOfSport.com". DomainTools.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Planning Commission to Meet Tonight at City Chambers". Patch Media. 15 April 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Unity Jiu-Jitsu". www.findmmagym.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "ALA cites Curson for Nietes win". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "American Nick Curson steps up Filipino boxers' strength and conditioning". GMA News Online. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast (May 20, 2015), Joe Rogan Experience #650 - Nick Curson, (Hypoxic training min 23:05) YouTube (JRE official channel)
  7. ^ "Decent men in boxing". The Standard (Philippines). Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  8. ^ "Strength coach to unveil more potent Nietes". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  9. ^ a b c d Haynes, Stephie (9 July 2015). "Joe Rogan: "This Is Madness"". SB Nation (BloodyElbow.com). Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  10. ^ a b c "The origins of Speed of Sport training". SpeedOfSport.com. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
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  13. ^ a b "Trainer Nick Curson guarantees Pacquiao KO win or money back". GMA News Online. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  14. ^ "Spinal Cord Injury Project - Neural Engineering: Kendall H. Lee - Mayo Clinic Research". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Nick Curson from Motus V with Nick The Tooth (min 17:30)". www.stitcher.com. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
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  17. ^ "World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2011 – Results". IBJJF. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2011 - Results". IBJJF. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  19. ^ "2011 American National Championship Results (Archived)". Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on February 28, 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  20. ^ "2011 North American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament". www.strongvon.com. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  21. ^ a b c "Nic Curson Testimonial". www.sportsciencelab.com. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  25. ^ "Congratulations to our March Affiliate Class". www.sportsciencelab.com. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  26. ^ "Affiliate Program". www.sportsciencelab.com. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  29. ^ a b "Donaire confident but wary of African". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
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  36. ^ "Marinovich Training Systems". www.imsacademy.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  37. ^ June 23, 2015, SpeedOfSport. "Nick Curson / Marinovich S&C : Page 4". MixedMartialArts.com. Retrieved 22 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  39. ^ "Marinovich training a change of pace, direction for athletes". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  40. ^ a b c "Strength & Conditioning for MMA – Nick Curson". Fitness & MMA Blog UK. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  41. ^ "Movement Therapy - Super Compensatory Acceleration Technique machine". fabiangarciadpt.com. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  42. ^ a b "Curson impresses chief ALA trainer". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  43. ^ a b "How to train like an Olympic boxer". GrindTV.com. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
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