Should I compete without a coach?

[Steveston]

I would like to try competing without a coach would that be a bad idea?

 

[tendersurrender]

The most important thing is having someone to push you to your limits whether it be a coach or training partners. You won't make it on our own. No offence.

 

[Rum]

Ronda did it and now she's the #1 Superstar in MMA.

I'll let you do the math.

 

[SuperiorHands]

Define without a coach? If you've spent time formally training before, especially if you've been in a competition before, than sure why not. Just know that it's not ideal.

If without a coach means you watched youtube, ran around your neighborhood, and tried to choke your friends in the backyard... I'd say don't waste your time.

 

[Pierced7681]

I competed in bjj 90 percent of the time without a coach or training partners present. I'd say go for it, but don't expect to have the best results.

 

[TheFinerDetails]

I'll take the question at face value, but yeah you can COMPETE without a coach there. Training I'd say is a different struggle.

 

[Darwinambrosius]

I train formally in a gym and have competed without a coach next to the mat. Assuming you're not a YouTube fighter (no offense if you are) and simply won't have a coach with you at the competition, then go for it. It may not be optimal, but it will be good experience.

 

[FatherSauce]

I very rarely have a coach at the mat when I compete. Mostly just have my wife keeping track of time for me. Not ideal though.

 

[MadSquabbles500]

Do you mean go to a tourney without a coach? Yeh, sure this is not professional football, where you need lots of coordination and play calling. Just go to the tourney, and go ballz out.

 

[todm]

I've competed way more without a coach than with a coach. My results have always been about the same. Go for it, it's always better to compete and get the experience anyway.

 

[ShaolinJiuJitsu]

The last few tournaments, I have competed without my coach at the tournament. Had mixed success, but was able to actually take first in a tournament. You definitely can compete and do well, but I feel having a coach there, giving you instructions for the little things you can't see to be more effective.

 

[TheFakeMacoy]

Assuming you mean that you just won't have a coach with you at the competition, then sure, go for it. I can't say that anytime I've been competing that I've had someone coaching me during/between matches. As long as you remain disciplined and make sure to warm up properly, you'll be okay.

 

[Uchi Mata]

I don't like to, but if you're an experienced competitor it's not the end of the world.

 

[platfox]

I don't go anywhere without my bjj coach, muay thai coach, mma coach, cut man and hype man.

 

[Train.Harder]

Do you mean go to a tourney without a coach? Yeh, sure this is not professional football, where you need lots of coordination and play calling. Just go to the tourney, and go ballz out.

Yup. Especially the ballz out part. This man speaks the truth.

 

[Shizzx]

ive been competing for years ( wrestling and BJJ) without a coach in my corner. ever now and then i get a teammate yetlling at me. but i really dont pay attention to them while in action unless im completly stumped on what to do then i look over with the

Ive won alot of tournaments without a coach. It helps if you not assure of your moves and techniques but to each is own... Try it and findout...
Just have fun..

 

[yetanother]

I'm almost always annoyed by people yelling stupid advice to me.
I fear I'll someday mess up badly by following it.
The best experience I had with someone coaching me was a dude yelling to me "You are loosing... can't do that", *bam* opponent fell into trap.