What does it take for the world’s greatest martial artists to step into the ring or cage and perform at their best? More importantly, how can we all learn from the psychology of top combat sports athletes and extract lessons and mindset shifts that we can apply to our own lives? Every week on the Fight IQ podcast, host Jesse Day breaks down interview clips from the very best MMA fighters, their coaches and team members to find gems of wisdom that translate from the fight world into the real world. New episodes every Wednesday.
Continual education is such a powerful way to both improve our brain function and advance our lives towards where we really want it to go. That’s why I’m hoping the clips we’ll explore today will resonate with you in some way and provide some insights that will encourage you to take action on achieving your dreams and goals.
The fighters and coaches we are going to be hearing from each have some unique lesson that can be translated from the ring into the real world. We hear from top-tier MMA coaches John Danaher and Trevor Wittman, along with UFC fighter Geoff Neil and Heavyweight Boxing great Lennox Lewis to learn their approach to combat sports success.
Intro Music by Snyker (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yPFfGiOyXsfPYHUhkE3wG)
Clips used in this episode:
John Danaher (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qjmJJ75f38)
Geoff Neil (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEvWfEEUjM8)
Lennox Lewis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUWNGr2InKg)
Trevor Wittman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGvABKJJXac)
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21 May 2020
Ep 33 - Leadership in Action
With time being a very real factor in a fighter's career trajectory, training with a team that has the experience and level of training partners required to prepare you for facing the world’s elite is a major asset. One of the most important factors to the success of a team is the style of leadership employed by the coaches and particularly the head coach.
What are the most effective leadership styles when it comes to coaching combat sports athletes and how much does the team dynamic really play a part in the overall success of a fighter? Today we’re going to break down clips from fighters and coaches to learn how they have formed strong bonds within their teams that allow them to flourish on fight night.
Intro Music by Snyker (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yPFfGiOyXsfPYHUhkE3wG)
Clips used in this episode:
Duke Roufus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8mkTjxZStQ)
Duane Ludwig (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DsRsbh9lwc)
Bryce Mitchell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsEGPyjVRuA)
Max Holloway (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfJLr2jrDek)
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14 May 2020
Ep 32 - Hard Word Pays Off
How hard are you willing to work to get the things you want in life? Contrary to our instincts, it is the hard work and the willingness to rise above the pack that will allow us to truly thrive and live a life of accomplishment and contribution.
Today we’re going to examine the concept of that famous quote from film producer Samuel Goldwyn: “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” As we examine clips from current and former MMA fighters, we will explore not only working hard but working smart as well and focusing on the things that matter the most when it comes to producing results. When you have a goal in sight, it’s best to keep in mind that hard work pays off.
Intro Music by Snyker (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yPFfGiOyXsfPYHUhkE3wG)
Clips used in this episode:
Dennis Bermudez (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A9hReypvBU)
Anthony Pettis (https://youtu.be/SoQFR-vyTfU)
Randy Couture (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slHfo5dmY2o)
Dominick Cruz (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4vKhQCAYZA)
Contact: info@fightiqpodcast.com (mailto:info@fightiqpodcast.com)
Support Fight IQ on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/fightiqpodcast)
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