By: “Dr Steve” Hannant @SportsShrink With: Pat @BamBamHealy , Lightweight Champion Contender When talking with BamBam you will learn very quickly his MMA mission: Strikeforce Champion UFC Champion Why is Pat “BamBam” Healy often the underdog? His fight record of 40+ pro fights makes him look old, really? Or does it make him experienced and […]
Mindful Walk & You Will Be More Successful
Mindful Walk & You Will Be More Successful By: Dr Steve Hannant, PsyD @SportsShrink A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step ~ Lao-Tzu Walking meditation is a form of meditation while moving. While walking we utilize all our senses and become mindful of our experience. In walking meditation we use the […]
Breathe or Die?
Learn Breathwork Today And Enhance Your MMA Training Instantly By: Dr Steve Hannant, Sport & Clinical Psychologist @SportsShrink Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again. – TNH The Breathwork […]
The @JColossus Mental Preparation
By: Dr Steve @SportsShrink w/ James @JColossus Thompson James “The Colossus & Megapunk” Thompson @JColossus is an English professional mixed martial artist. He fights as a heavyweight and has appeared in such promotions as Elite Xtreme Combat, Pride Fighting Championship, KSW, Super Fight League @TheFightLeague and Cage Rage. The Colossus is known for his superior […]
Mental Training Vs. Mental Toughness
Mental Training Vs. Mental Toughness By: “Dr Steve” @SportsShrink The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. – Muhammad Ali The best are both Mentally Trained and Mentally Tough! Mental Training is the most […]
Super Short-Term Goals
A goal is considered super short-term if it will take about one day or less to complete. The Super Short-Term Goal (SSTG) is most effective when it is related to a Short-Term Goal and Long-Term Goal. The SSTG therefore acts as the blueprints or map in route to STG then LTG achievement. A goal is […]
The Underdog Pat “Bam Bam” Healy And The Road Less Traveled – Part 2
By: “Dr Steve” Hannant @SportsShrink With: Pat @BamBamHealy , Lightweight Champion Contender Why is Pat “BamBam” Healy often the underdog? His fight record of 44 pro fights makes him look old, really? Or does it make him experienced and tough? Despite the stereotypes, BamBam is only 29 years old, an age often considered the prime […]