In the world of combat sports, Fighters spend months sharpening their tools — strength, endurance, technique, and strategy. Yet even the most physically prepared athletes can crumble under pressure, leaving coaches and fighters wondering: What went wrong?

The answer often lies not in the body — but in the mind.

The Silent Threat: Underperformance in Fighting

Underperformance is more common in combat sports than most realise. It can show up in several ways:

• Hesitation or freezing when it’s time to engage

• Low output or energy, despite a strong camp

• Overthinking, causing missed opportunities

• Poor decision-making or emotional reactions under fire

• Loss of timing and flow

In many cases, the physical skills are there, but something is blocking their full expression when it matters most. This mental block can be devastating — not just to a fighter’s performance, also to their confidence and career trajectory.

Fight Nerves: The Body Doesn’t Lie

Questions you may ask yourself:

• “Why do I freeze during fights?”

•”How to not freeze in a fight?”

•“How do I get over performance anxiety ?”

• “How can I get a Fighters Mindset ?”

•”Will Fight Hypnosis help me?”

Pre-fight nerves are natural, you’re stepping into a ring or cage, under bright lights, facing someone trained to take you out.

Adrenaline will always be part of the game — and in the right balance, it sharpens the senses.

But when nerves go unmanaged, they trigger the fight-or-flight response to an extreme level. This is where trouble starts.

You may feel:

• A racing heart before warm-up even begins

• Tension in your shoulders or legs

• Numbness in your arms

• Shallow breathing or even dizziness

• Mental fog or intrusive thoughts like “What if I lose?” or “I don’t belong here.”

 

When these signals take over, you’re no longer in the driver’s seat. The subconscious mind — is wired for survival, not performance — and begins to hijack the experience.

Why Fight Mindset Training is Just as Crucial as Sparring

You train your body daily, but how often are you deliberately training your mind?

Fighters Mindset training in combat sports is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Champions at the top levels of boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai are increasingly turning to mental mindset coaches, sport psychologists, and Fight hypnotherapists to gain the edge.

Here’s why: at the highest levels, the difference between winning and losing is often not down to who trained harder. It’s down to who can perform when it counts.

That’s where hypnosis comes in.

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How Hypnosis Helps Fighters Overcome Underperformance

As a former British Muay Thai Champion and now a professional fight mindset coach and hypnotherapist, I’ve helped fighters at all levels overcome underperformance and step into the ring with the clarity, confidence, and composure they’ve trained for.

Here’s how hypnosis can help:

1. Calming the Fight Nerves

Using techniques to calm the thoughts and the breathing, hypnosis retrains your nervous system to stay composed under pressure. We build new associations in your mind so that stepping into the venue, walking to the ring, and hearing the bell trigger focus and presence — not panic or dread.

Many of my clients report sleeping better, feeling calmer on fight day, and walking out with more emotional control.

2. Unblocking the Subconscious

Underperformance is often rooted in subconscious patterns — fear of failure, perfectionism, unresolved trauma, or even guilt around winning. These blocks might not show up in the gym but come roaring out on fight night.

Hypnosis helps uncover and neutralise these blocks at the source. We don’t just talk about the issue — we rewire it.

3. Installing a Champion’s Mental Blueprint

Elite fighters don’t just train like champions — they think like champions. In hypnosis, we embed mental strategies directly into the subconscious:

• Staying present round-by-round

• Trusting your instincts

• Responding to setbacks with clarity

• Letting go of mistakes in real time

• Dialing in confidence and aggression when needed

This isn’t positive thinking — it’s mental conditioning at the deepest level.

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Why Fighters Choose to Work with Me

I get it — because I’ve been there. I know the nerves, the pressure, and what it’s like to train for months and still not perform your best.

My 5-session Fight Camp Hypnosis Package is designed specifically for fighters preparing for competition. Whether you’re an amateur, pro, or just looking to overcome mental blocks in training, this program gives you the tools you need to:

• Fight with clarity, calm, and controlled aggression

• Let go of overthinking and hesitation

• Step into the ring with a focused, winning mindset

• Bounce back from losses or mistakes faster

• Feel mentally ready — not just physically prepared

Each package includes:

• One-on-one hypnosis sessions via Zoom

• Custom audio recordings for daily reinforcement

• Fight-week mental tuning session

• WhatsApp support throughout your camp

• A structured mindset training guide that complements your physical training

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Client Story: From Doubt to Domination

One of my recent clients was a talented amateur fighter with sharp hands and a relentless work ethic. But on fight night, he kept underperforming — stiff in the opening round, too hesitant to throw, and constantly stuck in his head.

After his package, he sent me a message:

“For the first time, I enjoyed walking to the ring. I felt calm, sharp, and actually remembered to breathe between rounds. I trusted my training and let go of the doubt. That was the cleanest performance I’ve ever had.”

This is what happens when the mind and body align.

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Ready to Perform at Your Best — Every Time?

You’ve put in the work. You’ve sharpened your tools. Now it’s time to master the mental game.

If you’re tired of underperforming, fighting with doubt, or feeling like nerves are getting the best of you — I’m here to help.

Click  ‘CONTACT’ Tab  to apply for the 5-Session Fight Camp Package or send me a message on Instagram @theenglishhypnotist with the words “FIGHT CAMP” and I’ll personally get back to you.

Your best performance isn’t out of reach — it’s already in you.

Let’s unlock it together.

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Richard Hart

The English Hypnotist

Fight Mindset Coach & Hypnotherapist

Former British Muay Thai Champion

Instagram: @theenglishhypnotist