Pre-fight nerves
Your name is called and your whole body tenses up.
Martial arts mental performance · Online
Mental performance coaching for martial arts
In combat sports you stand alone in front of another person, and your mind decides before your body does. As a mental performance professional, and a former taekwondo practitioner, I help you handle pre-fight nerves, stay focused round after round and bounce back from a loss.
Sound familiar?
What we work on most in martial arts.
Mental performance work for martial arts covers taekwondo, judo, karate, boxing, jiu-jitsu and MMA.
Fear of getting hit or hurt
You train well, but in a fight you hold back so you do not take a shot.
Freezing in the fight
Everything you drilled disappears when the round starts.
The weight cut
The scale takes over your mind for weeks before competing.
The loss
One lost fight and you doubt everything you have been doing.
Coming back from injury
Your knee or shoulder has healed, but your mind does not trust it.
What we train
Your mind, at the level of your game.
Some of the things we can work on:
- A mental routine before each fight
- Managing fear and arousal
- Focus round after round
- Bouncing back from a loss
- Confidence after an injury
How we work
- Free intro call20 minutes to get to know each other, explore what brings you here and walk you through how I work.
- We set your goalsA personalized mental preparation plan around your tournament schedule.
- Mental preparationWeekly sessions to build tools you can use on the mat.
“What helped me most was learning to control my anxiety in big moments. Camila is very approachable and gives you tools you can really use on the court.”
“I came to Camila not really knowing what to expect. In a few sessions I started to notice the difference: less anxiety before games and more clarity in difficult moments. What surprised me most was how concrete the work is.”
“I was going through a period of a lot of frustration when things weren't working out. With Camila I was able to work on my confidence and learn not to beat myself up so much over mistakes.”
FAQ
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Which disciplines do you work with?
Taekwondo, judo, karate, boxing, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, MMA and other combat sports, in training or in competition.
Is it useful for kids and teens?
Yes, always with the agreement and involvement of the family.
Do you work with dojos and gyms?
Yes, with workshops for groups and coaches. See the section for clubs and professionals.
Are sessions online?
Yes, sessions are 100% online so you can join from wherever you are.
Keep reading
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Ready to get started?
Book a free 20-minute call. No commitment: we talk about what you are going through and see how I can help.
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