Brain Cain - Mastering the Mental Game

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Do you want to fight your best when it means the most? Are you a mixed martial artist that has found out the hard way (by losing a fight) the importance of the mental game, but do not know where to turn to find the best mental training available for MMA?

Welcome to MMA Head Coach.com Home of MMA Peak Performance Coach Brian M. Cain MS, CAA. Now you can benefit from the same Mental Skills Training as UFC Champions and elite level mixed martial artists from all over the world.

If I asked you how important confidence and being mentally prepared were to winning fights you would easily say at least 80-90%. However, I would venture to belive that you spend less than 10% of the time working on your mental game. You may have fallen into the trap of thinking that working hard pysically is how you become mentally tough? Well, champions work smarter, not harder than the competition.

This website is a work in progress, last updated on 5-2-08. In the mean time, be sure to check out The Ultimate Fighting Championship 74 - Respect DVD and be sure to watch the behind the scenes footage. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email which is Brian@BrianCain.com. If you are a fighter, you know that you can lose the match before you step into the cage or the ring. Will you be mentally prepared?

Will you allow all the hours or training and the sacrifices you had to make to fight pay off, or will you lose the mental game and beat yourself? I can not guarantee you victory, but I can guarantee that I have worked with the best fighters in the world and I can guarantee that the mental skills they used worked and will work for you so that you can step into the cage, cool, calm and confident to fight your fight. See what some UFC veterans have to say about the importance of mental training with Brian Cain.

"The work I did with Brian Cain on my mental preparation was an important part of the training program for my win over Chuck Liddell at UFC 76. if you are looking to get the most our of your ability, you have to try Cain's Psychological Warfare Mental Toughness Training Program. It helped me and it will help you."

Keith Jardine

Ultimate Fighting Championship 76

Split Decision Winner Over Chuck Liddell

"Brian Cain is the world's top Peak Performance Coach for Ultimate Fighters and Mixed Martial Artists. Cain has worked with athletes all over the world including Major League Baseball Players and Olympic Athletes. Preparation for competition is typically 90% physical and 10% mental, yet competitions are often 90% mental and 10% physical. Cain gives you strategies and systems to practice your mental game better than anyone I have ever worked with in MMA. That is his specialty. If you are a serious fighter, call him today (802) 999-1096. You can thank me later."

Rob "Maximus" MacDonald
Ultimate Fighter 2 Reality TV Show
Ring of Fire - Light Heavyweight World Champion

"I have worked with Brian Cain and I have seen him work with fighters ranging from UFC World Champions to fighters getting ready for their first amateur fight. He knows how to mentally prepare a fighter to fight their best when it means the most. Mental Training is a training just like weight training or training your stand up skills or wrestling. This is one area of training, most fighters don't even know exists. MMA is a metal sport, lots of fighters win or lose before they step foot in the cage."

Tom Murphy

Ultimate Fighter 2 Reality TV Show - & UFC 58

Owner of Rail City Mixed Martial Arts

MMA Sports Issue 8 GSP interview - Photos by of Josh Hedges, courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.

Exclusive GSP Interview From MMA Sports - Click here to purchase this issue

Here is the exclusive interview with GSP in issue 8 of MMA Sports Magazine.

MMA: Congratulations on your big win at UFC 74 over Josh GSP: Koscheck, how did you feel about the fight?

GSP: It was the fight that I was the most well-prepared for and I'm glad that I'm back for a title shot.

MMA: You had fire in your eyes, something we didn't see against Matt Serra, what was different this time?

GSP: I changed a lot of things in my training & also in my personal life and it paid off.

MMA: Koscheck said you couldn't take him down, you did easily within 30 seconds of the fight, was that something you were looking for?

GSP: My strategy was to put him out of his comfort zone and I knew he was not very acclimated to fight from his back.

MMA: Do you think he was surprised at how easily you were taking him down?

GSP: I think he probably underestimated my wrestling, but that's his mistake and during the fight I tried to focus on what I was doing to him, not on what he was doing to me.

MMA: You were trying for a Kimura in the second round and looked like you almost had it, how close were you?

GSP: I made a little technical mistake. Greg Jackson showed me what I did wrong after the fight; and if I'm in the same position next time I'll be able to finish him.

MMA: You looked so comfortable in this fight, tell us about your training for this fight?

GSP: I train with the best guys in every discipline - boxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and muay thai, and I have a sports psychologist, Brian Cain, who helped me to get through a lot of stuff in my life.

MMA: In your interview after the fight, you said your loss was the best thing that ever happened to you for your career, what did you mean?

GSP: When things go well in your career, you don't fix something that's not broken. Even though I knew I was doing a lot of things wrong, I didn't fix them. This taught me a big life lesson and allowed me to fix a lot of those things.

MMA: So what have you been doing since the fight?

GSP: I went to France to see some old friends and some vacation in the South of France.

MMA: What do you think went wrong against Matt Serra?

GSP: I took my eyes off the goal, forgot my #1 priority and forgot who I was.

MMA: What did it feel like after that fight?

GSP: It was a humiliation - after the fight I thought it was the worst moment of my career. And then after a couple of weeks, I realized it was the best thing that ever happened to me for my career.

MMA: How did you recover mentally?

GSP: I didn't only recover - this loss made me a way stronger & better fighter. By beating me, Matt Serra made me stronger. In the school of life, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger.

MMA: Obviously you'd want a rematch; everyone would love to see that, what would you do differently this time?

GSP: I would change a lot of things - the way I approach the fight, both physically & mentally.

MMA: What are your predictions on a rematch against Matt Serra?

GSP: A win, of course. I'm going to show everybody that I'm better than what I showed last time.

MMA: Matt Hughes will be fighting Matt Serra in December, what are your predictions on that fight?

GSP: Well, on paper, I think Matt Hughes is the better fighter than Matt Serra, but it's not always the better fighter that wins the fight, but the fighter who fights the best that night.

MMA: Either way who wins, what would you like to say to the person you face that
holds the title?

GSP: Be at his best because I will be at my best as well and we'll put on a good fight
for the fans.

MMA: Is there anyone else you want to fight in the UFC?

GSP: I want to fight every fighter who's on top and who deserves to have a title shot.
Because to be the best, you have to beat the best.

MMA: So when do you fight next and when do you think you will get a title
fight?

GSP: They've told me my next fight is a title fight, and it's the winner of the Matt Hughes/Matt Serra fight.

MMA: You've changed a lot of things since your Matt Serra fight, tell us about that?

GSP: I've changed my manager, a lot of stuff in my training and in my personal life, and started working on my mental game as well as my physical abilities.

MMA: How did you get the nickname “Rush”?

GSP: When I was fighting in Canada, I finished all my opponents in the first round, so my manager at the time thought it was very appropriate.

MMA: Thank you very much for the interview, anything else you'd like to say?

GSP: Thank you to my manager, Shari Spencer, all my training partners, trainers, my sponsors and my fans who stuck with me even through the difficult time that I just got through. Also, I'm launching a new website, www.gspfightclub.com - come check it out.

Check back for more in the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, check out some of our products below. MMA Mental Game Instructional DVDs To Come. Here are some sample videos for you.

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Brian Cain vs. Doyle Brunson

World Series of Poker - ACE

Hear Brian M. Cain, MS, CAA tell his story of how he went head to head in a game of Texas Hold' Em poker against the legend Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson. Cain then explains how the ACE is the best card any performer can have up his or her sleeve. For more on the Brian Cain & Paul Reddick First Round Mental Coaching Inner Circle log onto www.firstroundmentalcoaching.com or www.briancainblog.com.

Release Your Mental Bricks

Brian M. Cain, MS, CAA talks with Glenn Brown, a veteran of Reality Fighting and a top mixed martial artist about "Mental Bricks". Be sure to check out the UFC 74 Respect DVD behind the scenes section where you hear Cain and UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre talk about "Releasing Your Mental Bricks." To purchase your official Brian Cain Peak Performance foam "Mental Bricks" click on our products page. For more on the Brian Cain & Paul Reddick First Round Mental Coaching Inner Circle log onto www.firstroundmentalcoaching.com or www.briancainblog.com.

Great Fighters Fight In The Green Light

Brian M. Cain, MS, CAA talks with Glenn Brown, a veteran of Reality Fighting and a top mixed martial artist about "Green Lights". Great athletes stay in the "Green Light Zone" and are constantly feeding themselves with confident and positive thoughts, images and self-talk. Find out more about "Entering The Green Light Zone" by watching the video above. For more on the Brian Cain & Paul Reddick First Round Mental Coaching Inner Circle log onto www.firstroundmentalcoaching.com or www.briancainblog.com.

SW's of Elite Mixed Martial Artists

Brian M. Cain, MS, CAA is one of the top Peak Performance Coaches working in Mixed Martial Arts today. He has worked with two UFC World Champions and champions of other organizations such as Ring of Fire and Art of War. Cain explains the 6 SW's that elite mixed martial artists and UFC champions follow to make sure they are able to fight their best when it means the most. For more on the Brian Cain & Paul Reddick First Round Mental Coaching Inner Circle log onto www.firstroundmentalcoaching.com or www.briancainblog.com.

Brian Cain Explains FEDEX Phenomena

In this video Brian M. Cain, MS, CAA will change your life. He explains how the things that we see everyday and often take for granted are not always what we initially think. One of our hottest videos, find more great information in the Brian Cain & Paul Reddick First Round Mental Coaching Inner Circle log onto www.firstroundmentalcoaching.com or www.briancainblog.com.

Brian Cain Does Balancing Act

In this video Brian M. Cain, MS, CAA takes you through one of his most famous visual demonstrations. Learn how you can become instantly more successful when you learn to focus on the right things. For more on the Brian Cain & Paul Reddick First Round Mental Coaching Inner Circle log onto www.firstroundmentalcoaching.com or www.briancainblog.com.

Make Today Your Banquet

In this video Brian M. Cain, MS, CAA talks about the importance of making every day count. "Most people fall short of their goals and dreams because they spend their time counting the days instead of making the days count." In this video Cain shares a technique and activity you can use to make sure you are getting the most out of your today's. Remember, today + today + today = your season, your career and your life. Get the most out of your ability by making today your banquet. For more on the Brian Cain & Paul Reddick First Round Mental Coaching Inner Circle log onto www.firstroundmentalcoaching.com or www.briancainblog.com.

"Flush It" - Toilet Bank - *Supplies Are Limited - $59.97
The same toilet bank seen in the training facilities of UFC Champions. Use the toilet on your desk or in your corner to help "Flush" the negative rounds and things that happen in your pursuit of excellence.

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"Flush It"
Brian Cain Official Toilet Bank Stress Toy - ONLY $5.00
This is the official Brian Cain Peak Performance "Flush It" Toilet stress toy. Athletes become a product of their environment and as a fighter, you have to be able to flush away the negatives that are built into the fight game. With the official Brian Cain Peak Performance "Flush It" Toilet stress toy, you can assure that you will always have your mind on the process and on what you need to do to be at your best. Keep your mind on the fight both in and out of the gym, working on "Flushing" away red lights and releasing mental bricks.

"Release Your Mental Bricks"
Brian Cain Official Foam Mental Brick - ONLY $5.00
This is the official Brian Cain Peak Performance "Mental Brick". When you have a bad day of training or lose a match you start to carry Mental Bricks and they will cause you to beat yourself mentally to the point where you knock yourself out of the game. You would never carry a real brick in your pocket for 30 minutes and then expect to be able to fight at your best. Mental Bricks take the same physical toll on our performance as if we were physically carrying a bricks. Check out UFC 74 if you want proof.

"Team Chemistry - Synergy Ball" - ONLY $10.00
This is the official Brian Cain Peak Performance "Team Chemistry - Synergy Ball". The perfect tool you can use to demonstrate to your camp the important of being on the same page and working together. The two electrodes on the ball ring when everyone is on the same page. If one person in your camp is not on the same page, the ball will do nothing. If you have seen Brian Cain present, you have seen the magic of the "Team Chemistry - Synergy Ball". Remember, when you have synergy 2+2=5 or more. The best fighter never wins, it is always the one who fights the best.

How To Develop Championship Team Chemistry
3 DVD, 3 CD - Book $99.97

This Team Chemistry building package includes 3 DVDS and 3 CDs, as well as a training manual that will teach you how to conduct all the Team Building activities needed to turn a group of individuals into a committed and cohesive TEAM. These activities have been a huge success with teams from youth to college, and organizations requiring people of all ages to work together. Learn how to develop a Team Mission Statement and listen to interviews with Brian M. Cain, MS, CAA and Dr. Jeff Kress as you drive in your car and start becoming a scientist of Team Chemistry.

"I would like to congratulate you on your work in the area of Team Building and Team Chemistry. We spent an entire day going through the various activities that were included in the manual. Not only was it a day that the kids enjoyed but it was a day that allowed them to realize how they interact and value one another. They enjoyed not only the competition that the tasks provided but also emphasized how much they liked being able to discuss the successes and failures during the debriefing process. This was without a doubt one of the most productive days we have had this year in getting our players to communicate better and interact with one another. I personally want to thank you for the opportunity to prepare my team in a unique way for the challenges that they will face not only on the field but in all aspects of their lives. The DVD and accompanying book made the administration of the activities quite simple. You have certainly prepared a high quality product that I know I will continue to use for years to come."

Britt Smith - Head Baseball Coach

Howard Junior College

Big Spring, TX

The Dynamic Warm-Up-Instructional DVD $29.97

Are you still performing static stretching before you practice or compete? If so, you are not giving yourself the best chance for success. Find out how you can develop the optimal pre-game warm-up routine that will mimic the actions and movements your players will be going through once the first pitch is thrown.

"The Dynamic Warm Up is essential to preventing injury and getting your athletes ready for competition. Brian Cain and Nick Arcangeli do a fantastic job of teaching you the research behind why a dynamic warm up is essential as well as demonstrate various exercises you can build into a routine that is sport specific for you and your needs."

Dr. Declan A.J. Connolly

University of Vermont Exercise Physiology

1:00 Minute Motivation - Book of Daily Readings $19.97

A collection of the greatest motivational stories and poems ever written. Readers can interact with the text and answer questions that will provoke discussion about the motivational message each page has to offer. This is a great resource for those coaches looking for a great story to make a point with their team.

"I liked the 1:00 Motivation book a lot. I thought it was more focused on the team than other inspirational books I have read, but at the same time, it talked a lot about how improving as an individual is vital to team success. I thought the focus on the importance of coming together as a unit and continuing to build that team relationship through team and individual daily decisions is a great theme."

Dillion Stifington

High School Baseball Player

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