“It’s made a really huge difference in my game.”
“Since I started working with Erik I’ve just moved closer to the version of myself I always knew I could be.”
Fighter Focus is the gold standard in performance psychology for combat sports; developed by Dr. Erik Simmons, PhD, in collaboration alongside elite MMA and grappling athletes.
No recycled fluff or vague “mindset coaching.” Fighter Focus delivers practical, science backed tools and protocols grounded in behavioral science.
Fighter Focus equips athletes with a battle-tested framework, tailored to help each fighter enter and sustain their personal zone of optimal performance, especially when the pressure is highest.
Stay locked in. Show up with clarity and compete with confidence. When it matters most.
We work with wrestlers of all styles and jiu-jitsu competitors competing at all levels.
Fighters competing at both the amateur and professional level in any organization in the world.
Youth athletes who are serious about competing can greatly benefit from the Fighter Focus Program.
Coaches who are seeking to improve the culture and performance of their team
“After talking to Erik I had a major change in my game.”
“Erik is the man. He has been fantastic.”
Dr. Erik Simmons brings over 20 years of experience in combat sports as both a competitor and a coach. He has trained alongside Olympic legends and World Team members in wrestling, and coached athletes across every level of competition, including UFC fighters, Fargo All-Americans, and state-champion jiu-jitsu athletes
A PhD in Psychology and Behavioral Science, Dr. Simmons is deeply committed to science-backed performance. He currently leads research on several multimillion-dollar grants focused on coaching, mentorship, and behavior change. His work centers on one question:
Why do people do what they do, and how can that understanding help them improve performance?
Dr. Simmons blends elite-level athletic insight with cutting-edge behavioral science to help serious fighters unlock their peak potential, in competition and beyond.
“This isn’t hype – it’s science. Fighter Focus uses proven, evidence-based strategies to level up your mindset and performance. Every session is built on proven, science-backed methods – not guesswork. It’s the same gold-standard approach you’d expect in elite-level sport, just applied to mindset and mental performance. If you’re serious about unlocking your potential and want real results, work with someone who actually knows the science and how to make it work for you.”
Fighter Focus is designed for serious athletes in combat sports—those currently competing or actively preparing to do so. This program is not intended for casual hobbyists.
Fighter Focus is grounded in behavioral science and performance psychology. There are no vague affirmations or generic advice—only practical, science backed tools tested with elite fighters.
No, but this program is best suited for athletes who are training seriously, have competition goals, and are ready to commit to the mental side of performance.
Yes. In fact, many athletes choose Fighter Focus specifically to help them mentally prepare for upcoming fights or tournaments.
Yes. Fighter Focus supports athletes in wrestling, MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, Muay Thai, and other grappling or striking disciplines.
No. Fighter Focus is a performance coaching program, not clinical therapy. If you’re struggling with mental health challenges beyond sport, we encourage you to seek care from a licensed therapist.
