
Built for Growth by Miesha Tate
Eric Nicksick | MMA Coach, Origin Story, UFC Stories | #23
Eric Nicksick is a renowned MMA coach and strategist, recognized for his unapologetic stance on cutting through the hype and illusions surrounding “traditional” fight preparation. In this episode, he unveils the pivotal moment he decided “enough is enough,” taking a stand against outdated training methods, challenging the status quo of combat sports, and paving a whole new path toward molding the most resilient athletes in the game.
Eric’s powerful story and revolutionary coaching insights underscore the importance of fostering genuine discipline, embracing real grit, and rejecting superficial practices that offer no true advantage in the cage. He opens up about the battles he fought exposing these flawed systems, how he rebuilt his entire approach to coaching from the ground up, and the relentless commitment that propelled him to guide some of the biggest names in the UFC.
Eric now dedicates himself to inspiring fighters and coaches everywhere to rediscover the essence of relentless pursuit, offering a framework to break past stagnant norms and cultivate unstoppable tenacity.
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