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Integrated Training & Development in Combat Sports: A Research Survey
Thank you for taking the time to participate!
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1.
How do you primarily identify right now?
(Required.)
Amateur Fighter (training, no fights yet)
Amateur fighter (active competition)
Professional fighter
Coach / instructor
Hybrid (coach + fighter)
Other (please specify)
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2.
How long have you been training in combat sports?
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Under 1 year
1-3 years
3-6 years
6-10 years
10+ years
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3.
How many different coaches or specialists do you currently work with? (Including strength, conditioning, different martial arts, etc.)
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1
2-3
4-5
6+
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4.
Which of the following do you regularly experience? (Select all that apply or add information under “other”)
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Conflicting advice from different coaches
Feeling physically prepared but mentally blocked
Overthinking during training or fights
Difficulty entering your “flow state” (also referred to as “the zone”)
Feeling misunderstood by traditional coaching models
Training feels disconnected from who I am as a person
Burnout or loss of meaning
Spending too much money across multiple sources
Gym environment doesn't fit my needs or schedule
All of the above
Other (please specify)
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5.
How strongly do you agree with the following statement:
"There are parts of myself that come out in fighting that I don't fully understand or know how to integrate into the rest of my
life."
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Strongly disagree
Slightly disagree
Slightly agree
Strongly agree
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6.
Do you feel your performance suffers when you try to suppress or change emotion rather than channel it?
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Yes
No
Unsure
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7.
How valuable would a single, integrated system that combines fight skill, physical preparation, health, and mental clarity be to you?
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1 (Not valuable)
2
3
4
5 (Extremely valuable)
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8.
Which outcome matters most to you right now?
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Better fight performance
Greater consistency
Feeling aligned and whole as a person
Reduced mental friction
Longevity and sustainability
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9.
Would you consider paying for a structured online coaching system that integrates fight training, fitness, health, and mindset? If yes, which of the following monthly price range options feels reasonable for that level of integration: $50-100, $100-200, $200-300, $300-500, or 500+
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10.
Is there one thing you wish coaches or gyms understood better about fighters like you?