The Eagle's Nest 🎙 Episode 26: Pulling the Trigger and Overcoming Fear in Competition

The Eagle’s Nest · Jun 6, 2026 · 1h 6m

Competition can reveal a side of ourselves that everyday training often hides.

You know the techniques. You've drilled the combinations. You've put in the rounds. But when the match starts, something happens.

You hesitate.

You freeze.

You don't pull the trigger.

In this episode of The Eagle's Nest, Alex and Cameron discuss one of the most common challenges faced by martial artists at every level: overcoming fear and committing to action under pressure.

We explore:

🥋 Why fear shows up in competition

🥋 The difference between fear of losing and fear of failure

🥋 Why many athletes become…