MEET BRANDT COGILL
Husband and Father | Martial Artist | Performance and Mindset Coach
MEET
BRANDT COGILL
Husband and Father
Martial Artist
Performance and Mindset Coach
BRANDT'S STORY
After three decades of dedicated martial arts training, I found myself at a crossroads. For years, I had been running my own MMA gym, living and breathing the art of combat. But life has a way of throwing you curveballs, and mine was a crushing defeat in my last professional MMA fight. It left me broken, devoid of confidence, battling depression, and overwhelmed by anxiety. I was in shambles.
For two long years, I grappled with my inner demons, trying desperately to piece myself back together. Then, a turning point arrived in the form of a charity boxing event aimed at raising funds for Movember, an organization focused on men's mental health. In that ring, I was knocked down, both figuratively and literally. It was a wake-up call - a call to fight not just for victory but for my very existence.
During that intense fight, I had an epiphany. I remembered who I truly was, and slowly, I began rebuilding my confidence through self-compassion and a renewed sense of purpose. The journey to recovery was long and arduous, but it was also incredibly transformative.
A pivotal moment came during a men's retreat, where I participated in a profound breathwork session. It was there that I realized I am a warrior at heart. I knew I had to share this newfound wisdom, to train others in the art of being warriors, to fight for what truly matters in life.
With this newfound purpose and vision in my heart, I faced an agonizing decision: to let go of the MMA gym that had been my blood, sweat, and tears for seven years. It was time to embrace the warrior's way, to trust my heart, and to challenge myself on an unprecedented scale.
This journey, let me tell you, was the most challenging thing I've ever done. But I wouldn't change a thing, for it has been an invaluable teacher. By shedding old habits and embracing the new, and by putting my faith in my heart and pushing my limits, I now walk the path of the warrior.
"My mission is to lead and to inspire personal growth in others through martial arts, whilst living a life of joy, adventure, abundance and connection."
But it doesn't stop there. My vision extends beyond the individual, reaching for a global alliance of modern-day warriors. Warriors who pay it forward in service to the world, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
This is The Warrior's Way. We are committed to transforming lives, fostering growth, and unleashing the warrior within. Join us on this journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and service to a greater cause. Together, we will rise as warriors, forging a better world for all.
BRANDT'S STORY
After three decades of dedicated martial arts training, I found myself at a crossroads. For years, I had been running my own MMA gym, living and breathing the art of combat. But life has a way of throwing you curveballs, and mine was a crushing defeat in my last professional MMA fight. It left me broken, devoid of confidence, battling depression, and overwhelmed by anxiety. I was in shambles.
For two long years, I grappled with my inner demons, trying desperately to piece myself back together. Then, a turning point arrived in the form of a charity boxing event aimed at raising funds for Movember, an organization focused on men's mental health. In that ring, I was knocked down, both figuratively and literally. It was a wake-up call - a call to fight not just for victory but for my very existence.
During that intense fight, I had an epiphany. I remembered who I truly was, and slowly, I began rebuilding my confidence through self-compassion and a renewed sense of purpose. The journey to recovery was long and arduous, but it was also incredibly transformative.
A pivotal moment came during a men's retreat, where I participated in a profound breathwork session. It was there that I realized I am a warrior at heart. I knew I had to share this newfound wisdom, to train others in the art of being warriors, to fight for what truly matters in life.
With this newfound purpose and vision in my heart, I faced an agonizing decision: to let go of the MMA gym that had been my blood, sweat, and tears for seven years. It was time to embrace the warrior's way, to trust my heart, and to challenge myself on an unprecedented scale.
This journey, let me tell you, was the most challenging thing I've ever done. But I wouldn't change a thing, for it has been an invaluable teacher. By shedding old habits and embracing the new, and by putting my faith in my heart and pushing my limits, I now walk the path of the warrior.
"My mission is to lead and to inspire personal growth in others through martial arts, whilst living a life of joy, adventure, abundance and connection."
But it doesn't stop there. My vision extends beyond the individual, reaching for a global alliance of modern-day warriors. Warriors who pay it forward in service to the world, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
This is The Warrior's Way. We are committed to transforming lives, fostering growth, and unleashing the warrior within. Join us on this journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and service to a greater cause. Together, we will rise as warriors, forging a better world for all.
