PERFORM Under PRESSURE.
Strategies from ELITE athletes!
TRAIN Like An ELITE Athlete.
Our training and coaching approach embodies discipline, resilience, and adaptability, guiding athletes to achieve peak performance while prioritising their well-being.
The 4 core elements of our holistic programs are:
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Champion's Mindset
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Mental Toughness
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Mental Peak Performance (the 'Zone')
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360-degree Athlete Wellbeing
BLACKBELT MENTALITY
BLACKBELT MENTALITY
BLACKBELT MENTALITY
BLACKBELT MENTALITY
Our MISSION.
At BLACKBELT MENTALITY, we revolutionise the sporting industry.
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We don't just train athletes; we cultivate leaders, ensuring their journey to the top is focused on peak performance and mental toughness, balanced with sustainable life strategies to nurture not just champions but leaders for future generations.
Our VISION.
Our vision is to build an enduring legacy of athletes who, through their journey in sports, learn to navigate life with courage, integrity, and a deep sense of fulfilment, setting new benchmarks for what it means to be successful.
At BLACKBELT MENTALITY, we believe in the power of the mind to create champions. Discipline, resilience, and adaptability are the pillars upon which we elevate athletes to peak performance, ensuring their journey is marked by growth, not burnout.
Our PHILOSOPHY.
Our philosophy is simple yet profound:
Empower athletes to harness their fullest potential, transforming ambition into achievement.
Excellence here is a synergy of mental fortitude and physical prowess, creating champions ready to excel in sport and life, all without compromising their essence.
It's Not Just About WINNING.
"It's about the person you become in the process!" - Michala Maly, Founder
Meet The FOUNDER of BLACKBELT METNALITY.
"Hi, my name is Michala Maly - a Swiss-Australian, peak performance coach for competitive athletes (14+ years) who is committed to revolutionise the sporting industry. Why? Because no one paved the way for me, and it's time for a change.
Growing up in Switzerland, I learned to adapt quickly. In both primary and secondary school, I was always among the top students - driven to excel, even if it meant doing homework at 11 pm after long hours of training or watching sports (I was literally obsessed with the Olympic games, world cups and European Championships. My favourite sports as a young athlete were volleyball, ice hockey, football, tennis, basketball, handball, baseball, athletics, cycling, ice skating, skiing and swimming).
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By the age of 9, I was part of a competitive swimming team and had joined my first volleyball club. I quickly became the captain of many junior teams in our region and at 18, I played competitive volleyball in the Swiss national league. I have also played alongside many players from different national teams throughout my volleyball career.
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Fast forward 24 years, I am an ICF (International Coaching Federation) certified coach who works with ambitious athletes, coaches, and sports parents. ​​My current clients range from aspiring youth athletes, national champions, state and national team representatives as well as former Olympians.
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In 2024, I had the privilege to speak with many Paris 2024 Olympians and Paraolympians including Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalists and get valuable insights which I can't wait to share with you."