What is a Gun Fighter Gym?
Ben Jinkins
September 16, 2026
Have you driven down Fitzhugh Road between Austin and Dripping Springs and seen the giant sign that says: THE GUNFIGHTER GYM If so, there’s a
It’s how we think, adapt, communicate and make decisions when the environment becomes demanding. It’s the ability to stay present when stress rises, recognize what the moment requires and keep our capabilities available when conditions are far from ideal.
The MHP Articles explore the ideas, experiences and training principles behind that pursuit. From cognitive performance and stress regulation to leadership, resilience, situational awareness and lessons forged through real-world experience, this is where we go deeper into what it means to perform when it matters.
Train the body. Train the mind. Understand the state you bring into the moment.
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