Howdy! I’m Andrew, but friends call me “Ando”—so call me Ando!
When I was a kid, the world seemed out of control… which brought out the worst in me. I was stressed out and insecure. Until I found the martial arts.
The martial arts taught me how to control myself, which made facing the world a little bit easier. In fact, I felt like a superhero!
Today, my mission is to help YOU feel like a superhero, too.
(Here’s a quick video to tell you more about this website… or just keep reading!)
I’m no tough guy or world champion, but for over 35 years, I’ve been blessed to meet some amazing teachers. Along the way, I’ve earned an 8th degree black belt in Kung Fu San Soo, which has been my main study for over 29 years.
I’ve also earned black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Shotokan, started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 15 years ago, and dabbled in a few other styles, but at this point, I just say I’m a martial artist. Here’s why—
I don’t care about styles. I only care about improving myself through the challenge of fighting.
So, why do you call yourself “Sensei”?
For over 18 years, I’ve served as Program Director at Dawn Barnes Karate Kids in Los Angeles, overseeing thousands of students at multiple locations—until Covid at least! The kids call me “Sensei Ando” and the name stuck.
(If you want to know more about me, you can listen to a bunch of interviews here.)
But I’d rather talk about YOU!
I want to help YOU get more out of YOUR training.
I want to live in a world where good people tap into their full power. The more that happens, the more the bullies and bad guys won’t stand a chance.
So, let’s make your world—and the whole world—a better place!
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If you’d like to support my work by buying me a piece of pie (through PayPal or Venmo), hey—that’s cool, too! Thank you! 🙂
And that’s it! Here’s to becoming real-life superheroes!
Keep fighting for a happy life!
If you scrolled all the way down here, I guess I’ll just keep going! Here’s some more about me…
- Real name: Andrew Mierzwa
- Born: Buffalo, NY. Now living in Los Angeles.
- Heroes: Fred Rogers, Jack LaLanne, Marcus Aurelius
- Music: Buddy Rich, J.S. Bach
- Wife: Met in college in 1990.
- Last meal: Chicken wings and cherry pie. 😀
“Ando is the wisest martial arts instructor out there today.
His sage advice, coupled with his mastery of self-defense, is second to none.”
Albert Marrewa, Counselor/Author