Welcome to Episode #69 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Control Stress, Pain, and Fear.” We all have a breaking point. Stress, pain, fear, and doubt will control you and steal away your freedom if you let it. So, how do you stay in control when your mind and body freeze up? I’ve…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
#68: Fauzia Lala Interview [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #68 of the Fight for a Happy Life martial arts podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Fauzia Lala for an inspiring chat about finding your identity and accomplishing your goals. Fauzia is the founder and head instructor of Defense Ninjas, an all-women’s self-defense program based in Seattle, Washington. She’s also…
#67: Walk Like a Warrior [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #67 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Walk Like a Warrior.” The way you walk tells a story to the world… but is it the story you want to tell? You change yourself for the better through training in the martial arts, right? But do you leave those benefits behind…
How to Land More Kicks in Sparring
Would you like to land more kicks? Are you tired of sparring and missing by just an inch or two? Well, here’s a simple drill that might help. It’s simple, but not easy! 🙂 Give it a try and let me know if it works for you! How to Land More Kicks in Sparring If…
#66: Nick Drossos Interview [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #66 of the Fight for a Happy Life martial arts podcast. In this episode, we welcome Nick Drossos from NickDrossos.com. Nick is a fitness trainer, self-defense instructor, and life coach based in Montreal, Canada. But with nearly 100 million views on YouTube, he’s changed lives all around the world! You can find…
Palm Heel Strike or Punch in a Real-Life Fight?
Should you use a palm heel strike or a punch in a real-life self-defense situation? This is a common debate in martial arts circles. Let’s see if we can solve it! Check out the video or the summary below! 🙂 Palm Heel Strike or Punch? If you saw my video, How to Punch in a…
#65: Matt Ember Interview [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #65 of the Fight for a Happy Life martial arts podcast. In this episode, we welcome back Sifu Matt Ember, long-time student and teacher of Kung Fu San Soo. You’ll remember Sifu Matt from a couple of videos on this website— Self-Defense Against a Bigger, Stronger Opponent One Tip to Learn Martial…