Welcome to Episode #59 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast. In this episode, I catch up with Sifu TW Smith, owner of TW Smith’s Martial Arts Center and the host of one of my favorite martial arts programs, Kung Fu Podcasts. I can’t believe it took me so long to finally sit down…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
#58: Randy Brown Interview [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #58 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast. In this episode, I catch up with Sifu Randy Brown of Randy Brown Mantis Boxing. You may remember Sifu Randy from a couple of videos we made together. In case you missed them, here are the links… Tips to Manage Distance in a…
#57: Wonder Woman and Superman [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #57 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Wonder Woman and Superman.” What does it take to be a hero in today’s world? Not an easy question! Modern culture offers us a wide range of messages… and I’m sick of it! So, join me for a rant that I hope will…
How to Front Kick with Speed and Power
The front kick—either a front snap kick or front thrust kick—is usually the first kick you learn to throw in the martial arts… but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it better! Here’s a challenging exercise that will not only help you add more speed and power to your front kick, it’ll also make it…
How to Keep Your Hands Up When You Kick!
Do you keep your hands up when you throw a kick? Take another look! Dropping the guard—either one hand or both—is a very common bad habit. Let me share a simple drill to help keep your hands up while you’re throwing kicks. Video and summary below! How to Keep Your Hands Up Hold on—before you…
#56: A Religious Experience [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #56 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “A Religious Experience.” You never know when you might have a religious experience… or when you might be the cause of one! Join Ando in a discussion all about martial arts and reading signs from the universe. To LISTEN to, “A Religious Experience,”…
Knockout Tips for Martial Arts and Self-Defense
Admit it—you’ve dreamed about blasting a bad guy with a big, superhero knockout punch. Me, too! Well, grow up. Fighting is not that simple. Let me share some advice on a more practical approach to landing a knockout shot in a real-world self-defense situation. Enjoy the video or read the summary below. Stay safe! Knockout…