Welcome to Episode #55 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “I Want You to Fail!” If you want to learn martial arts, then from the bottom of my heart—I want you to fail! Like it or not, failing is the only way to become a master. Unfortunately, our ego usually doesn’t agree! In…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
Defend Punches Like a Pro with Sensei Alec Rains
If you defend punches today the same way you did as a beginner, something is wrong! Let’s make sure we’re training smarter, not just harder. Here are some tips from Sensei Alec Rains of The Mat Martial Arts in Austin, Texas to help you defend against punches more efficiently and effectively. I recommend watching the…
#54: Facing a Death Threat [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #54 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Facing a Death Threat.” What would you do if someone threatened your life? Would you be prepared to fight? Would you be able to walk away? Would you have the wisdom to know the difference between a real threat and an idle threat?…
Too Old for Martial Arts? Don’t Be Ridiculous!
Are you too old for martial arts? Ha! The short answer is NO. Don’t be ridiculous! So, if you’ve been using age as an excuse to sit on your butt and play video games or bingo, get up! Go sign up for a class right now. Having said that, I do have some advice for…
One Tip to Learn Martial Arts Faster
If you want to learn martial arts faster, do less, not more. That’s the advice from my longtime teacher, Sifu Matt Ember. You remember Sifu Matt. He also shared some advice on how to handle a bigger, stronger opponent. Which reminds me—did you take the Beer Ring Challenge yet? 🙂 For more good advice on…
Want to Improve Your Martial Arts? Train Outdoors!
Want a crazy tip to improve your martial arts skills? Train outdoors! Working out in a park or field is a must as far as I’m concerned. Check out this video or read the summary below to find out why. Then get up and go outside! 🙂 How to Improve Your Martial Arts: Train Outdoors…
#53: Are You a Martial Arts Zombie? [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #53 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Are You a Martial Arts Zombie?” When we sign up for martial arts, we’re filled with passion and purpose. But how long does that last? One day, you find yourself showing up to class, going through motions, and have no idea if you’re…