People always ask me how to stretch so they can kick higher. Unfortunately, as I admitted in my video, Flexibility Without Stretching, I don’t really stretch that much. Don’t worry! I still have a stretching technique to share from my old Taekwondo days. This simple, but effective exercise worked great for me back then and…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
#49: Winning and Losing in the Martial Arts [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #49 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Wining and Losing in the Martial Arts.” In the martial arts, winning can mean life and losing can mean death… but some martial artists seem to forget that. Or maybe just want to! In this episode, I share my thoughts on how to…
#48: Practice Time Tips for Martial Arts Mastery [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #48 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Practice Time Tips for Martial Arts Mastery.” How much time do you spend practicing martial arts? Is it enough to become a master? In this episode, I share two pieces of advice to help anyone make the most of their practice time. To…
How to Lose Weight – 3 Simple Eating Tips
I get questions all the time from martial artists wondering how to lose weight. Why do they ask me? Probably because I’m skinny! To be clear, I’ve never claimed to be a doctor or a dietitian, but I have gone on record sharing my personal experiences with food on my podcast, Fight for a Happy…
Fix Your Spinning Back Kick and Turning Side Kick
The spinning back kick is one of the most powerful strikes in the martial arts… but only if you throw it correctly! In this video, I share one simple tip to help make your spinning back kick the best it can be. You can either play the video or read a summary below. Then go…
#47: Whining and Complaining [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #47 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Whining and Complaining.” Okay, I admit it—I like to talk. But if you ever catch me whining and complaining, do me a favor and slap me in the face! But before you do, give me one chance to whine and complain about people…
My Interview on Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio! [Podcast]
I was recently honored to be a guest on the Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Podcast! Host Jeremy Lesniak was patient and gracious enough to let me rant and rave for a full hour! What topics did we cover? Let me tell you… Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal My first martial arts school Starting this website…