Do you know the difference between a good self-defense teacher and a bad self-defense teacher? A bad self-defense teacher makes fighting seem easy. Don’t believe the hype! Fighting for your life is not easy. That’s why it’s called fighting. In this video, I offer a reality check for anyone who has ever studied with a…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
Are You a Real Fighter or a Studio Fighter?
Are you a real fighter or just a poser? I mean, can you fight? Really fight? If you’re a martial artist, you’ve probably questioned your fighting skills more than once. You’ve probably had friends and family question them, too. Hey, you’re a black belt—could you beat Ronda Rousey? Dumb question. And yet, I think about…
#35: Can You Really Fight? [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #35 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Can You Really Fight?” Martial artists love to debate over what works in real life and what doesn’t. But no matter what style you choose, or which techniques you believe in, there’s an even bigger question that needs to be answered— Can you…
Build Stronger Punches with a Belt
Want a simple, old school exercise to build stronger punches? Here you go! This is one of my all-time favorite exercises. Check out the video and give it a try. If the video doesn’t play, you can find a summary below. Let me know how it goes! You know that feeling you get when you’re…
Stair Workout for MMA
Stair training is great for cardio, but let’s be honest—it gets boring fast! In this video, I’ll show you a few ways to add some cool martial arts action into your next stair workout. FULL DISCLOSURE: Yes, you’ll look like a lunatic if you do these exercises, but you’ll be a ripped, powerful, and dangerous…
The Two Biggest Lies In Martial Arts
The martial arts are full of mystery and myth… and outright lies! Two of the biggest lies will weaken your power, limit your success, and even put you in danger. What are they? First, let me tell you about my friend, Jimmy… I was hurrying to class one day back in college when I spotted…
#34: Two Big Lies In Martial Arts [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #34 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Two Big Lies in Martial Arts.” The martial arts are full of myth and mystery… and a few outright lies! In this episode, I reveal the truth behind two big lies in the martial arts. These two lies will hold you back from…