Welcome to Episode #15 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Injuries Are Good For You. Everyone suffers from pain and injuries. But how much you suffer is up to you! In this episode, we talk about the attitudes that hold us back when injuries and obstacles interrupt our journey to success. Is it…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
The Heart and Soul of Karate | The Purpose of Training in the Martial Arts
There are many good reasons to practice Karate and the martial arts… but what would you say is the heart and soul of your training? Here’s my answer. Let me know yours! The Heart and Soul of Karate The heart of the martial arts is self-defense. Your training should strengthen your commitment and capability to…
Tae Kwon Do: Martial Art, Sport, or Circus?
Tae Kwon Do was my first style. Park Jong Soo ITF Tae Kwon Do, to be exact. We worked on deep stances, hip rotation, self-defense, and living with indomitable spirit. When I moved to California, I looked for a new school and discovered WTF Tae Kwon Do. Walking stances? No head punches? Olympic sport? How…
The 4 Levels of Knowledge in Martial Arts…and Everything Else!
They say knowledge is power. But they’re wrong. If knowledge was power, then— Anyone who reads a book about Karate would be a master. Anyone who watches a video about Tae Kwon Do would be a world champion. Anyone who shows Grandma how to do an arm bar could be tapped out after Sunday dinner….
The World Is Your Dojo
I hear it all the time… People tell me how they really want to practice martial arts, but they just don’t have the time, the money, or a teacher. They’re too old, too young, or too out of shape. Sound familiar? If it does, then I have a message I’d like you to remember… PFFT!…
Faith: The Knockout Secret to Success
If I told you the secret to success in every area of your life is faith, what would you say? My friends smile politely and find an excuse to head for the door. Why? Because when we hear the word “faith”, we usually think about religion… which is a big mistake! Forget about religion for…
#14: Faith In Your Fight [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #14 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Faith in Your Fight. We all lead lives of faith of one kind or another. But how often do we put our faith to the test? Are your beliefs helping or holding you back on the road to success? In the martial arts,…