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….
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
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,…
Move Forward! Move Forward!
Flying on Christmas Eve is not for the delicate. I always feel like a cow being pushed through a meat-processing plant. This year, while standing in a long line at LAX, my wife and I were assaulted by the sharp voice of a security guard who kept yelling— “Move forward! Move forward! Do not wait…
Why Are You Hitting Yourself?
Ready for a martial arts living tip? Well, here it is—stop hitting yourself! If this video tip doesn’t play, you can find a full transcript right below. Either way, I hope it helps! 🙂 Stop Hitting Yourself! If you had to deal with a bully or a bigger brother growing up, you probably remember him…
Paranoia Into Power: How to Fear Less and Smile More
Paranoid. That’s what some people call me when they find out I do martial arts. What are you so afraid of? What do you think is going to happen? They presume I wake up every day terrified I’m going to be robbed or murdered. They presume I rush home and lock myself in the basement…