Welcome to Episode #107 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “The Art of Moving Furniture.” I moved twice in the last year—first from L.A. to Raleigh and now to a new place 6 miles up the road. That means I have spent a ridiculous number of hours packing, lifting boxes, and hauling furniture….
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
#106: It’s Okay to Suck at Martial Arts [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #106 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “It’s Okay to Suck at Martial Arts.” After almost two years of hiding out from Covid, I finally stepped outside and joined a BJJ school. Well, re-joined, actually. And guess what? I SUCK! Yup. I may only be two years older, but I’m…
#105: Waiting to Die [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #105 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Waiting to Die.” My wife and I once found ourselves in a scary situation. Fortunately, we lived to tell the tale… so I’m going to tell it! Of course, you don’t need to survive a scary situation to remind you that life is…
Practice the Jab for Self-Defense and Sparring
Are some martial arts techniques more important than others? Yes! And I’d say the jab is number one! Whether you practice the martial arts for self-defense, fitness, or fun, in this video, I’ll tell you why I decided to practice this basic punch in every training session… and why you should, too. You can either…
My Best Leg Stretching Tip
I get questions all the time about stretching the legs. Even though I’m not known for doing full splits, I’ve already made two videos on how to improve your flexibility. The first one covers the PNF stretching technique, which helped me a lot back in my high-kicking days. The second gives you a few tips…
#104: Participation Trophies [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #104 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Participation Trophies.” Awarding trophies for participation, as opposed to the actual winning of an event, is a controversial topic. But should it be? Over the years, I’ve seen the good and the bad side of awarding participation trophies… and the crazy side! In…
#103: Tools Not Rules [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #103 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Tools Not Rules.” Is there a difference between sticking to a routine and being stuck to one? YES, absolutely! If you’ve ever felt like a failure for skipping a workout or been stressed out for missing a class, this episode is for you……