Welcome to Episode #102 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “3 Halloween Self-Defense Lessons.” When I was a kid, Halloween was a big deal. That’s because in our town, you were allowed to “trick or treat” for TWO nights instead of just one! Unfortunately, I learned the hard way that while life can…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
#101: You Are the Dojo [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #101 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “You Are the Dojo.” A few years ago, I made a video called, The World Is Your Dojo. The message—that you can learn anywhere, from anyone, at any time—is still a good one. However… …it’s not the whole story! In fact, I’d say…
Tip for a Strong Grip (and How to Stop Trigger Finger!)
We all want a strong grip. But if you’re not careful, you can end up with a weaker grip due to a “trigger finger”. That’s what happened to me. Don’t let it happen to you! If the video won’t play, click this link. Transcript below. Happy training! Tip for a Strong Grip TRANSCRIPT Howdy! Ando…
#100: Throw the First Punch [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #100 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Throw the First Punch.” That’s right! We made it to Episode 100. I say “we” because if you weren’t here, I wouldn’t be here either, so thank you for your support! 🙂 In this show, I share my thoughts on two very different…
#99: You Are a Master [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #99 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “You Are a Master.” Do you ever feel like a martial arts “loser”? Ever feel like you’re so far away from achieving your goals that you might be better off just giving up? STOP! I bet you’re doing just fine. In fact, I…
Should You Practice Kata and Forms in the Martial Arts?
It’s an old debate in the martial arts world—should you practice kata or not? Here’s a short video with my opinion on the matter. Written summary below. Happy training! If the video won’t play, click here. Should You Practice Kata? Do you practice kata or forms? Why? Or why not? What is kata anyway? Well,…
#98: Tame Your Brain to Win the Game [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #98 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Tame Your Brain to Win the Game.” Are you too smart for your own good? Does overthinking get in the way of performing at your best? If you’re like me, the answer is YES! My mind is so busy judging, worrying, and arguing…