Welcome to Episode #27 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, featuring Part 2 of my interview with longtime martial artist and fighter, JD Mierzwa. If you missed Part 1 of our conversation, you can find it here: “#26: JD Mierzwa – Part 1.” Part 2 goes even deeper into the topics of violence,…
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The Fight for a Happy Life podcast is all about applying martial arts principles to everyday life, whether you’re a black belt or white belt!
#26: JD Mierzwa – Part 1 [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #26 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, featuring Part 1 of my interview with JD Mierzwa. JD is a former bouncer, professional kickboxer, underground street fighter, cage fighter, prison guard, and sheriff. Currently, he’s a fitness trainer and MMA coach. He also happens to be my brother! Listen in as…
#25: The Secret to Staying Positive [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #25 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “The Secret to Staying Positive.” We all know that positive thinking is critical for building a happy life. But being positive and staying positive in a world full of stress and strife is easier said than done! In this show, Ando discusses how…
#24: Facing Death [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #24 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Facing Death.” Facing death is a necessary requirement to be a complete martial artist. But what may surprise you is that it’s also a requirement for living a happy life! Not sure why? Then listen in as we discuss the lessons we can…
#23: Mind and Muscle in Self-Defense [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #23 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Mind and Muscle in Self-Defense.” With the popularity of combat sports like MMA and BJJ, it’s easy to think that every martial artist must also be an elite athlete. But that’s not true at all! Sure, you can get into great shape through…
#22: How To Be a Master [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #22 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “How To Be a Master.” Many students seem to believe that just showing up to class is enough to become a master. But it’s not! The truth is even if you show up and work hard, you’re not guaranteed to become a martial…
#21: Just Let Go…and Win! [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #21 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Just Let Go… and Win!” Holding on to your dreams can be the key to success…or the road to ruin! How can you tell when to keep fighting and when to just let go? In this episode, we break down the differences between…