123 episodes
Fight for a Happy Life with Sensei Ando: Martial Arts for Everyday Life Ando Mierzwa: Martial Artist, Teacher
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4.9 • 63 Ratings
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Martial arts are a powerful path to fitness of the mind, body, and spirit... yet most people never even try a class! Join Ando Mierzwa as he shares ways to apply the wisdom of Karate, Kung Fu, BJJ and other martial arts to everyday life. If you are pursuing success in health, relationships, or business, you will quickly discover how even a little martial arts makes life a whole lot better!
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#123: How to Build Courage in Martial Arts [Video Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #123 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “How to Build Courage in Martial Arts.” Many people worry that they won’t have the courage to fight back against a real-life attacker… and that includes martial arts students! It makes sense, really. You can build strong muscles and practice cool moves all...
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#122: Yin or Yang: A Tale of Two Black Belts [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #122 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Yin or Yang: A Tale of Two Black Belts.” There are many paths to choose from in the martial arts… but how do you know if you’re on the right one? Wait—there’s actually an even bigger question to think about— Should you be...
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#121: Hero Worship in the Martial Arts [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #121 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Hero Worship in the Martial Arts.” We all need teachers and role models in the martial arts… but can following a leader become harmful at some point? Is it possible to show a teacher too much respect? YES! If we’re not careful, our...
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#120: Use It or Lose It [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #120 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Use It or Lose It.” Some people say martial arts is like riding a bike… I don’t! I say use it or lose it! The fact is that no matter how hard you train, you can’t practice everything all the time, which means...
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#119: Lighten Your Load – The Double-Weighted Error [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #119 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Lighten Your Load – The Double-Weighted Error.” The art of Tai Chi Chuan is often criticized (or even mocked) in modern martial arts circles. Of course, much of that criticism comes from people who have never researched or practiced the art whatsoever! Typically,...
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#118: How to Get More from Your Martial Arts Practice [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #118 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “How to Get More from Your Martial Arts Practice.” You train hard… but are you getting everything you can out of your martial arts practice? Probably not! Don’t worry—in this episode, I share three practice tips that will pay you back with BIG...
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Customer Reviews
Great Life Lessons
Sensei Ando has an easy-to-listen to style and great advice for everyone, including non-martial-arts students. I'm only 20-something episodes in, and I look forward to my commute when I have time to listen. Thanks, Sensei, from Nebraska!
My First Technique
Hi Ando,
My first technique was a strike set: front punch (front hand jab), reverse punch (rear hand jab), hook (lead hand), uppercut (rear hand). I remember the struggles of learning to move my feet properly, challenges of not leaning my torso & head forward and the importance of staying relaxed while striking (which can happen by controlling our breathing and smiling while we strike).
Warmest Regards,
Virgil Lee Dortch
HapKiDo, BJJ & Balintawak Practitioner
Legend
I found Ando on YouTube when I found his series on self defense. Now, as a high school student who sometimes relies on impulse and what society and my classmates tell me, this podcast helped a ton. As someone who though peace was brought by being timid and soft spoken, I have learned otherwise. Ando teaches life lessons. Everyone should listen in.