Most people think of Mister Rogers as being a kind and gentle soul. But to my mind, he was also a warrior. When Fred Rogers first saw television, he hated it. “I got into television because I saw people throwing pies at each other’s faces. And if there’s anything that bothers me, it’s one person…
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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…
Master Teacher: Are You Giving Students Your Best?
“Master” is a term frequently used in the martial arts. While no one talks about a master accountant, master salesman, or master nurse, it is common to refer to a teacher of karate, kung fu, or BJJ, as a “master”. But master of what exactly? Mastery implies the ability to demonstrate basic and advanced techniques…
Smash Through the Maze Between You and Your Goals
My wife and I recently met up with our family for breakfast. I wound up seated between my nephew and nieces, ages five, eight, and 10. On the table was a cup of crayons and paper placemats with games and activities to keep the kids, and their uncle, busy. And if you think this uncle…
#9: Smash Through the Maze [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #9 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Smash Through the Maze! Setting goals is simple…but reaching goals can be complicated! You might feel lost in a maze of obstacles. You might even want to give up. But before you fall to the ground and claw at the dirt to bury…
Sting Like a Bee: Tips for the Little Guy
Muhammad Ali described his boxing style with the famous phrase: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Did you ever wonder why a heavyweight boxer would compare himself to a tiny bumblebee? The average bumblebee weighs about five hundredths of a gram. They say a queen bumblebee weighs almost a full gram, but no one’s…
#5: Tips for the Little Guy [Podcast]
Welcome to the fifth episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Tips for the Little Guy! Ever feel like the little guy? Ever feel like you don’t have a chance against the big guys? Then this show is for you! Drawing inspiration from the humble bumblebee, Ando covers six tips and tactics to…