People sometimes ask me how much training they need to be effective in a self-defense situation. My answer? None. Zip. Fact: Men, women, and children defend themselves every day with no training whatsoever. Sure, the news blasts you with stories about the crimes that get committed…but what about the crimes that don’t get committed? The…
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#12: The Blonde Haired Warrior [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #12 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, The Blonde Haired Warrior. Once upon a time, I was awakened in the middle of the night by a blood-curdling scream. I ran outside to discover a young, blonde haired woman— a brave blonde haired woman— whose actions that night taught me many…
Make Peace with Violence
Bombings. School shootings. Genocide. Over and over, the headlines tell the story of violence. And with each incident, there is a wave of shock, grief, and outrage. It can be overwhelming. But it shouldn’t be. Not if you want to maximize your happiness in this world. To do that, you need to find a way…
#7: Make Peace with Violence [Podcast]
Welcome to the seventh episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Make Peace with Violence. Day after day, the headlines bring us stories of violence. The grief and outrage that result can be overwhelming… but it shouldn’t be! Join Sensei Ando as he discusses how violence shapes our lives and how to keep…