Welcome to Episode #130 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “16 Years to Black Belt.” That’s right. It took me 16 years to receive my black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That’s a long time getting tapped, smashed, and crushed! Am I bitter about it taking so long? Not at all! That’s the…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
#129: Laugh in the Face of Death [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #129 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Laugh in the Face of Death.” How do you prepare to face the day? Do you have a morning routine to be at your best? Whether you rely on exercise, meditation, red light therapy, or coffee, once the day starts, most of us…
#128: The Nuts and Bolts of Martial Arts [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #128 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “The Nuts and Bolts of Martial Arts.” Will your martial arts techniques hold up under pressure… or will your skills break apart and leave you lying in a pool of tears? Here’s the thing—it’s easy to get the BIG things right in the…
#127: Survival with Stephan Kesting [Video Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #127 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Survival with Stephan Kesting.” You might know Stephan Kesting from his impressive work as an online BJJ instructor. You may also remember him from our first interview together back in episode #62. But he’s far more than just an internet hotshot. Stephan is…
#126: Blind Spots in Martial Arts [Video Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #126 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Blind Spots.” In case you didn’t notice, I’ve been wearing glasses for several years… but not anymore! I recently underwent eye surgery and am happy to report that I can now see better than ever! However, even with perfect vision, the fact is…
Keep the Martial Arts MARTIAL!
Training in the martial arts offers one major benefit that you can’t get in any other activity… or at least it should! In this video, I’ll tell you what makes the martial arts special and what every teacher and student should be trying to achieve. You can watch the video below or scroll down for…
#125: How to Train Your Killer Instinct [Video Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #125 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Killer Instinct.” Speed, power, and flexibility are all important, yes… but here’s the truth– They’re not enough! When it comes to surviving a real-life attack (or even just winning a tournament), you need killer instinct! You need to release your full fighting spirit!…