Welcome to Episode #77 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, Paul Read. If you don’t follow Paul’s work as a Tai Chi instructor, you should! Many people talk about expressing themselves through their martial arts training, but Paul is one of the few who actually does! I’ve been of a…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
#76: Chris Hanson Interview [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #76 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, Chris Hanson. Chris Hanson is a school teacher, father, lifelong martial artist, founder of Karate Unity… and a really nice guy! As you’ll hear, Chris is on a mission to bring the martial arts community together by training with as…
#75: Talk to Your Body [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #75 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Talk to Your Body.” Question—how well do you know your body? If you’re like me, you probably think some parts are strong and healthy… but you label other parts as weak, stiff, or just plain “bad”. You gotta stop that! Whether it’s due…
Head Movement Drill for Self-Defense
If you practice self-defense techniques without moving your head, you’re asking for trouble, my friend! Here’s a simple head movement drill to help keep you safe! If the video doesn’t play, try this link! Head Movement Drill for Self-Defense TRANSCRIPT Howdy. Ando here from Happy Life Martial Arts. In my video, Don’t Be a Bobble…
#74: Inspiration and Motivation [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #74 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Inspiration and Motivation.” Do your friends talk about getting into shape? Starting a business? Writing a book? Tell them to give up! Don’t worry—you’re still a good person. But you should know that there’s a right time to help and a wrong time…
TMA vs. MMA: The Great Martial Arts Debate
TMA vs. MMA… let’s settle the war of words between Traditional Martial Arts and Mixed Martial Arts once and for all! 🙂 (If the video doesn’t play below, click on this YouTube link!) TMA vs. MMA TRANSCRIPT Hey. Ando here from Happy Life Martial Arts. Traditional Martial Arts and Mixed Martial Arts. The trash talking…
#73: Punches in Bunches [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #73 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Punches in Bunches.” In business, relationships, and on the mats, the biggest winners I know are also the biggest losers! That’s because the secret to success isn’t always WHAT you do, but how often you do it. But the more you do something,…