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…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
#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,…
#72: Are You Ready to Fight? [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #72 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Are You Ready to Fight?” No, seriously… are you? If some maniac suddenly jumped on you RIGHT NOW, are you prepared to fight back? Are your muscles tight? Will your clothes hold you back? Can you flip your mindset from calm to aggressive…
What is the Best Kicking Range for Self-Defense?
What is the best kicking range for self-defense? Or is that question really just a mental trap? Here’s a concept you may not have considered from Sifu Matt Ember of Rising Fist Kung Fu. For more advice from Sifu Matt, check out our podcast interview together— Interview with Sifu Matt Ember But for now, check…
#71: Your Special Gift [Podcast + Video]
Welcome to Episode #71 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Your Special Gift.” You never know when someone will change your life forever. You also don’t know when YOU will change someone else’s life forever! Is it possible that that you are changing the world without even knowing it? In this episode, let’s…
#70: Catching Another Thief! [Podcast and Video]
Welcome to Episode #70 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Catching Another Thief.” Remember back in Episode #50 when I told you the story about how my wife and I helped catch a thief? Well, it happened again! I was a bit smarter this time, but still learned a HUGE lesson that I…
#69: How to Control Stress, Pain, and Fear [Podcast and Video]
Welcome to Episode #69 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Control Stress, Pain, and Fear.” We all have a breaking point. Stress, pain, fear, and doubt will control you and steal away your freedom if you let it. So, how do you stay in control when your mind and body freeze up? I’ve…