Would you like to land more kicks? Are you tired of sparring and missing by just an inch or two? Well, here’s a simple drill that might help. It’s simple, but not easy! 🙂 Give it a try and let me know if it works for you! How to Land More Kicks in Sparring If…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
#66: Nick Drossos Interview [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #66 of the Fight for a Happy Life martial arts podcast. In this episode, we welcome Nick Drossos from NickDrossos.com. Nick is a fitness trainer, self-defense instructor, and life coach based in Montreal, Canada. But with nearly 100 million views on YouTube, he’s changed lives all around the world! You can find…
Palm Heel Strike or Punch in a Real-Life Fight?
Should you use a palm heel strike or a punch in a real-life self-defense situation? This is a common debate in martial arts circles. Let’s see if we can solve it! Check out the video or the summary below! 🙂 Palm Heel Strike or Punch? If you saw my video, How to Punch in a…
#65: Matt Ember Interview [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #65 of the Fight for a Happy Life martial arts podcast. In this episode, we welcome back Sifu Matt Ember, long-time student and teacher of Kung Fu San Soo. You’ll remember Sifu Matt from a couple of videos on this website— Self-Defense Against a Bigger, Stronger Opponent One Tip to Learn Martial…
#64: Ritchie Yip Interview [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #64 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast. This episode is a wisdom-packed conversation with martial artist Ritchie Yip. Ritchie is the founder and head instructor of InFighting Training Centers based in Vancouver, BC. He also has a growing YouTube channel loaded with helpful content on fitness, kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu…
#63: True Confidence [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #63 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “True Confidence.” The secret to building confidence really isn’t a secret at all. The roots of confidence will always be preparation and experience. But… is that it? Is it possible to reach an even deeper level of faith in your capabilities… a level…
How to Stop Brain Damage in the Martial Arts
Worried about brain damage? You should be! Conversations about CTE and secondary impact syndrome are common nowadays, whether you’re talking about football, youth soccer, or martial arts. So, before you head off to your next martial arts class, let me share my thoughts and advice to help you protect yourself from brain injuries. Train smart,…