I get questions all the time from martial artists wondering how to lose weight. Why do they ask me? Probably because I’m skinny! To be clear, I’ve never claimed to be a doctor or a dietitian, but I have gone on record sharing my personal experiences with food on my podcast, Fight for a Happy…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
Fix Your Spinning Back Kick and Turning Side Kick
The spinning back kick is one of the most powerful strikes in the martial arts… but only if you throw it correctly! In this video, I share one simple tip to help make your spinning back kick the best it can be. You can either play the video or read a summary below. Then go…
#47: Whining and Complaining [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #47 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Whining and Complaining.” Okay, I admit it—I like to talk. But if you ever catch me whining and complaining, do me a favor and slap me in the face! But before you do, give me one chance to whine and complain about people…
My Interview on Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio! [Podcast]
I was recently honored to be a guest on the Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Podcast! Host Jeremy Lesniak was patient and gracious enough to let me rant and rave for a full hour! What topics did we cover? Let me tell you… Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal My first martial arts school Starting this website…
Reduce Fear in Sparring and Fighting
The question of how to reduce fear in sparring or a real-life fight is a common one. That’s because it’s completely natural to be afraid of getting hurt, crippled, or killed. So, how can martial artists increase their confidence not just in class, but out there in the real world? Well, I’ve got two tips…
How to Learn Martial Arts from Watching Videos
Can you really learn martial arts by watching videos? Yes, I think so! But there’s a right way to do it and a wrong way. So, here’s a quick tip to make sure you’re learning the right way! If the video doesn’t play, you’ll find a loose transcript below. Hope it helps! 🙂 How to…
#46: Think for Yourself [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #46 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Think for Yourself.” Are you a leader or a follower? Do you go with the flow or think for yourself? Be warned—these are two very different ways to live your life. For me, only one will lead you to success in the martial…