So, you want to work out and you don’t want to quit. Okay—here come eight tips to help you stay motivated and stick to it. You can watch the video below or scroll down for the transcript. Either way, don’t give up! Don’t Quit Working Out! How to Stay Motivated Tip # 1: Work out…
Author: Ando Mierzwa
Ando Mierzwa is a martial arts teacher living in Los Angeles, CA.
#123: How to Build Courage in Martial Arts [Video Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #123 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “How to Build Courage in Martial Arts.” Many people worry that they won’t have the courage to fight back against a real-life attacker… and that includes martial arts students! It makes sense, really. You can build strong muscles and practice cool moves all…
#122: Yin or Yang: A Tale of Two Black Belts [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #122 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Yin or Yang: A Tale of Two Black Belts.” There are many paths to choose from in the martial arts… but how do you know if you’re on the right one? Wait—there’s actually an even bigger question to think about— Should you be…
#121: Hero Worship in the Martial Arts [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #121 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Hero Worship in the Martial Arts.” We all need teachers and role models in the martial arts… but can following a leader become harmful at some point? Is it possible to show a teacher too much respect? YES! If we’re not careful, our…
#120: Use It or Lose It [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #120 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Use It or Lose It.” Some people say martial arts is like riding a bike… I don’t! I say use it or lose it! The fact is that no matter how hard you train, you can’t practice everything all the time, which means…
Will Your Self-Defense Techniques Work in a Real Fight?
You hear it all the time in the martial arts—“That move won’t work in a real fight!” But does anyone really know what they’re talking about? Here’s my judgment about all that judgment! You can watch the video below or scroll down for the transcript. Keep it real, my friend! That Won’t Work in a…
#119: Lighten Your Load – Tai Chi’s Double-Weighted Error [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #119 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Lighten Your Load – Tai Chi’s Double-Weighted Error.” The art of Tai Chi Chuan is often criticized (or even mocked) in modern martial arts circles. Of course, much of that criticism comes from people who have never researched or practiced the art whatsoever!…