Welcome to Episode #13 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Paranoia Into Power. The world can be a scary place. You watch the news, read the headlines, and face your own strong of disappointments and disasters. Some days, the bad vibes can be so overwhelming you may not even want to leave your…
Category: MARTIAL ARTS PODCAST
The Fight for a Happy Life podcast is all about applying martial arts principles to everyday life, whether you’re a black belt or white belt!
#12: The Blonde Haired Warrior [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #12 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, The Blonde Haired Warrior. Once upon a time, I was awakened in the middle of the night by a blood-curdling scream. I ran outside to discover a young, blonde haired woman— a brave blonde haired woman— whose actions that night taught me many…
#11: Are You a One Trick Pony? [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #11 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Are You a One Trick Pony? You may be really good at what you do, but what happens when other people are just as good… or better? The fact is that trying your best doesn’t mean you always win. But does that mean…
#10: Greatest Self-Defense Weapon [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #10 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Greatest Self-Defense Weapon. People always ask me, “What’s the greatest self-defense weapon?” They’re always surprised when I tell them the best self-defense weapon is already in their possession, doesn’t require a permit, and never needs sharpening or reloading. So, what is it? Give…
#9: Smash Through the Maze [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #9 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Smash Through the Maze! Setting goals is simple…but reaching goals can be complicated! You might feel lost in a maze of obstacles. You might even want to give up. But before you fall to the ground and claw at the dirt to bury…
#8: Surprise: The Way to Win [Podcast]
Welcome to the eighth episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Surprise: The Way to Win.” The original meaning of the word surprise is to attack or capture suddenly. I’d call that a sucker punch! We discussed the “dark side” of surprise in Sucker Punched by Life. Now it’s time to talk about…
#7: Make Peace with Violence [Podcast]
Welcome to the seventh episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Make Peace with Violence. Day after day, the headlines bring us stories of violence. The grief and outrage that result can be overwhelming… but it shouldn’t be! Join Sensei Ando as he discusses how violence shapes our lives and how to keep…