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Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.

#129: Laugh in the Face of Death [Podcast]

Posted on February 5, 2026March 2, 2026 by Ando Mierzwa

Welcome to Episode #129 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Laugh in the Face of Death.” How do you prepare to face the day? Do you have a morning routine to be at your best? Whether you rely on exercise, meditation, red light therapy, or coffee, once the day starts, most of us…

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#128: The Nuts and Bolts of Martial Arts [Podcast]

Posted on December 12, 2025December 13, 2025 by Ando Mierzwa

Welcome to Episode #128 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “The Nuts and Bolts of Martial Arts.” Will your martial arts techniques hold up under pressure… or will your skills break apart and leave you lying in a pool of tears? Here’s the thing—it’s easy to get the BIG things right in the…

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Keep the Martial Arts MARTIAL!

Posted on February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 by Ando Mierzwa

Training in the martial arts offers one major benefit that you can’t get in any other activity… or at least it should! In this video, I’ll tell you what makes the martial arts special and what every teacher and student should be trying to achieve. You can watch the video below or scroll down for…

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Don’t Quit Working Out! How to Stay Motivated

Posted on April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by Ando Mierzwa

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…

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#121: Hero Worship in the Martial Arts [Video + Podcast]

Posted on December 12, 2023May 13, 2024 by Ando Mierzwa

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…

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#120: Use It or Lose It [Video + Podcast]

Posted on November 2, 2023May 13, 2024 by Ando Mierzwa

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…

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Will Your Self-Defense Techniques Work in a Real Fight?

Posted on October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 by Ando Mierzwa

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…

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