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What It Takes To Be a Self-Defense Expert

Posted on October 12, 2014June 13, 2015 by Ando Mierzwa

What does it take to be a self-defense expert? Most people have no idea. Case in point… I was at dinner with a female friend the other night. Our conversation was interrupted when a gentleman walked past our table. It was obvious why. The gentleman was tall, handsome, and built like a superhero. She commented,…

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Martial Arts Are For Smart People

Posted on October 7, 2014April 11, 2024 by Ando Mierzwa

The martial arts were created for smart people. In this video, I’ll tell you why. If the video won’t play, either CLICK HERE or read the summary below. Keep fighting, my friend! Martial Arts Are for Smart People The martial arts are for smart people. Think about it… A 250 pound good guy probably doesn’t…

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My Dirty Secret to Make More Practice Time

Posted on September 24, 2014June 13, 2015 by Ando Mierzwa

You love martial arts. You want to practice. But fitting practice time into your schedule isn’t always easy. Or is it? Let me ask you a question… Are you too busy to go to the bathroom? Probably not. So, what if you practiced your martial arts every time you visited the bathroom? Stop laughing—I’m trying…

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Two Questions To Be a Martial Arts Master

Posted on September 17, 2014September 15, 2020 by Ando Mierzwa

You show up to class. You work hard. But it takes more than consistent practice to become a martial arts master—you also need guidance. Guidance from whom? If you’re lucky, you’ll have great teachers who will put you on track and keep you on track to becoming the best you can be. Great teachers will…

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How to Insult Someone in Martial Arts

Posted on August 19, 2014June 13, 2015 by Ando Mierzwa

I admit it—I talk trash. Lots of it. To me, trash talk is just another weapon to break down my opponent’s focus and confidence. But if you really want to know how to insult someone in the martial arts, let me share a little secret… Pay them a compliment. Here’s how it works… My brother…

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Death Grip: Just Let Go…and Win!

Posted on August 10, 2014June 13, 2015 by Ando Mierzwa

I used to think the term “death grip” referred to a grip so powerful it could cause someone’s death. But it’s the opposite. A death grip is a desperate attempt to control something that is causing you harm. It’s holding on for dear life when every other option has failed. I had a real-life death…

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Martial Arts Is NOT Like Riding a Bike

Posted on August 6, 2014June 13, 2015 by Ando Mierzwa

I’m a patient man. Really. But there’s a special kind of martial artist out there who really irks me. Who is it? The former martial artist. Someone who trained as a kid, or a couple years in college, or a few months as an adult, then quit. If you quit martial arts, so be it….

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