Welcome to Episode #111 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “How to Make Martial Arts Techniques Work.” You see a move. You learn a move. You try a move… …but it doesn’t work! ARGH! So frustrating. The truth is, sooner or later, we all hit a wall in our training. We all get…
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#82: Are Forms and Kata a Waste of Time in Martial Arts? [Video + Podcast]
Forms and kata… a functional, practical training tool in the martial arts or a big waste of time? Join me and special guest, Sifu Randy Brown, for a lively discussion on the pros and cons of forms training. We’ve both gone through through phases of LOTS of kata and NO kata, so I think you’ll…
How BJJ Improved My Stand-Up Fighting in Kung Fu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is famous for teaching effective self-defense on the ground, but is it possible that BJJ can also improve your stand-up fighting skills? YES! At least it sure helped me! Of course, martial artists love arguing about one style being better than another, but the way I see it— Each style gives you…
TMA vs. MMA: The Great Martial Arts Debate
TMA vs. MMA… let’s settle the war of words between Traditional Martial Arts and Mixed Martial Arts once and for all! 🙂 (If the video doesn’t play below, click on this YouTube link!) TMA vs. MMA TRANSCRIPT Hey. Ando here from Happy Life Martial Arts. Traditional Martial Arts and Mixed Martial Arts. The trash talking…
What is the Best Kicking Range for Self-Defense?
What is the best kicking range for self-defense? Or is that question really just a mental trap? Here’s a concept you may not have considered from Sifu Matt Ember of Rising Fist Kung Fu. For more advice from Sifu Matt, check out our podcast interview together— Interview with Sifu Matt Ember But for now, check…
#65: Matt Ember Interview [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #65 of the Fight for a Happy Life martial arts podcast. In this episode, we welcome back Sifu Matt Ember, long-time student and teacher of Kung Fu San Soo. You’ll remember Sifu Matt from a couple of videos on this website— Self-Defense Against a Bigger, Stronger Opponent One Tip to Learn Martial…
#61: My Greatest Workout Tip [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #61 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “My Greatest Workout Tip!” Here it is… my greatest workout tip. It took me 48 years to figure it out, but better late than never! No matter how you choose to exercise—martial arts, yoga, weights, running—I believe this simple advice will change the…