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…
Tag: self-defense
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…
#70: Catching Another Thief! [Podcast and Video]
Welcome to Episode #70 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Catching Another Thief.” Remember back in Episode #50 when I told you the story about how my wife and I helped catch a thief? Well, it happened again! I was a bit smarter this time, but still learned a HUGE lesson that I…
#69: How to Control Stress, Pain, and Fear [Podcast and Video]
Welcome to Episode #69 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Control Stress, Pain, and Fear.” We all have a breaking point. Stress, pain, fear, and doubt will control you and steal away your freedom if you let it. So, how do you stay in control when your mind and body freeze up? I’ve…
#67: Walk Like a Warrior [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #67 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Walk Like a Warrior.” The way you walk tells a story to the world… but is it the story you want to tell? You change yourself for the better through training in the martial arts, right? But do you leave those benefits behind…
Palm Heel Strike or Punch in a Real-Life Fight?
Should you use a palm heel strike or a punch in a real-life self-defense situation? This is a common debate in martial arts circles. Let’s see if we can solve it! Check out the video or the summary below! 🙂 Palm Heel Strike or Punch? If you saw my video, How to Punch in a…
#63: True Confidence [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #63 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “True Confidence.” The secret to building confidence really isn’t a secret at all. The roots of confidence will always be preparation and experience. But… is that it? Is it possible to reach an even deeper level of faith in your capabilities… a level…