Fight For A Happy Life With Sensei Ando: Martial Arts For Everyday Life

Welcome to Episode #87 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, Sensei Kris Wilder. Where do I begin…? First off, Sensei Kris is the owner and chief instructor of the West Seattle Karate Academy. He’s also the host of not one, but TWO podcasts— The Back Channel Martial Arts & Life... The post #87: Kris Wilder Interview [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #86 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, Sensei Seth Adams. Sensei Seth is a lifelong martial artist-—his first Karate teachers were his own Mom and Dad! By the age of 14, he was responsible for teaching kids classes-—a calling he still enjoys to this day. Armed with... The post #86: Seth Adams Interview [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #85 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, Ramsey Dewey. Fighters aren’t always the best teachers… or best communicators! So, it was a special pleasure to sit down with Ramsey Dewey, an MMA coach working in Shanghai, China. That’s right! Ramsey left the USA to open his own... The post #85: Ramsey Dewey Interview [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #84 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, Sensei Jesse Enkamp, founder of KarateByJesse.com. You already know Jesse… and you probably LOVE him! Jesse Enkamp was born into Karate family and has devoted his entire life to developing and spreading that legacy far and wide. Student, teacher, blogging... The post #84: Jesse Enkamp Interview [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #83 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, Sensei Jaredd Wilson. Who is Jaredd Wilson? Jaredd is the host of the long-running Martial Thoughts Podcast. For martial arts junkies looking for some intelligent and entertaining conversations, you’ll want to check it out. Oh, did I mention that I... The post #83: Jaredd Wilson Interview [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

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... The post #82: Are Forms and Kata a Waste of Time in Martial Arts? [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #81 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “The Law of the Jungle and Self-Defense.” Can a smaller, weaker animal survive an attack by a larger, stronger animal? The truth is UGLY, but I’m going to tell you anyway! If you can handle it, I’m going to examine the benefits of... The post #81: The Law of the Jungle and Self-Defense [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #80 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, Menamy Mitanes. You can find a lot of show-offs in the martial arts… Menamy Mitanes is not one of them. But he could be! Menamy has not only earned black belts in Judo and BJJ, he is a certified instructor... The post #80: Menamy Mitanes Interview [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #79 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Two Teacher Types.” There are two major teacher types in the martial arts. Each has pros and cons, depending on what type of student you are! In this episode, I’ll share my experiences with both teacher types and offer my advice on how... The post #79: Two Teacher Types in Martial Arts [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #78 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “My First Fight.” When I was seven years old, my babysitter set me up to fight another kid in the neighborhood. Surprise! Even though the situation was totally ridiculous, the lessons I learned from that fight have stayed with me to this day.... The post #78: My First Fight [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #77 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, Paul Read. If you don’t follow Paul’s work as a Tai Chi instructor, you should! Many people talk about expressing themselves through their martial arts training, but Paul is one of the few who actually does! I’ve been of a... The post #77: Paul Read Interview [Podcast + Video] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #76 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, Chris Hanson. Chris Hanson is a school teacher, father, lifelong martial artist, founder of Karate Unity… and a really nice guy! As you’ll hear, Chris is on a mission to bring the martial arts community together by training with as... The post #76: Chris Hanson Interview [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #75 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Talk to Your Body.” Question—how well do you know your body? If you’re like me, you probably think some parts are strong and healthy… but you label other parts as weak, stiff, or just plain “bad”. You gotta stop that! Whether it’s due... The post #75: Talk to Your Body [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #73 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Punches in Bunches.” In business, relationships, and on the mats, the biggest winners I know are also the biggest losers! That’s because the secret to success isn’t always WHAT you do, but how often you do it. But the more you do something,... The post #73: Punches in Bunches [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #72 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Are You Ready to Fight?” No, seriously… are you? If some maniac suddenly jumped on you RIGHT NOW, are you prepared to fight back? Are your muscles tight? Will your clothes hold you back? Can you flip your mindset from calm to aggressive... The post #72: Are You Ready to Fight? [Video + Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #71 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Your Special Gift.” You never know when someone will change your life forever. You also don’t know when YOU will change someone else’s life forever! Is it possible that that you are changing the world without even knowing it? In this episode, let’s... The post #71: Your Special Gift [Podcast and Video] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

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... The post #70: Catching Another Thief! [Podcast and Video] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

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... The post #69: How to Control Stress, Pain, and Fear [Podcast and Video] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #68 of the Fight for a Happy Life martial arts podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Fauzia Lala for an inspiring chat about finding your identity and accomplishing your goals. Fauzia is the founder and head instructor of Defense Ninjas, an all-women’s self-defense program based in Seattle, Washington. She’s also... The post #68: Fauzia Lala Interview [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.