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

Welcome to Episode #27 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, featuring Part 2 of my interview with longtime martial artist and fighter, JD Mierzwa. If you missed Part 1 of our conversation, you can find it here: “#26: JD Mierzwa – Part 1.” Part 2 goes even deeper into the topics of violence,... The post #27: JD Mierzwa – Part 2 [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #26 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, featuring Part 1 of my interview with JD Mierzwa. JD is a former bouncer, professional kickboxer, underground street fighter, cage fighter, prison guard, and sheriff. Currently, he’s a fitness trainer and MMA coach. He also happens to be my brother! Listen in as... The post #26: JD Mierzwa – Part 1 [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #25 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “The Secret to Staying Positive.” We all know that positive thinking is critical for building a happy life. But being positive and staying positive in a world full of stress and strife is easier said than done! In this show, Ando discusses how... The post #25: The Secret to Staying Positive [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #24 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Facing Death.” Facing death is a necessary requirement to be a complete martial artist. But what may surprise you is that it’s also a requirement for living a happy life! Not sure why? Then listen in as we discuss the lessons we can... The post #24: Facing Death [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #23 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Mind and Muscle in Self-Defense.” With the popularity of combat sports like MMA and BJJ, it’s easy to think that every martial artist must also be an elite athlete. But that’s not true at all! Sure, you can get into great shape through... The post #23: Mind and Muscle in Self-Defense [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #22 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “How To Be a Master.” Many students seem to believe that just showing up to class is enough to become a master. But it’s not! The truth is even if you show up and work hard, you’re not guaranteed to become a martial... The post #22: How To Be a Master [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #21 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Just Let Go… and Win!” Holding on to your dreams can be the key to success…or the road to ruin! How can you tell when to keep fighting and when to just let go? In this episode, we break down the differences between... The post #21: Just Let Go…and Win! [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #20 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Sparring and Self-Defense! When it comes to self-defense, complaining won’t save you. Neither will quitting. In self-defense, you have to take action to protect yourself. Well, guess what? The same is true for dealing with a bad sparring partner! This episode reveals a... The post #20: Sparring and Self-Defense [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #19 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, 7 Lessons from Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee is probably responsible for more people signing up for martial arts classes than anyone else in history. And I’m one of them! In this show, I share seven lessons from Bruce’s notebook, the Tao of Jeet... The post #19: 7 Lessons From Bruce Lee appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #18 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, John Hackleman! In a world of posers and wanna-bes, John Hackleman is the real deal. He doesn’t just “do” martial arts, he lives martial arts. So, when I got the chance to sit down with the Pit Master himself, I... The post #18: John Hackleman Interview [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #17 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, The Language of Success. Most of us take how we communicate with the world for granted…which can lead us to failure or even put us in danger! Join Sensei Ando for a discussion on how to avoid being misunderstood and for easy ways... The post #17: The Language of Success [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #16 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, How to Get Things Done! Setting goals is one thing…finishing them is another! What keeps us from accomplishing everything we set out to do? No more stalling! No more procrastinating! Listen in as we talk about how to finish strong and how to... The post #16: How to Get Things Done [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #15 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Injuries Are Good For You. Everyone suffers from pain and injuries. But how much you suffer is up to you! In this episode, we talk about the attitudes that hold us back when injuries and obstacles interrupt our journey to success. Is it... The post #15: Injuries Are Good For You [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #14 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Faith in Your Fight. We all lead lives of faith of one kind or another. But how often do we put our faith to the test? Are your beliefs helping or holding you back on the road to success? In the martial arts,... The post #14: Faith In Your Fight [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #13 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Paranoia Into Power. The world can be a scary place. You watch the news, read the headlines, and face your own strong of disappointments and disasters. Some days, the bad vibes can be so overwhelming you may not even want to leave your... The post #13: Paranoia into Power [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #12 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, The Blonde Haired Warrior. Once upon a time, I was awakened in the middle of the night by a blood-curdling scream. I ran outside to discover a young, blonde haired woman— a brave blonde haired woman— whose actions that night taught me many... The post #12: The Blonde Haired Warrior [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #11 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Are You a One Trick Pony? You may be really good at what you do, but what happens when other people are just as good… or better? The fact is that trying your best doesn’t mean you always win. But does that mean... The post #11: Are You a One Trick Pony? [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #10 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Greatest Self-Defense Weapon. People always ask me, “What’s the greatest self-defense weapon?” They’re always surprised when I tell them the best self-defense weapon is already in their possession, doesn’t require a permit, and never needs sharpening or reloading. So, what is it? Give... The post #10: Greatest Self-Defense Weapon [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #9 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Smash Through the Maze! Setting goals is simple…but reaching goals can be complicated! You might feel lost in a maze of obstacles. You might even want to give up. But before you fall to the ground and claw at the dirt to bury... The post #9: Smash Through the Maze [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to the eighth episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Surprise: The Way to Win.” The original meaning of the word surprise is to attack or capture suddenly. I’d call that a sucker punch! We discussed the “dark side” of surprise in Sucker Punched by Life. Now it’s time to talk about... The post #8: Surprise: The Way to Win [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.