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Fight for a Happy Life

by Ando Mierzwa

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Martial arts are a powerful path to fitness of the mind, body, and spirit... yet most people won't even try a class! Join martial artist Ando Mierzwa as he shares ways to apply the wisdom of Karate, Kung Fu, and BJJ to everyday life. If you are pursuing success and happiness in health, relationships, or business, you will quickly discover how even a little martial arts makes life a whole lot better!

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Episodes

  1. #131: Transformation in the Martial Arts

  2. #130: 16 Years to Black Belt

  3. #129: Laugh in the Face of Death

  4. #128: Nuts and Bolts of Martial Arts

    Will your martial arts hold up under pressure? Or will a small detail make it all fall apart? Let's talk about the nuts and bolts, the subtle mechanics, of effective martial arts.

  5. #127: Survival with Stephan Kesting

  6. #126: Blind Spots

  7. #125: Killer Instinct in Martial Arts

  8. #124: Stop Pulling Your Punches

  9. #123: Building Courage

  10. #122: A Tale of Two Black Belts

  11. #121: Hero Worship

    When does humility turn into hero worship? Here's a warning about showing too much respect in the martial arts.

  12. #120: Use It or Lose It

  13. #119: Lighten Your Load

  14. #118: Get More from Your Martial Arts Practice

  15. #117: Bad Advice in the Martial Arts

  16. #116: You Got This

  17. #115: Judge and Jury

  18. #114: Driving Without Brakes

  19. #113: The First Technique in Martial Arts

  20. #112: Choked Out

  21. #111: How to Make Techniques Work

    We all judge whether a martial arts technique is possible or impossible. But before you throw out a move, be sure to pass it through these six stages of learning first.

  22. #110: Close Your Mind

  23. #109: Panic and Pandemonium

  24. #108_The Hardest Part of Self-Defense

  25. #107_The Art of Moving Furniture

  26. #106_It's Okay to Suck at Martial Arts

  27. #105_Waiting to Die

  28. #104_Participation Trophies.mp3

  29. #103_Tools Not Rules.mp3

  30. #102_3 Halloween Self-Defense Lessons.mp3

  31. #101_You Are the Dojo.mp3

  32. #100_Throw_the_First_Punch.mp3

  33. #99_You Are a Master.mp3

  34. #98_Tame Your Brain to Win the Game.mp3

  35. #97_Little Pain Big Trouble.mp3

  36. #96_Decision and Action.mp3

  37. #95_Respect for McDojos.mp3

  38. #94_Don't Be Water, My Friend.mp3

  39. #93_Cross-Training Tips for Martial Arts.mp3

  40. #92_Shouting at the Moon.mp3

  41. #91_Dark Side of Self-Improvement.mp3

  42. #90_12 Tips for a Happy Life.mp3

  43. #89_Living in a Lockdown.mp3

  44. #88_Andrea Harkins Interview.mp3

  45. #87_Kris Wilder Interview.mp3

  46. #86_Seth Adams Interview.mp3

  47. #85_Ramsey Dewey Interview.mp3

  48. #84_Jesse Enkamp Interview.mp3

  49. #83_Jaredd Wilson Interview.mp3

  50. #82_Are Kata a Waste of Time.mp3

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About this show

Martial arts are a powerful path to fitness of the mind, body, and spirit... yet most people won't even try a class! Join martial artist Ando Mierzwa as he shares ways to apply the wisdom of Karate, Kung Fu, and BJJ to everyday life. If you are pursuing success and happiness in health, relationships, or business, you will quickly discover how even a little martial arts makes life a whole lot better!

Hosted by

Ando Mierzwa

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Fight for a Happy Life have?

Fight for a Happy Life has 124 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 18, 2024.

What is Fight for a Happy Life about?

Martial arts are a powerful path to fitness of the mind, body, and spirit... yet most people won't even try a class! Join martial artist Ando Mierzwa as he shares ways to apply the wisdom of Karate, Kung Fu, and BJJ to everyday life. If you are pursuing success and happiness in health,...

How often does Fight for a Happy Life release new episodes?

Fight for a Happy Life publishes monthly, based on its 124 episodes since October 2013.

Who hosts Fight for a Happy Life?

Fight for a Happy Life is created and hosted by Ando Mierzwa.
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