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

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... The post #63: True Confidence [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #62 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast. In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Stephan Kesting, founder of: Grapplearts.com Self-Defense Tutorials.com and The Strenuous Life Podcast You may also recognize Stephan from some videos we’ve made together. How to Escape a Rear Naked Choke How to Take... The post #62: Stephan Kesting Interview [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

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... The post #61: My Greatest Workout Tip [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #60 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “I Don’t Know!” The greatest battle in the martial arts might be with your own ego. At least it is for me! Here’s an embarrassing story from my past where my ego won… and I lost because of it! To LISTEN to, “I... The post #60: I Don’t Know! [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #59 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast. In this episode, I catch up with Sifu TW Smith, owner of TW Smith’s Martial Arts Center and the host of one of my favorite martial arts programs, Kung Fu Podcasts. I can’t believe it took me so long to finally sit down... The post #59: TW Smith Interview [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #58 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast. In this episode, I catch up with Sifu Randy Brown of Randy Brown Mantis Boxing. You may remember Sifu Randy from a couple of videos we made together. In case you missed them, here are the links… Tips to Manage Distance in a... The post #58: Randy Brown Interview [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #57 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Wonder Woman and Superman.” What does it take to be a hero in today’s world? Not an easy question! Modern culture offers us a wide range of messages… and I’m sick of it! So, join me for a rant that I hope will... The post #57: Wonder Woman and Superman [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #56 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “A Religious Experience.” You never know when you might have a religious experience… or when you might be the cause of one! Join Ando in a discussion all about martial arts and reading signs from the universe. To LISTEN to, “A Religious Experience,”... The post #56: A Religious Experience [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #55 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “I Want You to Fail!” If you want to learn martial arts, then from the bottom of my heart—I want you to fail! Like it or not, failing is the only way to become a master. Unfortunately, our ego usually doesn’t agree! In... The post #55: I Want You to Fail! [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #54 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Facing a Death Threat.” What would you do if someone threatened your life? Would you be prepared to fight? Would you be able to walk away? Would you have the wisdom to know the difference between a real threat and an idle threat?... The post #54: Facing a Death Threat [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #53 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Are You a Martial Arts Zombie?” When we sign up for martial arts, we’re filled with passion and purpose. But how long does that last? One day, you find yourself showing up to class, going through motions, and have no idea if you’re... The post #53: Are You a Martial Arts Zombie? [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #52 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Martial Artists Are Weirdos.” Martial artists are not normal people… and that’s okay! In this episode, let’s take a closer look at what makes martial arts (and the people who practice them!) a little unusual. To LISTEN to, “Martial Artists Are Weirdos,” you... The post #52: Martial Artists Are Weirdos [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #51 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast. In this episode, I sit down for an interview with Mr. Jeremy Lesniak. If you don’t know Jeremy, he is a lifelong martial artist as well as the founder of Whistlekick Sparring Gear and Apparel. Jeremy is also the host of Whistlekick Martial... The post #51: Jeremy Lesniak Interview [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #50 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Catching a Thief.” I live a pretty quiet life. So, when I got the chance to help catch a thief, I felt like Batman! In this episode, I share the story and the lessons learned about self-defense and living a happy life. To... The post #50: Catching a Thief [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #49 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Wining and Losing in the Martial Arts.” In the martial arts, winning can mean life and losing can mean death… but some martial artists seem to forget that. Or maybe just want to! In this episode, I share my thoughts on how to... The post #49: Winning and Losing in the Martial Arts [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #48 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Practice Time Tips for Martial Arts Mastery.” How much time do you spend practicing martial arts? Is it enough to become a master? In this episode, I share two pieces of advice to help anyone make the most of their practice time. To... The post #48: Practice Time Tips for Martial Arts Mastery [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #47 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Whining and Complaining.” Okay, I admit it—I like to talk. But if you ever catch me whining and complaining, do me a favor and slap me in the face! But before you do, give me one chance to whine and complain about people... The post #47: Whining and Complaining [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #46 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Think for Yourself.” Are you a leader or a follower? Do you go with the flow or think for yourself? Be warned—these are two very different ways to live your life. For me, only one will lead you to success in the martial... The post #46: Think for Yourself [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #45 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Self-Doubt in the Martial Arts.” Do you suck at martial arts? Do you ever feel like you’re wasting your time practicing all those fancy moves? Be warned! When it comes to success in self-defense or any part of life, doubting yourself won’t just... The post #45: Self-Doubt in the Martial Arts [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to Episode #44 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Black Belt Diet Tips.” Food can be our best friend… or our worst enemy! It took me years to figure out how to maintain a diet that would help me, not hurt me. So, if you’re interested in my journey to become a... The post #44: Black Belt Diet Tips [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.