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

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.

Welcome to the seventh episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Make Peace with Violence. Day after day, the headlines bring us stories of violence. The grief and outrage that result can be overwhelming… but it shouldn’t be! Join Sensei Ando as he discusses how violence shapes our lives and how to keep... The post #7: Make Peace with Violence [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, The Invisible Path to Success. Do you ever feel you have nothing to show for all your hard work? Do you ever feel that successful people are just born that way? And that others, no matter how hard they try, are never... The post #6: The Invisible Path to Success [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Tips for the Little Guy! Ever feel like the little guy? Ever feel like you don’t have a chance against the big guys? Then this show is for you! Drawing inspiration from the humble bumblebee, Ando covers six tips and tactics to... The post #5: Tips for the Little Guy [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Your Right to Fight.” No matter how smart you are, or whose advice you listen to, you’ll never be truly happy until you embrace your right to fight. This show is all about giving yourself the permission to do whatever it takes... The post #4: Your Right to Fight [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to the third episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Sucker Punched By Life. In this show, we talk about — POW! — being sucker punched! No matter how much we try to eat healthy, stay fit, make smart investments, and connect with reliable people, life has a way of sneaking up... The post #3: Sucker Punched By Life [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to the second episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Win Every Argument. Do you find yourself arguing with friends and family all the time? Do you avoid arguments at all costs? Do you think arguing is just a huge waste of time? Like it or not, argument is part of life.... The post #2: Win Every Argument [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.

Welcome to the first episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Are You a Fighter? In this show, I introduce myself (Hi there!) and the goal of spreading the wisdom of the martial arts to anyone and everyone. We then dive into the question of how we react when life blocks our pursuit... The post #1: Are You a Fighter? [Podcast] appeared first on Sensei Ando.