Fight for a Happy Life with Sensei Ando: Martial Arts for Everyday Life

About Fight for a Happy Life with Sensei Ando: Martial Arts for Everyday Life

Martial arts are a powerful path to fitness of the mind, body, and spirit… yet most people never even try a class! Join Ando Mierzwa as he shares ways to apply the wisdom of Karate, Kung Fu, BJJ and other martial arts to everyday life. If you are pursuing success in health, relationships, or business, you will quickly discover how even a little martial arts makes life a whole lot better!

Publisher

Ando Mierzwa: Martial Artist, Teacher

Category

education · health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Feb 2013

Latest episode

15 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 131 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   15 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   #131: Transformation in the Martial Arts [Podcast]

   Sensei Ando explores how martial arts training fosters personal transformation by shifting focus from learning techniques to becoming a better person.

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   5 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   #130: 16 Years to Black Belt [Podcast]

   Sensei Ando shares five lessons learned from his 16-year journey to a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, offering insights on dedication and personal growth.

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   5 Feb 2026

   #129: Laugh in the Face of Death [Podcast]

   Welcome to Episode #129 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Laugh in the Face of Death.” How do you prepare to face the day? Do you have a morning routine to be at your best? Whether you rely on exercise, meditation, red light therapy, or coffee, once the day starts, most of us feel our power being sucked away… or given away. The insults and threats of daily life are relentless in their attack on our optimism, good will, and best intentions. But wait! Isn’t that what training in self-defense is all about? To defend our health, safety, and good vibes? Yes! We must become masters in managing our minds and emotions to maximize our power and optimize our chances at success in every realm. In this episode, I’ll share three simple actions you can take right now (and keep taking all day) to boost your fighting spirit. I’ll also discuss the advantages of facing threats with a smile and why laughing in the face of death is a smart strategy. Of course, I’ll be interested in what you have to say, too! If you’ve got a trick to optimizing your attitude and defending your heart, let me know! To LISTEN to “Laugh in the Face of Death,” just hit play below. Play the audio podcast below… or download to your device. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-for-a-happy-life/id609770855) or Stitcher (http://stitcher.com/s?fid=32752&refid=stpr) or Spotify. (https://open.spotify.com/show/0o749txjGxyem5DivJkUrR) To WATCH the video version or READ the transcript, scroll down below. If you’d like to support this show, share the link with a friend or leave a quick review over on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-for-a-happy-life/id609770855). Thank you! Oh—and don’t forget to sign up for free email updates (https://www.senseiando.com/updates/) so you can get new shows sent to your inbox the minute they’re released. Thanks for listening! Keep fighting for a happy life! Laugh in the Face of Death Here’s a video of the podcast. If the player doesn’t work, you can click this direct link. (https://youtu.be/4ZMmFKQoI2s) As always, if you’d like to comment (or complain!), feel free to leave a message here or through my Contact Page. (https://www.senseiando.com/contact/) TRANSCRIPT (In progress) Today on Fight for a Happy Life, Laugh in the Face of Death. The post #129: Laugh in the Face of Death [Podcast] (https://www.senseiando.com/laugh-in-the-face-of-death-129/) appeared first on Sensei Ando (https://www.senseiando.com).

Inside a recent episode

#131: Transformation in the Martial Arts [Podcast]

Published 15 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Which, by the way, I think is a good trait of humanity. They change the mentality, the presumption that you will save yourself. to the stronger call to save someone else. Instead of thinking of soldiers as every man for himself, you form units, troops. There's a team mentality. You're firing to save your brother or your sister in arms, not just yourself. How could you live with yourself if you don't shoot and kill that enemy who's firing not just at you, but at the guy next to you? Pretty interesting stuff. The point is, skill of any kind, is acquired not just by gathering information. It's by developing the person who's utilizing that information. […]

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YouTube views

243

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

66 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

92

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