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

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 having a firm grip and a death grip on life.

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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 formula for self-defense that can be applied not only to out of control sparring partners, but to bullies and bad guys in every area of your life. You don’t want to miss this one!

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For the article version of this podcast, check out, “Help! My Sparring Partner Is Out of Control!”

For the video summary, take a look below!

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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 Kune Do. These lessons not only changed my life when I started in martial arts, they continue to influence me today.

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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 wanted to find out how he applies the wisdom of the martial arts to everyday life.

Short on time? You can find some highlights from the interview transcribed here: “Words of Wisdom from John Hackleman”

BONUS: Several years after this interview, we sat down again to debate the pros and cons of kata practice. You can find that down below.

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To contact or train with John Hackleman, visit: The Pit. You can also find videos and articles on the Pit Master’s blog over at The Pit Online Dojo. To connect on Twitter, follow @Pit_Master. Tell him Ando sent you! 🙂

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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 to learn the language of success.

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For the article version of this podcast, check out, “How Bad Communication Got Me Punched in the Mouth!”

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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 get things done in order to build a happy, healthy life.

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For a written summary of the show, check out the article, “Finish Strong: How to Get Things Done,” on www.SenseiAndo.com.

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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 possible to use pain to our advantage and improve our lives instead of suffer? Listen and find out!

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For a written summary of the show and the VIDEO version, check out, “Thank You, Pain: Why Injuries Are Good For You,” on www.SenseiAndo.com.

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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, putting faith into the wrong strategies and techniques might get you killed! The same is true for other parts of your life.

Listen in as we examine how to make sure our beliefs are steering us towards success and happiness instead of dooming us to failure.

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For a written summary of the show, check out the article, “Faith: The Knockout Secret to Success,” on www.SenseiAndo.com.

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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 house.

Is it possible to fear less and smile more? Is there a way to turn paranoia into power?

Yes! Absolutely!

In this episode, let’s confront our doubts and fears head on to not only tame them, but to destroy them altogether.

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For a written summary of the show, check out the article, “Paranoia Into Power: How to Fear Less and Smile More.”

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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 lessons about self-defense.

The tale of this real-life warrior is not only inspiring, it may just help you to be safer, too.

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If you enjoy the show, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Add a comment or send me an email at [email protected].

If you’d like to support the show, leaving a quick review over at iTunes would really help get the word out. Or share a link with a friend!

For a written summary of the show, check out the article, “Self-Defense Story: The Blonde Haired Warrior,” on www.SenseiAndo.com.

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