Because this i love martial arts, is not just excercise or kicks, punchs. Martial arts means make stronger the mind, the spirit of your will and your self-control and you describe it in a perfect way!
Great advice that I've used personally to improve my pain tolerance. I'm comfortable in the fact that I can push through being uncomfortable. Mind over matter
The two things I liked the most from the course were: 1 Everything that wasn't physical. Prevention, mindset, they are absolute requirements for self defense, but I dont find them often so nicely compiled together. 2 How you put the physical techniques principles in such a frame that they are logical and easier to remember, and really natural. Overall, loved the course, really helpful : )
Bro just found this video randomly (the first self defense vid on this series) and honestly binge watching the series with enjoyment which is knowledgeable aswell, love this series definitely the best guide to self defense on TH-cam rn. i would love if ya vid another parts on this series! Keep up the good work homie🖤
Sir Ando Thank you for this video series. It has helped me and continues to do so in my life, it you are a legend sir, please keep up your work and be healthy and safe. I am grateful to you. We keep fighting for a happy life!
It was a good journey to learn from you and I will still learn from you. I have tried cold shower and I'm still doing to make me feel uncomfortable, but now I will go further beyond! I will see you later master, stay good until then!
Thank you for all your tips and effort put into this series. Glad I could be a part of it, even by just as little as commenting. Can't wait to see you next time.
I think when I was taking cold showers in middle school and started weaning off them in high school, that helped me climatize to the cold and feel fine walking around Central Oregon in winter with the same attire I wore all year, underwear, socks, shoes, blue jeans and a T-shirt. If you start climatizing, you rely less on warm clothing an heat from camp fires, but it IS possible to lose it (happened to me in later high school). I still take on from time to time, but since the host where I'm staying won't pay their gas bill and just uses pretty much a microwave oven to heat a large space, all the more reason I should go into doing them more regularly. As to how much colder I had to be in order to feel cold, I would recommend everyone try getting into this, even if just starting with weaning the hot water off at the end of the shower and spending a few minutes in cool water for a week to ease into it.
Good suggestion! You can start off with warm and then slowly make it cooler… which happens anyway if your hot water heater runs out! But the shock of the first hit is what I find the most challenging. Thanks for the comment!
@@AndoMierzwa oh yea, after I lost being fine having it turned all the way over to cold when starting I tried that for the first time and and didn't make it past a second.
It's all about balance, isn't it? With comfort/discomfort. For half a lifetime, I was often sheltering myself (though there blips of my innate toughness that shone through) , and when I reached a certain age, I started challenging myself...A LOT. Now I've spent so much time out of my comfort zone I don't even know what my comfort zone is anymore, to hyperbolize a bit. Thing is, a lot of that is stuff out of my control. I do the best I can, but now I'd like to balance some of that yin yang out and get back to a comfortable zone a bit. I was thinking about a couple of recent times when I didn't back down, when I was more aggressive/assertive then I would have been in the past. Sometimes, you get to the point where you say "enough is enough" and some part of you that is beyond your conscious self takes control and pushes the stress out. That happened especially hard for me a year ago, when I had a load of responsibility thrust on me, and some part of my mind automatically said "No. Screw it. I'm tired of feeling this way. And it pushed back against the stress that could have come sooooo very hard! It was a surprise, but a pleasant one :) And the cool thing is, I got validation for my performance after. By the way, I will skip the smashing my head with a hammer lesson ;)
Enlightening and inspiring... Wisdom in the context of martial arts... Thank you so much Sensei Ando for sharing your training nd experience to the public... God bless po...
I watched this earlier and just tried the cold shower thing. I had to take it slow at first, and didn’t just totally throw myself in there the whole time, but I did it. Within the first ten seconds, I could feel the bones in my feet chilling, and when I forced myself to wash my hair in the ice cold water, it literally felt like my scalp was being ripped apart. But I did it. Thank you, Sensei.
Ando your advise is invaluable you speak from the heart with such passion I've enjoyed your lessons immensely i have learnt so much not just about techniques in self defence but also about myself and what I'm capable of. Thankyou from my heart to yours.
Sensei Ando, thank you so much for these simple and enlightening lessons. You have spoken so many words of wisdom in this series that I have never heard in years of martial arts training, and you have distilled the basic but vital concepts that will help anyone at all learn something life-saving and life-changing! I would love to hear more about your own journey and influences within the martial arts and how you have forged your own style. I'd also love to know your thoughts on encouraging children who don't really want to train in martial arts. Would you consider doing a series on this? Once again, many many thanks Sensei 🙏
Thanks for the kind words! You might be interested in my podcast where I talk much more about my own journey. www.senseiando.com/fight-for-a-happy-life/
Thank you sir before I was just watching you for entertainment but tnx to you my fear are gone and now Im joining a boxing group now Im going for a try out tomorrow. Wish me luck!
I feel most comfortable in a sideway defensive stance with my left arm partially stretched i can parry and push with and my right hand at the hips ready to throw a karate straight punch if they attack.
I train this way as part of the Neigung I am developing from my Baguazhang training. Its great to hear the change in language as people grow in their self awareness. Terms like "fear setting" and the benefits of Eustress, Thermogenics, and Fasting come in to play here; micro-stressors which condition the body and the mind to enhance ones durability across the board. Thanks again sir. Namaste!
Thank you very much for your videos !!! You helped me mentally be strong and now I am ready to train me physically to be fit. You gave a lot of valuable information for me and it changed my mind to be strong. Your videos are amazing!!!
Thank you sensei Ando for your latest video. Also enjoyed your previous ones Not only the martial art techniques you "bring to the table," but the philosophical, practical, and spiritual well being aspects. Very refreshing. This latest video seems like you've completed your videos. I hope not. Always look forward to watching and trying to incorporate it in my everyday life. Thanks again for your videos!
@@AndoMierzwa Btw sensei, I previously took cold showers because of circumstances, before seeing your videos. At first it seemed intolerable and crazy, but the more I did it, the less it affected me. Seems my body ADJUSTED to the it. Now I can tolerate the cold, etc when other people around me can't. Just an introspective observation. Thanks again for your videos.
Alright, i know what your saying.. your saying that in sted of (for example) lifting a big weight and making your muscles weak fast, your saying to lift a small amount of weight until those sed muscles GET FRIED.
So our kindergarten teacher was training us as kids? They would make us "sit on the wall" and if we moved we got thrashed with a switch. This was in the 70 's before Americans were candy asses.
You are an absolute inspiration Sensei, Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into your videos.
My pleasure, Sarah. Thank you for being here!
Because this i love martial arts, is not just excercise or kicks, punchs.
Martial arts means make stronger the mind, the spirit of your will and your self-control and you describe it in a perfect way!
Thank you for the comment! 👊🏼🙏🏻
Thank Ando Sensei!
Thank you for watching!
This is a wonderful EXPERIENCE. I've saved everything. Lesson 10 gave me time to refocus & practice everything everyday.
Fantastic! Thank you for letting me know, Terry. Keep fighting! 👊🏼
Thanks for the love sensei
You are the best.
Best wishes to you! 🙏🏻
Thank you so much sir!!
Thank you for watching!
2:26 and 4:53 was most helpful thank you
Thank you for the comment! 🙏🏻
Great advice that I've used personally to improve my pain tolerance. I'm comfortable in the fact that I can push through being uncomfortable.
Mind over matter
Mind over matter, indeed. It’s a valuable lesson to learn. Keep it up!
What a nice guidelines to be better version of us !!
Really appreciated accept my respect..all respect
All my respect to you, too! 🙏🏻
I feel like you understand me better than anyone.
Thank you ANDO.
That means a lot to me. Thank you!
As I said before, this will change a lot of lives. Your light shines and illuminates distant corners. More power to you Sensei. Oss!!
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻
The two things I liked the most from the course were:
1 Everything that wasn't physical. Prevention, mindset, they are absolute requirements for self defense, but I dont find them often so nicely compiled together.
2 How you put the physical techniques principles in such a frame that they are logical and easier to remember, and really natural.
Overall, loved the course, really helpful : )
Thank you for the positive review, my friend! If you remember anything, I’m very happy! 😁👍🏼
You're so cute and helpful 😂😂, thanks for the knowledge and advice 😁 💕
Hearts back to you. Thank you!😁
Bro just found this video randomly (the first self defense vid on this series) and honestly binge watching the series with enjoyment which is knowledgeable aswell, love this series definitely the best guide to self defense on TH-cam rn. i would love if ya vid another parts on this series!
Keep up the good work homie🖤
Awesome. Thanks for sharing some good vibes, my friend. 🙏🏻 You might like my Home Workout Series, too! 👍🏼
I have just completed this course and it really was not just informative but inspirational. Thank you sensei!
Very cool! Thanks for letting me know. Keep fighting! 👊🏼
Self discipline all of us need
Absolutely true!
Sir Ando
Thank you for this video series.
It has helped me and continues to do so in my life, it you are a legend sir, please keep up your work and be healthy and safe. I am grateful to you.
We keep fighting for a happy life!
Yes! Keep fighting for a happy life, my friend!👊🏼🙏🏻
Excellent Self-Defense Basics course Sensei Ando. I 've watched every video and I found useful information and tips in each and every one of them🥋💪👍
Very happy to hear that, my friend. I appreciate the feedback! Go forth and conquer! 👊🏼
It was a good journey to learn from you and I will still learn from you. I have tried cold shower and I'm still doing to make me feel uncomfortable, but now I will go further beyond! I will see you later master, stay good until then!
Please, just call me Ando! Thanks for all the feedback and support. May your journey continue with a smile! 🙏🏻
@@AndoMierzwa Yes Ando!
One inspiration after another 😁
Where have you been all my life?
Someone like would have helped me through a lot of situations in my childhood 😊
Very kind of you to say, sir. Keep smiling! 🙏🏻
Ando Mierzwa,
one of the best professional tutors. Videos always great to view.
I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻
I saw this video and its kind of weird title but its really helpful and shows the truth
So happy you liked it! Thank you for the comment!
thank you so much❤stay strong everyone
you're bloody amazing ando, ill make sure to keep these lessons in mind and build upon them. have a good day
Thank you very much for the support!
I LOVED the morning routine 😂 exciting background music too. Awesome video and fantastic finale.
Thank you so much for the kind words!🙏🏻
Thank you for all your tips and effort put into this series. Glad I could be a part of it, even by just as little as commenting. Can't wait to see you next time.
Honored to have you here, Piotr! More coming!
I think when I was taking cold showers in middle school and started weaning off them in high school, that helped me climatize to the cold and feel fine walking around Central Oregon in winter with the same attire I wore all year, underwear, socks, shoes, blue jeans and a T-shirt. If you start climatizing, you rely less on warm clothing an heat from camp fires, but it IS possible to lose it (happened to me in later high school). I still take on from time to time, but since the host where I'm staying won't pay their gas bill and just uses pretty much a microwave oven to heat a large space, all the more reason I should go into doing them more regularly. As to how much colder I had to be in order to feel cold, I would recommend everyone try getting into this, even if just starting with weaning the hot water off at the end of the shower and spending a few minutes in cool water for a week to ease into it.
Good suggestion! You can start off with warm and then slowly make it cooler… which happens anyway if your hot water heater runs out! But the shock of the first hit is what I find the most challenging. Thanks for the comment!
@@AndoMierzwa oh yea, after I lost being fine having it turned all the way over to cold when starting I tried that for the first time and and didn't make it past a second.
@@axslaps Keep up the challenge!
Thank you sir for all the valuable content.. Seeing notification of your video fills my 💜❤ with joy..
You just made my day, sir. Thank you! 🙏🏻
thanxs for yet a other inspiring great lesson.
Is my pleasure, sir! Thank you!
It's all about balance, isn't it? With comfort/discomfort. For half a lifetime, I was often sheltering myself (though there blips of my innate toughness that shone through) , and when I reached a certain age, I started challenging myself...A LOT. Now I've spent so much time out of my comfort zone I don't even know what my comfort zone is anymore, to hyperbolize a bit. Thing is, a lot of that is stuff out of my control. I do the best I can, but now I'd like to balance some of that yin yang out and get back to a comfortable zone a bit. I was thinking about a couple of recent times when I didn't back down, when I was more aggressive/assertive then I would have been in the past. Sometimes, you get to the point where you say "enough is enough" and some part of you that is beyond your conscious self takes control and pushes the stress out. That happened especially hard for me a year ago, when I had a load of responsibility thrust on me, and some part of my mind automatically said "No. Screw it. I'm tired of feeling this way. And it pushed back against the stress that could have come sooooo very hard! It was a surprise, but a pleasant one :) And the cool thing is, I got validation for my performance after. By the way, I will skip the smashing my head with a hammer lesson ;)
It sounds like you found the right balance, sir! Let’s save the hammer for another time.😄
Enlightening and inspiring... Wisdom in the context of martial arts... Thank you so much Sensei Ando for sharing your training nd experience to the public... God bless po...
@@rodolfojr.castillo6509 Thank you! Bless you, too!
Thank you
My pleasure!
Excellent course Sensei! Not only useful tips, but very inspirational on self-esteem! Thank you!
My pleasure, sir! Thank you for your support!
Just beginning my journey. Thank you for this series it has helped me!
You’re off to a good start, Julia! Keep going! 👍🏼
I watched this earlier and just tried the cold shower thing. I had to take it slow at first, and didn’t just totally throw myself in there the whole time, but I did it.
Within the first ten seconds, I could feel the bones in my feet chilling, and when I forced myself to wash my hair in the ice cold water, it literally felt like my scalp was being ripped apart. But I did it.
Thank you, Sensei.
You’re winning the battle! Great job! 😁
Ando Mierzwa Thank you, Sensei.
Ando your advise is invaluable you speak from the heart with such passion I've enjoyed your lessons immensely i have learnt so much not just about techniques in self defence but also about myself and what I'm capable of. Thankyou from my heart to yours.
It’s been an honor to meet you, my friend! Let’s both keep fighting! 🙏🏻
Its not what you want makes you special, its what you are willing to do to get it.⚡
You got it! 👍🏼
Sensei Ando, thank you so much for these simple and enlightening lessons. You have spoken so many words of wisdom in this series that I have never heard in years of martial arts training, and you have distilled the basic but vital concepts that will help anyone at all learn something life-saving and life-changing! I would love to hear more about your own journey and influences within the martial arts and how you have forged your own style. I'd also love to know your thoughts on encouraging children who don't really want to train in martial arts. Would you consider doing a series on this? Once again, many many thanks Sensei 🙏
Thanks for the kind words! You might be interested in my podcast where I talk much more about my own journey. www.senseiando.com/fight-for-a-happy-life/
AWESOME!! It was so much fun watching this video!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Josephina! Happy training!
Really fantastic video course, inspired!
Thank you.
☝️
My pleasure, sir. Stay happy!
2:27 Cold Showers 3:21 Squat stance toughness drill 8:50 *Always* *Remember* - You are a powerful person
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@@AndoMierzwa This is inspirational stuff. I like to revisit some of the key points as a reminder and kick-in-the-pants. Thanks.
@@Rover08 I truly love hearing that. Thank you!
Great stuff as always! I appreciate all the hard work. This video series is very motivational!!
Happy to hear that! Thank you for the comment, sir!
Thank you Ando! It was really inspiring ☺
Happy to hear that, Celeste! 🙏🏻
Thanks for good and tru advise
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
❤
Thank you sir before I was just watching you for entertainment but tnx to you my fear are gone and now Im joining a boxing group now Im going for a try out tomorrow. Wish me luck!
That is awesome! Yes, good luck. Keep fighting! 👊🏼
@@AndoMierzwa tnx for being there man! Tnx for caring about the others
@@AdrianR.A I do care! About most people. ;)
Hey man you are a tough fighter and an equally tough speaker. You are awesome, love from India.
Thank you! Love from the USA!
Excellent video sir!
Much appreciated, sir! Keep sticking!
I feel most comfortable in a sideway defensive stance with my left arm partially stretched i can parry and push with and my right hand at the hips ready to throw a karate straight punch if they attack.
If that’s working for you, keep it up!
Thank you!
Very welcome, Virgie!
This is the tips that i always looking for!! Thank you sensei
My pleasure! Thank you!
Excellent series! Sometimes the simplest ideas can be very powerful , helpful and effective. Thank you for sharing!
Yes, simple can be profound. Thank you for the comment!
Thank you really much for this great journey you took us. This series helped me a lot. I appreciate it very greatly!!!
Very happy to hear that, sir! Thank you!
Great video.
Thank you very much, Brodie!
This one was one of my favorites in the series. Hard to pick, though, because they are all great!
You’re still going to make videos, though, right? 😬
Thank you very much for the support, Luka! Yes, I’m not going anywhere.
😅 Thank goodness!
Thank you Sensei🙏🏽 you content was valuable information to me
Very happy to hear that. Keep fighting!
I train this way as part of the Neigung I am developing from my Baguazhang training. Its great to hear the change in language as people grow in their self awareness. Terms like "fear setting" and the benefits of Eustress, Thermogenics, and Fasting come in to play here; micro-stressors which condition the body and the mind to enhance ones durability across the board. Thanks again sir. Namaste!
It sounds like you have a good handle on all of this. Keep up the great work! 🙏🏻
Thanks a lot you really make me so happy and l love all your videos 😉
And now you made me happy! Thank you! 😊
I've watched all the videos and practiced every lesson! appreciate your words sensei!
Thank you for the comment! Keep fighting! 👊🏼
Thank you so much, for this true reminder. Thank you Sensei!
My pleasure, Zoe! Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much Sensei. This course improved my self-confidence and other several areas.
Again, thanks!
That makes my day. Thank you!🙏🏻
Excellent course sir. Glad to have learned so much from you. Thank you for making this course.
I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Hey Ando Sensei I hate to watch horror things now i've decide to add creepy ness in my daily routine.
I'll do what it takes to be strong enough.
Excellent! Expand your comfort zone! 👍🏼
Your best video
Thank you very much!
You always gives some of the best life advices to us.
Thank you. Thanks Alot sensei, for taking your time and effort to make our lives better.
Oss
Oss to you, Safdar! 🙏🏻
Thanks for the review, it works as summary
Thank you for watching!
I wish I could like this twice.
Thank you twice!
You're such a class act sensei! I could watch your videos all day. Thanks for all you do sir!
Much appreciated... thank you! Happy training!
Uncomfortable to comfortable 💪 i love this video so much sensei!!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Awesome! Thank you very much for the comment!🙏🏻
Thank you very much for your videos !!! You helped me mentally be strong and now I am ready to train me physically to be fit. You gave a lot of valuable information for me and it changed my mind to be strong. Your videos are amazing!!!
Your comment makes my day, Jan! Yes, I hope you’ll keep training to be as strong as you can! 😁💪🏼
I loved the power speech
Glad to hear it! Happy training!👍🏼
I will not use any fancy move at those time,i have already understand what is doing at this time,thanks for your help sensei ❤
Thank you for the comment! Stay safe!🙏🏻
Thank you sensei Ando for your latest video. Also enjoyed your previous ones
Not only the martial art techniques you "bring to the table," but the philosophical, practical, and spiritual well being aspects. Very refreshing. This latest video seems like you've completed your videos. I hope not. Always look forward to watching and trying to incorporate it in my everyday life.
Thanks again for your videos!
Don’t worry, more is coming! Thank you very much for the kind words and support! 🙏🏻
@@AndoMierzwa
Whew! Your original video sounded like "your swan song."
Look forward to more of your practical n spiritual videos !
@@fuyu5979 Just getting started! :)
@@AndoMierzwa
Btw sensei, I previously took cold showers because of circumstances, before seeing your videos. At first it seemed intolerable and crazy, but the more I did it, the less it affected me. Seems my body ADJUSTED to the it. Now I can tolerate the cold, etc when other people around me can't. Just an introspective observation. Thanks again for your videos.
@@fuyu5979 Excellent! It's amazing what we can get used to, right? :)
Great content as usual.
Thank you very much!
Thank you Ando, great video as usual 👍
Very kind of you, Julio! 🙏🏻
Ok thanks for teaching me the self defence basics and i will keep fight for happylife
Is there a self defence by talking
Yes-using words to set boundaries, direct others to act, and call for help are all useful. More tools in the toolbox!
4:54 Train yourself to Stand Up and Toughen Up - Train Yourself To Win
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Hello and thanks for the videos. But why no kicking? And do you have an on-line training website - where to learn more?
I’d say kicking isn’t worth the risk in a basic course. But drop by www.senseiando.com for kicking material. 👍🏼
Thank you for the lessons Ando 😘
My pleasure, sir!
Thank you 🇮🇳
Welcome! 🇺🇸
How can i handle strong liver punches
I don’t think anyone can handle strong liver punches! 😄
I’m in a hot car with the ac off now after watching this
Next time you drink an entire sixpack of beer, just dring five beers. Muscle through it.
Hello Ando
Dillon! Keep fighting! 👊🏼
Nice video! I just dont think a hammer to the head is the correct way to check for reflexes
Crying proves that I’m still alive! 😄
Pls don't stop making videos!!
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No one can stop me! 😄
Agree.
🙏🏻
I tend to keep my sweater on.
HA! 😄
You know what’s worse than a cold shower a golden shower lol
Good lord, man.
Ando Mierzwa lol 😂
❤️
🙏🏻
Alright, i know what your saying.. your saying that in sted of (for example) lifting a big weight and making your muscles weak fast, your saying to lift a small amount of weight until those sed muscles GET FRIED.
Stretching out the stress gives you more time to fight with your brain. 😁
So our kindergarten teacher was training us as kids? They would make us "sit on the wall" and if we moved we got thrashed with a switch. This was in the 70 's before Americans were candy asses.
Ha! So, now make yourself do it. 😁
Or caption on hindi language
i am so weak that watching you in the squat was to much for me...:))
It was too much for me, too! 😄
0:10 Nope.. no i did not
There’s still time. :-)
Please reply
I literally punched a hole in my shower wall.
I missed all the other lessons, but I'm sure you're supposed to be hitting the other guy with the hammer, not yourself.
I have a lot to learn!😄
Make your self uncomfortable
Sure I'll just watch some fortnite dances in real life videos
HA! 😄
Okay I am hitting my head with an hammer now
That’s level two, I said! 😄
Sorry cant like its 665