Regarding the don't use muscle comment. In aikido I was always told to aim to match your opponents strength but do not aim to exceed it. This was so you could keep your excess strength in reserve, to increase control and also to prevent self-inflicted injury. Victory was often achieved by not being the first to go beyond your limit or to expend your reserve strength.
Friendly, clear and perfect pace with plenty of repetition. Super tips really help. Exactly what i need. Thank you so much. Hopefully I won't feel a lousy beginnner next class.
Give up can also apply to tapping early - I’ll tap early to students a lot! It’s almost always a sign I did something bad. Or they did something good, and I should reward that! Let’s not break something or pass out in the first round of sparring for the day - just acknowledge your failings and keep going.
You can't even begin to imagine how many times I heard "relax" during classes and got even more angry. As for the ego part I am sad to say I have a ton of it, and it has been a long time since I had a fight but if I did against an opponent my code is to leave the ego outside of the ring and not to use my full power ever. I have a personal reason which I can't expose here why I am against using my full power. If I will use my full power on an opponent/attacker he will be in severe danger because I know what I can reach. So I disagree on the ego, pride is the positive side of ego and on that I think people should work on. About using techniques I think a fighter should be adaptable but it's okay loving specific techniques over others, I know I do. And about the don't give up the way you explained it was inspiring. I have a problem with getting into martial arts instructor school, this is mainly because of my spine injury. Although I got permission from the surgeon and it healed fine. The toughness that I get is unbelievable. And okay I get it but still I hope someone would give me a chance.
Thanks for the thoughtful and thorough commentary, sir! It sounds like your ego is in check. If martial arts doesn’t balance us out, life surely will! 😁 Keep fighting the good fight! 👊🏼
@@AndoMierzwa I like you Ando. Martial arts did gave me balance. It became a habit for me to meditate for an hour a day. It gives me mental strength and relaxation. And I never stay stationary, a different sitting for each day.
HA! I wish I had a snarky comeback, but you’re right! Unfortunately, I vowed to never wear makeup in my videos. In real life, yes… but not in videos. 😁
I remember an example to the Relax you mentioned when I trained for a tournament I had nerves right before the forms but let muscle memory do it’s job and it went great but on another tournament I chose to incorporate a new form to compete with and nerves grew and was tense while doing the form, didn’t go too well. I was able to relax the first time due to very hard and consistent training Vs little to no training on a new set of movements. Great tips for all levels of practitioners, thank you Ando!
Thank you Sensei Ando ! I appreciate you so much! I love your sense of humor. You know how to lighten life up, thanks for making me laugh and sharing your light!
Great video as usual; and I'm so glad you've revived the Fight for a Happy Life series (and I'm glad you've settled into a place that feels like home). Your points about "leave your ego at the door" and "do something else" almost build off each other. If you've become so comfortable to the point of dependency with a particular technique or combo that you become predictable, your opponent will have your counter waiting. However, when done strategically, you can exploit this anticipation further (when you lull him into thinking he knows what's coming, only to deviate at the last second). But this only works if you have a plan B to which you can deviate. So I say have a "go-to", get good enough at it that it will either land or be effective enough that your opponent will respect it meaning they must respond in an equally predictable way, then have a plan B for when they respond.
Thank you for the kind words, Christopher! 🙏🏻 Yes, the ego can be a help or hold you back. Ultimately, I think challenging training will force you into finding the balance. Happy training!👍🏼
Well said sir. We are down one amazing training partner over here on the East Coast. But also, stop telling jacked up dudes a foot taller than me to use their strength WHILE fostering their technique! :)
This is so awesome! These are all excellent points, Sensei. I'm glad you got a hiatus, and glad to have you back! Your energy and laugh are infectious. 🥋🙏
Good points in this one. I like the holisitic, whole-body concept. "Relax" is such a classic. There's a grain of truth to it but it's a matter of dynamics and economy ,it doesn't make sense as a crude correction. Also think it's one of the key assumptions or protocols bad traditional systems use to justify never testing their art, keeps demonstrations fake. And students can be badgered endlessly about tension, good class time filler/cheap heirarchy affirmation.
Regarding the don't use muscle comment. In aikido I was always told to aim to match your opponents strength but do not aim to exceed it. This was so you could keep your excess strength in reserve, to increase control and also to prevent self-inflicted injury. Victory was often achieved by not being the first to go beyond your limit or to expend your reserve strength.
I think I’d strive to use less strength than an attacker rather than match strength. 😁 Thank you for the comment!
Friendly, clear and perfect pace with plenty of repetition. Super tips really help. Exactly what i need. Thank you so much. Hopefully I won't feel a lousy beginnner next class.
Thank you for the kind words! Hope your training is going well! 🙏🏻
Regarding giving up. I've always heard the adage, "Learn how to rest, so you don't give up."
Thanks sensei ando !!!
Missed your posts hope ur move is really good 4 u.
Glad u OK!!!
Greetings from uk!!
Peace be with u. 😀
Thank you very much for the good vibes! Happy to be back at it! Happy training!👍🏼
Great video sir. Welcome back!
Thank you very much, Alex! 🙏🏻
Welcome back Sensei Ando! Loved the 5 advice and the new logo!
Thanks for noticing the logo! 😄 And for the kind words. Blessings upon you! 🙏🏻
Give up can also apply to tapping early - I’ll tap early to students a lot! It’s almost always a sign I did something bad. Or they did something good, and I should reward that! Let’s not break something or pass out in the first round of sparring for the day - just acknowledge your failings and keep going.
Wise words! Train to prevent the screw up, not to just wiggle your way out after the fact. Thank you for the comment!
Great advice.
I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Good to see you back my friend!
Happy to be back, my friend! Thanks for noticing! 😁
Missed you Sensei
Thank you kindly! I’m back. 🙏🏻
You can't even begin to imagine how many times I heard "relax" during classes and got even more angry. As for the ego part I am sad to say I have a ton of it, and it has been a long time since I had a fight but if I did against an opponent my code is to leave the ego outside of the ring and not to use my full power ever. I have a personal reason which I can't expose here why I am against using my full power. If I will use my full power on an opponent/attacker he will be in severe danger because I know what I can reach. So I disagree on the ego, pride is the positive side of ego and on that I think people should work on. About using techniques I think a fighter should be adaptable but it's okay loving specific techniques over others, I know I do. And about the don't give up the way you explained it was inspiring. I have a problem with getting into martial arts instructor school, this is mainly because of my spine injury. Although I got permission from the surgeon and it healed fine. The toughness that I get is unbelievable. And okay I get it but still I hope someone would give me a chance.
Thanks for the thoughtful and thorough commentary, sir! It sounds like your ego is in check. If martial arts doesn’t balance us out, life surely will! 😁 Keep fighting the good fight! 👊🏼
@@AndoMierzwa I like you Ando. Martial arts did gave me balance. It became a habit for me to meditate for an hour a day. It gives me mental strength and relaxation. And I never stay stationary, a different sitting for each day.
@@eranshachar9954 That’s an impressive discipline!
Sir handsome looking to you
hi ando sensai
Howdy! 👋🏼
Sensi how to overcome the fear of death
Refuse to die. :) And maybe this will help: www.senseiando.com/dealing-with-death-in-martial-arts/
@@AndoMierzwa thanks
You will believe in god
Wait, I don’t have to relax? 😂
If you could, you would! 😄 Just focus on the work and let it lead you to calmer pastures, my friend. 🙏🏻
@@AndoMierzwa ♥️
Your forehead is reflecting so much light it should have a sticker on it about object being closer than they appear.
HA! I wish I had a snarky comeback, but you’re right! Unfortunately, I vowed to never wear makeup in my videos. In real life, yes… but not in videos. 😁
I remember an example to the Relax you mentioned when I trained for a tournament I had nerves right before the forms but let muscle memory do it’s job and it went great but on another tournament I chose to incorporate a new form to compete with and nerves grew and was tense while doing the form, didn’t go too well. I was able to relax the first time due to very hard and consistent training Vs little to no training on a new set of movements.
Great tips for all levels of practitioners, thank you Ando!
Thanks for sharing your experience, sir! Sounds like a good video for your channel. 👍🏼
@@AndoMierzwa thank you so much! I will incorporate.
Thank you Sensei Ando ! I appreciate you so much! I love your sense of humor. You know how to lighten life up, thanks for making me laugh and sharing your light!
Your kind words lighten up my life as well, Gina! Thank you! ☀️ Let’s both keep being this awesome! 😆
Great video, Sensei! I really appreciate you articulating a new perspective to the world of martial arts!
You are very kind, Sifu! You’ve also just inspired me to consider using green screens. 😄 Keep fighting, my friend!
Great video as usual; and I'm so glad you've revived the Fight for a Happy Life series (and I'm glad you've settled into a place that feels like home). Your points about "leave your ego at the door" and "do something else" almost build off each other. If you've become so comfortable to the point of dependency with a particular technique or combo that you become predictable, your opponent will have your counter waiting. However, when done strategically, you can exploit this anticipation further (when you lull him into thinking he knows what's coming, only to deviate at the last second). But this only works if you have a plan B to which you can deviate. So I say have a "go-to", get good enough at it that it will either land or be effective enough that your opponent will respect it meaning they must respond in an equally predictable way, then have a plan B for when they respond.
Thank you for the kind words, Christopher! 🙏🏻 Yes, the ego can be a help or hold you back. Ultimately, I think challenging training will force you into finding the balance. Happy training!👍🏼
❤ keep sharing Loved it 💪
Thank you very much! 🙏🏻
No problem sir i was training for my 2nd dan nice to see you
Well said sir. We are down one amazing training partner over here on the East Coast. But also, stop telling jacked up dudes a foot taller than me to use their strength WHILE fostering their technique! :)
HA! I never named names... but so happy you know who I'm talking about! :D I look forward to a rematch someday, sir!
Hi Ando. LA suits you, me thinks. 😍😍 CHEERS.
I think you’re right! Thanks! 😄👍🏼
This is so awesome! These are all excellent points, Sensei. I'm glad you got a hiatus, and glad to have you back! Your energy and laugh are infectious. 🥋🙏
I am always honored by your support, Sensei! Thank you for being you! 🙏🏻
Welcome back sensei
Thank you very much!
Good points in this one. I like the holisitic, whole-body concept. "Relax" is such a classic. There's a grain of truth to it but it's a matter of dynamics and economy ,it doesn't make sense as a crude correction. Also think it's one of the key assumptions or protocols bad traditional systems use to justify never testing their art, keeps demonstrations fake. And students can be badgered endlessly about tension, good class time filler/cheap heirarchy affirmation.
Sounds like we’re on the same page. It’s true that you can say “relax” forever! 😄 Thank you for the comment!