#121: Hero Worship in the Martial Arts [Video + Podcast]

Welcome to Episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Hero Worship in the Martial Arts.” We all need teachers and role models in the martial arts… but can following a leader become harmful at some point? Is it possible to show a teacher too much respect? YES! If we’re not careful, our humility as a student can be transformed into hero worship. Once that happens, it becomes impossible to maximize our skills and build true confidence. And without true confidence, your ability to defend yourself is greatly diminished. Be careful! It’s happened to me… don’t let it happen to you! In this episode, I’ll share a couple of stories that not only showed me the dangers of constantly seeking a teacher’s approval, but also helped me figure out how to train with a balance of humility and confidence. As a result, as you may know, I created and awarded myself my own black and white belt! 🙂 Here’s to healthy training habits and learning to become your own hero! To LISTEN to “Hero Worship,” here’s a link. Play the audio podcast below… or download to your device.

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#121: Hero Worship in the Martial Arts [Video + Podcast] is an episode from Fight for a Happy Life with Sensei Ando: Martial Arts for Everyday Life by Ando Mierzwa: Martial Artist, Teacher.

This episode is 33:04 long.

This episode was published on Dec 12, 2023.

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