Videos and Articles About Arnis, Qi Gong, Stress, Diet, Inflammation, Martial Arts, and Wellness.
Summer brings the year’s most stable Yang, but that does not always feel energizing. Master Steenrod explains summer fatigue, Yin...
Arnis is more than self-defense. This Filipino martial art may help older adults improve balance, coordination, reaction time, and cognitive...
Arnis and gym conditioning are often framed as opposing approaches to fitness—but for long-term health, the smartest path may combine...
Pro Arnis
Pro Arnis isn’t just a collection of techniques. It’s a purpose-built system with goals for protection, coaching, and competition. This...
Filipino guerrilla warriors used Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali to resist invaders. Their stealth, machete skills, and jungle tactics shaped history....
Discover how Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali rose from Filipino roots to Hollywood fame, shaping action films like John Wick and...
Qi Gong
This Winter Qi Gong guide includes Master Mikel Steenrod’s 2025 seasonal report, practical strategies for managing cold qi, and Hal...
Qi Gong Master Mikel Steenrod examines the rising Yin conditions of the Environmental qi and how it will impact you...
Explore 2024 winter’s energy with Qi Gong Master Mikel Steenrod. Learn how seasonal and internal shifts influence your practice and...
Relieving Stress and Wellness
What Is Wellness? Wellness is more than fitness or diet—it’s a proactive way of living that supports your health, mood,...
Arnis training develops more than coordination. Through repeated stick flow, practitioners build grip endurance, rotational strength, and tendon resilience in...
Arnis is more than a combat art—it’s a lifelong practice. This article explores how Filipino martial arts support joint health,...
Nutrition and Wellness
Qi Gong and Nutrition – Explore how food and qi gong have been linked across history, cultures, and modern wellness...
Fasting, Grain Avoidance (Bigu), and Food-as-Medicine in Early Taoism. Explore how ancient Taoist dietary practices connect with modern Qi Gong...
Bigu is often described as “living on Qi,” but that idea misses the point. This article explains what Bigu actually...