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
Explore the history, construction, and martial use of the garote — a traditional Filipino club weapon rooted in Arnis, Eskrima,...
From pre-colonial warrior tribes to Modern Arnis and Kombatan, discover how the northern Philippines shaped the evolution of Filipino Martial...
Cebu and Negros shaped the fast, geometric rhythm of Filipino martial arts. In the crowded villages and cane fields of...
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
A warming, kidney-supportive recipe to boost your Qi Gong training in late fall and early winter....
Buddhism, Vegetarianism, and Qi Gong explores how Buddhist temple diets shaped monastic qi gong practices—and how Shaolin, Taoist, Confucian, and...
Explore how the ancient principle of balance guides modern nutrition and energy practice for long-term vitality. Discusses representative diets that...