Videos and Articles About Arnis, Qi Gong, Stress, Diet, Inflammation, Martial Arts, and Wellness.
Late summer is a season of transition. Learn how traditional Chinese seasonal thinking shifts the diet from cooling summer foods...
Chinese medicine has long cautioned against excessive cold foods and drinks, especially when digestion is weak. Modern research finds that...
Can you practice Qi Gong when it is hot outside? Yes—but Taoist and classical Chinese traditions suggest that good practice...
Pro Arnis
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...
The 2026 Arnis Competition Calendar is here. Explore the path to the WEKAF World Championships in Romania, plus national, regional,...
Qi Gong
Explore 2024 winter’s energy with Qi Gong Master Mikel Steenrod. Learn how seasonal and internal shifts influence your practice and...
Qi Gong Weather Report – Fall Equinox 2024: Master Steenrod discusses autumn energy shifts, emotional transition, and how Qigong helps...
Master Steenrod explains how qi storage affects energy, mood, and resilience—and how daily replenishment through Qigong can help you stay...
Relieving Stress and Wellness
Explore the connection between stress, anxiety, and inflammation. Discover how Qi Gong and nutrition restore balance for lasting calm....
As we age, our ability to recover from stress declines. This article explains why stress hits harder in later life—and...
Chronic stress can make you biologically 10 years older. Discover how it shortens telomeres, fuels inflammation, and raises cortisol—and learn...
Nutrition and 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...
A warming, kidney-supportive recipe to boost your Qi Gong training in late fall and early winter....