Videos and Articles About Arnis, Qi Gong, Stress, Diet, Inflammation, Martial Arts, and Wellness.
Arnis doesn’t avoid stress—it trains it. Through patterned striking, rhythm, and focused weapon work, practitioners learn to stay calm and...
A simple congee recipe adapted for arid and high-desert climates, supporting hydration, digestion, and recovery for qi gong practice in...
Arnis is more than a combat art—it’s a lifelong practice. This article explores how Filipino martial arts support joint health,...
Pro Arnis
The Filipino bolo is a traditional blade used for farming, crafting, and combat—symbolizing strength, survival, and heritage across generations of...
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...
Qi Gong
Discover the energy of spring 2025 with insights from Qi Gong practice. Learn what seasonal transitions mean for your well-being...
Master Mikel Steenrod explains how seasonal yang energy affects your body, sleep, and emotional balance. Learn how to align with...
Summer Solstice 2024: Master Steenrod explains how to align with peak yang energy and avoid seasonal imbalances during this powerful...
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,...
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...
Nutrition and Wellness
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...
Autumn is a season of transition. Qi Gong aligns diet with the Metal phase of the Five Elements, emphasizing roots,...