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
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
Explore how geography and climate shape energetic nutrition in Qi Gong practice. Learn how altitude, humidity, and local foods affect...
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...