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
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...
Filipino Martial Arts like Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali blend stick, blade, and hand techniques into a living warrior tradition. These...
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
Arnis is more than self-defense. This Filipino martial art may help older adults improve balance, coordination, reaction time, and cognitive...
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...
Nutrition and Wellness
A simple congee recipe adapted for arid and high-desert climates, supporting hydration, digestion, and recovery for qi gong practice in...
Qi Gong dietary guidance for arid and high-desert regions, focusing on yin preservation, moisture support, hydration strategies, and foods suited...
Explore the connection between stress, anxiety, and inflammation. Discover how Qi Gong and nutrition restore balance for lasting calm....