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 doesn’t avoid stress—it trains it. Through patterned striking, rhythm, and focused weapon work, practitioners learn to stay calm and...
Discover the dynamic world of Filipino Martial Arts—Arnis, Escrima, and Kali—in this beginner’s guide by Hal Winthrop. From stick and...
Arnis is more than a combat art—it’s a lifelong practice. This article explores how Filipino martial arts support joint health,...
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
Autumn is a season of transition. Qi Gong aligns diet with the Metal phase of the Five Elements, emphasizing roots,...
Boost joint health with anti-inflammatory foods and essential nutrients. Discover meal plans and tips to reduce pain, enhance flexibility, and...
Discover essential nutrition tips for martial artists to recover faster with protein, carbs, and anti-inflammatory foods. Fuel smarter!...