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
Discover the dynamic world of Filipino Martial Arts—Arnis, Escrima, and Kali—in this beginner’s guide by Hal Winthrop. From stick and...
Discover the breadth of Filipino martial arts—from regional styles and weapon systems to modern training culture—culminating in the rise of...
Mindanao is one of the cultural heartlands of Filipino Martial Arts. This article explores how history, blade culture, war dances,...
Qi Gong
Discover how Qi Gong healing restores energy, balance, and emotional clarity through time-tested movement, breath, and meditation techniques. Rooted in...
Master Steenrod explores how Qi Gong helps release hidden stress and energetic burdens, offering relief without needing to understand or...
In this Fall 2025 Qi Gong talk, Master Mikel Steenrod explains the Equinox shift from summer’s yang to winter’s yin....
Relieving Stress and Wellness
Stress shows on your skin. Learn how it triggers breakouts, dullness, and aging—and how Qi Gong can help restore balance...
Stress can lead to weight gain by increasing cortisol, emotional eating, and slowing metabolism. Learn how Qi Gong and lifestyle...
Nutrition and Wellness
Qi Gong and Nutrition – Explore how food and qi gong have been linked across history, cultures, and modern 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...