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
Discover why the brain—not your muscles—is the biggest consumer of qi. In this video lesson, Master Mikel Steenrod explains how...
Discover why Qi Gong is more than just movement. In this powerful talk, Master Steenrod explores how qi gong healing...
Qi Gong for Daily Energy shares 5-minute routines you can use morning, midday, and evening to prevent energy slumps. Teacher...
Relieving Stress and Wellness
Qi Gong helps you reclaim calm in a chaotic world. This article explores why deep relaxation is essential for wellness—and...
Why Joint Pain Lingers explores how chronic stress disrupts your body’s ability to recover after injury. Learn why joint healing...
Stress shows on your skin. Learn how it triggers breakouts, dullness, and aging—and how Qi Gong can help restore balance...
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...