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 how qi powers every cell—and how qi gong healing restores energy, reverses fatigue, and supports true recovery from the...
In this insightful Qi Gong talk, Master Mikel Steenrod explains the practice of “Plucking the Blossom,” a metaphor for letting...
Learn how to spot your favored and disfavored seasons and adjust your qi gong practice for resilience, balance, and long-term...
Relieving Stress and Wellness
How Positivity Transforms You: The Science explores how a positive mindset—especially when supported by practices like Qi Gong—can ease stress,...
Chronic stress doesn’t just wear on your mind — it can delay joint healing and cause lingering pain. Learn how...
This in-depth guide exposes how chronic stress damages your health — from inflammation and aging to skin problems and burnout...
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...