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
From pre-colonial warrior tribes to Modern Arnis and Kombatan, discover how the northern Philippines shaped the evolution of Filipino Martial...
Cebu and Negros shaped the fast, geometric rhythm of Filipino martial arts. In the crowded villages and cane fields of...
Learn how Arnis competitions are scored, judged, and won. From armor-based WEKAF clashes to traditional NARAPHIL point fighting, discover the...
Qi Gong
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese art that blends movement, breath, and intention to balance life energy (qi). This beginner’s...
Summer brings the year’s most stable Yang, but that does not always feel energizing. Master Steenrod explains summer fatigue, Yin...
Qi Gong Master Mikel Steenrod reveals the original meaning of yin and yang—and how it shapes your energy, behavior, and...
Relieving Stress and Wellness
Arnis is more than a combat art—it’s a lifelong practice. This article explores how Filipino martial arts support joint health,...
Explore the connection between stress, anxiety, and inflammation. Discover how Qi Gong and nutrition restore balance for lasting calm....
As we age, our ability to recover from stress declines. This article explains why stress hits harder in later life—and...
Nutrition and Wellness
Buddhism, Vegetarianism, and Qi Gong explores how Buddhist temple diets shaped monastic qi gong practices—and how Shaolin, Taoist, Confucian, and...
Explore how the ancient principle of balance guides modern nutrition and energy practice for long-term vitality. Discusses representative diets that...
Autumn is a season of transition. Qi Gong aligns diet with the Metal phase of the Five Elements, emphasizing roots,...