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
This in-depth guide exposes how chronic stress damages your health — from inflammation and aging to skin problems and burnout...
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...
Nutrition and Wellness
A simple warm lemon drink for spring. Light, refreshing, and ideal for supporting digestion, energy, and Qi Gong practice....
A simple stir-fried bok choy recipe for spring. Light, easy to digest, and ideal for supporting liver qi and Qi...
This simple mung bean soup supports the body during spring transition. Light, nourishing, and easy to digest, it’s a natural...