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
Republic Act 9850 made Arnis the official national martial art and sport of the Philippines in 2009. This article breaks...
Lapu Lapu’s defiance of Spanish conquest wasn’t just legendary—it was tactical, physical, and martial. Discover how his legacy, leadership, and...
Pro Arnis isn’t just a collection of techniques. It’s a purpose-built system with goals for protection, coaching, and competition. This...
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
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...