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
The Filipino bolo isn’t one blade—it’s many. Discover how variations like the itak, ginunting, and pinutî reflect local culture, martial...
Discover why Arnis is called the Equalizer. This Filipino martial art empowers smaller individuals and beginners with practical, adaptable techniques...
Rattan bastons are essential for Filipino martial arts like Arnis and Eskrima—but not all sticks are created equal. This guide...
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 self-defense. This Filipino martial art may help older adults improve balance, coordination, reaction time, and cognitive...
What Is Wellness? Wellness is more than fitness or diet—it’s a proactive way of living that supports your health, mood,...
Arnis training develops more than coordination. Through repeated stick flow, practitioners build grip endurance, rotational strength, and tendon resilience in...
Nutrition and Wellness
Spring is the season of rising qi. Learn how to align your diet with Qi Gong principles to improve energy,...
What should you eat before and after Qi Gong practice? This guide explains pre Qi Gong meals, post practice nutrition,...
Digestive health is the foundation of energy, recovery, and aging resilience. Learn how qi gong strengthens the Middle Burner, supports...