Videos and Articles About Arnis, Qi Gong, Stress, Diet, Inflammation, Martial Arts, and Wellness.
India emerged as overall champion at the 2026 WEKAF World Championships, with the Philippines finishing second and Australia third. See...
The Fall Equinox is not an instant switch from yang to yin. Qigong Master Michael Steenrod explains the early-fall yang...
Chinese medicine has long cautioned against excessive cold foods and drinks, especially when digestion is weak. Modern research finds that...
Pro Arnis
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...
Explore the spiritual, historical, and martial legacy of the kris in Filipino Martial Arts, from its iconic wavy blade to...
Qi Gong
Can you practice Qi Gong when it is hot outside? Yes—but Taoist and classical Chinese traditions suggest that good practice...
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...
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
Bigu is often described as “living on Qi,” but that idea misses the point. This article explains what Bigu actually...
A warming, kidney-supportive recipe to boost your Qi Gong training in late fall and early winter....
Buddhism, Vegetarianism, and Qi Gong explores how Buddhist temple diets shaped monastic qi gong practices—and how Shaolin, Taoist, Confucian, and...