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 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
Autumn is a season of transition. Qi Gong aligns diet with the Metal phase of the Five Elements, emphasizing roots,...
Boost joint health with anti-inflammatory foods and essential nutrients. Discover meal plans and tips to reduce pain, enhance flexibility, and...
Discover essential nutrition tips for martial artists to recover faster with protein, carbs, and anti-inflammatory foods. Fuel smarter!...