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Cautions and Opportunities of the Fall Qi
Qi Gong master Mikel Steenrod discusses changes brought about by the Fall Qi in 2023. There are common sense cautions and opportunities to improve your life.
Classic 5 Kung Fu Poses
Let’s take a look at 5 Classic Poses from the martial arts of kung fu.
Inner Power-Kung Fu’s Legacy
Explainer: Kung Fu Master Mikel Steenrod discusses the concept of Inner Power and how the kung fu story is one of resistance.
Featured Posts
The 10% rule can be the difference between you being a great success or a great flop in the martial arts.
Every martial art directs itself toward the solution of a tactical problem. What problem is your martial arts built for?
Are You a mature adult wondering if you are too old to train in martial arts or when you become too old to train in martial arts?
Explainer Vids
Qi Gong master Mikel Steenrod discusses changes brought about by the Fall Qi in 2023. There are common sense cautions and opportunities to improve your life.
Master Steenrod discusses the meaning and value of struggle.
Breakdown With Highlights of Long Staff Match in Slo Motion.
Explainer: Kung Fu Master Mikel Steenrod discusses the concept of Inner Power and how the kung fu story is one of resistance.
Pro Arnis
Demonstration of a Pro Arnis Twirl Off, a fun means of developing the handling skill of twirling.
A demonstration of two of the double stick patterns used in Pro Arnis.
Rhythmic Pro Arnis drill known as Palit Palit, intended to build reflexive weapon use.
White paper describing the origin and design of Pro Arnis.
Video of Professional Arnis Takedowns 1-3, including Bicep, Tricep, and Throat Lever.
Training Insights
Wellness and Fitness
Martial Arts Training Videos
Slo Mo Spear Match
A spear match outdoors is slowed to 1/20th of a second intervals to reveal the finesse of the exchange.
Slo Mo Sword Match
A fantastic, unscripted clip of a sword match made of still frames at 1/20th of a sec. IRL time is 1 sec.
Jumping Roundhouse Kick Photo Study
Water Mountain breaks down the speed of delivery of the jumping roundhouse kick of kung fu at 1/10th of a sec.
Long Staff-2 sec Snow Match
Who let’s a little snow and freeze stop these guys from some long staff matches? Not these guys. Keep in mind, this is 2.3 seconds