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Featured
Classic 5 Kung Fu Poses
Discover the 5 classic kung fu poses taught in the Flagstaff Heaven Fist 10K program. A visual and instructional guide led by Master Steenrod....
Martial Arts and Spiritual Brain Washing
Martial arts may look spiritual, but they’re not. This popular article breaks down the real relationship between kung fu and spirituality, debunking myths while honoring...
Dietary Guidelines for the Amateur Martial Artist
Discover the optimal diet for martial artists, balancing strength and endurance. Learn about macronutrients, meal timing, hydration, and a tailored meal plan for peak Kung...
Explainer Vids
Struggling?
Struggling? – A Teaching from Water Mountain Struggle isn’t failure—it’s growth in action. In this short video, Master Mikel Steenrod explains how martial arts and...
How Qi Storage Affects Your Life
Master Steenrod talks about the different ways qi storage affects our lives and how our life choices can change it....
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....
Pro Arnis
Pro Arnis Double Stick
A demonstration of two of the double stick patterns used in Pro Arnis....
Pro Arnis Twirl Off
Demonstration of a Pro Arnis Twirl Off, a fun means of developing the handling skill of twirling....
Palit Palit Knife Drill
Rhythmic Pro Arnis drill known as Palit Palit, intended to build reflexive weapon use....
High Altitude Martial Arts, Focused on Flagstaff, AZ
Smart Martial Arts in Flagstaff’s High Altitude Sun
Flagstaff martial artists face unique challenges when training outdoors at 7,000 feet. This guide offers smart strategies to handle intense sun, dry air, and elevation—from...
Hydration in a High-Desert Environment: Flagstaff, AZ
Stay hydrated in Flagstaff’s high-desert climate! Learn essential hydration tips for martial artists and outdoor enthusiasts to maintain peak performance and avoid dehydration risks....
Unlocking Peak Performance: How High Altitude Training in Flagstaff Elevates Martial Arts Skills
Enhance your martial arts training in Flagstaff’s high altitude! Improve endurance, recovery, and focus with science-backed benefits for Kung Fu, Muay Thai, and Arnis....
Training Insights
Classic 5 Kung Fu Poses
Discover the 5 classic kung fu poses taught in the Flagstaff Heaven Fist 10K program. A visual and instructional guide led by Master Steenrod....
Martial Arts and Spiritual Brain Washing
Martial arts may look spiritual, but they’re not. This popular article breaks down the real relationship between kung fu and spirituality, debunking myths while honoring...
Inside the Montage–Carry The Buckets
Explore the truth behind martial arts training. Beyond movie montages lies the real journey—sweat, repetition, and strength. Discover how Water Mountain builds strong, flexible, fast...
Wellness and Fitness
3 Easy Pushups–Fitness Bits
In this webisode, Coach Brendan demonstrates three pushup forms....
10 Best Core Exercises for Kung Fu
Build devastating power and lasting endurance with these 10 essential core exercises for Kung Fu—targeting strength, rotation, and stability for peak martial performance....
Little Looser With Lisa–The Boat
In this episode, Coach Lisa gives a quick instruction on the yoga, Boat Pose....
Nutrition
Nutrition for Male Kung Fu Practitioners Over 60
Nutritional strategies for male Kung Fu practitioners over 60—boost muscle, support recovery, and stay agile with age-specific meal plans and anti-inflammatory foods....
Aging, Testosterone, and the Martial Artist
Testosterone Decline and Martial Arts – Explore how age-related hormone changes impact martial performance and discover nutrition strategies to stay strong, sharp, and resilient over...
Dietary Guidelines for the Amateur Martial Artist
Discover the optimal diet for martial artists, balancing strength and endurance. Learn about macronutrients, meal timing, hydration, and a tailored meal plan for peak Kung...
Weapons
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....
Explainer: Slo Mo Long Staff Match
Breakdown With Highlights of Long Staff Match in Slo Motion....
Qi Gong
Cautions and Opportunities of the Fall Qi
2023: As summer's stable yang gives way to fall’s dynamic transition, learn how to align your energy with the season to enhance your health and...
Qi Gong Weather Report-March 19, 2025
Qi Gong Weather Report – March 19, 2025: Wind Qi is ramping up in Flagstaff. Learn how seasonal shifts are affecting your energy body and...
Qi Gong Weather Report-Feb 25, 2025
Maste Steenrod provides an overview of the environmental qi in Flagstaff, AZ as of February 25, 2025....