Winter Solstice is here. It marks the new year to the Taoist who studied the seasons and how to live in harmony with nature. It will be…… Read more “Winter Solstice 冬至”
Author: Matthew Stampe L.Ac, LMT
Coach Matt Stampe is a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist in Northern Virginia USA. He has a “Master of Science in Acupuncture” (MSA) at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM.edu). He is certified with National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He has taught hundreds of people Authentic Yang Tai Chi Kung Fu for over 30 years. He was President of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Martial arts club, Secretary and Treasurer of USA chapter of Yongnian Association under Coach He Weiqi. Experience includes: Kung fu schools: Omei Shaolin (Coach Lu Xiaoling) 3rd degree Black Sash, Chinese Martial Arts Institute (Sifu Clarence Burris), United States Wushu Academy (Coach Christopher Pei), and Qi Elements (Coach Nancy Bloomfield), Former Head Coach: Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation centers(Adults Tai Chi), Hope Chinese school (kids classes), NOVA MMA gym in Arlington (kids classes). Currently he is faculty at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (Fairfax) and teaches credit courses in Qigong and Tai Chi. He has positively impacted peoples lives whether for health, sport, strength, combat, and spirit. As a true combat athlete, he teaches methods so people can be confident to defend themselves.
The Yin side: Female teachers
Important women in my life. I can’t talk about my martial art teachers without recognition the women family members first. Grandmother Ann: A source of giving and…… Read more “The Yin side: Female teachers”
立 冬 Beginning of Winter
Hope you are doing well! November has arrived and that means we are in the last quarter of the year. Insurance notice: Most plans renew with the…… Read more “立 冬 Beginning of Winter”
Fall Newsletter: White Dew 白露 and Autumn Equinox September 22
Hope you are doing well! September has arrived and that means we are in the last quarter of the year. Insurance notice: Most plans renew with the…… Read more “Fall Newsletter: White Dew 白露 and Autumn Equinox September 22”
Newsletter July 2021
Hope everyone is having a safe and happy summer. The pandemic is not over yet and r Delta variant cases are rising, so stay vigilant, get vaccinated,…… Read more “Newsletter July 2021”
Summer Newsletter June 2021
Summer has already started on the Chinese Taoist calendar. Its peak will be on June 22, “Summer solstice” which will be the beginning of the days getting…… Read more “Summer Newsletter June 2021”
Newsletter April 2021
In the book “Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition”, author Paul Pitchford talks about how difficult it is to keep and stay on a…… Read more “Newsletter April 2021”
Spring 2021 Newsletter
Spring’s rhythm is full of life and movement. The earth is becoming warmer and the days have more light. With the new warmth and light, inspiration…… Read more “Spring 2021 Newsletter”
Neigong 內功: the martial and the religious
Neigong “inner work” is both Martial and from the religion of Taoism. Spiritual art of concentration and awareness to help enhance your martial skills.
Qi flow, Time of Day, and Sleep
Between the hours of 5-7am is sunrise, the yang energy of the day is increasing and so we build the desire to rise, plan our day,…… Read more “Qi flow, Time of Day, and Sleep”
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