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Author: Dr. Matthew Stampe D.Ac
Coach Matt Stampe is a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist in Northern Virginia USA. He has a “Doctorate of Science in Acupuncture” (D.Ac) 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). He has been faculty at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (Fairfax) teaching credit courses in Acupuncture, 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.
Yang Tai Chi: large, medium, and small frame
Understanding the tai chi frames in a mis-informed world. Tai Chi chuan is a martial art that is fast and slow, hard and soft. There is a…… Read more “Yang Tai Chi: large, medium, and small frame”
Benefits of Tai Chi for Health: Insights from Dr. Peter Wayne
Dr. Peter Wayne of Harvard Medical School talks on Tai Chi Chuan for health. He also brings up many aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into the…… Read more “Benefits of Tai Chi for Health: Insights from Dr. Peter Wayne”
Modern Taijiquan competition routines: 42 form, 42 sword, and 16 spear
Taijiquan 42 international competition routine, 42 Taiji sword competition routine, 16 spear Taijiquan routine. In 2001 when I tried out for the USA wushu team, 42 Taijiquan…… Read more “Modern Taijiquan competition routines: 42 form, 42 sword, and 16 spear”
Understanding Prostate Health: Myths and Facts
Matt Stampe Cancer Care 2/16/2025 on What is going on with Men’s prostrate? Theory, Discipline, and Functionality. The MSK Cancer Care videos (see notes at bottom of…… Read more “Understanding Prostate Health: Myths and Facts”
2025 Taoist Calendar Neidan times.
Zhong Qi Jie Qi for 2025 (2024) Arrival of Winter. 12/21 5:21 am -Mao 2025 Small cold- 1/4. 10:33pm Great cold- 1/19 4pm Beginning of Spring- 2/3…… Read more “2025 Taoist Calendar Neidan times.”
MBCT Mindfulness Based Cognitive therapy notes
MBCT- Mindfulness Based Cognitive therapy Week 1: Foundation Proven effective for Anxiety and depression.For those who find themselves with low moods, nagging unhappiness, periods of feeling blue,feeling…… Read more “MBCT Mindfulness Based Cognitive therapy notes”
MBSR: Mindfulness based Stress reduction: 8 week course notes.
Interested in taking the course? Here is where I did it: https://stressrelief.podia.com/3333a0ac-10bd-4d2c-b6ed-b31e66e8c29d MBSR Mindfulness based stress reduction”Mindfulness is a Life Skill”Week 1: Establish the learning contractMindful eatingMindful…… Read more “MBSR: Mindfulness based Stress reduction: 8 week course notes.”
Harness Heaven Energy: Neidan Tips for 2024
I forgot to upload this earlier this year. 2025 will be out soon. I’ve added new and full moon for times as well. These are important times…… Read more “Harness Heaven Energy: Neidan Tips for 2024”
Buddhism and Mental Health: Mindfulness based practices for Anxiety and PTSD
Lecture on mindfulness practices: https://youtu.be/oKvke7OOJFs A basic sample: Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) meditation. 20 minutes of sitting awareness. Part 1 is gentle nose breathing or belly…… Read more “Buddhism and Mental Health: Mindfulness based practices for Anxiety and PTSD”
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