Study guide for students of acupuncture and TCM. Actions, Locations, and Indications of the acupoints: Data for exams -In the Language of Traditional Chinese medicine.-In the Language…… Read more “Chinese Channels and Vessels”
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.
Xia Dan Tien “Elixir field”
Mastering the lower Dan tien must occur first . Understand the lower diaphragm and the space there below the umbilicus/navel. The space there needs to be developed…… Read more “Xia Dan Tien “Elixir field””
Tui-Na Basics
Tui Na- meaning “push and grasp” therapeutic massage used to treat a variety of internal and external treatment. It is unique in that it incorporates principles of…… Read more “Tui-Na Basics”
Chinese Medicine at MMA schools
3/17/2019: We had a great turnout at Capitol Punishment MMA in Beltsville Maryland. We were able to do some acupuncture, cupping, tui-na, and kinesio taping for various…… Read more “Chinese Medicine at MMA schools”
Tai Chi Chuan: the ‘Wu Ji’ postures
While we are a school of moving, we do have a few standing postures we will be doing before or after moving drills and forms. In particular…… Read more “Tai Chi Chuan: the ‘Wu Ji’ postures”
Diet is the “Root to Health”
Chinese diet therapy is the root to our health system. Food is post-heaven qi in chinese medicine. You are what you eat!
Testimonials
Tyson DeWees- Full contact fighter, Personal trainer- ” As a massage therapist myself I am highly critical of most massage. Matt Stampe was not only able to…… Read more “Testimonials”
Yongnian Tai Chi U.S.A.
Home of Yongnian Tai Chi (Taijiquan) in the United States of America (U.S.A.) inspired by the legacy of Yang Luchan, Yang Banhou, Yang Zhoupeng, Yang Chengfu, and…… Read more “Yongnian Tai Chi U.S.A.”