Summer Break will be from Saturday, July 24th through Sunday, August 1st.
There will be no official classes (see exceptions) and the office will be closed.
You may still email us or leave a voicemail.
2010 Summer Seminars Begin Soon
Dates: Weekends, August 7th - October 1st, 2010We're gearing up for another Summer Seminar season this upcoming August - October! Each seminar is jam-packed full of knowledge and good fun :). Various YMAA Instructors will be leading and assisting in various topics throughout this season.
| Date | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| August 7-8, 2010 | Chin Na (Joint-Lock and Control) (held by Jim Noble and Paul Green) |
12 hours |
| August 14-15, 2010 | 7-Star Mantis (Beng Bu Sequence) (held by Walter Wong) |
12 hours |
| August 21-22, 2010 | Baguazhang (Fundamentals, Postures, and Forms) (held by Adison Martin) |
12 hours |
| August 28, 2010 | Staff (Foundation, Matching, and Qi Mei Gun Sequence) (held by Ben Warner and Nicholas Yang) |
3 hours |
| August 29, 2010 | Kettlebell Workshop (Developing a Full-Body Workout) (held by Ben Warner) |
3 hours |
| September 11-12, 2010 | Straight Sword (Liang Yi Jian Sequence) (held by Nicholas Yang and James Yang) |
12 hours |
| September 18, 2010 | Pushing Hands (Getting From Stationary To Moving) (held by Jeff Pratt) |
3 hours |
| September 19, 2010 | White Crane Primer (Understanding Four Corners and Soft-Hard Jin) (held by Nicholas Yang and Ben Warner) |
3 hours |
| September 25, 2010 | Shuai Jiao (Introduction to Takedowns) (held by Nicholas Yang and Ben Warner) |
3 hours |
| September 26, 2010 | Chin Na in Ground Fighting (Introduction to Grappling and Submission Wrestling) (held by Scott Tarbell) |
6 hours |
| October 1, 2010 | Qiong Healing Introduction (Becoming the Master of Your Qi) (held by Lisa O'Shea) Please note that discounts do not apply to this seminar. |
1.5 hours |
Photos from the last seminar season are posted here. Hope to see you here this summer!
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Summer Break 2010
Dates: Sat, Jul 24, 2010 - Sun, Aug 1, 2010We will be having our annual summer break this year from Saturday, July 24th to Sunday, August 1st. Classes will officially resume Monday, August 2nd.
If you would like to train by yourself (open practice) at the school during the Summer Break, please contact us ASAP.
Please plan on arriving between 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Mon - Sat) if you plan on training during this time, or call ahead of time to arrange for an instructor to open the door for you.
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Needle Through Brick - Amazing Kung Fu Documentary
This is an amazing documentary on the struggles of Chinese Martial Arts in the 21st century. Filmed in Malaysia, the film contains interviews with several traditional masters as well as some insight into the decline of traditional training. It also includes some history of how Modern Wushu developed in China, and how Wushu differs from Traditional Kung Fu.
See the full film on snagfilms.com.
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2010 Portugal Tournament and Summer Camp
Location: Details:
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Friday Morning Tai Chi Class at Arnold Arboretum
Dates: Tuesdays, Beginning June 11thTime: 8:00am - 9:30am
Location:
- Arnold Arboretum by Forest Hills Gate area
- See map below!
Axie Breen, who currently teaches the Friday morning Taiji class, has decided to hold her 8:00am-9:30am Friday morning class at the Arnold Arboretum until it gets cold again. This year, the class will be scheduled to always be at the Arboretum unless it rains. During rainy days, class will be held at YMAA Boston as usual.
Don't forget that Brian Muccio is doing the same thing on Tuesday mornings!
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June 2010 Test
Date and Time:
- Sunday, June 27, 2010
1:00pm
Links: Online Registration Form
Please register by June 20th, 2010 for pre-registration price!
The next YMAA Boston Test will be on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 1:00pm.
If you are testing, please pre-register at least 1 week before the testing date ($10). The testing fee is $15 if you register 1 week or less before the test. There's no fee to watch, so everyone's invited!
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Tuesday Morning Tai Chi Class Outdoors!
Dates: Tuesdays, Beginning May 4thTime: 8:00am - 9:30am
Location:
- Arnold Arboretum by Forest Hills Gate area
- See map below!
Brian Muccio, who currently teaches the Tuesday morning Taiji class, will once again be holding his 8:00am-9:30am class at the Arnold Arboretum. This year, the class will be scheduled to always be at the Arboretum unless it rains. During rainy days, class will be held at YMAA Boston as usual.
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World Tai Chi & Qigong Day - April 24th
Date and Time:
- Saturday, April 24, 2010
9:30am - 12:00pm
Rain Location: YMAA Boston
Links:
YMAA Boston will be holding its annual free Taijiquan and Qigong practice event at the Arnold Arboretum, in celebration of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day.
At 10:00am, we’ll be practicing the Yang-Style Taijiquan form following the tradition of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, a day when people all around the world do Taiji at 10:00am in their respective time zones. We’ll also do some simple Qigong Exercises for Health and Pushing Hands.
Everybody is welcome to join in! All levels of experience are encouraged to attend. Just bring yourself, comfortable clothes, and lots of Chi ;). Also feel free to bring your dog, kids, frisbees, and whatever you feel is appropriate for a day outdoors. Yay! Please note that the Arboretum has some restrictions.
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