Rates
Free Trial Week!
You are welcome to take one week of free classes at YMAA Boston, if you are a resident in or around the Boston area. If you are under 18, you must have your parent/legal-guardian's consent. Please contact us for more information.
Registration and Membership
There is a one-time $45 registration fee for new YMAA students. Included in the registration are a free uniform (YMAA T-shirt and silk pants) and a book by Dr. Yang. First month's tuition plus the registration fee are required to formally begin training.
After registration, there is a $5/month fee to maintain YMAA student membership. This fee is included in the price of regular classes. All YMAA student members are entitled to receive discounts up to 20% on YMAA products, seminars, and special classes.
Regular Classes
Shaolin Kung-Fu
Adult Shaolin (17+ years old)
$90 tuition + $5 membership = $95/month
Teens Shaolin (12 - 16 years old)
$90 tuition + $5 membership = $95/month
Kids Shaolin (6 - 11 years old)
$65 tuition + $5 membership = $70/month
Taijiquan and Pushing Hands
$90 tuition + $5 membership = $95/month
Visiting and Non-Local Students
- Non-YMAA members: $15/hour
- YMAA members: $10/hour
Special Classes
The prices of special classes vary from class to class. Please contact us for details.
Seminars
YMAA Boston holds 12-hour (6 hours/day) weekend seminars for $150 each. Seminars are taught on a seasonal basis. Please contact us for more information.
Private Lessons
Private lesson rates usually start at $85/hour and may vary from instructor to instructor, depending on teaching experience and availability. YMAA instructors are highly qualified and have all trained for many years under Dr. Yang. Please contact us or an instructor to arrange a date and time.
Discounts and Special Rates
- Pay for 5 months in advance and get the 6th month free
- Members of your immediate family receive a 50% discount in tuition
- College students with a valid ID receive a 50% discount in tuition
- Introduce a friend to YMAA and if your friend registers, you receive 1 month free
- Register for both Shaolin and Tai Chi and receive a 50% discount in tuition for one
Leave of Absence
If you need to take a leave of absence, please notify us at least 1 month prior to your leave. We need to know at least 1 month before so that we can correctly charge tuition accordingly. In lieu of paying the full monthly rate, you would only pay the $5/month membership fee.
Cancellation of Membership
If you decide to leave YMAA, please notify us at least 1 month in advance.

Fri, Jul 04, 2008