Seminars
A New Year for New Beginnings
2008 is an exciting year for YMAA, filled with many changes and new beginnings, including the realization of the YMAA California Retreat Center, the start of the 10-year training program, and the passing of leadership and responsibilities to new generations. At YMAA Boston, we will be continuing the annual tradition of summer seminars. While Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming will be teaching seminars at the YMAA Retreat Center in California, YMAA Boston will be holding seminars taught by senior instructors and students. Through our continued efforts to teach and preserve traditional martial arts, we will achieve a superior level of quality, refinement, and deepness in the art. We welcome everybody in joining us in this endeavor.
2008 Summer Seminars at YMAA Boston
July 12th - August 17th, 2008 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Each seminar:
- 12 hours total instruction time
- 9:00am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm each day
Seminar Details
Qin-Na (Chin Na)
July 12th - 13th, 2008
Qin-Na (Chin Na) means "Seize and Control" and is one of the four major elements of any martial arts training (kicking, punching, wrestling, Qin-Na). It comprises of techniques specializing in joint locks, cavity press, and muscle/tendon grabs to subdue and control opponents.
July 19th - 20th, 2008
White Crane is one of the most famous martial styles developed in China, and from it hundreds of other styles have been derived, including Okinawan Karate and other Japanese martial arts. It is a soft-hard Southern style specializing in hand techniques and short-range fighting.
July 26th - 27th, 2008
Long Fist (Changquan) is a very well-known external Northern style with a heavy focus on leg techniques, jumping and kicking. A proper foundation in Long Fist will serve to enhance any external martial arts training. It will also augment training in sparring strategies and reaction.
August 9th - 10th, 2008
Many Chinese martial arts styles include training with the double-edged narrow blade straight sword, and all of them share the same sword principles, theory, and basics. Understanding the sword and its fundamental techniques is absolutely essential to fully utilizing this complex weapon. The straight sword is considered one of the most difficult weapons to master.
August 16th - 17th, 2008
The saber is a broadsword and is considered the root and foundation of all short weapons. About 60-70% of saber techniques are shared with any other single short weapon. This seminar will cover basic saber strategies, techniques, handling, and footwork. Saber should be one of the first weapons learned for anybody who is interested in learning a single short weapon.
Seminar Rates and Lodging
Each seminar:
- Before July 5th: $150.00 ($100 deposit)
After July 5th: $180.00 ($120 deposit) - If the depositor cancels after July 5th, the deposit will be forfeited.
Discounts and Promotions:
- If you take more than one seminar, the first one is full price and subsequent ones are 40% off.
- YMAA members receive 40% discount on first seminar as well as subsequent ones.
- Register 2 people, and the third is half price.
- Register 3 people, and the fourth is free.
Other Information
- All classes are subject to cancellation if the minimum pre-registration of 5 persons is not met (deposit will be refunded).
- You may stay in our modern 1700 sq. ft. studio for $10/night. Sleeping bag required, hardwood floor, air conditioning, shower, microwave, refrigerator.
- Boston hotels range from $80 - $150 per night. We've compiled a list here.
2008 Summer Seminars at YMAA California Retreat Center
Please visit the YMAA California Seminars webpage for information about training with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming this summer. Space is limited, so call soon!
The YMAA California Retreat Center is also available for training during non-seminar times. Please contact us ahead of time, as space is limited especially during seminar times.
Fri, Jul 04, 2008