Seminars
​with
Master Yang, Jwing-Ming

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Cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic

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​Join world famous author and teacher Master Yang, Jwing-Ming for two in-depth workshops. 

Master Yang has dedicated his life to sharing his deep knowledge of Chinese martial arts and qigong. He has spent decades studying, translating and explaining the complexities of the Chinese arts. He has published dozens of books and DVDs covering a vast array of topics. 

Don't miss your opportunity to learn from one of the world's greatest living masters.
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Learn more about Master Yang here.

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Yang Style Tai Chi 
Saturday, April 4, 9am-5pm

In this seminar Master Yang will cover essential principles and qigong patterns of Yang style Tai Chi. The movements of the Yang style long form will be covered in detail. YMAA Tai Chi can be practiced for both health and martial arts.​​ 

Health benefits of tai chi have been found to include stress relief, improved balance, reduction of chronic pain, mental focus and more. 

There is an expression form the tai chi classics "four ounces to move 1000 pounds". Tai chi practice helps teach the student to sense and neutralize incoming energies and redirect them. The tai chi form is the foundation of tai chi martial arts principles.

This class is appropriate for all experience levels.

The seminar will cover:

• Tai Chi theory & principles
• Tai Chi fundamental energies and body structures
• Practice of the Yang Tai Chi form

Seminar runs 9am-5pm. Lunch break, 12-2pm

Pricing:
Register by Jan 31: $200
Register by Feb 28: $220
Register after Feb 28: $240

*Active YMAA Members receive an additional 15% discount

Chin Na
​Sunday, April 5, 9am-5pm

Chin na means "seize and control" and is one of the four major elements of martial arts training. Chin na are grabbing techniques that specialize in controlling or locking the opponent's joints, muscles, or tendons. Chin Na principles are the foundation of numerous martial arts styles including aikido, jujitsu, judo, and BJJ. These joint locking techniques can be applied to any background and style of training and are an essential addition to any martial arts style.

In this seminar Master Yang will teach chin na techniques from the YMAA International Chin Na curriculum.

​Seminar runs 9am-5pm. Lunch break, 12-2pm

Pricing:
Register by Jan 31: $200
Register by Feb 28: $220
Register after Feb 28: $240

*Active YMAA Members receive an additional 15% discount

​Seminar refund policy:
Non-refundable and non-transferable 7 days before workshop. 
Future workshop credit may be granted for absences due to medical reasons with a physician’s note and under no other circumstances.   
All refunds subject to a 10% processing fee.

 

Accomodations near Roslindale

Holiday In Dedham, Rt 95
15 min drive from YMAA

Taylor House B&B
5-10 min drive from YMAA

Air BnB in Roslindale
Walking distance from YMAA