News and Events

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2024 Seminars

January 4, 2024

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming s traveling again in 2024 to teach around the world. He just recently completed a trip to visit his own teachers, Shaolin Longfist Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching (李茂清) now 97 years old, and Yang Taijiquan Grandmaster Kao, Tao (高濤), aged 92. At age 77, Dr. Yang is finding it more difficult to make these long trips.

Dr. Yang will be attending the South America Summer Camp in Chile from February 19th to March 3rd, possibly for the last time. YMAA South America has developed steadily, thanks to their dedicated and high-quality instructors.

On March 22nd, Dr. Yang will travel to Houston to meet with old classmates and participate in a Kung Fu tournament hosted by his classmate, Mr. Ernie Wu.

EAST COAST, USA SEMINARS

Wu An Martial Arts - YMAA Wu An (Newton, MA)
Fri 3/29 Shaolin White Crane

YMAA Boston (Roslindale, MA)
Sat 4/6 Taiji Symbol
Sun 4/7 Qin Na

YMAA Andover Tai Chi (Andover, MA)
Tue 4/9 Tai Chi Basic Principles
Sat 4/13 Taiji Sword
Sun 4/14 Eight Pieces Medical Qigong & Four Seasons Medical Qigong

7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Indianapolis, IN)
Sat 4/20 & Sun 4/21: Topics TBD

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming Interviewed on La Tercera

January 4, 2024

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming was interviewed in the Chilean newspaper, La Tercera

Read Cómo las artes marciales pueden ayudar a sentirte pleno y a concretar objetivos, según el Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming by Alexis Paiva Mack.

Christopher Bates, translator for Blurred Boundaries: A Martial Arts Legacy and the Shaping of Taiwan by Hong Ze-Han interviewed on the Drunken Boxing Podcast

November 29, 2023

Christopher Bates, translator for Blurred Boundaries: A Martial Arts Legacy and the Shaping of Taiwan by Hong Ze-Han was interviewed on the Drunken Boxing Podcast. Listen to The Drunken Boxing Podcast #052 - Christopher Bates by Byron Jacobs.

Five YMAA Books Place as Finalists for the 2023 Best Book Awards

November 13, 2023

American Book Fest announced the awards for the 2023 Best Book Awards. Five YMAA books placed as “Finalists”. They are Keppan: The Blood Oath, A Connor Burke Martial Arts Thriller, by John Donohue in the “Fiction: Thriller/Adventure” category, Spotting Danger: Build Situation Awareness to keep Safe while Traveling by Gary Quesenberry, Federal Air Marshal (Ret) in the “Travel: Guides and Essays” category. Two books received “Sports” recognition, Analysis of General Karate 2: Sociocultural Development, Commercialization, and Loss of Essential Knowledge by Hermann Bayer, Ph.D. and Wing Chun In-Depth: Skills for Combat, Strategies for Life by Munawar Ali Karim and Loukas Kastrounis.

Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, The Root of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) Second Edition by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, received two finalist awards, Spirituality: General and Best Cover Design/Non-Fiction. Kudos to Axie Breen for the cover design. This award was based on visual appeal and communication of the book cover.
American Book Fest covers books from all sections of the publishing industry—mainstream, independent, and self-published. Over 500 winners and finalists were announced in over 100 categories. Full results for the 20th Annual Best Book Awards can be found at the American Book Fest website.

Christopher Bates, translator for Blurred Boundaries: A Martial Arts Legacy and the Shaping of Taiwan by Hong Ze-Han interviewed on Taiwan History Formosa Files

November 8, 2023

Christopher Bates, translator for Blurred Boundaries: A Martial Arts Legacy and the Shaping of Taiwan by Hong Ze-Han was interviewed on Taiwan History Formosa Files. Listen to Way of the Warrior - Martial Arts Master Chris Bates by John Ross.

Christopher Bates, translator for Blurred Boundaries: A Martial Arts Legacy and the Shaping of Taiwan by Hong Ze-Han interviewed on Walking With The Tengu

November 6, 2023

Christopher Bates, translator for Blurred Boundaries: A Martial Arts Legacy and the Shaping of Taiwan by Hong Ze-Han was interviewed on Walking With The Tengu. Listen to Blurred Boundaries: Walking With The Tengu Jun 08, 2023 by Matthew Krueger.

Rest In Peace, Tony Chee

November 6, 2023

We are profoundly sad to announce the loss of our friend and coworker Tony Chee. Tony was a YMAA student since the 1990s and became one of the founders of the YMAA Almada school in Portugal. He assisted Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming on many seminars and projects, and travelled with him to Taiwan, Europe and the USA. Tony was crucial in making the YMAA Retreat Center project a success, by designing the website, attracting donors, and traveling to CA to clear land and help build the structures. He has also been the web designer of YMAA.com since the early 2000s, and an employee at YMAA Publication Center. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. A memorial online has been posted at https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/Wek5BjAc.

Gene Ching interviewed in TAO magazine

October 12, 2023

YMAA Staff Writer and Publicist Gene Ching was interviewed for TAO magazine.

The interview “Gene Ching: Master of the Sword & Pen” is in TAO#22 page 19-27, available now at taomartialarts-mag.com.

Steve Scott launches his Welcome Mat Judo Channel on YouTube

September 29, 2023

YMAA author Steve Scott has launched his Welcome Mat Judo Channel on YouTube

The Welcome Mat Judo Channel focuses on how he teaches, practices and applies judo at the Welcome Mat Judo Club. It's free to subscribe. More videos are being added all the time in order to build a large collection of videos covering technical skills, strength and conditioning, coach education and other subjects. There will also be a new video uploaded every Wednesday. Most of the videos are about 3 or 4 minutes in length, but some are a bit longer.

Lee Holden visits CBS 8 Mornings

September 12, 2023

YMAA author Lee Holden visits CBS 8 Mornings.

Watch Lee Holden, expert Qigong master, visits CBS 8 Mornings.

Kathy Yang Interviewed on DAOI Talks

August 23, 2023

Kathy Yang was interviewed on DAOI Talks.

Listen to Kathy Yang - DAOI Talks - Experts Series Ep 015 by Bill Bentley.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming Interviewed on DAOI Talks

August 23, 2023

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming was interviewed on DAOI Talks.

Listen to Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming - DAOI Talks - Experts Series Ep 011 by Bill Bentley.

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on Defenders LIVE

July 27, 2023

YMAA author Gary Quesenberry was interviewed on Defenders LIVE.

Watch Spotting Danger with Gary Quesenberry | PLUS Insights on Leading a Successful Life & Business by Adam Winch.

Munawar Ali Karim and Loukas Kastrounis Interviewed on KungFuMagazine.com

July 26, 2023

YMAA authors Munawar Ali Karim and Loukas Kastrounis were interviewed on KungFuMagazine.com.

Read Munawar Ali Karim and Loukas Kastrounis on Wing Chun In-Depth by Gene Ching.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming Interviewed on Somatic Primer Podcast

July 26, 2023

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming was interviewed on the Somatic Primer Podcast.

Listen to Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming: Neigong & Gongfu by Bryson Newell.

Wing Chun In-Depth Featured in Greece's News 12

May 29, 2023

New YMAA title Wing Chun In-Depth: Skills for Combat, Strategies for Life by Munawar Ali Karim & Loukas Kastrounis was featured in Greece's News 12

Read Κυκλοφόρησε το βιβλίο του Λουκά Καστρουνή για το Wing Chun (in Greek)

James V. Morganelli's June Seminar in Downers Grove IL

May 8, 2023

James V. Morganelli, author of The Protector Ethic: Morality, Virtue, and Ethics in the Martial Way will be presenting his seminar Makko-Ho & Taijutsu on June 24th, 2023 at The American Legion Post 80, 4000 Saratoga Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515. For more information, contact Jon Ludwig, (630) 918-9789 [email protected]. See also www.oldschooldojo.com. Beginners are always welcome.

Wing Chun Illustrated declares Wing Chun In-Depth as 'Highly Recommended'

May 3, 2023

Wing Chun Illustrated gave a glowing review to the new YMAA title Wing Chun In-Depth: Skills for Combat, Strategies for Life by Munawar Ali Karim & Loukas Kastrounis. Along with other praises, the review declares Wing Chun In-Depth as 'Highly Recommended'
The review by Lafayette Harris appears in Wing Chun Illustrated Issue 70 on page 55.

World Tai Chi Qigong Day is Saturday April 29

April 5, 2023

World Tai Chi Qigong Day is celebrated on the last Saturday in April. This year, that falls on Saturday the 29th. Here are some of the activities being led by a few of our YMAA authors.

Dr. Aihan Kuhn will be participating with a free public gathering at Bayfront Park near Downtown in Sarasota, Florida. The gathering begins at 10AM ET.

David-Dorian Ross will be hold a special virtual event at World Tai Chi Day 2023

Ben Warner will be holding special classes at the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plains by the ponds at the Rosaceous Collection in Boston, Massachusetts. The class is from 9:00-10:00 AM ET.

Zhou, Xuan-Yun will be participating with a gathering on the following Sunday (4/30/23) because his space was booked for Saturday. This will be at Waterfront Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts, beginning at 10AM ET.

Image provided by Ben Warner

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2023 Seminars

March 31, 2023

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is scheduled for the following seminars in 2023.

Yang Family Heights in McKinleyville, CA.

July 14 – July 21: Taijiquan/Taiji Sword
July 21 – July 28: Pushing Hands/Taiji Fighting Set
July 28 – August 4: Medical Qigong (Maintenance + Treatment)
August 4 – August 11: Qigong Grand Circulation

Fall East Coast Tour

9/9-9/10: Vermont

9/9 (Sat.): Pushing Hands (6 Hours)

9/10 (Sun.): Taiji Qigong + Immune System (6 Hours)

Contact: Steve Frankel: (802) 683-5181;
[email protected]

9/12: Andover, MA: Pushing Hands/4 Basic Taiji Jing Patterns (6-8:30 PM)

9/16-9/17: Andover, MA:

9/16 (Sat.): Soft White Crane Qigong (6 Hours)

9/17 (Sun.): Tai Chi Qigong / Tai Chi Ball (6 Hours)
(The Basic Principles of Taijiquan for Health)

Contact: (978) 494-4355;
[email protected]; https://www.yangsandover.com/dryangseminars

9/22 (Fri.): Newton, MA: Taiji Symbol

Contact: Michelle Lin;
[email protected]; https://wuanmartialarts.com/seminars-dryang/

9/23-9/24: Boston, MA:

9/23 (Sat.): Qigong for Health (6 Hours)

9/24 (Sun.): Chin Na (6 Hours)

Contact: (617) 363-9622; [email protected]; https://www.ymaaboston.com/seminars-with-master-yang.html

9/30-10/1: Indianapolis, IN:

9/30 (Sat.): Chin Na (6 Hours)

10/1 (Sun.): Healing Qigong + Hypertension + Joint Relief (3 Hours)

Taiji Pushing Hands (3 Hours)

Contact: Daniel Joslin; (317) 456-6367; [email protected]

John Wicker, (317) 755-8878; [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/Mantiskungfuindy

YMAA YouTube passes 14 million views

February 24, 2023

The YMAA YouTube channel has grown to more than 80,000 subscribers and contains over 300 videos by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and other master teachers on the subjects of Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong, martial arts, and more. Many free videos are available including recent insightful interviews with YMAA authors. Subscribe to the channel now to be first to see new videos and hear about new programs and events.

Joe Varady Interviewed on KungFuMagazine.com

February 9, 2023

YMAA author Joe Varady was interviewed on KungFuMagazine.com.

Read Joe Varady on Staff Training and the Movies by Gene Ching

Free 1 Hour Video Event with Dr. Roger Jahnke & IIQTC Faculty

January 26, 2023

Make 2023 Your Year to Learn and Teach Qigong!
Find out how through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC)

Join Dr. Roger Jahnke & IIQTC Faculty Linda Larkey PhD and Oley Smith LAc for a FREE 1 Hour Video Event: Level 1 Live Q & A
This Zoom Webinar will be streaming live on Thursday February 2, 2023 4:30 PM PST. It'll be an opportunity for you to get your questions answered about the upcoming IIQTC Teacher Training.

For more information and to register, click here.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2023 Summer Seminars at Yang Family Heights in McKinleyville, CA

January 3, 2023

In Summer 2023, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming will lead the following seminars at Yang Family Heights in McKinleyville, CA.

David-Dorian Ross featured on UNESCO ICM

December 20, 2022

YMAA author David-Dorian Ross and his Tai Chi Fit for Veterans was featured on UNESCO ICM.

Read Tai Chi as Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Veterans by Gene Ching

Steve Scott featured on Black Belt

November 18, 2022

YMAA author Steve Scott was featured on Gary Goltz’s blog for Black Belt with an excerpt from The Triangle Hold Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Applications for Triangle Submission Techniques.
Read A Brief Anatomy of Strangling, Choke, and Triangle Techniques.

Four YMAA Books Place as Finalists for the 2022 Best Book Awards

November 29, 2022

American Book Fest announced the winners and finalists of the 2022 Best Book Awards. Four of YMAA books received Finalist awards. They are Qigong Grand Circulation for Spiritual Enlightenment by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming in the Spiritually: General category, Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe by Gary Quesenberry in the Parenting & Family category. Both The Art and Science of Self-Defense: A Comprehensive Instructional Guide by Joe Varady and The Triangle Hold Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Applications for Triangle Submission Techniques by Steve Scott received recognition in the Sports category.
Over 400 winners and finalists were announced in the 19th Annual Best Book Awards in over 90 categories. Awards were presented for titles published in 2020-2022. This year’s contest yielded thousands of entries from authors and publishers from around the world, which were then narrowed down to the final results.
See the full list of 2022 Best Book Awards here.

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe - Midwest Book Review

October 25, 2022

Read the MidWestBookReview.com Review of Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens in the The Parenting Shelf. This is a review is about YMAA's new book Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe by Gary Quesenberry.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming Interviewed on KungFuMagazine.com

October 20, 2022

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming was interviewed by Gene Ching.

Read Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming on 40 Years of YMAA.

YMAA Celebrates 40th Anniversary

September 30, 2022

Established in the fall of 1982 in Boston, Massachusetts, Yang’s Martial Arts Association opened its first martial arts school. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming’s willingness to teach openly gradually led to the creation of dozens of YMAA schools around the world in many countries. In 1984, Dr. Yang founded the YMAA Publication Center, now located in New Hampshire, a pioneering publisher of Tai Chi, Qigong, martial arts, and health books and videos with worldwide distribution.

At age 15, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming began his Kung Fu training in Taiwan under Master Cheng, Gin-Gsao. Under his training he became an expert in White Crane Style of Chinese martial arts. During this time-period, he also studied Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan under Master Kao Tao. At age 18, Dr. Yang entered Tamkang University in Taipei to study physics where he also trained and taught Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu with Master Li, Mao-Ching. In 1974, he moved to the United States and graduated from Purdue University earning a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering. This background in science combined with his martial arts training was a valuable asset in teaching and writing over 40 books and 60 videos.

Today, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming continues to teach, write, and inspire students worldwide from his new home at Yang Family Heights, in McKinleyville, California.

Gary Quesenberry interviewed on Consequence of Habit podcast

September 20, 2022

YMAA’s Gary Quesenberry, author of the ‘Heads Up’ series: Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe, Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe (with more on the way) was interviewed by JT Frank on his Consequence of Habit podcast. Listen to The Practice of Situational Awareness on Spotify.

Gary Quesenberry Appears as a Situational Awareness Expert on iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas

September 12, 2022

YMAA’s Gary Quesenberry, author of the ‘Heads Up’ series: Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe, Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe (with more on the way) appears as a Situational Awareness Expert on the new program iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas on WBNX-TV. The new show is telecast weekdays at 10:30 and 1:30 AM, and Sunday at 6:30AM. WBNX-TV serves the Cleveland-Akron-Canton Ohio area which is the 19th largest television market in the US and has been on the air since 1985.

Joe Varady to be inducted into the Pennsylvania Karate Hall of Fame

August 3, 2022

YMAA author Joe Varady has been chosen to be inducted into the Pennsylvania Karate Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Varady, who started training in 1985, is a seventh-degree black belt and the author of three books: The Art and Science of Staff Fighting, The Art and Science of Stick Fighting, and The Art and Science of Self-Defense, and two videos: The Art and Science of Staff Fighting and The Art and Science of Stick Fighting.
The induction ceremony will take place at the 5th Annual Pennsylvania Karate Hall of Fame banquet on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Hermann Bayer PhD Presented at the 7th International Martial Arts Studies Conference

July 7, 2022

YMAA author Hermann Bayer, Ph.D. presented at the 7th International Martial Arts Studies Conference held at Lausanne University, Switzerland from June 29 to July 2, 2022. The topic of Dr. Bayer’s presentation was ‘Japan’s Assertion of Okinawan Karate: How a Sub-Cultural Intangible Heritage Is Used as a National Cultural Symbol.’ This presentation was in connection to Dr. Bayer’s book, Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose.

The 7th International Martial Arts Studies Conference focused upon “Martial Arts, Tradition and Globalisation.” It was originally planned for summer 2021 but was postponed until 2022 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The 8th International Martial Arts Studies Conference “50 Years After Bruce Lee: Asian Martial Arts On-Screen and Off” is scheduled for July 19-21, 2023 at the University of Sheffield in the UK.

For more, visit Martial Arts Studies Research Network.

Steve Scott interviewed on Black Belt

July 1, 2022

YMAA author Steve Scott was interviewed by Noel Plaugher for Black Belt about his books The Triangle Hold Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Applications for Triangle Submission Techniques and The Juji Gatame Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Applications of the Cross-Body Armlock.
Read 2 New Grappling Books Focus on Details of Judo, Jujitsu.

Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids Receives 1st Place Recognition

June 29, 2022

YMAA author, Gary Quesenberry, received first place in the parenting category for his book, Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe, from 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

Catherine Goulet, board member and literary agent, and Marylin Allen, founder of Next Generation Indie Book Awards, presented Gary with an award certificate and medal at the recent awards ceremony held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C.

“I’m so very honored to have received this recognition,” he said. “The Spotting Danger Situational Awareness series has gathered more attention and success than I ever thought possible.”

To date there are three books in Gary’s ‘Heads Up’ series – the other two are Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe with a fourth book set for publication in the in the spring of 2023.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2022 Seminars in Boston, MA

June 28, 2022

On September 24-25, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming will lead the following seminars at Yang’s Martial Arts Association of Boston in Roslindale, MA.

Saturday September 24: White Crane Qigong

Sunday September 25: Chin Na

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2022 Seminars in Andover, MA

June 27, 2022

On October 1-2, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming will lead the following seminars at Yang’s Martial Arts in Andover, MA.

Saturday October 1: Grand Qigong Circulation

This is in conjunction with Dr. Yang’s latest book, Grand Qigong Circulation for Spiritual Enlightenment.

Sunday October 2: Medical/Healing Qigong

Early Bird rate available for a limited time.

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on Close Quarter Dad

June 24, 2022

Watch Gary Quesenberry, Teach your kids to Spot Danger Before it Spots Your Kids..

Two YMAA Apps named among the 8 Best Apps for Learning Tai Chi Using Your Smartphone by MakeUseOf.com

June 23, 2022

MakeUseOf.com (aka MUO) declared the 8 Best Apps for Learning Tai Chi Using Your Smartphone and two YMAA apps were included in their 2022 list. Yang Tai Chi for Beginners 1 by Dr. Yang placed 1st and Tai Chi Martial Applications placed 3rd.

Founded in 2007, MUO has grown into one of the largest online technology publications on the web. Our expertise in all things tech has resulted in millions of visitors every month and hundreds of thousands of fans on social media.

Read 8 Best Apps for Learning Tai Chi Using Your Smartphone here.

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids Wins 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Award

June 2, 2022

Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe tied for the ‘Winner’ award in the ‘Parenting/Family (Non-Fiction)’ category of the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

This is the second book in YMAA’s ‘Heads Up” series by Gary Quesenberry. The others are Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe, with more on the way.

See the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards list here.

Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments is a Finalist at the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

June 2, 2022

Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments: Hidden Strength, Natural Movement, and Timing received a ‘Finalist’ award in the ‘Mind, Body, and Spirit’ category of the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

This is the fourth book by YMAA’s Robert Chuckrow, Ph.D.. The others are Tai Chi Dynamics—Principles of Natural Movement, Health & Self-Development, Tai Chi Walking—A Low-Impact Approach to Better Health and The Tai Chi Book—Refining and Enjoying a Lifetime of Practice.

See the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards list here.

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids by Gary Quesenberry is the First Runner-Up for the 2022 Eric Hoffer Award

May 4, 2022

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids: Teaching Situational Awareness to Keep Children Safe by Gary Quesenberry received the "First Runner Up" in the "Home" category of the 2022 Eric Hoffer Award

The Eric Hoffer Award honors the memory of the great American philosopher Eric Hoffer.

For more, see Parenting & Family 2021 Best Book Awards.

2022 Summer Seminars with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

May 2, 2022

Since the successful completion of the YMAA Retreat Center project, Master Yang has moved to a new location in Northern California to live and teach. He is offering seminars with a total of 15 people at a time on several topics, with limited spaces available for registration: Small Circulation, Qigong Grand Circulation, Taijiquan / Saber, and Taiji Pushing Hands / Fighting Set. If you are interested, please sign up online as soon as possible (www.yangjwingming.com).

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on Church Safety Guys

April 28, 2022

YMAA’s Gary Quesenberry, author of the ‘Heads Up” series: Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe, Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe, and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe (with more on the way) was interviewed by James McGarvey and Mike Scully.
Watch Situational Awareness & Church Security.

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on Safest Family on the Block

April 14, 2022

YMAA’s Gary Quesenberry, author of the ‘Heads Up” series: Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe, Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe, and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe (with more on the way) was interviewed by Jason Brick.
Watch Teaching Situational Awareness to Our Teens.

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on Parenting Our Future

April 7, 2022

YMAA’s Gary Quesenberry, author of the ‘Heads Up” series: Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe, Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe, and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe (with more on the way) was interviewed by Robbin McManne.
Listen to Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your TEENS | POF143.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming Interviewed on KungFuMagazine.com

April 6, 2022

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming was interviewed by Gene Ching.

Read Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and Grand Qigong Circulation.

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on No Fear

April 5, 2022

YMAA’s Gary Quesenberry, author of the ‘Heads Up” series: Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe, Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe, and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe (with more on the way) was interviewed by Tony Blauer.
Watch Know Fear Podcast with Gary Quesenberry.

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on FieldCraft Survival

March 23, 2022

YMAA’s Gary Quesenberry, author of the ‘Heads Up” series: Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe, Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe, and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe (with more on the way) was interviewed by Amber Elle.
Tune into Episode 282: Amber Elle and Author, Gary Quesenberry, Discuss Situational Awareness.

Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments by Robert Chuckrow, Ph.D. is a Finalist for the 2021 Foreword Indies Awards

March 22, 2022

Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments: Hidden Strength, Natural Movement, and Timing by Robert Chuckrow, Ph.D. is a Finalist in the Adventure, Sports & Recreation (Adult Nonfiction) category of the 2021 Foreword Indies Awards.

As part of its mission to discover, review, and share the best books from university and independent publishers, Foreword Magazine, Inc. hosts an annual awards program each year. Finalists represent the best books published in 2021. After more than 2,500 individual titles spread across 55 genres were submitted for consideration, the Finalists were determined by Foreword’s editorial team. Winners will be decided by an expert team of booksellers and librarians—representing Foreword’s trade readership—from across the country.

For more, see 2021 Foreword Indies Finalists

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming article in Qi Journal

March 15, 2022

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has published an excerpt from his new book Qigong Grand Circulation for Spiritual Enlightenment.

“Scientific Foundation of Brain Washing Qigong” appears in the Spring 2022 issue of Qi Journal, Vol. 32, No. 1.

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on Two Dates and a Dash

March 10, 2022

YMAA’s Gary Quesenberry, author of the ‘Heads Up” series: Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe, Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe, and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Teaching situational awareness to keep teenagers safe (with more on the way) was interviewed by Matt Cubbler.
Watch Gary Quesenberry, Author of Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens: Two Dates and a Dash Ep 130.

Daniel Modell’s 2022 Seminar Schedule

March 3, 2022

Here are the upcoming seminars from Daniel Modell, author of the YMAA book The Warrior's Manifesto: Ideals for those who Protect and Defend planned so far for 2022.

Date: March 15, 2022
Location: Hunts Point Terminal Market, Bronx, NY
Agency: Public Safety Department, Hunts Point Terminal Market
Topic: Annual Recertification--Use of Force

Date: April-2022
Location: Orange County Sheriff’s Department, New York
Agency: District Attorney-Orange County
Topic: Decision-Making in High-Stakes Encounters

Date: May-2022
Location: Orange County Sheriff's Department, New York
Agency: District Attorney-Orange County
Topic: Decision-Making in High Stakes Encounters

Date: June-August, 2022
Location: Peter Cooper Village- Stuyvesant Town, New York, NY
Agency: Public Safety Department, Peter Cooper Village Stuyvesant Town
Topic: Basic Course for Peace Officers (New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services)

Date: September-December, 2022
Location: Roosevelt Island Operating Corpration, New York, NY
Agency: Public Safety Department, Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
Topic: Basic Course for Peace Officers (New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services)

A previous seminar was held on February 9, 2022, at Randalls Island, New York, NY for the New York City Fire Marshals on the topic of Self-Defense under Stress. Modell plans to schedule additional 2022 seminars in the future.

Bruce Costa Discussion & Book Signing at the Doylestown Bookshop

January 30, 2022

Bruce Costa will be at the Doylestown Bookshop for a Discussion & Book Signing of his new YMAA book Welcome To Karate: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Beginner's Mind on Friday February 4th at 6:00 PM, 16 S Main St, Doylestown, PA.

See BOOK SIGNING: BRUCE COSTA / WELCOME TO KARATE

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on A Girl & A Gun

January 28, 2022

YMAA author Gary Quesenberry, author of the ‘Heads Up” series: Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe (with more on the way) was interviewed for A Girl & A Gun Book Club.

This interview is only available for members. See January 2022 (Accepting): Spotting Danger Before It Spots You by Gary Dean Quesenberry.

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on Firearm Trainer’s Podcast

January 25, 2022

YMAA author Gary Quesenberry, author of the ‘Heads Up” series: Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe an the upcoming title Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Teens was interviewed by Rob Beckman for Firearm Trainer’s Podcast.

Listen to S2E21 Situational Awareness for Teenagers
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Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids by Gary Quesenberry is a Finalist for the 2021 Best Book Awards

December 14, 2021

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids: Teaching Situational Awareness to Keep Children Safe by Gary Quesenberry received a “Finalist” award in the Parenting & Family category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.

According to Best Book Awards, this year’s contest yielded over 2,000 entries, which were narrowed down to 400 winners in 90 categories. This year’s contest represents a wide mix of books from a multitude of publishers throughout the United States. American Book Fest is in its 19th year and is an online publication providing coverage for books from mainstream and independent publishers to the world online community.

For more, see Parenting & Family 2021 Best Book Awards.

Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies by David Kahn is a Finalist for the 2021 Best Book Awards

December 13, 2021

Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies by David Kahn received a “Finalist” award in the Sports category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.

For more, see Sports 2021 Best Book Awards.

Welcome To Karate by Bruce Costa is a Finalist for the 2021 Best Book Awards

December 12, 2021

Welcome To Karate: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Beginner's Mind by Bruce Costa received a “Finalist” award in the Sports category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.

For more, see Sports 2021 Best Book Awards.

Analysis of Genuine Karate by Hermann Bayer, Ph.D. is a Finalist for the 2021 Best Book Awards

December 11, 2021

Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose by Hermann Bayer, Ph.D. received a “Finalist” award in the Sports category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.

For more, see Sports 2021 Best Book Awards.

Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments by Robert Chuckrow, Ph.D. Wins 2021 Best Book Awards

December 10, 2021

Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments: Hidden Strength, Natural Movement, and Timing by Robert Chuckrow, Ph.D. received a “Winner” award in the Sports category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.

For more, see Sports 2021 Best Book Awards.

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on Today’s Tactical Awareness

December 9, 2021

Watch Situational Awareness with: Gary Quesenberry.

Analysis of Genuine Karate by Hermann Bayer Accepted into the Okinawa Prefecture Karate / Kobudo Museum

December 2, 2021

Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose, a new YMAA book by Hermann Bayer, Ph.D., has been accepted for inclusion in the library collection of the Okinawa Prefecture Karate / Kobudo Museum in Okinawa, Japan. Museum founder Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei expressed his gratitude upon receiving the new book.

Bruce Costa and Hermann Bayer cited on UNESCO ICM

November 27, 2021

Bruce Costa, author of the new YMAA book Welcome To Karate: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Beginner's Mind, and Hermann Bayer, Ph.D., author of the new YMAA book Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose, were both cited by Gene Ching on UNESCO ICM. Read The Trending of Karate.

Bruce Costa interviewed on Safest Family on the Block

November 16, 2021

Bruce Costa, author of the new YMAA book Welcome To Karate: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Beginner's Mind, was interviewed by Jason Brick on Safest Family on the Block. Watch Martial Arts for Life (SFOTB S6E4).

2022 Woman's Healing Retreat with Dr. Aihan Kuhn

November 15, 2021

YMAA Author Dr. Aihan Kuhn, CMD, OBT is leading the 2022 Woman's Healing Retreat on January 28 to 31, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota, Florida. Join Dr. Kuhn in this unique program that provides women the opportunity to experience, learn, heal, begin the journey to inner strength, and to shine. This weekend retreat will involve learning holistic healing wisdom, daily practices for self healing, boost immune system, restore emotional balance, and effective ways to reduce life stress. The program includes lectures, discussion, hands-on practice, and special exercises for women. Participants will experience a fantastic feeling, relaxation, rejuvenation, gaining confidence, feeling the happiness, and bring home smiles and peace. In addition, participants will gain skills in problem-solving, leadership, and knowledge of self-healing techniques. What you learn here will last and help maintain relationships within the family and with other people.

For more information, visit taichihealing.org.

Hermann Bayer PhD article in Black Belt

November 5, 2021

Hermann Bayer, Ph.D., author of the new YMAA book Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose, was interviewed in Black Belt.
Read What Do You Really Know About Karate? by Noel Plaugher.

Second David Kahn article on The Art of Manliness

October 26, 2021

David Kahn, author of the new YMAA book Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies, has written another article for The Art of Manliness.
Read How to Look Behind You (Without Looking Behind You) adapted from his new book.

Book Plate Signing: Analysis of Genuine Karate by Hermann Bayer PhD at Barnes & Noble, Virginia Beach VA Oct 22, 2021

October 19, 2021

Hermann Bayer, Ph.D., will be signing signature cards for his upcoming book, Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose, on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Barnes & Noble, Virginia Beach Town Center, 4485 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. The card will be available for each book sold. The book is published by YMAA Publication Center.

Dr. Bayer examines how Japan re-interpreted Okinawan karate to create its own unique style of karate-do, and how Japanese and American changes resulted in a modern karate-sport business. Dr. Bayer is a Virginia Beach resident.

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids: Teaching Situational Awareness to Keep Children Safe – OnlineBookClub.org Review

October 15, 2021

Read the OnlineBookClub.org Review of Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids. This is a review is about YMAA's new book Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe by Gary Quesenberry.

Helen Liang Streaming Class

October 13, 2021

Master Helen Liang is offering a seven week course on a Tai Chi 8 Posture Short Form to cultivate balance, harmony, and vitality. Master Helen Liang, the eldest daughter of Grandmaster Liang, Shou-Yu, began training in traditional Wushu at the age of 4 under the strict guidance of her father. At the age of 11, she was chosen to train with Sichuan Provincial Wushu School. In 1985, she immigrated to Canada and became an official instructor at the Shou-Yu Liang Wushu institute in 1989. This is her first offering from Shift.

Gary Quesenberry Interviewed on Church Safety Guys

October 11, 2021

Watch Situational Awareness Season 6 Episode 8 by Paul Buckner, James McGarvey, and Mike Scully. This is in conjunction with YMAA author Gary Quesenberry’s ‘Heads Up” series: Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe and Spotting Danger Before it Spots Your Kids: Teaching situational awareness to keep children safe with more on the way.

Andrew Zerling Article in Black Belt

October 7, 2021

Read “Missing Link” by YMAA author Andrew Zerling in October/November 2021 issue of Black Belt. Zerling is the author of Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, & Tactics.

David Kahn article on The Art of Manliness

October 2, 2021

Read How to Defend Yourself Against Two Assailants in a Stairway by David Kahn. This is in conjunction with Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies by David Kahn.

YMAA Celebrates Its 39th Anniversary

October 1, 2021

Yang's Martial Arts Association celebrates its 39th anniversary on October 1, 2021. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming started his Kung Fu training in Taiwan at the age of fifteen under Master Cheng, Gin-Gsao. In thirteen years of study under Master Cheng, Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane Style of Chinese martial arts. At the age of sixteen, Dr. Yang also began the study of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan under Master Kao Tao. At age eighteen, Dr. Yang entered Tamkang University in Taipei to study physics, where he trained and taught Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu with Master Li, Mao-Ching. In 1974, he moved the the USA and graduated from Purdue University, where he earned his Mechanical Engineering Ph.D.

Yang's Martial Arts Association was established in Boston, MA in 1982 with the intent of preserving traditional Chinese Kung Fu and Qigong, including Shaolin Long Fist, White Crane Kung Fu, and Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. Dr. Yang also began researching the Chinese arts and self-publishing books and videos with detailed theory and instruction via YMAA Publication Center. YMAA Instructors are available worldwide and have taught tens of thousands of students over the decades. Congratulations to everyone at YMAA.

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