YMAA Boston (Roslindale, MA)
Dr. Yang’s April Seminars
Our East Coast schools were honored to host Dr. Yang for a series of well-attended seminars:
- YMAA Boston – Taiji Martial Applications & Qin Na
- YMAA Wu An – Shaolin White Crane & Taiji Symbol
- YMAA Andover Tai Chi – Qigong Daily Practice, Taiji Martial Applications, Coiling Taiji and Qigong, Four Seasons Qigong: Spring
As always, the seminars brought together members from across the YMAA community, including many long-time instructors and students. We’re always grateful for the learning and training opportunities.
Wu An Martial Arts – YMAA Wu An (Watertown, MA)
We had a surprise visit from Quentin Lopes (YMAA Retreat Center graduate) who recently moved back to MA. It was the first time Dr. Yang had seen Quentin for several years. Quentin jumped right into the Taiji Symbol seminar and assisted with teaching as if no time had passed.
YMAA Andover Tai Chi (Andover, MA)
Recap
Taiji Test
April 18, 2026
Congratulations to the students who participated in the recent Taiji test held at YMAA Wu An. Alice earned her 1st stripe and Ariana earned her 3rd stripe along with the rank of Assistant Instructor. Well done to all! You are an inspiration to your fellow students and we look forward to seeing your continued progress. Thank you to Jeff Pratt (YMAA Boston) and Karyl Bulmer (YMAA Eastern CT) for joining Michelle on the testing panel.
- Urban Qi FIT – YMAA (New York, NY): Keir G.
- YMAA Wu An (Watertown, MA): Alice C., Justina Y., Kevin P., Salih Q.
- YMAA Gateway (Portsmouth, NH): Ariana B., Jeremy S.
Reunion Dinner
April 19, 2026
James Yang and his family flew in from Australia for a rare family reunion!
First generation students Ramel Rones, Alex Kiesel, David Grantham, Tai Ngo, along with the younger generation joined the Yang family for dinner at My Happy Hunan Kitchen in Brighton, MA.
YMAA Publication Center Video Shoots
April 23-26, 2026
David Silver (YMAA Cape Cod Qigong) led his crew on a four-day shoot on multiple topics:
- Internal Alchemy Chart (Tang Dynasty Chart) – Dr. Yang
- Pushing Hands – Jeff Rosen (YMAA Western Mass) & Phil Dunwoody (YMAA Huntingdon Tai Chi)
- Centering – Phil Dunwoody & Ethan Deblois (YMAA Quebec)
- Demo shots for Dr. Yang’s Muscle/Tendon Changing and Wai Dan programs
- Dr. Yang’s seminars at YMAA Andover Tai Chi
The programs are scheduled to be released in 2027.
At almost 80 years old, Dr. Yang continues to amaze us with his energy and endurance. He can present complex theoretical topics for two hours straight like the master that he is.
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
April 25, 2026
Started in the 1990s, World Tai Chi & Qigong Day is a global health event held annually on the last Saturday of April at 10:00 a.m. local time, bringing together people in over 80 countries to promote the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong.
The YMAA Boston Taiji class usually celebrates by holding class at the Arnold Arboretum but bad weather kept them inside this year.
Dan Salive (YMAA Eastern CT) participated in pushing hands at the celebration at Wickham Park in Manchester, CT.
Spotlight: YMAA Director
Dr. Robert J. Woodbine (Urban Qi FIT – YMAA)
Our YMAA community has continued to grow in recent years, welcoming new schools and members. We’re pleased to share that Dr. Robert J. Woodbine’s school is now officially part of YMAA. Dr. Woodbine has been attending Dr. Yang’s seminars since the 1990s and is a graduate of the YMAA Retreat Center’s 3-Year Taiji & Qigong Program.
Upcoming Events
Summer Seminars at Yang Family Heights
July & August in McKinleyville, CA
- July 10 – 17: Taijiquan / Taiji Staff (Spear)
- July 17 – 24: Pushing Hands / Fighting Set
- July 24 – 31: Taiji Ball / Taiji Qigong
- July 31 – Aug 7: Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Qigong
All full!
Applying Taijiquan Pushing Hands & Martial Applications
June 7 at YMAA Boston (Roslindale, MA)
Instructor: Jeff Pratt
June 7, 10:00am – 2:00pm
YMAA Boston
756 South St, Roslindale, MA
Dr. Yang’s Los Angeles Seminar
October 2nd – 4th at YMAA Orange County
| YMAA Orange County (OC Tai Chi Academy) 670 West 17th Street, Suite G4 Costa Mesa, CA Topics to be determined. Contact director Paul McIntyre for updates. https://www.octaichiacademy.com info@octaichiacademy.com |
