YMAA International — America HQ
YMAA Andover Tai Chi
Andover, MA — United States
Branch School
About
YMAA Andover Tai Chi
Yang’s Martial Arts Andover was founded in 1988 and has proudly offered high-quality instruction in traditional Chinese martial arts for nearly four decades. The school was established by Alex Kiesel, one of Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming’s first disciples.
Though our studio locations and size have changed over the years, we continue the legacy of offering authentic Tai Chi and Qigong programs at our current location at 18 Red Spring Road, Andover, MA, inside Andover Fit Body Bootcamp.
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What We Offer
Services & Classes
Adult Classes
Private Lessons
Seminars & Workshops
Balance & Flexibility
Wellness & Longevity
Stress Reduction
Training
Disciplines & Programs
Taijiquan
- Yang-Style Long Form
- Pushing Hands
- Taiji Sword / Saber
- Martial Applications
Qigong
- Qigong for Health
- Qigong for Martial Arts
- Taiji Qigong
- Taiji Ball Qigong
- Hard / Soft Qigong
- Meditation
Qin Na
- Taiji Qin Na
Leadership
Instructors
Alex Kiesel
Shaolin
6th Rank
Taijiquan
3rd Rank
Mr. Kiesel began his martial arts training in 1978 in Shaolin Kempo. In 1982, he began studying under Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming in Shaolin Long Fist, Shaolin White Crane, and Yang Style Tai Chi. In 1986, he was certified by Dr. Yang to teach both Kung Fu and Tai Chi. In 1988, he opened the first YMAA Branch in Andover.
Meg Holmes
Taijiquan
1st Rank
Meg Holmes has had a lengthy career as a school librarian/teacher. Her expertise as an educator has carried over to her career as a Tai Chi instructor. Meg considers herself to be a life-long learner and on a lifelong journey as a student of Tai Chi. Meg began studying Tai Chi in 1990 at Yang’s Andover under the tutelage of Alex Kiesel. She has been a student within the YMAA system ever since and has learned from instructors such as Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming, Ramel Rones, and Jeff Pratt.
Paul Blake
Taijiquan
4th Rank
Paul is a senior Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor at YMAA Andover. He has studied and taught Tai Chi and Qigong for nearly 30 years under the teaching of world-renowned Master, Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming. Paul is well-versed in both the martial and the health aspects of Tai Chi and Qigong and is excited about the future of these arts for, as each new scientific discovery arises, they validate what the ancient masters were trying to pass along.