YMAA International — America HQ

YMAA Orange County

Costa Mesa, CA — United States
Branch School
About YMAA Orange County

OC Tai Chi Academy is an official YMAA branch located in Orange County, California, dedicated to preserving and teaching authentic Chinese internal arts in a welcoming and structured training environment. We offer traditional instruction in Yang Family Taijiquan, Qigong, meditation, Tai Chi pushing hands, Chin Na, and foundational Kung Fu for adults of all experience levels, from complete beginners to long-time practitioners.

Our academy emphasizes health, longevity, internal development, martial understanding, and personal growth through disciplined, lineage-based practice under the guidance of Sifu McIntyre, a long-time student of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. Students appreciate our balance of authentic traditional training, supportive coaching, and a respectful community culture that allows each individual to progress safely and meaningfully at their own pace.

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OC Tai Chi Academy
What We Offer Services & Classes
Kids Kung Fu
Teen Programs
Adult Classes
Weapons Training
Rank Testing
Sparring & Competition
Online Lessons
Private Lessons
Seminars & Workshops
Tai Chi for Seniors
Fall Prevention
Balance & Flexibility
Wellness & Longevity
Cancer Recovery Qigong
Stress Reduction
Self-Defense
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
  • Muscle/Tendon Changing
  • Brain/Marrow Washing
Qin Na
  • Shaolin Qin Na
  • Taiji Qin Na
Other Programs
  • Meditation & Internal Development Training
  • Traditional Southern Chinese (Kung Fu)
  • Filipino Martial Arts / Eskrima
  • Mobility & Joint Health Training
  • Functional Strength & Longevity-Focused Conditioning
  • Self-Defense & Practical Applications
  • Internal Energy Cultivation & Standing Practice
  • Traditional Weapons Training (Tai Chi Sword, Saber, Spear, Staff)
  • Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching
  • Breathwork & Stress Regulation Practices
  • Instructor Development & Leadership Training
Leadership Instructors
Paul McIntyre
Paul McIntyre
Qigong Assistant Instructor Taijiquan 2nd Rank
Sifu McIntyre has over 30 years of experience in Chinese martial arts and has trained under Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming since 2011. He became an authorized YMAA Qigong instructor in 2020 and formalized OC Tai Chi Academy as an official YMAA school in 2024, teaching Yang Family Taijiquan, Qigong, Chin Na, meditation, and traditional Kung Fu with an emphasis on authentic lineage training, health cultivation, and practical internal development. His teaching style combines traditional structure and disciplined progression with supportive coaching accessible to both beginners and long-term practitioners.
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