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.
- Yang-Style Long Form
- Pushing Hands
- Taiji Sword / Saber
- Martial Applications
- Qigong for Health
- Qigong for Martial Arts
- Taiji Qigong
- Taiji Ball Qigong
- Hard / Soft Qigong
- Meditation
- Muscle/Tendon Changing
- Brain/Marrow Washing
- Shaolin Qin Na
- Taiji Qin Na
- 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
