YMAA International — America HQ
YMAA Western Mass
Florence, MA — United States
Branch School
About
YMAA Western Mass
YMAA Western Mass describes itself as a Tai Chi community of practice where all are welcomed to contribute to our safe and nurturing space. We adhere closely to the practice methods of the YMAA and engage in traditional Tai Chi Chu’an training. As an injury averse group, we focus on the martial side of the art as a way to deepen mind body experience and focus less on self-defense.
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What We Offer
Services & Classes
Adult Classes
Rank Testing
Tai Chi for Seniors
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
Jeff Rosen
Taijiquan
5th Rank
Jeff began his study of Tai Chi in 1982 and joined the YMAA as a full-time student of Dr. Yang in 1990. He was certified as a YMAA instructor in 1996. Jeff is forever grateful for the sanctuary Tai Chi provides and encourages everyone to study the depths of the practice as a pathway to humility and as an antidote to the rampant noise of our daily lives. He adheres to Dr. Yang’s guidance that the depth of the art lies in the feeling and recognizes from long, personal experience that it is much easier to be drawn to inspiring platitudes than it is to practice them. Read Full Bio →
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Stan Swiercz
Taijiquan
Interim
Stan Swiercz began his practice in the 1980s with Paul Gallagher and has maintained a diligent commitment to study, primarily of Yang Style Tai Chi since. He regularly attends YMAA seminars and regional gatherings, while maintaing study under the tutelage of Sam Masich. Stan has been training with YMAA Western Mass since 2015.
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Ron Wallace
Taijiquan
2nd Rank
Ron Wallace began his practice in the 1970s, training under the tutelage of Chuck Norris’ senior students in Los Angeles. Ron has been dedicated to the YMAA training system since 1999.
