About New York City Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan

Yang Family Hidden Tradition was introduced to New York City and the YMCA by Robert Politzer in 1994. Robert learned from years of study with Wang Yen-nien, Fourth Generation Master of Yangjia Michuan Taijquan. This blog/website is about the history of the New York City group and the continuous journey that it has been on for thirty one years.

The New York Yangjia Michuan classes are taught at the West Side YMCA in New York City and we are grateful for the support they continue to provide. Robert Politzer has also arranged workshops and other events for national and international participation. In 1996 we hosted a teaching workshop with Wang Yen-nien which took place at the West Side YMCA and at Mercy College. Robert has also helped to organize two international workshops that took place at Bakers Camp in upstate New York.

Here is the  2025 schedule of classes at the West Side YMCA, taught by Tom Campbell. Arnold Baker is the official substitute teacher and, like Ilana Scheinman, also teaches beginners in the classes.

Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 9:55 AM
Introductory Taiji practice.
Basic Exercises and The Thirteen Postures are taught.

Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM
All students – Intermediate Taiji practice.
First Duan is practiced, Second Duan is being taught and Fan has been introduced and reviewed.

Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Absolute Beginners, we explore the basics of Yangjia Michaun Taiji, focusing on the exercises and an introduction to the Thirteen Postures. All students are welcome.

Every level of students are welcome to all classes. Classes begin with stretching and a selection of the basic exercises of the Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan system then proceed to form practice.

This blog is published by Thomas W. Campbell, who can be reached at: tomwc@me.com