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Yangjia Michuan Taiji: Taipei Notes and Commentaries on Tuishou by Mark A. Linett – Third Installment

This is the third installment of the notes that Mark Linett, one of the original Western students of Master Wang Yen-nien, has put together, with commentary. Mark began his studies with Master Wang in Taipei in 1982. We are honored … Continue reading

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Taiji Fan at the Westside Y – December 2004

Robert Politzer taught the Yangjia Michuan Taiji Fan Form a number of times in class. Here are some images from a session on December 29, 2004. You can click through them using the arrows on the side of the images.

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World Taiji Day in NYC, Central Park – April, 2004

For a number of years Robert Politzer’s West Side Y Taiji class joined other Taiji schools and classes in a celebration of World Taiji Day, the idea being that people were practicing at the same time around the world. There … Continue reading

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Yangjia Michuan Taiji: Taipei Notes and Commentaries on Tuishou by Mark A. Linett – Second Installment

This is the second installment of the notes that Mark Linett, one of the original Western students of Master Wang Yen-nien, has put together, with commentary. Mark began his studies with Master Wang in Taipei in 1982. We are honored … Continue reading

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YMT Study Aids – Part Two

    Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan Study Aids Here is a link to a document that could be helpful for students who are learning and practicing the 13 postures of the Yang Family Hidden Tradition: 13 postures YMT Introduction .  And a Link to a … Continue reading

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Suitable Space

We are pleased to republish this article from the Fall 2000 AYMTA Journal, which celebrated the life and Taiji of our teacher Wang Yen-nien. Peter Clifford, who studied for many years with Master Wang in Taiwan and at workshops across … Continue reading

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A Yang Family Hidden Tradition Gathering

We gathered on June 7 for a festive tradition of good food, good talk, and good company. We were even blessed with a visit from the baby buddha (back to the left). Robert Politzer, who founded the school in 1994, … Continue reading

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Yangjia Michuan Taiji: Taipei Notes and Commentaries on Tuishou by Mark A. Linett  

Wang Yen-nien, Ward Off (Peng). This is the first installment of the notes that Mark Linett, one of the original Western students of Master Wang Yen-nien, has put together, with commentary. We are honored that he is allowing the NYC … Continue reading

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Yang Family Hidden Tradition Class – May 10

Here is a moment from a recent Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan beginner class at the West Side YMCA in NYC.

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May 7 YMT Teacher’s Gathering in NYC

It was my birthday, which nicely coincided with a chance to gather with senior students and teachers for a lovely mini banquet. Banquet Bob already has plans for an early June banquet for the Taiji Group so looking forward to … Continue reading

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