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No Taiji Class on September 26
Hi all – Just heard from the West Side YMCA that it will be closed this weekend due to weather. Thus, no Taiji class on Saturday. Please let anyone you might know who is in the class. See you all … Continue reading
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A May 2026 Yangjia Michuan Taiji class
Was looking in the archive and came up with this nice moment back in May of this year. What a taiji group!
An August Taiji Gathering
The Taiji Class gathers during the break, before practicing the Thirteen Postures of the Yangjia Michuan Taiji School. All three teachers in the class, myself, Arnold Baker and Illana Sheinman are part of the fun.
Mini Taiji Banquet – June 13, 2026
Because of a late announcement and other organizing snafus we had a mini gathering at Legend 72 on June 13 after the two taiji classes. Good conversation, good food and a surprisingly moderate bill was enjoyed by all.
The Fifteen Tuishou (Push Hands) Exercises in the Yangjia Michuan Taiji School
We have begun to explore the Yangjia Michuan Taiji Tuishou (Push Hands) exercises in our Saturday intermediate class. Wang Yen-nien taught the complete set of 15 exercises at the NYCYMT sponsored 1996 Workshop, which took place at the West Side … Continue reading
A Year of Virtual Taiji (April 2020 to May 2021)
April 26, 2026Here is the video of our last official virtual class together. The date on the video is wrong – it is May 8, 2021. It does not include leg massages. It does include Intros, Basic Exercises, 13 postures, … Continue reading
Yangjia Michuan Taiji classes at the Westside YMCA
Updated June, 2026 A few notes about the classes at the YMCA and Taiji in general. And a small movie note… Yangjia Michuan Taiji Classes at the West Side YMCA Saturdays 9:00 AM – Beginners class (all are invited). We … 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
Some Learning Links for Students and Teachers of Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan – Thirteen Postures and First Duan
On this and other pages I will be updating and adding links to videos and other material that will help as you study and learn Yang Family Hidden Tradition Taiji. Also useful for those who teach and wish to review … Continue reading
Madison, Wisconsin Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan Workshop with Wang Yen-nien – 2002
Some of the New York Contingent takes a break with Master Wang Yen-nien Front Row: Illana, Master Wang. Back Row: Charlotte, Robert, Unknown, John, Henry, Tom, Gretchen, George.