Tag Archives: New York City Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan
2006 – Central Park Class
Robert Politzer teaching Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan to a class in Central Park, August 2006. He demonstrates Double Circle Hands Tuishou and demonstrates the function of the waist, as well as the use of rollback (Lu) and ward off (Peng).
A Brief History of YMT in New York City
Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan in New York City By Gretchen MacLane There have been great changes in the New York Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan group since Robert Politzer began teaching in April 1994. Robert had lived in Taiwan studying with Wang Yen-nien … Continue reading
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
Yangjia Michuan Taiji: Taipei Notes and Commentaries on Tuishou by Mark A. Linett – First Installment
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
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
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
Yangjia Michuan Taiji: Taipei Notes and Commentaries on Tuishou by Mark A. Linett – Fourth Installment
This is the fourth and last 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 … Continue reading
Push Hands Exercise 1, Part 1 – Spiral Up, Left and Right
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
Push Hands Exercise 1, Part 2 – Spiral Up, Left and Right
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
Push Hands Exercise 2 – Twist the Waist, Spiral Down (Part 2)
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