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2006 April World Taiji Day

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Thomas W. Campbell

It was blustery and windy late April day of Taiji. Many of the ‘regulars” of that summer showed up to participate in the gathering of approximately 20 schools. Some of those pictured are Robert Simon, Robert Politzer, Jennifer Kim, George Vlachos, … Continue reading →

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1998 – The Basement Years

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Thomas W. Campbell

Here are some images from one of the many YMT classes that were taught in the distinctly tiled basement of the West Side YMCA around 1998. Among others in the photos are Gretchen MacLane, Robert Politzer, Larry Ford, Arnold C. … Continue reading →

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2001 – Baker Camp Yangjia Michuan Taiji Workshops

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Thomas W. Campbell

The New York Yangjia Michuan School has held a series of workshops, beginning in the mid-1990’s, in various locations. In the late summer of 2001 the group held a workshop at Baker Camp, North of New York City, that was … Continue reading →

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2001 World Taiji Day Central Park

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Thomas W. Campbell

This is one of the earliest World Taiji Day events in Central Park that the NYC Yangjia Michuan Group participated in. Some of the members who participated, and who are seen in the photos, are Robert Politzer, Charlotte Ehrman, Arnold … Continue reading →

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Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan Study Aids

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Thomas W. Campbell

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 … Continue reading →

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2009 World Taiji Day

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Thomas W. Campbell

April, 2009 – The New York Yangjia Michuan Taiji class participating in World Taiji Day. The gathering still takes place in Central Park during late Spring. Some of those in the photographs include Stéphanie Polatsik, Bob Simon, Maureen Burns, Gretchen MacLane, Carole … Continue reading →

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1995 – Life in the Little Theater

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Thomas W. Campbell

Here are some early photographs recently scanned that show the 1995 New York City Yang Family Hidden Tradition Taiji class. Much thanks to Gretchen MacLane for pointing out that the photos were taken in 1995, probably during the winter/spring. The location was … Continue reading →

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2006 – World Taiji Day

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Thomas W. Campbell

I found some images of the group participating in World Taiji Day in Central Park, early summer 2006. We did a fan demo and performed Duan 1 of the Yangjia Michuan Taiji Long Form. Among those pictured are Robert Politzer, Charlotte Ehrman, … Continue reading →

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2004 – World Taiji Day in Central Park

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Thomas W. Campbell

For a number of years the New York Yangjia Michuan Taiji group participated in World Taiji Day, in Central Park. Here are a few images from the 2004 event, including a second group shot and a few shots of Robert … Continue reading →

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2004 – Yangjia Michuan Taiji Fan Class

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Thomas W. Campbell

The complete YMT fan form is taught every couple of years in the NYC class.  The Yangjia Michuan fan form was created by Wang Yen-nien, often using movements from the YMT Kunlun  and Wudang sword forms as inspiration. The fan form … Continue reading →

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