Tag Archives: Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan
1998 – The Basement Years
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
1996 Wang Yen-nien NYC Workshop
Here are a few images from the 1996 workshop that we did with Master Wang, representing his first visit to New York City. He presented a Lecture on Yangjia Michuan in the “Little theater” at the West Side YMCA. Then, … Continue reading
A 2018 Taiji Visit
YMT Taiji Master George Lin was in the city and stopped by class to practice and answer questions.
2001 World Taiji Day Central Park
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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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 – 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 2 – Twist the Waist, Spiral Down
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