28 September 2009
Dr. Yang's first-ever California book signing and seminar event outside of the Retreat Center was a huge success.
Driving down from the Retreat Center located up in Northern California, Dr. Yang and disciples visited Fremont, CA, where they were greeted by Ms. Gigi Oh and Mr. Gene Ching of Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. Upon arrival, the hosts took the group out to lunch followed by an interview with Dr. Yang and a photo shoot for the magazine.
Soon after leaving Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine, Dr. Yang and disciples rushed to Santa Cruz to drop their belongings off at the home of Mr. Tony Galis, a friend and seminar student. Dr. Yang and disciples then made their way to Gateways Bookstore in downtown Santa Cruz for a two hour long lecture and book signing. More than 50 people showed up for the event, packing the store.
Dr. Yang will be returning to Boston once again this coming February 2010 to teach in-depth weekend seminars on selected internal topics.
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming recently returned from a two week long trip to South America.
Virginia Graziani recently wrote an article that was published in the January 27, 2010 issue of the Redwood Times.
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is featured on the cover of the March 2010 issue of Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine, on newsstands Feb 2nd.
Tom Dudkiewicz, after suffering from injuries inflicted from an unfortunate car accident last summer break, will be unable to return to the YMAA Retreat Center as a disciple in the 10-year training program.
Dr. Yang will be restarting his European seminar tours beginning this October 2010! Now that all the disciples are well-established in their training regimen, Dr. Yang will be able to teach abroad once more.
YMAA Taijiquan grandmaster, Master Kao, Tao, travelled to the United States this past May 2010 to visit Dr. Yang and the students at the Retreat Center, and to teach seminars in Qigong health and longevity in Boston and Memphis. At 78 years old, Master Kao is surprisingly fit, energetic, and seemingly always the most spirited person in the room. He spent a relaxing week at the Retreat Center, teaching Qigong exercises to the disciples daily.
This is an amazing documentary on the struggles of Chinese Martial Arts in the 21st century. It echoes many of the struggles, hardships, and experiences that YMAA has undergone for almost 30 years, and it also shows exactly why Dr. Yang chose to build the YMAA Retreat Center and begin perhaps the most ambitious 10-year martial arts training program of modern day.
The Retreat Center has been developing an organic vegetable garden for several years now.
This academic year, which began in September 2010, brings the disciples into the third phase of their training.
