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Tai Chi classes – update
Sorry guys but due to Corona virus situation our Tai Chi classes are suspended till further notice. Hope to see you soon on training 🙂...

YMAA OrientSport
Mar 16, 20201 min read


Year of the Rat 2020
The Rat is the first of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which...

YMAA OrientSport
Jan 25, 20201 min read


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!
We wish all the best in 2020. Thank you for being with us, have a great Christmas and amazing New Year party. And now is a time for ...

YMAA OrientSport
Dec 22, 20191 min read


Before Practicing Meridian Qigong Exercises
Before you begin practicing, there are a few points you should understand. These exercises are designed to be done in bed, and ideally,...

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Oct 16, 20195 min read


7 Proven Ways Learning Martial Arts Will Improve Your Health
It is extremely beneficial and in this article, we will be focusing on the health benefits you stand to gain by choosing to get involved...

YMAA OrientSport
Oct 16, 20193 min read


Mental Minefields in Taijiquan
There are many mental factors that should be considered when practicing Taijiquan (太極拳), and the way that people naturally react mentally...

YMAA OrientSport
Apr 2, 20198 min read


The Meaning of Taiji in Taiji Ball Qigong
What is taiji? It is generated from wuji, and is a pivotal function of movement and stillness. It is the mother of yin and yang. When it...

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Dec 17, 20186 min read


What You Need to Know About Your Fascia
STORY AT A GLANCE: Your fascia, the fibrous connective tissue found throughout your body, accounts for about 20 percent of your body mass...

YMAA OrientSport
Dec 2, 20189 min read


Muscle memory – it’s all in the mind!
Muscle memory is a common phrase associated with the martial arts as well as in other sports, playing a musical instrument, riding a bike...

YMAA OrientSport
Oct 8, 20185 min read


WUDE – Martial Morality
Morality of deed includes: Humility, Respect, Righteousness, Trust, and Loyalty. Morality of mind consists of: Will, Endurance,...

YMAA OrientSport
Jul 23, 20185 min read


Tai Chi Chuan – real Martial Art
Hopefully that video will help you understand that Tai Chi Chuan isn’t only moving meditation, but can be a real Martial Art. “The...

YMAA OrientSport
Jul 9, 20181 min read


Some Remarks About Sparring
“Taijiquan is an internal style of Chinese martial arts. All Chinese martial styles, after a thousand years of practice and experience,...

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Jun 20, 20186 min read


How Fascia Can Help Us Unravel Deeply Held Tension
The Gifts of Fascia Once you’ve experienced the aha moments that accompany practices that release the body’s fascia, there’s no going...

YMAA OrientSport
May 30, 20186 min read


Practicing Tai Chi helps improve respiratory function in patients with COPD
Tai Chi offers a low-cost, easily accessible alternative to pulmonary rehabilitation, according to a new study in the journal CHEST®...

YMAA OrientSport
Apr 19, 20182 min read


The real life stories behind kung fu movie legends
We dig into the lives of Wong Fei-Hung, Ip Man, San Te, Huo Yuanjia and more, as we look at the people who inspired classic kung-fu...

YMAA OrientSport
Mar 26, 20186 min read


Reflections on Taijiquan—A Complex Art
In 1985 I wrote the first edition of Tai Chi Chuan Martial Power. Taijiquan was just becoming popular in the United States. Nowadays,...

YMAA OrientSport
Mar 6, 20184 min read


An Introduction to Qi and Qigong
In their seven thousand years of history, the Chinese people have experienced all possible human suffering and pain. Chinese culture is...

YMAA OrientSport
Jan 23, 20186 min read


The Standing Eight Brocades Qigong: Exercises 1, 2 & 3
Here are three sets from the Standing Eight Pieces of Brocade: First Piece—Sanijiao “Triple Burner” Double hands hold up the heavens to...

YMAA OrientSport
Jan 23, 20185 min read


Chinese New Year 2018 – Year of the Dog
The Dog The Dog is the eleventh of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the...

YMAA OrientSport
Jan 22, 20181 min read


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