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Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years."

Dr. Yang's
Top Books and DVDs

DVD: Eight Simple Qigong Exercises for Health

Book: Qigong for Health and Martial Arts

DVD: Understanding Qigong DVD 1: What is Qigong? Understanding the Human Qi Circulatory System

Rory Miller, Lawrence Kane and Kris Wilder are authors of internationally best selling books about self-defense.

Top
self-defense
books

Book: Facing Violence - Preparing for the Unexpected

Meditations on Violence - A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real World Violence

Book: Surviving Armed Assaults: A Martial Artists Guide to Weapons, Street Violence, and Countervailing Force

Book: The Way to Black Belt-A Comprehensive Guide to Rapid, Rock-Solid Results, by Lawrence Kane and Kris Wilder

Book: The Little Black Book of Violence - What Every Young Man Needs To Know About Fighting

ARTICLES

Yang Tai Chi for Beginners, by David Silver, January 30, 2012
Yang-style Tai Chi is the most popular form in the world, with millions of practitioners. Since the Yang family popularized Tai Chi during the 1800s, the form has been passed…

2012: The Year of the Dragon!, by Milan Vigil, January 23, 2012
The Chinese year 4710 begins on January 23, 2012. According to the Chinese zodiac it will be the Year of the Dragon, the most auspicious of the twelve zodiac animals…

On Writing Dukkha - The Suffering, by Loren W. Christensen, January 16, 2012
As a Portland, Oregon police officer, my partner and I once responded to the 12th floor of a high rise where a deranged man had just fired seven rounds from…

Use Neck Cranks or Chokes to Fight an Adversary, by Lawrence Kane & Kris Wilder, January 9, 2012
In single combat, we can confuse the enemy by attacking with varied techniques when the chance arises. Feint a thrust or cut, or make the enemy think you are…

Interview of Michael Clarke for El Budoka Magazine-Part 2, by Juan Luis Cadenas de Llano Bajo, January 3, 2012
The following article is Part 2 of the English translation of an interview between author, Michael Clarke, and writer, Juan Luis Cadenas de Llano Bajo for El Budoka magazine. …

Interview of Michael Clarke for El Budoka Magazine-Part 1, by Juan Luis Cadenas de Llano Bajo, December 28, 2011

LATEST NEWS

Ikigaiway Interview with Author Loren Christensen is High-Octane, Feb 2, 2012
This interview found at Ikigaiway blog by Matthew Apsokardu gives some new insights into Loren W. Christensen

New YMAA Video Streaming, Feb 1, 2012
There are now ten videos available for streaming rental through the YMAA YouTube channel

Dr. Yang Visits Boston, February 2012, Jan 24, 2012
Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming is returning to the YMAA Boston headquarters school to offer seminars

Paying Tribute to a Legendâ€¦ Honoring Grandmaster Richard Chun, Jan 23, 2012
Members of the United States TaeKwonDo Association and the Chosun Taekwondo Academy sponsored a long-overdue tribute

Understanding the Range of Force by Rory Miller for LA Guardian Angels, Los Angeles Safety Patrols & Violence Prevention, Jan 11, 2012
In an article posted on the LA Guardian Angels" web site, YMAA Author, Rory Miller, describes appropriate force in citizenâ€™s arrest

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan 27-Feb 26, 2012, YMAA Boston Winter Seminars

Jul 6-Aug 17, 2012 YMAA Retreat Center Seminars

RECENT FORUM DISCUSSIONS

Taijiquan / Tai Chi Chuan: Is Wudang “Bull S**t”

Gong Fu / Kung Fu: Water Path Kung Fu>you'll Have Never Heard

Taijiquan / Tai Chi Chuan: Yang Tai Chi For Beginners

General Martial Arts: "Traditional Tai Chi"

RECENT REVIEW

A must have!, October 2011, by L Arsenault
"I am new to qi gong and didn't know what to expect from a DVD. I am impressed with this video. It is very comprehensive. Lisa O'Shea is a natural teacher in front of the camera. She is clear, comfortable and engaging." Read more