YMAA News #47, September 1998 (168Kb)

YMAA NEWS
Issue 47 • September 15, 1998
Web site: www.ymaa.com ◆ e-mail: YMAA@aol.com
FO R E W O R D
By Dr. Yang
J w i n g - M i n g
To a Great Taiji Teacher and Spiritual Father:
Master Jou, Tsung Hwa
Deep inside, I feel unlimited and profound
sorrow for the loss of a truly great Taiji teacher
who, because of an automobile accident, passed
away so suddenly. With a sad fondness, I look
back to those days when I was carefully listening
to your teachings. It is very disappointing that
you cannot fulfill your dream of demonstrating
the will and capability of living to 150 years.
When everyone saw you getting younger and
younger, and your spirit growing stronger and
stronger each year, we were all convinced that
through practicing and understanding Taijiquan,
we too, were able to live for a long time with
healthy bodies and a happy minds.
Through the creation of the Taiji Farm, you
inspired so many. You created a harmonious,
peaceful, and meaningful environment which
encouraged the communication and friendship
of all Taiji practitioners. Countless people came
to the Taiji Farm each year to share the spirit
you created, and to admire your will and life
force. We listened to your life experiences, we
learned how to take care of our bodies through
practicing Taijiquan and Qigong, and most
importantly of all, we re-evaluated the meaning
of our lives by seeing what you contributed to
Taiji society and humanity.
Suddenly, I feel I have lost so much in my life.
I appreciate every second we were together as I
quietly listened your life philosophy and Taiji
experience. I now realize that you will not be
there for further discussions and arguments. I
know I will miss you whenever the word “Taiji”
appears in my mind and will never stop talking
about the legacy of your
life. I have a much heavier
load to bear because
of my promise to you
about the promotion of
Taijiquan. I know my
obligation, and as long as
I live, I promise to continue
to share what I know
without hesitation. Your
spirit is my spirit and
your life goals are mine. I
only wish the life I have can be as meaningful
and inspiring as yours. At this moment, I cannot
fully appreciate how much I will miss you and
how much will be lost for the rest of my life simply
because of this accident. But I am sure that
your spirit will live forever and your name will
continue to inspire future Taiji practitioners.
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
August 4, 1998
IN THIS ISSUE
Foreword by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming YMAA President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Author’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Book Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Around the Globe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Editor’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
New Books from YMAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Titles Available Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
YMAA Instructors and Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Master Jou, Tsung Hwa, author of the classic,
The Tao of Taijiquan, founder of the Taiji
Farm, and inspiration to countless teachers
and students, was killed in a car accident on
August 2, 1998. He will be sorely missed.
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AUTHOR’S CORNER
From the YMAA book:
THE MARTIAL ARTS ATHLETE
Mental and Physical Conditioning for
Peak Performance
by Tom Seabourne
Available October, 1998 • Retail $19.95
Part One: Awesome Abs
Some sportsmen concentrate on strengthening
certain muscle groups depending on their
sport. Sprinters work on their legs. But if they do
not train their upper bodies they will not run as
fast. Similarly, why should a martial artist train
his abdominals (abs) when he uses his arms and
legs to punch and kick
Although your abs do not appear to be
involved in martial arts, they are. You can move
with increased balance and body control if your
midsection is strong enough to steady your
movement. Improving strength in your abs will
help you change directions. Your back won’t get
sore after training. You can lift twice as many groceries.
You may hit your first home run in baseball.
And you can run faster and jump higher.
The center of your body is the place where
your power begins. Martial artists have known
this for centuries. You focus your “chi” from a
place two inches below your naval. If you are
centered, you will increase your energy and power.
A powerful midline provides a base so you
may explode your reverse punch. Whether you
punch or kick, all force is generated from your
midsection. If your abs are weak, your power
chain is broken. A strong middle, connects your
upper and lower body. Sprinters must run with
their arms pumping straight ahead. Unnecessary
sideward motion detracts from forward momentum.
A strong abdomen stabilizes motion for
peak efficiency. Even when you are tapping in a
putt, your abdominals must stabilize your torso.
Muscles in your abs are responsible for
maintaining your posture. A strong midline prevents
injury. You can move at a variety of angles
and feel secure if your abs are trained. But
depending on your activity, your center of gravity
changes. For example, during a flying side
kick, your center of gravity is outside of your
body. A martial artist lowers his center of gravity
by bending his knees to deliver a commanding
punch. Therefore you should prepare your torso
for flexion (leaning forward), extension (leaning
backward), and rotation (turning sideways) by
training your abs and obliques.
There is no magic to developing your core.
Instead, it requires disciplined daily training. An
Ab-Roller is fine, but you can obtain the same
results from crunches. Crunches train your rectus
abdominus muscles (two thin strips of muscle
that extend from your breastbone to the
pelvis), and three layers of muscle that flank
your abs.
To perform a perfect crunch, begin each repetition
as if you were in slow motion. Contract
your rectus abdominus and exhale as you let
your muscles pull your shoulder blades off the
floor. Exhaling on each repetition will allow you
to squeeze your abs without arching your back.
If crunches are too difficult, raise yourself off the
floor with your arms and perform a crunch on
the down phase.
When you are attempting to train your abs,
other, more powerful muscles called your hip
flexors (iliopsoas) do most of the work. Even
when you perform a crunch correctly, your rectus
abdominus begins the movement but your
hip flexors cannot help but become involved;
especially if you attempt to perform crunches
quickly. Raising slowly, and only coming up part
way is your best method for working your rectus
abdominus instead of your hip flexors.
If you anchor your feet, you work mostly hip
flexors. With your feet anchored, your back may
arch, straining the quadratus laborum (lower
back muscles). Don’t try twisting your elbow
toward your knee at the top of your crunch.
Instead, if you wish to train your obliques (the
muscles on the sides of your torso) raise your
elbow toward your opposite knee at the beginning
of each repetition.
Next Issue: Dealing with
Lower Back Pain
Tom Seabourne, Ph.D. is a
sport psychologist, two-time
National AAU Taekwondo
champion and silver medalist
in the World Taekwondo
Championships. He is also a
certified member of the American Council on
Exercise and the American College of Sports
Medicine. He resides in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
See our ad for The Martial Arts Athlete in this
newsletter!
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BOOK REVIEW
Reviewed by
Jeff Pratt,
YMAA Boston
Available
from YMAA
To Order Call:
1-800-669-8892
★ ★ ★ ★
The Tao of Music
by John M. Ortiz, Ph.D.
$19.95 • Samuel Weiser, Inc.
John Ortiz has produced
a work proposing that music,
when directed appropriately,
has healing abilities. The Tao
of Music is far more of a self
help book than I at first
thought. When I read the jacket it sounded somewhat
dry and theoretical, but it is more of a
workbook than anything else. Actually the one
qualm that I have with the book is its lack of a
definite theory of why music is so helpful in dealing
with personal problems. I would be the first
to admit that music affects people’s moods but a
cogent theory would be nice. To balance this,
though, The Tao of Music has an almost overwhelming
account of referenced supporting
materials drawn from numerous related texts
and professional materials.
Dr. Ortiz’s experience as a musician and a
clinical psychologist lend credibility to the book,
and he writes well with a light tone that isn’t condescending.
He communicates his ideas effectively
without sounding as if he is frantically trying
to convince the reader of the validity of the
material presented. He also intersperses some
poetry that works nicely to highlight the underlying
Taoist themes in the book.
In the book, a topic such as depression or
procrastination is defined clinically, then a supporting
case history is presented. The reader is
led in selecting appropriate music for setting
mood and creating a pattern of positive visualizations
and breathing techniques to allow him
or her to relax and reap the benefits. The
process is straightforward and easily followed.
Also included is a wide selection of music to
choose from if the reader doesn’t feel comfortable
in selecting from a personal library. The
process is well-referenced and is user-friendly.
The Tao of Music would be a good addition to
any healing library.
AROUND THE GLOBE
Hungary —Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming will be making
two new videos in Budapest: T a i j i q u a n ,
Classical Yang Style and Taiji Sword with
Applications. He will be shooting at the studios of
YMAA Hungary Director Vadas Mihaly.
I t a l y —In the 6th Annual China Trophy
Competition in Torino, out of more than 400
competitors, YMAA Italy won two 1st place
National Champions,one 2nd place, and one 3rd
place. In the 7th Annual International Kung Fu-
Wushu Festival in Perugia, of more than 800 competitors,
YMAA Italy won one 1st place and one
3rd place. Congratulations to all!
South America —Announcing two new
schools in the Southern Hemisphere: in San
Antonio de los Altos, Venezuela, Luis Efrem
Nunez, director; and in Santiago, Chile, Efraim
Telias Gutierrez, director. Bienvienidos, Amigos!
U . S . A . —Congratulations go out to the two
YMAA students to compete in this year’s prestigious
Taste of China Internal Arts Competition:
Jeffrey Pratt for taking 1st place in both
Stationary and Moving Push Hands, Superheavyweight
division; and James Yang for 1st place in
Xingyiquan and 2nd place in Baguazhang.
U . S . A . —More congratulations go out YMAA
students who competed in the 1998 International
Wushu-Kung Fu Championships in Baltimore:
Kathy Yang for taking multiple 1st place awards
for Barehand, Sword, and Staff Forms, and for
winning Women’s Traditional External Grand
Champion; James Yang for 1st place in Men’s
Advanced Open Barehand Forms; James O’Leary
for 2nd place in Men’s Advanced Heavyweight
Push Hands, both Restricted Step and Moving;
and Fada Mohammed for 2nd place in Men’s
Superheavyweight Full-Contact San Shou.
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EDITOR’S CORNER
By Phil Goldman
The Training Wheel
What makes us want to learn Kung Fu What
gives us the discipline to continue training when
we’d rather be doing something else What turns
our practice into a Way of Life as opposed to a
flash-in-the-pan hobby
For most people, before anything real is
learned about Kung Fu, the bulk of the knowledge
comes from the media: television, movies,
and books. The media fills heads with notions of
attaining almost supernatural abilities of awareness
and concentration; philosophical depth;
and of course the ability to kick butt and look
good doing it.
With these notions in hand, the prospective
martial artist enrolls in a school and begins training.
There are many new concepts and exercises
that capture the imagination, but after a while,
the inevitable happens: the romance fades and
the truth becomes clear. Learning Kung Fu is a
lot of hard work. Years and years of hard work,
requiring more perseverance, trust, and humility
than most people have. Beyond all this, perhaps
the hardest work of all to do: to honestly face
one’s limitations and weaknesses, and then to do
something about them. Certainly the abilities
described in the media, to a certain degree, can
be attained, but only through this work. And if
they are attained, they are not viewed with
a mystical awe, they are seen as simply the logical
outcome of the training. A truly dedicated
martial artist would not, in all likelihood, be satisfied
with whatever level of these abilities
attained. He would continue to assess his limitations
and then do something about them, i.e.
more long years of hard work.
If one trains Kung Fu to live up to ideals that
are externally planted in him, whether it is the
media or what one thinks will impress others,
that person will not last. Motivation must come
from within, not for or against someone e l s e .
Training out of a competitive instinct can be
a powerful short-term motivator, but it has its
limitations. What does one do after one wins
Kung Fu training is not a race. There is no finish
line. Perhaps an apt analogy would be that of
a hamster wheel and the martial artist is the
hamster. There’s no end to it, the wheel just
keeps going round and round, as long as the
hamster keeps running. The hamster is not going
anywhere. It is running in place. The hamster in
the next wheel over may be running faster, but it
is in the same place as well. So what makes the
hamster run For the enjoyment of the act of running.
The satisfaction of the run itself and seeing
how well one runs. The more one runs, the
better one runs; the better one runs, the more
enjoyable the run. This is why we hamsters train
Kung Fu.
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NEW BOOKS FROM YMAA
THE ESSENCE OF TAIJI QIGONG, 2nd. ed.
The Internal Foundation of Taijiquan
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming • ISBN: 1-886969-63-9
176 pgs. 7.25 x 9.375 15 illus. 194 photos Soft Cover
The Serious Student’s Book for Better Taiji
For students who have learned a Taiji form and want to reach new levels of
skill and ability. This book includes three complete Taiji Qigong exercises
and more than two hundred photographs and illustrations to help you learn. Taiji Qigong
prepares your body and mind for great Taiji practice by loosening your joints, warming your
muscles, stimulating your Qi flow and sharpening your concentration.
• Increase your vitality.
• Improve your Taiji skills.
• Discover the key to internal power.
Available Now!
Retail $19.95
Member Price $15.96
THE MARTIAL ARTS ATHLETE
Mental and Physical Conditioning for Peak Performance
Tom Seabourne, Ph.D. • ISBN: 1-886969-65-5
160 pgs. 7x10 250 photos Soft Cover
Hit Harder, Kick Faster, and Jump Higher!
The Martial Arts Athleteanswers questions that today’s competitors must
know to succeed—should you do push-ups or lift weights Are energy bars and sports drinks
any good Are traditional forms a waste of your time How do you eat to win
Discover Powerful Mind/Body Training for Peak Performance:
• Imagery for better strikes, kicks, & takedowns.
• Meditations for a sharper mind.
• Mental skills to manage pain, improve discipline, and feel great!
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• Step-by-step strength training for powerful arms & shoulders.
• Killer ab-work for a lean torso and washboard stomach.
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Discover the most effective workouts, nutrition secrets and mind/body training for peak martial
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Read an excerpt from
The Martial Arts Athlete
in this newsletter!
THE TAI CHI BOOK
Refining and Enjoying a Lifetime of Practice
Robert Chuckrow, Ph.D.• ISBN: 1-886969-64-7
208 pgs 7.25x9.375 17 illus. 109 photos Soft Cover
How to Get the Most from Your Tai Chi Practice
A detailed guide for students who’ve learned a Tai Chi form and want to
know more, introducing beginners to the principles behind great Tai Chi,
and answering common questions that all of us have. The Tai Chi Book shows you how to use
Tai Chi to gain strength in your bones, muscles and vital organs, how to improve your balance
and flexibility, and how to achieve remarkable vitality. The Tai Chi Book is your guide to
the fullest health benefits of Tai Chi and to higher levels of skill and ability.
• Like two books in one—basic and advanced Tai Chi training.
• Find out how to choose and relate to a teacher.
• Includes the Cheng Man-ch’ing short form.
Available Now!
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Want to order Just call or write:
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TITLES AVAILABLE OVERSEAS
If you are living outside the U.S., or would like to read or see YMAA books and videos in your
native tongue, we can help you out. We’ve got distributors overseas of our titles in English as well as
in a variety of languages. Just refer to the list below.
BOOKS IN ENGLISH
DISTR. OUTSIDE U.S.
FOR EUROPE:
Paul Crompton, Ltd
94 Felsham Rd.
London SW15 LDQ England
Tel: 441 81 7801063
FOR INDONESIA:
Asia Publications
35 Kallang Pudding Rd. #03-01
Tong Lee Bldg Block A
Singapore 349314
Tel: 65 747 5301
FOR SOUTH AFRICA:
Book Nook
42 Bedford Rd.
Yeoville 2198 South Africa
Tel: 27 11 648 7704
FOR AUSTRALIA:
Zen Imports
P.O. Box 201, Rozelle, Sydney
2039 NSW Australia
Tel: 612 9818 1955
VIDEOS IN
FOREIGN TRANSLATION
IN FRENCH (SECAM System):
Budostore
34 Rue de la Montagne Ste. Gen
75005 Paris France
1 43 26 19 46
Institute of European Chi Kung Co.
13 Ave. Victor Hugo
Aix En Provence 13100 France
Tel: 334 429 25610
VIDEOS IN ENGLISH
DISTR. OUTSIDE U.S.
TITLES
FOR EUROPE
(PAL SYSTEM):
Paul Crompton, Ltd. • Arthritis-The Chinese Way of Healing
94 Felsham Rd. • Chinese Chi Kung Massage
London SW15 LDQ - Self Massage
England
Tel: 441 81 7801063
TITLES
All YMAA Titles Available
All YMAA Titles Available
All YMAA Titles Available
All YMAA Titles Available
TITLES
Available Upon Request
Available Upon Request
• Chi Kung for Tai Chi Chuan
• Eight Simple Qigong Exercises
• Simplified Tai Chi Chuan
w/o Applications
• Sun Style Tai Chi Chuan
• Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan
• Taiji Chin Na
• Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na
FOR FRANCE
(SECAM System):
Budostore
• Arthritis-The Chinese Way of Healing
34 Rue de la Montagne, • Chinese Chi Kung Massage
Ste. Gen
- Self Massage
75005 Paris France • Comprehensive Shaolin Chin Na V1
1 43 26 19 46 • Comprehensive Shaolin Chin Na V2
• How to Defend Yourself - Unarmed
• How to Defend Yourself - Knife Attack
• Xingyichuan
• Shaolin Long Fist - Lien Bu Chuan
• Shaolin Long Fist - Gung Li Chuan
• Shaolin Long Fist - Yi Lu Mei Fu
• Shaolin Long Fist - Shi Zi Tang
• Shaolin Long Fist - Xiao Hu Yuan
BOOKS IN
FOREIGN TRANSLATION
TITLES
IN RUSSIAN: Sofia • Baguazhang
P.O. Box 41
• Eight Pieces of Brocade
Kiev 252 030 Ukraine
• Essence of Tai Chi Chi Kung 1st ed.
Fax: 380 44 274 51 28
• Hsing Yi Chuan
• Muscle/Tendon Changing... Chi Kung
• Root of Chinese Chi Kung, 1st ed.
IN DUTCH: Servire Publishers • Wisdom’s Way
Maliestraat 1
3581 SN Utrecht The Netherlands
Tel: 31 030 234 0775
Omega Media Pub
• Tai Chi Chuan 24 & 48 Postures
Fregat 35 113 EE Dieman
Amsterdam The Netherlands
Tel: 31 20 690 59 97
IN HUNGARIAN: Lunarimpex • Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na
H-1045 Budapest • Chi Kung -Health & Martial Arts 1st ed.
Rozsa U.10 VI/31 Hungary
• Comprehensive Apps Shaolin Chin Na
Tel: 36 1 189 4492
• Eight Pieces of Brocade
IN CZECH: CAD Press
P.O. Box 5, Posto 42 SK-844 44
Bratisl Slovakia
Tel: 42 776 9928
• Chi Kung -Health & Martial Arts 1st ed.
• Eight Pieces of Brocade
IN BULGARIAN: Shambala • Eight Pieces of Brocade
177 Albin Str. • Hsing Yi
1000 Sofia Bulgaria • Essence of Tai Chi Chi Kung 1st ed.
Tel: 359 280 7513
• Chi Kung -Health & Martial Arts 1st ed.
• Root of Chinese Chi Kung, 1st ed.
IN SPANISH (Mexico):
Editorial Pax
Av Cuauhetemog No. 1430
Col. Santa Cruz Atoyac
Mexico D.F. C.P.03310
Tel: 688 4828
• Chi Kung -Health & Martial Arts 1st ed.
IN SPANISH (Spain):
Editorial Mirach
• Eight Pieces of Brocade
Apartado De Correos 77
• “Root of Chinese Chi Kung, 1st ed.”
Villaviciosa De Odon
• Muscle/Tendon Changing... Chi Kung
28670 Madrid Spain • Hsing Yi
Tel: 349 159 33 735
• Essence of Tai Chi Chi Kung 1st ed.
• Arthritis-Chinese Way of Healing
• Chinese Chi Kung Massage
• Tao of Bioenergetics
IN GERMAN: Fischer Media
Bahnhofplatz 1
CH-3110 Munsinge Switzerland
Tel: 41 31 720 5312
IN POLISH: Robert Was
Ul. Makowskiego 8/114
Krakow 31-325 Poland
Tel: 12 36 89 15
• Professional Budo
• Chinese Chi Kung Massage
• Essence of Tai Chi Kung 1st ed.
IN FRENCH: Budo Editions • Chi Kung- Health & Martial Arts 1st ed.
13 Ch. Plaine Chateauveau • Qigong for Health & Martial Arts 2nd ed.
Noisy-Sur Ecole 77123 France • Chinese Chi Kung Massage
Tel: 1 64 24 70 38
• Eight Simple Qigong Exercises
• Root of Chinese Qigong 2nd ed.
• Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications
• Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power
IN ITALIAN:
Edizioni Mediterranee
Via Flaminia 158
00196 Roma Italy
Tel: 06 3201 656
Calzetti Mazzetti
Via Della Valtiera
Pont S. Giovanni 06087 Italy
Tel: 75 599 7786
• Chi Kung- Health & Martial Arts 1st ed.
• Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na
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YMAA SCHOOLS AND QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS
YMAA Qualified Active
I n s t r u c tors: (9/15/98)
MASTER:
Shaolin
Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang (Boston, MA)
Tai Chi Chuan
Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang (Boston, MA)
INSTRUCTOR:
Shaolin
Jeffery Bolt (Houston, TX)
Tai Chi Chuan
Jeffery Bolt (Houston, TX)
Jeffrey Pratt (Boston, MA)
Roger Whidden (Boston, MA)
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS:
Shaolin
Alex Kiesel (Andover, MA)
Christopher Muelen (Andover, MA)
George Dominguez (Boston, MA)
Jacek Zajac (Germany)
James O’Leary (Boston, MA)
Jaroslaw Koza (Gdynia, Poland)
John Gilbert Jones (Seattle, WA)
Josh Amsler (Andover, MA)
Karol Lubecki (Gdynia, Poland)
Maciej Ciesielski (Gdynia, Poland)
Marek Sadowski (Gdynia, Poland)
Marian Lukowicz
(Bielsko-Biala, Poland)
Mark Seidel (Scranton, PA)
Narcyz Latecki (Acton, MA)
Pedro Rodrigues (Portugal)
Piotr Czerepuk (Gdansk, Poland)
Rafal Szulkowski (Poland)
Ramel Rones (Boston, MA)
Ravi Dixit (Boston, MA)
Robert Was (Krakow, Poland)
Tai D. Ngo (Boston, MA)
Targos Mariusz (Poland)
Victor Casqueiro (Portugal)
Fada Mohammed (Boston, MA)
Tai Chi Chuan
Adam Wypart (Poland)
Alex Kiesel (Andover, MA)
Carol Shearer-Best (Boston, MA)
Dennis Willmont (Boston, MA)
James O’Leary (Boston, MA)
Jaroslaw Koza (Poland)
Jeff Rosen (Boston, MA)
John (Jack) Redmond (Derry, NH)
Joseph Best Jr. (Boston, MA)
Mark Falco (Andover, MA)
Mark Rits (Boston, MA)
Paul Mahoney (Boston, MA)
Philip Goldman (Boston, MA)
Ramel Rones (Boston, MA)
Paul Blake III (Andover, MA)
Vadas Mihaly (Hungary)
Chin Na
Fada Mohammad
Jim Noble
Joseph Caulfield
Michael Shannon
Richard Shields
Robert Winslow
Douglas Johnstone
Clyde Santana
Louis Sparanges
Nick Barcia
Thierry Remion
Any name not on this list is not
recognized as a qualified YMAA
Instructor September 15, 1998
PROGRAM DIRECTORS:
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming - President,
YMAA International
Jaroslaw Koza - President, YMAA
Eastern European Headquarters -
Gdynia, Poland
Pascal Plee - President, YMAA
Western European Headquarters
- Paris, France
COACH INSTRUCTORS:
Jaroslaw Koza (Gdynia, Poland)
Pascal Plee (Paris, France)
Milan Vigil (Memphis, TN)
Paolo Antonelli (Assisi, Italy)
Vadas Mihaly (Budapest, Hungary)
Parviz Sassanian
(Enschede, Holland)
YMAA Headquarters Locations
YMAA International Headquarters
38 Hyde Park Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 USA
Tel: (617) 524-8892
Fax: (617) 524-8049
email: YMAABOSTON@aol.com
YMAA East
European Headquarters
Stowarzyszenie Chinskich
Sztuk Walki “YIN-YANG”
ul. W. Pola 2/30
81-433 Gdynia
Poland
Tel: 58 221011
Tel/Fax: 58 208531
YMAA West
European Headquarters
34, rue de la Montagne Ste
Genevieve
75005 Paris – France
Tel: 1 44 41 63 20
Fax: 1 44 41 63 22
YMAA Branch Schools
United States
Yang’s Martial Arts
Association, Boston
38 Hyde Park Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
USA
Director: Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Tel: (617) 524-8892
Fax: (617) 524-8049
email: YMAABOSTON@aol.com
Yang’s Martial Arts
Association, Andover
Three Dundee Park, Box 15
Andover, MA 01810
USA
Director: Alex Kiesel
Tel: (978) 474-0509
YMAA Houston
10528 Meadowglen Street
Houston, TX 77042
USA
Director: Jeffery A. Bolt
Tel: (713) 781-4483
Fax: (713) 781-4487
YMAA Taiji, NH
40 Manchester Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
USA
Director: Jack Redmond
Tel: (603) 434-0822
Fax: (603) 434-3670
YMAA CT-RI
24 Pierce Street
Westerly, RI 02891 – USA
Director: Ramel Rones
Tel: (860) 535-9110
Hungary
YMAA Hungary, Budapest 1
Leanyfalu Pf. 32
2016
Budapest, Hungary
Director: Vadas Mihaly
Tel/Fax: +36 26 380 131
Poland
YMAA East
European Headquarters
Stowarzyszenie Chinskich Sztuk
Walki “YIN-YANG”
ul. W. Pola 2/30
81-433 Gdynia
Poland
Director: Jaroslaw Koza
Tel: 58 22 10 11
Tel/Fax: 58 20 85 31
YMAA Poland Gdansk Ujescisko
ul. Plocka 5/7
80-180 Gdansk Ujescisko
Poland
Director: Piotr Czerepuk
YMAA Poland, Krakow
ul. Makowskiego 8/114
31-325 Krakow
Poland
Director: Robert Was
Tel/Fax: 48 12 6368915
YMAA Poland
ul. Ks. J. Marszalka 61
34-325 Lodygowice
Poland
Director: Marian Lukowicz
Portugal
YMAA Portugal, Amadora
Rua Pedro Franco No 18 30 dto
2700 Amadora
Portugal
Director: Pedro Rodrigues
Tel: 35 11 493 11 86
Fax: 35 11 385 65 18
YMAA Provisional Schools
United States
YMAA Taiji
P. O. Box 770487
Memphis, TN 38177
USA
Director: Milan Vigil
Tel: (901) 332-3311
YMAA Florida
Venice Pines Shopping Center
1192 Jackaranda Blvd.
Venice, FL 34293
Director: Brian Ahern
Tel: (941) 496-9889
Canada
YMAA Toronto
1077 Midland Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario
Canada M1K 4G7
Director: Frank Fraser
Tel: (416) 752-9572
Fax: (416) 752-7362
E-mail: eecharl@ibm.net
East Europe
Poland
YMAA Poland, Godziszka
43-376 Godziska
ul. Jarzebinowa 527
Poland
Director: Zbigniew Wrobel
Tel: 33 17 60 99
YMAA Poland, Gdansk-1
ul. Dabrowszczakow 30M/14
80-364 Gdansk
Poland
Director: Kazimierz Szyprowski
Tel: 58 53 74 19
YMAA Poland, Gdansk-2
ul. Batorego 49/6
80-255 Gdansk
Poland
Director: Krzysztof Marcinek
Tel: 58 45 41 16
YMAA Poland, Gniezno
ul. Cierpiegi 23/1
62-200 Gniezno
Poland
Director: Piotr Ziemba
YMAA Poland, Katowice
ul. Piastowska 3/14
40-005 Katowice
Poland
Director: Adam Wypart
Tel: 32 10 33 013
YMAA Poland, Wroclaw
ul. Popowicka 49/1
54-236 Wroclaw
Poland
Director: Mariusz Targos
Tel: 71 55 76 31
Hungary
YMAA Hungary, Budapest 2
XI. Krusper U.9
Budapest, Hungary
Director: Lotfi Farhad
Tel: +36 302 2426
YMAA Hungary, Balatonlelle
Balatonlelle, Hungary
Directors: Borbelly Attila/
Melnyak Csaba
Tel: 85 354 156
West Europe
Portugal
YMAA Portugal, Almada - AIRFA
Apartado 747
2800 Pragal – Portugal
Director: Tony Richard
email: trimac@mail.telepac.pt
France
YMAA France, Paris
Academie d’Arts Martiaux
de la Montagne
34, rue de la Montagne
Ste Genevieve
75005 Paris
France
Director: Pascal Plee
Tel: 1 44 41 63 20
Fax: 1 44 41 63 22
Holland
YMAA Holland, Enschede
Roerstraat 22
7523 TM Enschede
Holland
Director: Parviz Sassanian
Tel & Fax: 31 53 430 24 26
Italy
YMAA Italy, Assisi
Via Fontemaggio 2
06081 Assisi (PG)
Italy
Director: Paolo Antonelli
Tel: 075 816576
Fax: 075 8041209
Email: ymaaitaly@edisons.it
YMAA Italy, Rome
Via Passo del Turchino 74
00139 Rome – Italy
Director: Paolo Quintili
Tel: 06 8176339
YMAA Italy, Napoli
Via Cimarosa 56/b
80129 Napoli
Italy
Director: Ludovico Romeo
Tel: 081 5763521
Fax: 081 5789336
YMAA Italy, Lecco
Via Ai Mulini 5
23900 Lecco
Italy
Director: Andrea Pozzi
Tel: 0347 6459109
Fax: 0341 422650
Ireland
YMAA Ireland, Dublin
9 Rowanbyrn
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Republic of Ireland
Director: Carol Stephenson
Tel/Fax: 353 1 289 2044
YMAA Ireland, Galway
245 Castle Park
Ballybane, Galway
Republic of Ireland
Director: David Joyce
Tel: 353 91 770246
United Kingdom
YMAA, United Kingdom, N. Wales
68 Llanrhos Rd.
Penrhyn Bay, Llandudrio
Gwynedd, North Wales
United Kingdom LL30 3HY
Director: Peter Newton
Tel: 01 492 5490 37
YMAA, United Kingdom, Liverpool
6, Meadway
Netherton
Merseyside
United Kingdom L30 1SE
Director: Thomas William Conlan
Tel: 0044 015 1476 6913
Belgium
YMAA Belgium, Zonhoven
Bruinstraat 52
3520 Zonhoven
Belgium
Director: Gie Thees
Tel: +32 11 81 81 83
Fax: +32 11 26 87 44
e-mail: vandersm@rsftew.luc.ac.be
YMAA Belgium, Leuven
Nieuwegen 26
1910 Kampenhout
Belgium
Director: Erik Elsemans
Tel/Fax: +32 016 65 70 10
Africa
South Africa
Chinese Martial Arts Institute -
YMAA
1090 Burnette Street
Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa
Director: Corlius Birkill
Tel: 27 82 55 747 22
Fax: 27 12 362 5568
South America
Chile
YMAA Chile
Jesus 755, La Reiha
Santiago, Chile
Director: Efraim Telias Gutierrez
Tel/Fax: 56 2 2275462
Venezuela
YMAA Venezuela
Calle Bolivar
Centro Comercial San Antonio #93
San Antonio de los Altos, Venezuela
Director: Luis Efrem Nunez
Tel: 5832 73 4578
Fax: 582 979 8723
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