YMAA Retreat Center

Prince Zuko: Enough. I've been drilling this sequence all day. Teach me the next set. I'm more than ready. Uncle Iroh: No, you are...

One month left in the semester and this is my first blog post! We've been back at the center as "super seniors" and things are no less...

The YMAA Retreat Center Graduation videos are released! I made the basic edits on an old and painfully slow laptop, so thank you for your...

On June 23rd, 2018, friends and family gathered for the graduation of the Shaolin/Taiji students. For a while, I was indifferent. What...

Day 2 (Sunday, 18 March) We arrived in Hsinchu mid-morning and wandered around the city center where the Hsinchu City God Temple (新竹城隍廟)...

On March 15th, 2018, our graduation trip to Taiwan began promptly at 4:30am. After Dr. Yang eliminated all other possible drivers for...

I used to be enthusiastic about writing this blog. I used to be enthusiastic about the program, about being here, about training. Much of...

Excerpt from an interview by Violet Li. Published on December 21, 2017. When asked what is the creed she abides by, Michelle replied that...

Taijiquan (AKA Tai Chi Chuan or Tai Chi) was developed as a martial art. A number of people practice for the many health benefits, but...

The internet has no shortage of videos of mediocre and poor quality martial arts. Very few come with self critiques and constructive...