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YMAA Publishing Center announces four books received awards
Four books recently received awards and recognition from National “Best Books 2008” awards sponsored by USA BookNews.com

YMAA Wins Gold In World Tai Chi Championship
The YMAA team finished the 2008 World Tai Chi Chuan Championship in Taipei, Taiwan winning medals in several events

1988 Video Interview with Dr. Yang
A video has recently surfaced online featuring an interview with Dr. Yang

YMAA Amesbury Demonstration
YMAA Amesbury will be hosting it's first official demonstration

New Video Previews Online!
Videos previews of the new Saber Fundamental, Xingyiquan and Wudang Taijiquan DVDs have been posted

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ARTICLES

Taijiquan Theory of Reaching Enlightenment, by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, November 12, 2008
In the practice of Taijiquan pushing hands, Taiji circle sticking hands, and Taijiquan free fighting, etc., you must practice until you have reached a stage where there is no discrimination of the opponent.

Training Theories of Southern White Crane Styles, by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, October 27, 2008
Training theories are the root of every style. From understanding these theories, the actions or techniques are derived. If you train contrary to Crane style theories, then the techniques you are performing cannot be considered Crane style.

White Crane Gongfu Training Key Points, by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, October 20, 2008
The Crane is a weak animal without much strength to use in fighting. However, when necessary, it can defend itself very effectively. A Crane defending itself relies on only three things: the ability to jump, the breaking power of its wings, and the pecking of the beak.

Marshal Yue, Fei and Xingyiquan, by Liang, Shou-Yu, and Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, October 13, 2008
The Song Dynasty (960-1280 a.d.) in China was a sorrowful time for the Chinese. Wars with the northern barbarians (the Jin race or Mongolian), corruption in business and government, and the specter of starvation constantly oppressed the people.

What is Xingyiquan?, by Liang, Shou-Yu, and Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, October 6, 2008
In order to survive in what is oftentimes a violent and cruel world, animals must very quickly develop the ability to protect themselves from natural dangers and other animals.

The Contents of Baguazhang Training (Baguazhang - Part 2), by Liang, Shou-Yu, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and Wen, Ching-Wu, September 29, 2008
We can see from the available documents that Baguazhang covers a very wide field of training. It includes not only barehand techniques, but also many weapons.


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