Yangs Martial Arts Association was formed in 1982 by Dr Yang, Jwing-Ming. Its mission is to preserve, develop, and refine traditional Gongfu, Taijiquan, and Qigong to an exceptionally high standard through an international, mutually-supportive community and network.YMAA openly welcome, teach,learn from, and support all who share their knowledge about any related external or internal art.YMAA’s goal is to educate the world about this piece of culture, its history, and the YMAA training philosophy.At YMAA, our vision is to use Chinese culture and martial arts training to foster a global nation of like-minded people who help each other achieve their goals.

     YMAA aims to build students' confidence, physical health, mental focus, and self-discipline.

    YMAA provides an environment for students to succeed through a supportive training program.

    Our schools promote traditional methods of practice, challenging ourselves and each other

    physically, mentally, and spiritually.  

In 2005, Dr. Yang established the YMAA California Retreat Centre.A dedicated

training ground for a small committed group of students.

Located in the mountainous regions of northern California, the centre was formed to host a 10 year training program, directed

and taught by Dr Yang himself, beginning

in September 2008.

    It is Dr. Yang's wish that through this effort, he will be able to preserve traditional Chinese martial

   arts to the same standards and quality of ancient times. He remains the chief supervisor of YMAA  

    International and his younger son, Nicholas, became the succeeding president of YMAA in January 2008.

   As well as schools all over the world there are 3 schools in the UK. These are located in Liverpool,   

    Chester and London as well as 2 schools in Ireland. You can find further information about these

    schools on our links page