March 23, 2026
Case Younger would be the last man he
killed for money or so he thought. This is the third book in the
Case Younger Series. 6 Min Read
March 16, 2026
Taiji is an inclination of the natural pivotal function of movement and stillness called the ‘Dao’ or the ‘rule’ of great nature. Without knowing the theory and the Dao, your taiji ball qigong practice will be limited to the external forms and movements. You will have lost the real meaning of practicing taiji ball qigong. 6 Min Read
March 9, 2026
Every human activity has some sort of hierarchy. Judo has more than one hierarchy structure. In addition, as a modern Olympic sport, judo has added another hierarchy based on competitive success. 5 Min Read
March 2, 2026
The Dao is not a material object. It is some natural force or power that cannot be interpreted by our limited understanding. When the Dao manifests its power, myriad objects can be created and this force or power cannot be exhausted. 6 Min Read
February 23, 2026
The training necessary to win in the sport of judo can prepare a person for more to come in his life, both on and off the mat. 7 Min Read
Twenty-twenty-six marks the Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac. YMAA Staff Writer Gene Ching discusses why this is a very special year and how it relates to the martial arts.
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The Self-Defense Continuum (SDC) is a model that helps us see crime, not as random and incomprehensible, but as a process that allows for opportunities to avoid or improve the outcome. 8 Min Read
Staff Writer Gene Ching chats with the newest YMAA author, Teja VanWicklen, on her new book Reimagining Women's Self-Defense
Although both the Western and the Chinese systems of medicine describe arthritis in very similar ways, there are a number of differences in how the two cultures approach the disease. 8 Min Read
Martial arts and self-defense are not the same things. Martial arts are combat arts and self-defense is about understanding predatory tactics in the name of avoidance, ending a fight as quickly as possible, and being physically able to walk away.
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Introduction to some exercises for training the mind and body for pushing hands practice. 4 Min Read
This excerpt is to help you keep the faith in your training. 8 Min Read
At the end of 2025, tai chi was trending. YMAA Publication Center saw a surge in the sales of tai chi related books and videos. However, beyond some widely circulated reports on tai chi’s effectiveness for wellness and health, another major culprit in tai chi’s popularity was the proliferation of AI-driven tai chi promotions, marking a dramatic shift in how we pass down the tradition. 8 Min Read
Conflict management and self-defense are not fuzzy enough to immediately disarm fight-or-flight responses. My magical little, anxiety-alleviating, kit of ten things, or ten-kit, soon became known as a kit-ten.
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Establish a healthy lifestyle until it has become a habit. Learn to keep your mind in a neutral state and avoid emotional disturbance. 6 Min Read
Everyone appreciates that doctors can save their life, but not everyone appreciates that doctors can help them to avoid a crisis. 6 Min Read
For martial artists, Tai Chi Ball Qigong training can strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power by using the mind to lead the qi. 5 Min Read
As the holiday gift buying season is well underway, YMAA Staff Writer and Publicist Gene Ching reveals his personal book favorites by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, all of which make great gifts. 7 Min Read
In the business world, the phases of Shu, Ha, and Ri are
understood as a pattern of development that leads to greater agility.
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In order to have smooth and free qi circulation in your body, you must learn to keep your conscious mind calm. That means to regulate your emotional mind until no regulating is required. 5 Min Read
The more I practice simplicity, the better I feel, and my mind is clearer. 5 Min Read
Make sure what we say and do is in line with what we want the conversation to accomplish. 3 Min Read
The story of what is often considered one of the greatest knockout kicks in the history of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) belongs to American fighter Joaquin Buckley. 4 Min Read
In early 2024, we launched a Tai Chi & Qigong group program at an inpatient eating disorder (ED) treatment facility. The program had two goals: first, to provide a safe and accessible form of movement for individuals recovering from severe eating disorders, and second, to help patients begin building a mindful, non-judgmental relationship with their bodies. 8 Min Read
There is a misunderstanding sometimes repeated that Qigong (energy work) was created in the mid-1900s as a form of anti-Western medicine propaganda. In fact, this healing art can be traced back for millennia by many names through ancient lineages and documents.
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