YMAA Huntingdon Tai Chi teaches the Yang style Tai Chi Long form as taught by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (shown above).  You should consider studying Tai Chi if you would like to improve your physical fitness and balance, learn to relax under stress, or are interested in learning a traditional style of Chinese Kung Fu.

Effective 9/1/2012, Huntingdon Tai Chi became YMAA Huntingdon Tai Chi, a provisional branch of Yang's Martial Arts Association (YMAA). YMAA was founded by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (shown at left) in 1982.  Dr. Phil Dunwoody (shown at right) studies Tai Chi yearly at the YMAA Retreat Center under the direction of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan, 太极拳), commonly known as Tai Chi (Taiji), is a Chinese martial art which is also practiced today for health reasons. It is a series of martial-based movements that emphasize proper posture and breathing. As a moving meditation, Tai Chi improves balance and physical fitness, lowers stress, and teaches relaxation. As a martial art, Tai Chi teaches kicks, strikes, joint-locks, and takedowns. Huntingdon Tai Chi serves central Pennsylvania offering Tai Chi classes for those interested in health & wellness (Thursday classes), as well as for those interested in learning Tai Chi as a martial art (Tuesday classes). The first week is free so that you can see if Tai Chi is for you. Tuition is $40 per month and includes two classes per week. Classes are held at 609 Washington St., Huntingdon PA, at the Goju-Ryu Karate Dojo.

Class Schedule:

Tuesdays, 5-6:15pm: Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications & Push Hands.

Thursdays, 5-5:30pm: FREE, open to the public, Tai Chi Qigong warm-up and stretch.

Thursdays, 5:30-6:15: Yang Tai Chi Chuan Long Form

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Fees:

$40 per month or $10 drop-in, Full-time college students 1/2 price