Our Programs & Classes

Students and enthusiasts of martial arts have many reasons for their interest in the martial arts. Some are drawn to the physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of training. Others seek to add discipline and self control to their lives. While still others are concerned about safety and self-defense.

Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, YANG'S MARTIAL ARTS of AMESBURY offers a number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well. Click here to view our Weekly Class Schedule.

Kids Kung Fu Kung Fu for Kids Our goal-oriented Kung Fu programs are specially designed for today's youth. Instructors bring out the best in children by offering them a positive learning environment and cultivating a "Yes I can" attitude. Organized by age and rank, classes are offered for children as young as 5 years old. Within our Kung Fu Program, special incentives help instill the value of goal-setting and help build a positive attitude which is very beneficial to children. Programs Emphasize Teaching discipline and courtesy Building confidence and character Developing coordination Increasing strength and flexibility Developing concentration Teaching self-defense Introductory Special We'll introduce your child to Kung Fu through our Two semi-private Trial Lessons Program and Uniform all for just $19.95 To schedule your Introductory Trial Program, call 978-388-2332 Today! To observe a class call 978-388-2332

Shaolin Kung Fu for Teens Kung Fu for Teens Our Kung Fu for Teens program is a goal-oriented self-defense program that also provides teenagers with a safe, supervised social outlet. In addition to a fun and physically challenging curriculum, our program offers mental stimulation and a support structure that can help young adults better manage everyday stresses. Benefits of Kung Fu Develops coordination Builds strength Builds self-confidence Increases endurance Teaches respect Self Defense Introductory Special To find out if our Kung Fu for Teens is the right program for your teen, we offer a Two Lesson Trial Program and Uniform—all for just $19.95. To schedule your Introductory Special Trial Program, call 978-388-2332 today! To observe a Kung Fu class call 978-388-2332

Adult Shaolin Kung Fu Kung Fu for Adults Our Kung Fu for Adults program is a goal-oriented self-defense program that provides Adults with a social outlet and a high energy Kung Fu experience. In addition to a fun and physically challenging curriculum, our program offers mental stimulation and a support structure that can help adults better manage everyday stresses. Benefits of Kung Fu Fitness Develops coordination Builds strength Builds self-confidence Increases endurance Self Defense Skills To observe a class call 978-388-2332

Taijiquan (Tai Chi) The Taiji form is a series of slow moving martial arts exercises performed smoothly and accurately with muscles relaxed and the mind as absorbed in each movement as possible. Millions of people practice Taiji, and most consider it an integral part of their everyday lives. Taiji gently stimulates the internal organs of the body, exercises the muscles, calms the nervous system, and mobilizes the joints. It is not designed to promote muscle size or enhance physical endurance. With consistent, correct practice, Taiji leaves practitioners warm, relaxed, and stress free. In time, the mind gains a stillness and clarity rarely experienced with other forms of exercise. Calmness eventually pervades the whole body, leaving participants less stressed and more refreshed at the end of each day. Taiji fosters a calm and tranquil mind, one that is focused on the precise execution of these exercises. Learning to do them correctly provides a practical avenue for learning about such things as balance, alignment, fine-scale motor control, rhythm of movement, the genesis of movement from the body’s vital center, and so on. Thus the practice of Taiji can in some measure contribute to being able to better stand, walk, move, run, and perform better in other spheres of life as well. At YMAA we train traditional Yang Style Taijiquan which originated from Yang, Ban-Hou. This style emphasizes al aspects of Taiji training, including the martial content. This style is different from the style which was passed on by Yang, Chen- Fu which mainly emphasizes the health aspects of Taiji. Barehand Taiji Solo Sequence, Applications from the Solo Sequence, Fast Taiji training, Still Meditation, Qi Circulation Training, Jin Training, Pushing Hands and its Applications, Taiji Fighting Set and Deeper Martial Applications, Taiji Free Pushing Hands and Sparring. Taiji Sword Taiji Sword Solo Sequence, Qi Enhancement and Extension Training, Martial Applications, Matching Forms, Sparring. Taiji Saber Taiji Saber Solo Sequence, Martial Applications, Matching Forms and Sparring. Taiji Spear and Staff Individual Spear and Staff Martial Techniques, Sticking and Matching Practice, Long Weapons Sparring Taiji Ball Listening and Understanding Jin Training, Adhere-Stick Jin Training, Qi Enhancement and Extension Training, Two-person Taiji Ball Training. Benefits of Taiji Reduces stress, Increases mobility & flexibility, Increases energy & vitality, Improves general health, Helps lower high blood pressure, Teaches self-defense techniques To observe a class call 978-388-2332

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint-locks and chokeholds to force an opponent to submit. The art was based on early 20th century Kodokan Judo, which was itself then a recently-developed system (founded in 1882), based on multiple schools (or Ryu) of Japanese Jujutsu. It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant. BJJ can be trained for self defense, sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Sparring (commonly referred to as 'rolling') and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition. Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu include… Easy to use Self Defense Skills Increased Flexibility and Overall Fitness (Weight loss /Muscle gains) Increased Energy and Vitality (Stress release) To observe a class call 978-388-2332

Ving Tsun Kung Fu Ving Tsun (pronounced 'wing-chun') is a complete system of self-defense which works for everyone regardless of size, strength, gender or athleticism. The goal of Ving Tsun is to teach practical self-defense in the shortest amount of time possible. Its techniques are based on positioning, leverage and simple physics, allowing the student to borrow the opponent's strength and turn it against them. Ving Tsun is practiced by close to 1 million practitioners world-wide in over 64 countries. In Europe, nearly 75% of the military special forces and anti-terrorist units either teach Ving Tsun or incorporate it into their close-quarter battle (CQB) training programs. The modern system of Ving Tsun is a systematic training method which allows the student to learn quickly. This training method is unique to Ving Tsun and brings students to a real level of self-defense skill in a short period of time.

Sanshou Kickboxing- Chinese Full Contact Sparring Sanshou is composed of Chinese martial arts applications including most aspects of combat including striking and grappling, however when Sanshou was developed as a sport, restrictions were made for safety reasons as well as to promote it as a non-violent sport. Examples of such restrictions included no blows delivered to the back of the head, spine or groin and the discontinuation of the combat when any of the fighters fall to the ground. However many schools, whether traditional or modern, practice it as an all round martial arts systems with no restrictions, only adapting their training in relation to competition rules prior to the event. As a sport, sanshou is practiced in tournaments and is normally held alongside taolu events in wushu competition. For safety reasons, some techniques from the self-defense form such as elbow strikes, chokes, and joint locks, are not allowed during tournaments. Competitors can win by knockout or points which are earned by landing strikes to the body or head, throwing an opponent, or when competition is held on a raised lei tai platform, pushing them off the platform. Fighters are only allowed to clinch for a few seconds. If the clinch is not broken by the fighters, and if neither succeeds in throwing his opponent within the time limit, the referee will break the clinch. Sparring class helps to build good reactions, strong self defense, improves cardio and fitness, and raises confidence and self esteem. Sparring is an essential part of the YMAA curriculum and is highly recommended for all Shaolin Kung Fu students in order to study and learn how to use practical applications of various forms and training.

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Teen and Adult Open Mat Practice A time for all students of various styles to come in and train by themselves or with others. This time is supervised by Instructors, but is not a class. Instructors are there to provide assistance if needed.

Seminar Class Friday Night Seminar Series. The Seminar topic changes every six weeks and covers a wide variety of Chinese martial arts training. Seminars are for kids, teens, and adults depending on the topic.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions about our programs or would like to know about other programs that may not be listed here.