I have always been a fan of Dr. Yang Jwing Ming’s writing, and this DVD provided me with much needed background information and history.
The DVD was an interesting look into Dr. Yang Jwing Ming’s early years. Many old photos have been collected ranging from early childhood, to modern times. Dr. Yang talks about growing up in Taiwan, his education and training, the fact that he did a demonstration in front of Cheng Kaishek, his arrival in the U.S., and opening of Yang’s Martial Arts in Boston. The 2 DVD set is a compilation of class demonstrations, early seminars, cultural festivals, travels abroad, televised footage, and interviews.
You get to witness performances by Dr. Yang Jwing Ming, see a young Ramel Rones make his way through a push-hand competition, see old greats like Waysun Liao, Liang, Shou Yi, and Li, Mao Ching performing Taijiquan and Li Hue Ba Fa, and observe various martial arts demos. Some of the other interesting segments feature a Lion Dance, the 12 Kicks of Tam, a few interesting Taiji push-hand competitions, and chin-na sequences in front of a live audience.
Dr. Yang also gives interviews, describing his early life, aspirations, and future goals for YMMA. This DVD is a nostalgic look into YMMA’s past, and a reminder of the organization’s goals to preserve Chinese culture and martial arts in modern times.
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Yang Jwing Ming’s Early Years, July 4, 2009