YMAA Dublin

About YMAA Ireland

We are the Dublin Representatives of Yang's Martial Arts Association, a worldwide organisation with almost 60 schools in 18 different countries. YMAA is headed by Dr Yang Jwing Ming; - a Master of Shaolin Longfist and White Crane Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong and is also a world renowned Historian and Author.

Our Blackrock school has been in existence for 22 years (Wei Chi Kung Fu club was founded in 1984) and we run a range of classes/courses.

We offer classes in Shaolin Longfist and Ancestral Whitecrane Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Pushing Hands, Chin Na, Wrestling and Full Contact Sparring. All of our classes are run under the guidance of our Master Dr. Yang, Jwing Ming. Private classes and corporate courses are also available!

We also offer Self defence, Chin Na and Tai Chi Chuan courses to schools and corporate clients.

Our Kung Fu for Kids programme has been running for over 20 years and is an excellent way to build Respect, Self Control, Discipline and the 3 C’s; - Concentration, Co-ordination and Confidence.

Our goal is the promotion of Chinese Martial Arts in all areas of the community and to give our members a high level of confidence, increased health and self-defence skills in an enjoyable yet dynamic environment.

We look forward to meeting you!

Paul Moran, President YMAA Ireland

Shaolin Kung fu Classes

Our Shaolin Kung Fu classes are open to all (13+). At YMAA we train in both External and Internal Martials arts. For a brief history of our Shaolin styles click here.

A typical Shaolin class is suitable for beginners and more advanced students alike. We begin each class with a combination of cardio-vascular exercises, ballistic movements, core body workouts and dynamic stretching routines. In a one and half hour class this part will normally last around 30 minutes.
The next half an hour will cover a fundamental aspect of our external Kung Fu styles. The students will be taken through a lesson on some aspect of our Shaolin Kung Fu syllabus.
The final half an hour is left aside for some free practice so each student can focus on their next Shaolin grading. Senior students will help teach and guide beginners during this time.

Any member who has completed the 1st level of Shaolin can take part in further training for an hour after the regular class. This allows the more advanced students to delve deeper into the styles or push on towards their next grade with the other senior students.
A student who trains regularly and practices hard will be able to complete the first level within one year. This of course depends greatly on the fitness levels, coordination and determination of each individual.

From the second Shaolin level onwards our syllabus contains Bo Staff, Sabre and sword training as well as more advanced Shaolin sequences.

We offer a free trial week if you are interested in expriencing what we do! Our class Schedule!!