Wu An Martial Arts
Wu An Martial Arts offers expert training in Traditional Chinese Kung Fu and Yang-style Taijiquan. Our programs incorporate teachings from Yang’s Martial Arts Association (YMAA) International. Whether you’re looking to improve your health, build strength, or refine your martial arts skills, our classes, workshops, events, and online resources provide the guidance and support you need to succeed
Origins
Wu An is named after the school of our White Crane grandmaster, Cheng, Gin-Gsao. The original Wu An school was where our shifu, Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming began his training while growing up in Taiwan. With blessings from Grandmaster Cheng’s family and Dr. Yang, we named our school in their honor.
“武安” 是我先父親啟至請示神明武安尊王命名的.
順祝褔你能將武安武術精神大在全世界發揚光大.
“Wu An” was a name chosen by my father after he asked for guidance from the folk deity Wu An. Following this tradition, I hope that you will carry on in the martial spirit of Wu An and spread the practice throughout the world.
– Stuart Tseng (Grandmaster Cheng’s son)
Mission
Wu An (武安) translates to “martial peace.” We incorporated the character for peace (安) in our logo to emphasize its importance as one of the ultimate goals for our students – striving for inner and outer peace through martial arts training. Dr. Yang has always underscored the martial moralities in his teachings and we aim to pass these values to the next generation of students.
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Dr. Yang is regarded as one of the most respected and influential teachers in the martial arts and qigong communities. He began his training while growing up in Taiwan, studying White Crane, Long Fist, and Taijiquan.
In 1982, Dr. Yang established Yang’s Martial Arts Association (YMAA). To further share his knowledge, he founded the YMAA Publication Center in 1984 and has since authored numerous articles, books and videos.
YMAA Lineage
White Crane Kung Fu
Cheng, Gin-Gsao 曾金灶
Nov 15, 1911 – May 5, 1976
Long Fist Kung Fu
Li, Mao-Ching 李茂清
Dec 26, 1927 – July 6, 2024
Yang-style Taijiquan
Kao, Tao 高濤
July 7, 1932 – January 11, 2024
Wu An Martial Arts is a member of YMAA International
YMAA International
established 1982
Yang’s Martial Arts Association (YMAA) is an international community with over 40 schools in 15 countries and dozens of quality instructors. YMAA and non-YMAA members alike stay connected through seminars and training camps.
YMAA Publication Center
established 1984
The YMAA Publication Center is one of the world’s prominent martial arts publication companies. While Dr. Yang occasionally produces books and videos, he sold the company to the publisher in 2005.