2009 Retreat Center Year-End Video

6 July 2009

The YMAA Retreat Center disciples have completed their second video project, which provides a glimpse into the difficulties and successes of their first year of training. Included in the video are clips of gymnastics drills (flips, rolling, jumping), brick catching (30 lbs. concrete block), mountain running (with a 50 lbs. load), jumping over rails, arm speed training, arm/wrist conditioning, and Jin practice.

Congratulations to the disciples on finishing their first year of training and on their continued progress in the training program. Throughout the 9 months of the first two semesters, the remaining disciples have withstood the test of time, strength, and dedication, bearing through the physical and mental struggles of the challenging training exercises and the isolation of the woods. The first year has been filled with much success, struggles, and discoveries, as well as a few additions, such as a semi-enclosed training facility, a dog Xiao Hu, and a kitten Mr. Meowgi. With the first year down, Dr. Yang and the disciples now have a better idea on how to approach and plan for the remaining 9 years of the program.