XY in New York City

ajc · #1 (**permalink**) October 18th, 2005, 04:22 PM

Hey Guys,

Making the move to NYC at long last and it's about time I got my ass in gear and returned to the world of formal instruction... does/has anyone train or trained in the city (preferably Manhattan) and if so, could anyone recommend a reputable school? Currently I'm looking at Frank Allen's School and also David Bond Chan's, though I'm not sure if the school is running anymore; very hard to get a hold of.

Thanks in advance.

Buddy · #2 (**permalink**) October 18th, 2005, 11:21 PM

Frank's my bud, give him a call.

**Nik** · #3 (**permalink**) October 19th, 2005, 06:40 AM

Li Tailiang had a school in NYC, but I heard he moved to China. I'm sure he has left the school to his main students, so you probably should try to contact him and ask about it.

Found this one: http://www.litailiang.homestead.com/Mainpage.html

The whole directory is here: http://www.martialartsny.com

ajc · #4 (**permalink**) October 19th, 2005, 11:04 AM

Nik,

Is Li Tailiang's school Dai Family XY? Also, I'm unfamiliar with the facility so I'm a little confused with the schedule... it seems that every class is going on at the same time. Are there separate rooms/floorspaces/teachers for this?

Buddy,

Frank's school was highly recommended by a student of Yang Jwing-Ming. On Frank's site, it seems to be a primarily BGZ-geared school, but I've heard his XY is some of the best in the city. Any comments?

Thanks Guys

RobNyc · #5 (**permalink**) March 20th, 2006, 01:29 AM

Hey I'm also in NYC, So have you started XY yet?

ajc · #6 (**permalink**) March 21st, 2006, 09:40 AM

Hi Rob,

Yes, I started studying with Frank Allen about a month ago; so far I'm pleased with the class size (small) and his instruction. Check out his website www.wutangpca.com. Maybe I'll see you in class. Good luck.

Buddy · #7 (**permalink**) March 21st, 2006, 11:36 AM

Tell Frank Buddy says hello.

RobNyc · #8 (**permalink**) March 21st, 2006, 11:58 AM

“	Originally Posted By: ajc Hi Rob, Yes, I started studying with Frank Allen about a month ago; so far I'm pleased with the class size (small) and his instruction. Check out his website www.wutangpca.com. Maybe I'll see you in class. Good luck.	”

Nice, yes I been recommended to Frank too but I have no job yet so I can't take the extra step yet. I've only made 1 attempt and that is to visit Yangjia Michuan this week and I spoke via email with 1 of the senior teachers and they teach at the West Side Ymca.

Frank Allen attitude and website is very different from other sites I been to, it definately sounds he is good, and 1 of the other teachers there student of Frank has good writings there.

So you're only learning XY ?

PM me if you can so you can tell me more about the pricing. I heard of some schools offer discounts to students and seniors, and since i'm a student maybe?

ajc · #9 (**permalink**) March 24th, 2006, 01:31 PM

yo rob,

yes, i am only taking xy, but as you can take whatever class you want (no separate fees/memberships).

you can either pay $15 per class, or do what i do: pay $90 for 10 lessons, good for 5 months ($9 a class is pretty damn good). unfortunately, i don't think the school offers discounts, but if you can't pay everything up-front, frank is very flexible with payment. if they could have a discount for broke-asses like myself, that would be awesome though.

hope to see you in class.

RobNyc · #10 (**permalink**) June 7th, 2006, 08:01 PM

Hey .. I'm actually looking foward soon or later ..

I just started working and I'm off weds, thurs and friday. sat-tues i have no time to train i saw the schedule.

So If I ever get in there it'll be weds and thursday.
10 lessons a month ?

ajc · #11 (**permalink**) June 12th, 2006, 12:42 PM

hey rob,

the 10 lessons are good for 3 months. hope this helps. see you in class.

RobNyc · #12 (**permalink**) June 15th, 2006, 01:31 AM

Well I've decided to look into Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan, Yin Chen Gong Fu, Wudang Physical Assoc and USA Shaolin Temple. Let's see what happens , tell me ajc how is it going

ajc · #13 (**permalink**) June 15th, 2006, 12:40 PM

It's going really well, dude. I'm learning a lot more than I did in my last XY school in DC... I also had to start from square one when I started at Frank's school (even though I learned the 5 fists and advance/retreat linking form at my old school) which was great, because Frank is really good at explaining the nuts and bolts of each technique, and I learned a lot of things I would have otherwise missed. I'm working on advance/retreat linking form yet again, and I'm feeling some great development.

Then again, as soon as you feel progress in IMA, it's then that you realize how little you actually know or how far away you are from being decent.

Cheers

RobNyc · #14 (**permalink**) June 15th, 2006, 04:21 PM

very true. i'm glad you loving it not just liking it.

I was reading energyarts site wow I just dont know what to say

RobNyc · #15 (**permalink**) July 16th, 2006, 08:37 PM

10 lessons good for 3months thats like 1x per week dude? or less

That's like not doing nothing at all.