MadMonk was created to honor the misfit monks of the past who lead with humor and compassion.
Jody began his studies at One Drop Monastery in the Pacific Northwest and continued at Long River NYC, Rockland County.
Rooting. Pouring. Spiralling.
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Today
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Sep 9
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Sep 10
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Sep 11
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Sep 12
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Sep 13
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Sep 14
Explore the wisdom and Natural physics of the Yang 37 posture form as taught by Cheng Man Ching in our sunlight and laughter-filled mirrored studio. Immerse yourself in beginner and advanced classes in Tai Chi, as well as sword, and sensing hands classes. Be welcomed by our open hearted community of inspired Tai Chi players.
""Jody the 'Mad Monk' has been my Tai Chi teacher for 6 years. He is Madly passionate about his students and teaching. Jody is patient and creative, ensuring that each student understand the essence of each movement in the form and sword teaching""
-Cindy
""It is amazing that the slow, repetitive, low impact motions of Tai Chi strengthen my muscles and improve my balance. Our Tai Chi classes leave me feeling calm and relaxed yet energized. Jody's instruction is focused, appropriately challenging and fun. I love our supportive Tai Chi community""
-Sandy Domico
""Wow!!! I love it! Thanks!" - Tony"
-Tony
""I decided to study tai chi for meditative purposes. It turned out to be so much more than I expected. My mind is clearer and more focused. My body is more flexible and balanced. Jody is an amazing instructor who takes his time to teach and still keeps it challenging and rewarding. He's put together a great community for us, and I always look forward to seeing everyone at the classes." "
-Alberto Camacho
" "I am a 200 RYT Yoga Teacher since 2015 and teacher trainer, a Tai Chi teacher since 2020 and a student of Jody Rubel since 2012 . I am currently at the finish line for a 3 year teacher trainer course with Peter Wayne at the Tree of Life center in Boston, author of Harvard medical guide to Tai Chi. After studying with Jody and practicing Tai Chi, I noticed a significant difference in my personal yoga practice; taking a hot power yoga class, I find myself , holding poses longer at their fullest expression and am able to silk reel through the transitions in the flow. Jody has helped guide me into a deeper relationship with myself, and the communities that he's created have helped me to learn to socialize with and trust the people around me. Jody has not only helped me to be a better Tai Chi student, but also a better teacher. Tai Chi concepts help protect against injury by giving me the tools to helps students find that right balance that enables a sense of ease in the postures and movements. He has become a teachers teacher and is always willing to consult with me about my lesson plans and student development.""
-Ina Taurus
""I've been looking for tai chi teacher for a while. I like Jody because he does individual corrections and has a deep knowledge of tai chi. He also teaches Cheng Man Ching's Yang Style 37 form. It's the form that many people around the world and NYC practice -- meaning you can travel to NYC or Boston and meet up with others that practice the same form." - Kathy Chin"
-Kathy Chin
""Jody consistently strives to bring new ideas and energy to classes, preparing notes for us, suggesting visualizations, and paying close attention to each student's form. His passion for Tai Chi is both obvcious and conatagious""
-Mark Niederman
""Jody the 'Mad Monk' has been my Tai Chi teacher for 6 years. He is Madly passionate about his students and teaching. Jody is patient and creative, ensuring that each student understand the essence of each movement in the form and sword teaching""
-Cindy
""It is amazing that the slow, repetitive, low impact motions of Tai Chi strengthen my muscles and improve my balance. Our Tai Chi classes leave me feeling calm and relaxed yet energized. Jody's instruction is focused, appropriately challenging and fun. I love our supportive Tai Chi community""
-Sandy Domico
""Wow!!! I love it! Thanks!" - Tony"
-Tony
""I decided to study tai chi for meditative purposes. It turned out to be so much more than I expected. My mind is clearer and more focused. My body is more flexible and balanced. Jody is an amazing instructor who takes his time to teach and still keeps it challenging and rewarding. He's put together a great community for us, and I always look forward to seeing everyone at the classes." "
-Alberto Camacho
" "I am a 200 RYT Yoga Teacher since 2015 and teacher trainer, a Tai Chi teacher since 2020 and a student of Jody Rubel since 2012 . I am currently at the finish line for a 3 year teacher trainer course with Peter Wayne at the Tree of Life center in Boston, author of Harvard medical guide to Tai Chi. After studying with Jody and practicing Tai Chi, I noticed a significant difference in my personal yoga practice; taking a hot power yoga class, I find myself , holding poses longer at their fullest expression and am able to silk reel through the transitions in the flow. Jody has helped guide me into a deeper relationship with myself, and the communities that he's created have helped me to learn to socialize with and trust the people around me. Jody has not only helped me to be a better Tai Chi student, but also a better teacher. Tai Chi concepts help protect against injury by giving me the tools to helps students find that right balance that enables a sense of ease in the postures and movements. He has become a teachers teacher and is always willing to consult with me about my lesson plans and student development.""
-Ina Taurus
""I've been looking for tai chi teacher for a while. I like Jody because he does individual corrections and has a deep knowledge of tai chi. He also teaches Cheng Man Ching's Yang Style 37 form. It's the form that many people around the world and NYC practice -- meaning you can travel to NYC or Boston and meet up with others that practice the same form." - Kathy Chin"
-Kathy Chin
""Jody consistently strives to bring new ideas and energy to classes, preparing notes for us, suggesting visualizations, and paying close attention to each student's form. His passion for Tai Chi is both obvcious and conatagious""
-Mark Niederman
""Jody the 'Mad Monk' has been my Tai Chi teacher for 6 years. He is Madly passionate about his students and teaching. Jody is patient and creative, ensuring that each student understand the essence of each movement in the form and sword teaching""
-Cindy
""It is amazing that the slow, repetitive, low impact motions of Tai Chi strengthen my muscles and improve my balance. Our Tai Chi classes leave me feeling calm and relaxed yet energized. Jody's instruction is focused, appropriately challenging and fun. I love our supportive Tai Chi community""
-Sandy Domico
""Wow!!! I love it! Thanks!" - Tony"
-Tony
MadMonk was created to honor the misfit monks of the past who lead with humor and compassion.
Jody began his studies at One Drop Monastery in the Pacific Northwest and continued at Long River NYC, Rockland County.
Rooting. Pouring. Spiralling.
© 2024 Jody Rubel