UW-Madison Department of Kinesiology - Robert Yu

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Kinesiology
School of Education
UW-Madison
Unit II Gym
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Madison, WI  53706-1121

Tel: 608/262-0259
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Email: kines@education.wisc.edu
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Bio for Robert Lin-I Yu
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Senior Lecturer

Kinesiology
School of Education (SoE)

1041 S E Recreation Facility  binoculars icon
715 W DAYTON ST
MADISON, WI 53715-1122
Office: 608/262-7451

rlyu@wisc.edu

Education

1969 - MA, International Relations/Political Science
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, California

1966 - BA, International Relations/Political Science, Graduated with Honors
Hamline University
St. Paul, Minnesota


 

 

The following is a representative sample of contracts, grants and sponsored research.

Amount: $4,390.00, "Self Defense Equipment," Awarded By: Virginia Horne Henry, Sponsor Type: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Robert L. Yu, Principal.

The following is a representative sample of publications.

Yu, R.L. (2009). Xiong Style Taiji in Taiwan: Historical Development & A Photographic Expose Featuring Master Lin Jianhong. Journal of Asian Martial Arts, vol 18(no. 3), p18-39.
Online Publication/Abstract
Abstract: Robert Yu is cited as a major contributor to the research for this article on Tai Chi Chuan and providing over 100 photographs

Yu, R.L. (2002). Hong Yixiang and Five Fists Xingyi Boxing in Old Taipei. Journal of Asian Martial Arts, Vol. 11(No. 3), p. 66-83.
Abstract: A Story about my teacher and my experience training with one of Taiwan's famous masters

Yu, R.L. (2001). "American Boxing and Chinese Xingyi: A Comparison". Journal of Asian Martial Arts, vol 10(Number 3), p64-75.
Online Publication/Abstract
Abstract: An article comparing Eastern and Western boxing techniques done with the help of noted Madison and former UW boxing trainer, Bob Lynch fo Ford's Gym, Madison

Yu, R.L. (1995). An Introduction to Tang Shou Tao: Internal Martial Arts. Pa Kua Journal, vol 5(no. 4).
Abstract: Recognized as a student of Tang Shou Tao's founder Hung I-Hsiang and acknowledged as a teacher of the art.

Yu, R.L. (1971). "Martial Arts of China". Echo Magazine: Of Things Chinese, pp. p20-26.
Abstract: Journal on Chinese traditions and culture. Article on Chinese Martial Arts tradition

The following is a representative sample of awards.

Mural
Organization: Wilmar Community Center
Purpose: Exhibit - Art Leadership
Scope: Local
Description: 2004--Madison Muralist Sharon Kilfoy painted a community mural on the side of the Wilmar Community Center in which I am depicted in a Martial Art pose with my students. I have taught Martial Arts in this Near Eastside Community Center since 1974

Plaque of Appreciation
Organization: United States Kuoshu Federation, North Region
Purpose: Exhibit - Performance
Scope: Regional
Description: Head Coach and Demonstrator, for regional Chinese Martial Arts competition: Form demonstration and Mixed Martial Arts tournament, Alliant Center, Madison. 2009, 2008, 2006

Received a Black Sash in Chinese Martial Arts from Hung I-Hsiang, Taipei, Taiwan, 1972
Organization: Tang Shou Tao School
Purpose: Teaching
Scope: International
Description: "An Introduction to Tang Shou Tao: Internal Martial Arts, "Pa Kua Chang Journal, by Dan Miller. Vol 5. No. 4, May/June 1995. p. 3. Recognized as a student of Tang Shou Tao"s founder Hung I-Hsiang and acknowledged as a teacher of the art.

Received a Master's Red Stripe in Chinese Martial Arts from Master Hung I- Hsiang, Taipei, Taiwan in 1985
Organization: Tang Shou Tao School
Purpose: Teaching
Scope: International

Virginia Horne Henry Grant
Purpose: Teaching
Scope: UW Madison
Description: I received a grant from the Virginia Horne Henry in 2005, $4390 for self defense equipment; significantly upgrading this class offering.

The following is a representative sample of professional memberships.

Pi Gamma Mu
Scope of Organization: National, Member Since: 1966

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