LEARN TAI CHI
21st century tai chi WITH THE TEAPOTMONK
Starting Tai Chi can be a confusing task.
Should you find a local class or look online? Wait for a complete beginners course or jump into a mixed level class? Sign up for a regular Zoom session or go for a self-paced course? And what style is best for what you are looking for?
The teapotmonk approach
My name is Paul Read (the teapotmonk - see below this page). I’m here to help you start your practice and so have created a few Tai Chi Starters Kits that approach the art from different points of view: (the Form, Workbook or daily applications. These are aimed at helping you take that first step. Some resources are free, some at a special low price, and others are full rage, year long courses (check 👇)
Go your own way
Because there is no single path that is right for everyone.
I’d suggest browsing. See what catches your interest and follow that. You’ll find FAQs, easy exercises to try out, videos to watch, articles to read and even a free introduction course. Need advice or help? Just mail me anytime and tell me what you are looking for and I’ll make a few suggestions.
Not a beginner? Check the Articles section and explore the bigger courses available (see below).
The courses…
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"Exceptional"
“I have been practicing martial arts for over 45 years…this is by far, the best instructional course I have seen. The attention to detail, the multiple camera angles, the focus on both lower and upper body movements and footwork, the extras, and even the location for filming are exceptional. I was hesitant at first to spend the money, but I have no regrets.”
- Chuck Callaway
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"Brilliant"
“ I’m really loving the course, and I have to say I’m really impressed too. I tried to learn the Wudang sword form online and it was so frustrating, but your sword form course is brilliant. I’m going through it slowly, but I’m feeling confident about each move”.
- Sinéad S.
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Thank you...
“I’m getting more attention/response from this online course than I did from the instructor when I took a group class …and I can learn just a bit at a time, slowly - Thank you very much!”
- Karen
LEARN TAI CHI AT HOME: 3 EASY STEPS
STEP 1
TRY: THE BASICS
In this first section simply follow the exercises in the The Basics Section
STEP 3:
READ & WATCH: The tabs at the top of this site will take you to all the articles, podcasts, videos and more ideas for how to start or develop your practice.
LEARN: Want to start today? There is a limit to how much you can read and weigh up. At some point you will need to commit to a course.
Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner, each course takes you from scratch to competency, step by gradual step.
Check out the How to Learn Ta Chi Online Free 3 day course
Check out more Free Training here
Check out the list of Online Courses -start when you want - finish when you want.
ENTER THE FOREST
THE TAI CHI FAQ
TAI CHI NUTS AND BOLTS
THE TAO OF IGNORANCE
CHENG MAN CHING: AN EVOLUTION IN PRACTICE
TAI CHI AND ALAN WATTS
WHO IS THE TEAPOTMONK?
I’m also known as Paul Read. In my 35+ years of teaching, I have tried to simplify and streamline the art in order to make it more approachable and easy to learn. To that end I have written the Illustrated Tai Chi workbook, the Beginners Guide to the Tai Chi Form, as well as half a dozen other books.
I’ve also produced podcasts as well as some very special online courses and unique self-study workshops for beginners.
My approach and style is not for everyone. So if you are looking for a levitating-sage that lives on a mountain and has a trained army of guru teachers around the world, - I’m afraid I’ll disappoint. But if you are looking for a contemporary, urban, down-to-earth, accessible 21st century guy, then check out the site. You might like what you see.
Email me here if you need to get in touch or would like some personal feedback on how learning this way might work best for you.
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