LEARN TAI CHI
21st century tai chi WITH THE TEAPOTMONK
Starting Tai Chi can be a confusing task.
You may be lucky and have a few good choices locally, but for others online is their best option. And here it can get confusing, for each school often claims to offer everything.
This is just marketing speak. So do not be shy about exploring yourself, trying out sessions and always ask if you need advice as to what will work best for you.
The teapotmonk hybrid 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 at a special affordable price, combining the benefits of a paperback book, with an online video course. (check 👇)
Go your own way
Bu thats just my recommendation, there are other ways to explore, so browse the site and you’ll find plenty to read, watch and exercises to try.
For example you could start with the Basics Section below, then move on to Steps 2 and 3. Not a beginner? Then you may be looking for the Articles section or wish to explore the books and bigger courses available (step 3 below). Scroll down or select one of the tabs at the top of the page.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Learn using the hybrid method that combines a paperback book sent to your home, bundled with a free online courses to elaborate on the exercises and workshops included in each book. (All book and course bundles come in both paperback or ebook variations)
The Illustrated Workbook introduces you to the fundamentals of the art and comes with bonus PDS & Tai Chi for health 2 hour course.
The classic Manual of Bean Curd Boxing explores how Tai Chi can can not only make you healthier, and wiser, but how it can change your daily life.
The Form book teaches the basic 12 postures in Tai Chi, linking them together in an easy to learn sequence. Bundled with online course.
I’d just like to SAY…
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TAI CHI SHORT FORM COURSE
“I have been practicing martial arts for over forty five years and…this is by far, the best instructional course I have seen for Tai Chi. 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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TAI CHI SWORD COURSE
“ 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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TAI CHI SHORT FORM COURSE
“I’m getting more attention/response from this online course than I did from the instructor when I took a group class before the pandemic! It’s much easier to follow with all the different (camera) views, and I can learn just a bit at a time, slowly - Thank you very much!”
- Karen. (The Tai Chi Short Form 37 Step Course)
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.
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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