FREE TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS

WHERE IS THE FREE YOUTUBE TAI CHI COURSE?  

Mature man with gray beard wearing a beige flat cap, a graphic t-shirt with the phrase 'The Bean Curd Boxer' and a monkey illustration, jeans, and wristbands, standing against a plain gray wall.

There are plenty of free introductions by hundreds of tai chi teachers on youtube. I Imagine you’ll already have looked there.

I hope this is something different, because if you drop the jargon, the labels, the uniforms and the posturing - that is rampant on Youtube - you will find behind al that noise a quiet, gentle and profound practice that asks from you more than just a couple of minutes attention.

Slow down, take your time and explore the resources below. Give yourself time to savour what you find and I hope you will find it pays off as you develop a deeper relationship with the art.

  1. Observe and read: There is plenty on the web site for you to try. Start with the Basics Series that will introduce you to a few Tai Chi fundamentals, or the Black and White introduction featured here. Then finish off with the Tai Chi FAQ for ideas on how and what to practice.

  2. Choose a course and discover the trial sessions Discover the beautiful Tai Chi Sword Form (for beginners) or the famous 37 Step Short Form Course or the Complete Course. Pick one and scroll to the bottom of each to try out a few sessions for free

  3. Learning Online: Curious about how learning tai chi online works? Take this free 3 day introduction over on the training site here.

  • 4. Free online courses bundled with books.

  • Get a free course and extra resources (PDFs and Audio training) when you buy one of these books:

  • Illustrated Workbook

  • Guide to the Form

  • Manual of bean Curd Boxing

    Each book (either in paperback or eBook) comes with its own course.

  • Find out more here.

Three books related to Tai Chi and martial arts. The first book is titled "The Tai Chi Illustrated Workbook" by Paul Read, featuring illustrated arms and hands on the cover. The second book is "Tai Chi & the Noble Art of Leaving Things Undone" illustrating three figures with traditional attire and martial arts stances sitting or standing on a sofa, with animals and a sword. The third book is "The Beginners Guide to Tai Chi Form" by Paul Read, with small figures practicing Tai Chi, arranged vertically along the right side of the cover.

TAI CHI BOOKS WITH FREE COURSES

  • Tai Chi form bundle

    BEGINNERS GUIDE TO THE TAI CHI FORM

    How to learn a simple Tai Chi Form in easy steps: Feet first, then add arms and finally whole moves. Plus Tai Chi form history and ways to expand and contract the Tai Chi Form.

    Comes with complete 30 session self-study online course demonstrating everything in the book.

    Paperback/ ebook and course starts at just £13

    Order the book today and get the course free
  • illustrated workbook bundle

    Tai Chi illustrated workbook

    A unique approach to learning the fundamentals of the art: Balance, breath, movement, qigong, Taoism and more in this series of exercises, worksheets, quizzes and tests all beautifully illustrated.

    Comes with Tai Chi for Health 30 Session Course and paperback/ebook/bundle is priced at £19

    Order the book today and get the course free
  • A digital collage of book covers, videos, and course materials related to bean curd boxing and Tai Chi. Features a book titled 'The Manual of Bean Curd Boxing' by Paul Read, exercise video examples, and a bonus 5-day balance course.

    MANUAL BEAN CURD BOXING

    How does Tai Chi and its profound philosophy relate to ur 21st century lives? Using a cast of characters and animals to explore the depths of the art this book both entertains and informs.

    Comes with both a 10 Video Playlist and 5 Day Balance Course.

    Order the Book and get the course free

FREE TAI CHI SESSIONS TO EXPLORE

  • The Tai chi basic exercises

    THE BASICS (3 ARTICLES)

    If you don’t want to watch a video and prefer your exercises in text form then start here with 3 great exercises that will help you with movement, breath and balance.

    Learn the Basics
  • fitness twist exercise

    HEALTH & FITNESS WORKOUTS

    In addition there are a series of free mini sessions to take for everyone that joins the Tai Chi Academy. Joining at the basic level is FREE and gets you immediate access to these great workouts. See below for more details…

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