TAI CHI articles that explore the ideas

The problem with most books and articles on Tai Chi is that most people are looking for to learn how to do the moves. This is difficult to convey with the written word alone. In addition, when you do find images or videos they rarely match what you are learning in class. But there are other reasons to read about Tai Chi that to learn techniques alone.

So what can books and articles offer? If you are new to the art, start by asking yourself why You want to learn, and what You wish to get from Tai Chi. This list of best books might prove helpful. If you are looking for something more personal, and less dogmatic in a world of tradition and formality, you could check out my approach and take a look at my list of my books. Meanwhile, explore the ideas below…

Go Barefoot: The Yin and yang of tai chi shoes
Paul Read Paul Read

Go Barefoot: The Yin and yang of tai chi shoes

Footwear is always a contentious issue in the martial arts: to go with trainers, socks, boots, deck shoes or forget it all and go the traditional barefoot route? Well, there is at last a third way, a blend of both shoe and barefoot practices.

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Tai Chi, Fitness & eccentric exercises
Paul Read Paul Read

Tai Chi, Fitness & eccentric exercises

Eccentric exercises tell us that running down a hill or walking down a flight of stairs is more beneficial for you than going up. How does eccentric exercise work and how does any of this help us in our practice our Tai Chi?

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A Tribute to the Martial Artist Jim Kelly
Paul Read Paul Read

A Tribute to the Martial Artist Jim Kelly

A tribute to one of the stars from Enter the Dragon: the martial artist Jim Kelly who appears in this brief round -table discussion on working with the little dragon. An excerpt from the comical parody on the martial arts - by Paul Read the teapotmonk

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A History of Sword Play with the teapOtmonk
Gerald Greene Gerald Greene

A History of Sword Play with the teapOtmonk

An interview about Tai Chi Sword with the teapotmonk. Tracing back his interest in the Sword and discovering why he believes this weapon has so much to teach us today in the 21st century.

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What are the Benefits to Learning Tai Chi sword?
Paul Read Paul Read

What are the Benefits to Learning Tai Chi sword?

How difficult is Tai Chi Sword for anyone that has not done Tai Chi before? What are the benefits to studying Tai Chi sword and how can it help you, if you are already practicing Tai Chi? Teapotmonk explores the benefits of learning sword in the 21st century

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