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Talking Tai Chi with the Teapotmonk

There are those that believe to practise Tai Chi without tradition or without confirmed lineage, is simply a waste of time - or shadow boxing. It is an art that lacks substance like Bean Curd lacks s... Read more

Ranked #1

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Yielding and Sticking: Episode 3

Yielding and Sticking: Episode 3

Last episode we spoke about what happens in a TC class and today we are going to explore the crucial concepts of 'Yield... Read more

11 Aug 2013

9mins

Ranked #2

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What is rooting? Episode 4

What is rooting? Episode 4

*What do we mean by learning to root?*Can Tai chi claim to offering better rooting skills or training than other discipl... Read more

2 Sep 2013

7mins

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The History of Tai Chi Episode 7

The History of Tai Chi Episode 7

Where did TC begin and why? What were the reasons behind the splits in styles and techniques and why, after centuries of... Read more

28 Oct 2013

12mins

Ranked #4

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What Does Tai Chi Really Mean? Episode 5

What Does Tai Chi Really Mean? Episode 5

What does TC Mean? Why is it spelt in different ways? Why is it sometimes referred to as Tai Chi and others as TCC? And ... Read more

23 Sep 2013

13mins

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The Form: How to Learn the Tai Chi Form

The Form: How to Learn the Tai Chi Form

IN the last episode we looked at the structure of the form, it's roots, it's history and the way it is taught. IN this e... Read more

11 Aug 2014

7mins

Ranked #6

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A Lack of Uniformity

A Lack of Uniformity

In Karate and Judo, In aikido and Hapkido, in kendo and taekwondo there are uniforms, belts and gradings. You know where... Read more

10 Oct 2013

9mins

Ranked #7

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The History of Tai Chi Part 2

The History of Tai Chi Part 2

In the previous episode, we started the history of Tai Chi, recognizing that little was in fact, factual, and that ther... Read more

9 Jan 2014

8mins

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The History of Tai Chi: Part 3 (Episode 9)

The History of Tai Chi: Part 3 (Episode 9)

What caused tai chi to go west, and was it - like an exotic fruit - starting to decay upon arrival? What role played the... Read more

30 Jan 2014

10mins

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Ways of Learning: The Illusion of Certainty

Ways of Learning: The Illusion of Certainty

How can I teach what I need to teach more effectively? How can I learn what I need to learn more efficiently? Ways of Le... Read more

17 Jun 2014

12mins

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It's All About Style: Part 1

It's All About Style: Part 1

What should you look for when considering which style of Tai Chi to learn?Are there major differences between the differ... Read more

27 Feb 2014

10mins

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