What is it about Styles that divides and conquers? Why are we separated as stylists and what does this say about us? Find out in this 2-part series on Tai Chi styles and if you would like to see more about Spain and its fiestas - you can catch some glimpses as I travel across the country on my instagram travel account - teapotmonk. 

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Part 3 of a 3 part series investigating the controversial and disputed history of the art. As the teapotmonk sees the line between fact and fiction as increasingly blurred, he presents his own take on how it all came about  - in 3 parts.

For the full parody you'll need to read the History of Martial Arts Philosophy: One Last Thing in which, the narrator is able to travel back in time and record the words of the original protagonists for the enlightenment of all.

You may also wish to discover a little more about Cheng Man-ch'ing and can do so by downloading this free PDF on the man or read more about him here. 

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Part 2 of a 3 part series investigating the controversial and disputed history of the art. As the teapotmonk sees the line between fact and fiction as increasingly blurred, he presents his own take on how it all came about  - in 3 parts.

For the full parody you'll need to read the History of Martial Arts Philosophy: One Last Thing in which, the narrator is able to travel back in time and record the words of the original protagonists for the enlightenment of all.

Every Thursday afternoon - a new episode. Subscribe for the whole series.

Find out more about learning Tai Chi in the 21st century with the teapotmonk

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"Half an hour a week of any strengthening exercises, even something as basic as push-ups, could reduce your risk of dying from any cause (including heart disease, cancer and diabetes) by as much as one-fifth."

Guardian newspaper Feb 28th 2022 referring to article carried out in the British Journal of Sports Medicine

It is clear that our health and well-being depend on more than just deep breathing and good posture. As much as Tai Chi is a great exercise - Are we live in changing times in which we need now to be doing more?

What else can we do? What else Should we do? Well, that’s what we are going to look at in todays episode…

There are now 3 approaches to learning Online

Discover something about the new hybrid models evolving that combine the best of research and self-study with the back up of an academy, q&a, forums and now weekly workouts covering the need for strengthening exercises that are so important as we get older. 

https://www.21stcenturytaichi.com/ways-of-learning-taichi

Part 1 of a 3 part series investigating the controversial and oft disputed history of the art. As the teapotmonk has absolutely no idea as to what could or could not be fact or fiction, he presents his own take on how it all came about  - in 3 parts. 

For the full parody you'll need to read the History of Martial Arts Philosophy: One Last Thing in which, the narrator is able to travel back in time and record the words of the original protagonists for the enlightenment of all. 

https://www.21stcenturytaichi.com/one-last-thing-a-time-travellers-guide-to-the-history-of-martial-arts-philosophy

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Todays Talking Tai Chi Episode: A Lack of Uniformity

In Karate and Judo and other martial arts, practitioners wear uniforms. In Tai Chi  - some people wear silk suits whilst others wear jeans and t-shorts. And what about belts and gradings? Can you become a black belt in Tai Chi? 

A brief discussion on why belts are great for holding up trousers, but not always for determining skill levels.

The teapotmonk muses on the nuances of the art in this 6th episode of the series.

Article Links

1. teapotmonk on Uniforms and Gift Culture in Tai Chi 

2. Rodney Owen on Uniforms and Clothes

3. Pyjamas at Work

Josh Young on Cultural Inheritance (lost link) 

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SHOW NOTES

On this special anniversary of the death of Cheng Man-ch'ing  - I have compiled a series of videos, articles and this podcast to celebrate the unique changes this man brought to the world of Tai Chi. Want to know what they were? Check out the links below for the video documentary on his legacy and testimonials from students and more.

Special Page  

https://www.21stcenturytaichi.com/cheng-man-ching-anniversary-tai-chi

One Last thing

www.21stcenturytaichi.com/one-last-thing-a-time-travellers-guide-to-the-history-of-martial-arts-philosophy

Todays Talking Tai Chi Episode: 

Why are there different spellings and pronunciations of Tai Chi and what do they all mean? Why do schools and people argue over meanings and Does any of this matter at all? 

The teapotmonk muses on the nuances of the art in this 5th episode of the series. 

Every Thursday afternoon - a new episode. Subscribe for the whole series.

For more on Tai Chi  - articles and videos: www.teaptomonk.com

For training courses and free introductory PDFs - www.21stcenturytaichi.com

Every Thursday afternoon - a new episode. Subscribe for the whole series.

Find out more about learning Tai Chi in the 21st century with the teapotmonk

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Every Thursday afternoon - a new episode

The Tao Te Ching says we should learn to Yield like a Portuguese custard tart, stick like gum on the bottom of your shoe...and of course Bruce Lee talks endlessly about water, flowing and being like a teapot my friend...

But how useful are these examples and how can we employ ancient concepts in the 21st century? 

Find out more about applying Tai Chi lessons to the 21st century with the teapotmonk

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