Talking Tai Chi with the teapotmOnk

The Subversive Force of Laughter: Tai Chi's Secret (Unused) Weapon


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Welcome to this episode in which we explore the subversive side of humour and how it can liberate, inform, expose and undercut in a way that no kick or punch could ever do. In this episode we ask:

  1. Why is it that no-one ever chuckles when reading the The Tai Chi Classics?
  2. What happens when two taoists and a giraffe walk into a bar and one says to the other..
  3. What is the relationship between eyebrows and cul-de-sacs?
  4. Discover the hidden elements that will help you forget a new form, a new approach and a new haircut and allow your Tai Chi to express itself, rather than simply mirror that of your instructor.

    Learn the secret tools of humour in this special version of One Last Thing here.

    Renowned International Journalist Gerald Greene is about to retire - when he is persuaded to do One Last Thing -  travel back in time to interview the greatest writers and fighters:

    • Bruce Lee talks about his nunchaku obsession with Carl Jung
    • Alan Watts lectures The Priests from the Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Series
    • Rocky talks aggression with Marshal McLuhan
    • Lao Tzu discusses productivity and wifi issues in the 5th Century BC
    • David Carradine challenges Bruce Lee (on the phone)
    • Mas Oyama talks Animal Rights
    • Krishnamurti discusses hair with Colt
    • Mr Han-Man talks about his concerns with the poster of Enter the Dragon
    • On the 10th of each month - a new episode. (with surprise episodes released in-between so make sure you subscribe not to miss these special episodes.

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

      1. Tai Chi Training and Resources: ⁠https://www.21stcenturytaichi.com⁠
      2. The teapotmonk: ⁠https://www.teapotmonk⁠.com
      3. The Tai Chi Illustrated Workbook: ⁠https://www.teapotmonk.com/taichi-illustrated-workbook⁠
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