The Manual of Bean Curd Boxing: Tai Chi and the Noble Art of Leaving Things Undone
The Manual of Bean Curd Boxing: Tai Chi and the Noble Art of Leaving Things Undone
*Price includes book + online course + extra materials
Note: Holiday closures mean extended delivery times until normal printing resumes on Jan 2nd 2025.
Ever wondered how an ancient practice like Tai Chi can help you thrive in today’s fast-paced world?
The Manual of Bean Curd Boxing offers a refreshing, irreverent take on this time-honoured art, showing you how embracing the Taoist principle of “Leaving Things Undone” can help you find balance, achieve calm, and feel more in control of your health.
What others say...
- I have been playing tai chi for 15 years and teach my own class. I've read many books on Tai chi but can't remember being inspired by any of them as much as The Manual of the Bean Curd Boxing - Barry C.
- Explains Tai Chi in a way that even seasoned practitioners will find useful, with practical exercises that can be integrated into daily life — Jim Grigg
- If you never own another Tai Chi book, please own this one. - The Tai Chi Player.
Step Back, Breathe Deep, and Find Your Balance
This isn’t your typical Tai Chi book. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a complete beginner, The Manual of Bean Curd Boxing uses characters like Tarzan, and apes, cats, and tortoises to breathe life into the ancient wisdom of Tai Chi. You’ll find yourself laughing, learning, and then applying its practical lessons to your daily routine with ease and simplicity.
What you Get:
Here’s what you’ll get when you purchase the paperback version of The Manual of Bean Curd Boxing:
- Paperback book delivered to you
- Extended Q&A Audio: Diving deeper into Tai Chi principles.
- 9 Workshops: To help explore the ideas as they apply to everyday life
- Exclusive Online Video Playlist: Watch the workshops featured in the book.
Why order today?
Order today and get an introductory bonus:
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Free Course on Balance: Perfect your posture, calm your mind, and improve your daily routine in this 5-step short course on finding and developing balance.
Start your journey toward better health, mindfulness, and balance—with a dash of humour and wisdom from Paul Read, author and teacher with over 30 years of experience.
FAQ
- Q: Will the book arrive before Xmas 202?
Books ordered up until the 12th Dec should arrive before. Books ordered after this date are unlikely to arrive until after.
- Q: 🇪🇺 Why is my country unavailable for purchase?
Are you in Europe? Each country has different taxes, check out Amazon to buy if based in Europe or if your zone is not available.
- Is this book only for experienced Tai Chi practitioners?
Not at all! This book is designed for everyone, from beginners looking for a fresh start to seasoned practitioners wanting to add a new perspective to their practice.
- What is the bonus balance course about?
The bonus course focuses on improving your physical balance, which is key to a healthy mind and body. It’s an easy-to-follow, practical guide that complements the lessons in the book.
- Is there a digital version and does it still come with the extras?
Yes, you can get an. eBook version is available here.
- How long does the book take to arrive?
All books are printed on order from a small independent company in the UK. This takes 3 working days, so please leave 5-10 days for arrival in UK, and 2-3 weeks for USA. See here for other overseas delivery options - CHECK HERE OTHER DELIVERY PRICES
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Bean Curd Boxing arrived quickly and well packaged.
I highly recommend this excellent publication by Paul Read .
The layout and quality and ease of read of this book shows the immense understanding that the author has accumulated over his years of teaching taichi
A throughly enjoyable experience and fully supported by additional online material.
A great buy.
I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was and easy read with some great insights. I have started with the exercises in the book and also followed up with further reading of authors mentioned in the book
Application of Tai Chi to everyday life
This is the second book in the Tai Chi trilogy written by Paul. It goes a little deeper into the Art and it's everyday applications. Well written and highly recommended.