Ways of Learning: A Handbook For Teachers And Students Of The Martial Arts

Tai Chi Trilogy #3

by Paul Read

Most books on Tai Chi and the Martial Arts focus on exercises. Ways of Learning takes a different approach by asking a simple question: How is any of this going to help me learn what I need to learn, teach what I need to teach? The answers reveal themselves throughout the 18 chapters in this book. * How to Find your own Learning Path * How to rediscover the Warrior Spirit * The Art of Yielding, listening and Speaking * Technology and Taoism * Popular Teaching Illusions * Standard Cliches to Avoid * Going Beyond the limits of Copying * Training Checklists for Students and Teachers * Getting your Students to Teach Forget diagrams and photos of postures. You can get those in class. Here are the ways to bring a new and fresh approach to both learning and teaching.

Genres: Martial Arts

130 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2012

About the author

Oscillating between Iberia and Devon, I pause only to touch the wind and taste the coffee at each stop. I scribble, photograph and compose video courses on Tai Chi and related studies whilst sipping wine, gazpacho or cider depending on the region.

Reviews

[Will Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an outstanding book. The subject is presented in a humorous but complete manner. I loved it. Buy one now. You won't regret it.

[Dagb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting book that refers contemporary thinkers and put their thoughts at use within Martial Arts, teaching and learning.