Paul Read

Paul has been practising the martial arts since he was knee high to a grasshopper.

Given he's still not much taller, he continues his studies, focusing on the extraordinary practice and philosophy of Tai Chi. Having worked through numerous styles and schools he eventually created the teapot temple from which he produces mould-breaking online 21st Century Tai Chi courses, writes books for those searching for an amusing alternative to the norm, and podcasts and videos to antagonise his enemies.

All of this has failed to alleviate his restlessness and so he fidgets his way back and forth between the Uk and Spain in search of good coffee, good conversation and fresh vegetables.

You can track him down easily as the teapotmonk anywhere - unless he hasn't paid a bill somewhere in which case it may prove more difficult.