In Karate and Judo, In aikido and Hapkido, in kendo and taekwondo there are uniforms, belts and gradings. You know where you are with a Japanese or Korean Art. But in Tai Chi, there is nothing. No costumes, no headscarfs, no ninja styled fingerless gloves.

So why are some classes then taught by nights in white satin and others in jeans and flip-flops, and what does uniformity say about you and your class? Find out on This weeks episode of Talking Tai Chi with the Teapotmonk