Introduction
The Taiji Fan class kicked off in July of 2025. Tai Chi Fan wasn’t originally part of traditional Tai Chi. However, the fan itself has long been considered a short-range weapon in Chinese martial arts—valued for its elegance, concealment, and expressive movement.
When we replace traditional Tai Chi weapons like the sword and combine Tai Chi movements with fan techniques, we create a form that is both graceful and powerful. The waving of the fan becomes fully integrated into the flow of Tai Chi. The sound of the fan opening and closing adds rhythm, strength, and style to each movement. It’s not only beautiful to watch, but also a great way to train both body and mind.
Our club’s fan routine version 1 was adapted by Tai Chi Club from the first set of Taiji Kungfu Fan and simplified into 24 movements to make it easier to learn. It’s great for health, performance, and competition.
Note: We have proudly incorporate the fan routine into our BREC Mid Autumn show in 2025 and EBRPL Tea Festival Show in 2026.
A glance of our practice and our performance
Demonstration
Follow-Along Video (Back View)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Instructions
The step by step instruction video for movement 1-3 is available now!
Step by step instruction video for Movement 4-5
Step by Step instruction video for Movement 6-7
Step by Step instruction video for Movement 8-9
Step by Step instruction video for Movement 10-11
Step by Step instruction video for Movement 12-13
Step by Step instruction video for Movement 14-15
Step by Step instruction video for Movement 16-17
Step by Step instruction video for Movement 18-20
Step by Step instruction video for Movement 21-24
Names of the Movements
Simplified Tai Chi Fan Routine (English Version)
1. Commencing Posture
2. Diagonal Flying
3. Open Fan in Empty Stance
4. Step Forward and Thrust Horizontally
5. Turn Around and Thrust Downward
6. Stand on One-Leg (Left) and Brush Fan
7. Turn and Chop
8. Turn and Press
9. Open Fan in Horse Stance
10. Wave Fan to the Left (3.5 times)
11. Thrust in Follow Step
12. Circle Fan and Carry Back
13. Swing Fan in Empty Stance
14. Push Fan in Horse Stance
15. Open Fan and Lift Right Leg
16. Circle Fan in Resting Stance
17. Support Fan in Walking
18. Ward Off
19. Pull Back and Forward Press
20. Hide Fan with Feet Together
21. Stab Fan in Bow Stance
22. Thread Fan in Low Posture
23. Support Fan in Bow Stance
24. Closing
Great explanations
The explanation of the small details in this series are extremely helpful and provide a great foundation for the more advanced forms.
The incredibly friendly Sifu Jie Gu and a very professional, easy-to-follow 8-movement form course
In my opinion, this is one of the best—if not the best—courses available for learning the 8-movement form of Yang-style Tai Chi. I particularly liked the way the form is presented, the explanation of the meaning behind each movement, and the excellent explanation of how to “store” energy and then release it for practical, combat applications. While these applications are rightly kept in the background, they help you understand the meaning of each movement. The gymnastic choreography begins to “come alive.” And the references (without pseudo-master gibberish or excessive rambling) to the philosophy of Yin and Yang and the principles of Tai Chi that can be applied in life are true gems.
Best way to learn the 32 sword form out there
As a martial artist with 5 years of karate experience when I decided to learn the Tai Chi sword form I could not find a local teacher so went to look online. While there are many great practitioners demonstrating the form, it was impossible to learn from front views just following along, and I am saying that as someone who already knows 30 Kata. I found Master Jie Gu on the web and I knew I finally could learn the form. Her videos are of the highest production quality, the scenery and music are great to set the stage for Tai Chi, but what makes her lessons unique is that she breaks every move down into 3 simple steps, first the foot work, than the arms, and shows how to do it in multiple views. For me, without the rear view follow along it was impossible to get the footwork down for the form. Little by little her videos have opened the whole world of Tai Chi to me. Her 24 hand form series is perfect as well. Even if you went to a class unless you did private lessons you could get lost, with on line learning you can watch the same thing over and over again until you get it. Of course it doesnt hurt that she is a #1 winning world champion and has perfect form and impeccable lineage, in other words the real deal. She brings the two talents of both artist and teacher together in the ultimate expression of ‘Master’. Enjoy!
Incredible teacher! Love her classes!
Incredible teacher! Love all her classes and admire her!
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Great class, love it!