This form is known as the Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan 52 or the 52 Movements Fan (Shang) Form.
This is a dramatic form created by Professor Li Deyin (b 1938-) a a famous Taiji boxer from Hebei. He practiced martial arts since his childhood with his grandfather Li Yulin and uncle Li Tianyi. This included Shaolin boxing, Wudang sword and other martial arts. In 2001 he created the Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan 52 Form for the 2008 Summer Olympics in China. He based the form on the characteristic Kung Fu and Tai Chi postures with the fan's artistic and martial functions although the fan is not a traditional Wushu (武術 or 武术 "martial techniques") fighting style.
The 52 movements of the whole routine can be separated into 6 sections. The movements are listed below:
- Opening form
- Diagonal flying
- White crane spreads its wings
- Bee returns to the hive
- Night Demons Search the Sea
- Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg
- Turn Body and Split Mountain
- Cat Catches the Butterfly
- Viewing flowers on Horseback
- Parting the Wild Horse's Mane
- Swallow Flies High
- Bee Returns to the Hive
- Tiger pounces on Prey
- Praying Mantis Catches Cicada
- LeadHorse to Turn Head
- Sparrow Hawk Spins in the Air
- Viewing Flowers on Horseback
- Pushing the Mountain
- Dragon Turns His Head
- Spurring on the Horse
- Raising the Whip High
- Embracing the Moon
- Striking Against the Wind
- Sweeping Sleeves in the Wind
- The General Raises the Flag
- Holding Fan in Front of Chest
- Parting the Wild Horse's Mane
- Swallow Flies High
- Bee Returns to the Hive
- Tiger pounces on Prey
- Praying Mantis Catches Cicada
- Lead horse to Turn Head
- Sparrow Hawk Spins in the Air
- Viewing Flowers on Horseback
- Elbow Strikes on Horseback
- Firecracker Explodes
- Parry Forward
- Double Foot Stomp
- Dragon Fights the Tiger
- Fair Lady Shuttle Push
- Sky Goddess Releases the Flowers
- The General Raises the Flag
- Ba Gua Walking
- Holding the Big Dipper
- Grasp the Bird's Tail
- Roll Back, Press and Push
- Shu Qin Carries Sword Behind Back
- Brush Knee
- Snake Creeps Down
- Pull the Bow to Shoot the Tiger
- White Crane Spreads Its Wings
- Conclusion
Two of the best tutorials on the Tai Chi Fan 52 form than can be found on Youtube by its creator (I believe) Li Deyin with English subtitles. Part 2 includes a full performance viewed from the rear at the end of the video:
 Part 1 |
 Part 2 |
Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan 52 Form front view
Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan 52 Form rear view
Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan 52 Form performed by Derek May
Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan 52 Form rear view performed by Derek May
This is the same version by Basia from Poland
who performs in a completely different Wushu or martial arts style.
who performs in a completely different Wushu or martial arts style.
This is an example of the Taiji Fan Praying Mantis Style from Vietnam.