Master David Bao, Hua Ying Wushu & Tai Chi Academy in Malaysia Go to http://www.davidbao.com Tai Chi fan is one of the Tai Chi short weapons used for self-defence and for combat purposes. The Chen-style 24 form Tai Chi fan combines the movements from the traditional Old Frame (laojia) and New Frame (xinjia) routines. This routine allows the practitioner to train both sides of the body because the right and left hand is used to hold the fan alternatively. Regular practice of Tai Chi Fan regulates blood circulation as it stimulates the meridians points on the palms and hands