Mantis fist an animal style Kung Fu, one of the most famous traditional Chinese Martial Arts styles. It has also been listed as one of the Chinese National intangible cultural heritages.
It imitates the agile and fast moves of the mantis, which is tough and fast, and always go forward boldly. The practicer will throw attacks straight forward and defend from the side.
There are both fist forms and weapons such as straight sword, Plum blossom sword, liuhe staff and long handle sword.