The northern provinces of China have long been known for
  a thriving martial culture. Praying Mantis has become
  one of the most popular styles in this region.
  Praying Mantis developed out of Shaolin Longfist, widely
  absorbing the best elements of many other styles,
  and synthesizing them into one. It is therefore praised as the
  “True Style of 18 Families.” The arms of mantis are quick
  and agile, the body nimble and variable. Because of its particular
  emphasis on realistic combat  technique, It has been called
  “the combat fist” of Chinese boxing.
 
  Lipi-quan is a vital part of basic Praying Mantis training.
  It is an extremely important form, with an ingenious design,
  which combines basic training of lively footwork with a deep
  understanding of the physics of power. This means the whole form,
  is not only excellent fundamental training, But is also a treasure
  in terms of the physics of the limbs. In particular, the design of the
  form is based on realistic combat technique.

  Therefore, Lipi-quan’s adaptability and flexibility of application
  are also very great. It is a form that teaches not only fundamentals,
  and polishes body mechanics, it is also a form with a wide variety
  of realistic combat applications. Though the form may seem
  simple and unremarkable, it actually contains the ingredients for
  sophisticated attack methods. As they say, “you can’t judge a book
  by its cover.” Lipi-quan is a remarkable form  in a simple package.

Lipi~quan  ( Power Splitting )       Form List