Tiger Swallow Fist is a unique martial art, combining two styles of Shaolin Kung Fu into a lethal form of weaponless combat. The shaolin monks looked to nature for guidance, and developed many forms of kung fu based on the movements of animals. Originally there were five shaolin animal styles: tiger, crane, leopard, snake, and dragon. Over the centuries new animal forms were developed, including praying mantis, monkey, and swallow.