Description: The Yao minority of the Guanxi province attributes the origins of this style to an ancient deity of their culture, known as Pan Wang. Its actual origin has been estimated around the Sui/Tang Dynasty period. There are records that indicate that during the Ming Dynasty there was a powerful female master of this style named Yuan Tan Liang. At that time, this style was known as Man Yao Quan, or barbarian Yao fist.

Because the Yao are a mountain people, the style itself focuses on the use of strong legs and powerful grips (from climbing). Beyond hand forms, this style practices large broadsword, ax, staff, and guandao (general's lance). Lion and Tiger dancing are also a large part of the curriculum.

The most recent noteworthy modifications to Yao Quan occurred in 1847, when Lei Zai Ji organized a meeting between top teachers and practitioners with the goal of further refining this powerful style.