this is inspired by the other thread.
in Ba Ji;
Ding (push), Bao (enclose), Ti (rise), Dan (single), Kua (hip), Chan (entanglement)
6 big opening.
in mantis;
Zhan (contact), Nian (stick/adhere), Tie (close), Kao (strike)---
in Tai Chi;
Zhan Lian (link) Nian Shui (follow)--\
what would be for your styles?
if any?