Kung Fu is the physical, mental and spiritual practice of honing skills through time and effort. Most commonly, it is manifested through self-defense maneuvers and bodily prowess. It's hard to say how far back Kung Fu originated, but it's one of the most colorful and esoteric physical arts known to man. Many of the artistic elements pay tribute to animals in the form of Kung Fu "animal styles"—methods of kung fu practice that emulate the movements and behaviors of animals.

In the world of the Jadecats, Kung Fu is a powerful weapon in the fight for survival. There is a clear distinction in the way different styles fight and it's important for the animation of the Jadecats to portray that.

Here's a partial list of the particular styles each character practices:

Boulder - Hung Gar
Blaze - Choy Li Fut
Splash - Hsing-I
Woodie - Chang Chuan
Saber - Tai Chi Chuan
Tail Ni - Plum Flower Fist

Ratlord - Streetfighting and Kali
Oxlord - Shuai Jiao
Snakelord - Snake-style Kung Fu
Monkeylord - Monkey-style Kung Fu
Goatlord - Neijia
Tigerlord - Tiger, Leopard & Panther-style Kung Fu
Rabbitlord - Koryu and Naginatajutsu
Horselord - Kendo
Doglord - Bando
Piglord - Baji Chuan and Chi Kung
Roosterlord - Eagle & Crane-style Kung Fu
Dragonlord - Dragon-style Kung Fu