Mulingzi attained a remarkable level of prowess in martial arts and led Kongtong towards its rise to prominence in the jianghu as one of the major orthodox schools alongside Shaolin, Wudang, and others.
[citation needed] Kongtong's martial arts bear some resemblance to those of Wudang and Kunlun, because they all have their roots in Taoism.
Kongtong's main focus in martial arts are to improve physical fitness and increase inner energy strength.
A unique feature of Kongtong is that its members do not use traditional martial arts weapons such as swords, sabers, and staffs.
Some of Kongtong's best known skills include: Seven Harms Fist (七傷拳), Soaring Phoenix Hand (飛鳳手), and Yin and Yang Grind (陰陽磨).