The Australian Mantis Boxing Society was formed in April 1996 in the A.C.T. The Society was modeled on the original Mantis Boxing Society which was formed in Shanghai, China in February 1933 with 80 founding members. The aim of the Society is the propagation and uplifting of traditional Tanglang Quan both in Australia and internationally, through research, training, competition and public demonstration. Wang Xiaohua is the founder and Honourary Chairman, Brendan Tunks is the current President and Head Coach. Hoa Tran is the Treasurer. The Society is represented in Melbourne, Victoria by Nang Ho, Sydney, New South Wales by David Cuthbert and Bangkok, Thailand by Adem Yilmaz.

The society has international members and is represented in China and affiliated with Shandong and Qingdao Wushu associations. The Australian Tanglang Quan She considers the Polish Praying Mantis Kungfu Association its sister organisation.

Members of the society are a select and privileged group and are bound by the principles of traditional Chinese martial arts (righteousness, loyalty, respect and diligence).