Zhang Sanfeng's founding of Neijia Boxing is not only the result of his accumulation of Taiji theory for many years, but also related to the inspiration in dreams, the inspiration of animals and the predecessor of Shaolin Boxing, and it is also closely related to Taoist theory and Taoist cultivation.

The name, number, style and characteristics of Zhang Sanfeng Neijia Boxing are all branded with Taoism. Zhang Sanfeng is well versed in Taoism, and the history books say that he "taught by three words, and then spoke out, all of which were based on moral loyalty and filial piety".

His family boxing is divided into Tai Ji Chuan, Bagua Boxing, Xingyi Boxing, five elements boxing, Chunyang Boxing, Mixed Yuan Boxing and Xuanwu Stick. These names and methods all come from the Taoist scriptures.