Some of the techniques and forms involved in the Mok'bara were similar to the Human martial art of tai chi chuan. An example of a form common to both was KoH-man-ara, which resembled the crane block. (TNG: "Second Chances" ) Lieutenant Worf taught a Mok'bara class on board the USS Enterprise-D. Deanna Troi, Doctor Crusher, Commander William T. Riker, and Geordi La Forge were some of the many students. Other students included Ensign Gates, Martinez, a female officer, and also the ensigns Sam Lavelle and Sito Jaxa. (TNG: "Lower Decks" )