#kung fu fighting methods

[ganzl]

The Martial Arts Fighting Method

The Martial Arts Freestyle Method Technically, you should probably say, ‘The Al Case Martial Arts Freestyle (or fighting) Method.’ I don’t know of anybody else who teaches freestyle like this. Yet it is a complete method that leads to competence in fighting in the shortest possible time. The problem with karate, and with people, and all of mankind, is that they think the only solution is…

[xi4oyan]

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ Teacher Tigress (=මᆽම=) Part. 1 Part 3 Part 4

: ̗̀➛ Before Sun Wukong became a legend, you were still an apprentice. Your kung fu wasn’t perfect, but your determination was unshakable. You trained tirelessly, striving to become strong enough to protect those in need.

: ̗̀➛ Your path crossed his during the Journey to the West. You weren’t part of the main story, but you ended up involved in the mission, fighting alongside Wukong, Bajie, Wujing, and Tang Sanzang.

: ̗̀➛ You and Wukong were alike, but also complete opposites.

: ̗̀➛ He broke the rules impulsively, you followed them by principle.

: ̗̀➛ He was arrogant and impatient, you were disciplined and methodical.

: ̗̀➛ Despite the differences, you worked well together. Confrontations against demons and spirits forced you to trust each other. He provoked, you retorted. He laughed, you sighed.

: ̗̀➛ And, slowly, a friendship was born.

: ̗̀➛ Wukong would never admit it, but he respected your strength. You would never say it aloud, but you saw potential in him.

: ̗̀➛ Then, something happened.

: ̗̀➛ The moment that changed everything.

: ̗̀➛ You trusted him. And he betrayed you.

: ̗̀➛ Maybe he lied about something important.

: ̗̀➛ Maybe he abandoned you in the most critical moment.

: ̗̀➛ Maybe he made a decision that destroyed something you cherished.

: ̗̀➛ You remember the shock. The way your body stiffened, as if refusing to believe it.

: ̗̀➛ The disappointment burning in your chest, heavy and suffocating, like a blow you couldn’t dodge.

: ̗̀➛ Your heart racing, not from the training or the battle, but from an anger you couldn’t contain.

: ̗̀➛ “Say it’s not true.” Your own voice sounded distant, trembling, laden with something you didn’t want to show.

: ̗̀➛ Wukong just looked at you, his expression nonchalant, as if none of it mattered.

: ̗̀➛“It wasn’t that important.”

: ̗̀➛ The words cut deeper than any blade ever could.

: ̗̀➛You tried to understand. Tried to find some explanation in his eyes. But there was nothing. He didn’t even try to justify himself. Didn’t try to apologize.

: ̗̀➛ His silence was worse than any answer.

: ̗̀➛ Your chest ached, a mix of anger and hurt that seemed ready to overflow. You wanted to shout, wanted to demand he feel what you were feeling.

: ̗̀➛ But he just stood there, as if it was no big deal. As if it didn’t mean anything.

: ̗̀➛ You turned away. You turned your back and walked away.

: ̗̀➛ You didn’t look back.

: ̗̀➛ But even after all this time, the scar is still there.

: ̗̀➛ You left him behind.

: ̗̀➛ The Journey to the West story ended, but your story with him never had an ending.

: ̗̀➛ Now, centuries later, he reappears. And you don’t know which is worse:

: ̗̀➛ The fact that, even after everything, part of you still cares.

: ̗̀➛ And the worst? Part of you still wants to hear what he has to say.

[danaclese]

Nightwing can canonically kick Batman's ass and has done so repeatedly. But Bruce is still better than Dick at fighting GROUPS of people.

Here is Bruce losing to Dick while wearing his sap gloves for advantage.

Kung Fu Gumby isn't "lucky" Bruce, he's faster than you. Dick is just aging into his prime and Bruce in the comics right now is going through an arc about admitting he's getting too old for the job.

Nightwing is the better 1v1 melee fighter, Batman has better group fighting tactics.

Nightwing is better at getting fast hits in and not getting hit and Batman is better at tanking hits and landing devastating heavy hits. Bruce is breaking knees and elbows as he methodically works across the goons seemingly ignoring the rare incoming hits like a horror movie monster. Dick dances through them fighting them all like a martial arts movie hero.

[ophanum]

can I request (i feel like more platonic but you can decide) Furious Five, Po, Master Shifu, and Tai Lung with a snow leopard who can manage to blend in snow and fog making people believe she is a ghost? it's not part of kung fu, it's her hobby to scare bandits from stealing without using violence.

RED - ! Kung Fu Panda

ft. Furious five, Po, Master Shifu, Redemption! Tai Lung x Snow Leopard! Reader

"Hearts on the walls, but no love in these streets. Appetite for destruction, a girl's gotta eat, yeah." - Red by Alex Boniello, Kylie Cantrall, and Walt Disney

Po

When Po first hears about the “snow ghost” legend from the villagers, he’s beyond excited. Stories spread quickly about a mysterious snow leopard, half-seen in the mist, who frightens bandits off the mountain paths without lifting a paw. Naturally, Po assumes you’re some kind of ancient spirit and is fascinated until he finally meets you and realizes it’s all a clever act.

He becomes your biggest fan, frequently pestering you to share your “scare tactics.” His excitement is boundless, and he tries imitating your techniques, though his own approach is far from stealthy. Po’s natural enthusiasm and not-so-quiet demeanor don’t lend themselves to subtlety, but he adores being part of your adventures.

You invite him along on a patrol, and Po can barely contain his giggles when he sees the bandits running in terror at the faintest glimpse of you. He makes sure to tell everyone in the Valley about the amazing “ghost” that guards the mountain, embellishing the stories until the villagers are convinced they’re protected by a fierce spirit.

Tigress

Tigress has immense respect for your restraint. She has always valued strength and discipline, and to see someone choose to defend their home without fighting intrigues her. While her instinct leans towards direct confrontation, she appreciates your commitment to finding an alternative that’s just as effective.

Tigress becomes curious about how you blend so seamlessly with the snow and fog, watching with intense focus the first time she sees you vanish into the mist. She doesn’t say much, but she’s deeply impressed by how you combine your skills with cleverness. Although her style is distinct, she practices what she learns from observing you, eventually finding her own methods for blending into certain environments.

Though she keeps her admiration subtle, she’ll sometimes spar with you, hoping to pick up more of your quiet, calculating approach. She’s thrilled to train alongside someone who proves that power can take many forms, and she may even share some of her own techniques with you as a sign of mutual respect.

Monkey

Monkey finds your ghost act legendary. The moment he realizes you’re using stealth and strategy rather than brute force, he’s ready to become your accomplice. He admires that you’ve chosen a path without violence, turning your environment into your ally. For him, your approach has the perfect mix of humor and strategy, making it more of an art than a skill.

Eager to assist, he starts joining you on your “ghost patrols,” and his agility adds an extra element of surprise. He’ll disappear into trees or leap from cliffs to help create even more suspense, and his quick-witted ideas make him a natural partner for you. Monkey delights in watching bandits stumble over each other in fear, convinced they’ve crossed into some supernatural realm.

He brings a playful twist to your work, coming up with ideas to amplify your “haunting” presence. “Let’s create moving shadows with these branches,” he whispers one night, rigging up sticks and leaves to dance eerily in the moonlight. Thanks to Monkey, you earn a reputation as the most unpredictable ghost in the valley, and he never stops bragging about how he’s part of your “ghost crew.”

Crane

Crane is amazed by how skillfully you blend into the snow, creating the appearance of a guardian spirit without ever needing to fight. Your approach aligns with his own tendency towards gentler methods, so he quickly develops a deep admiration for your style.

As a supportive friend, he offers to be your “eyes in the sky” when you patrol. From above, he can spot bandits before they even reach the mountains, warning you of their approach with subtle calls. He becomes your quiet lookout, ensuring no one surprises you.

Sometimes, he’ll add a touch of theatricality to your ghost act, swooping down and creating mysterious gusts of wind that make you seem even more like a phantom. He enjoys the role, finding a sense of peaceful purpose in your shared mission. Crane takes to calling you the “Mist Guardian” and tells others that they should “leave a little gift” for you at the mountain's edge if they want to avoid your ghostly wrath.

Viper

Viper has a quiet admiration for your strategy and finds your methods brilliant. She respects your control and appreciates that you choose to avoid violence unless absolutely necessary. Your non-combative style resonates with her own thoughtful approach to combat.

She’s fascinated by your techniques and sometimes asks you to show her how you blend with the fog. Viper wants to learn how to incorporate this into her own martial arts, as she values the ability to move undetected when necessary. Together, you two practice silent movement and controlled breathing, honing your skills in the art of blending.

Viper becomes one of your most enthusiastic supporters and talks highly of your skills to the rest of the group. She often calls you her “mystical sister,” appreciating the unique perspective you bring to protecting the valley. She even suggests you two go on occasional “stealth missions” together, so she can see your techniques in action.

Mantis

Mantis is wildly entertained by your scare tactics. He’s all about clever strategies that make people think twice, and your ghostly presence is his idea of the perfect deterrent.

He enjoys “helping” from time to time, usually by hitching a ride on your fur and whispering in a spooky voice to add an extra layer of fright to the experience. Mantis loves watching the bandits’ reactions when they hear unexpected voices coming from seemingly nowhere.

The aftermath is Mantis’s favorite part. He’s quick to gather all the funniest details about the bandits’ reactions and shares them with the group, exaggerating for dramatic effect. He even invents legends about you, calling you the “Phantom Guardian,” and he swears he’ll write a story about the “Ghost of the Mountain” one day.

Master Shifu

Shifu has high regard for your dedication to non-violent protection, seeing it as an admirable choice that requires a deep level of discipline. He might not always show his appreciation openly, but he respects that you’ve crafted a role of defender without needing direct confrontation.

When he learns about your methods, he recognizes the skill involved in blending with the snow and fog, and he subtly encourages the rest of the Furious Five to observe and learn from your approach. To him, you embody the idea that true strength isn’t always about force, and he may even hint that you’re an example they could all learn from.

He’s quietly proud of your efforts and will sometimes watch from afar, ensuring that you’re safe on your patrols. Shifu may even thank you directly for your contributions to the valley, a rare acknowledgment from the usually reserved master. He might not show it outwardly, but he considers you one of the most resourceful protectors in the region.

Tai Lung

Tai Lung is deeply intrigued by your method of protection and fascinated by your ability to guard the valley without ever needing to fight. Coming from a background steeped in power and aggression, he’s both impressed and humbled by your approach.

If he joins you on a patrol, he’s initially silent, observing the way you weave through snow and fog with effortless grace. He finds himself drawn to the idea of protecting without force, seeing it as a form of strength he hadn’t considered before.

Tai Lung tries to follow your example, though his instincts sometimes get the better of him. He admires your patience and considers you an unlikely role model, one that challenges his view of what it means to be strong. Though he might not say it, he respects you deeply, viewing you as a kind of mentor in restraint and control.

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The fog rolled thick over the mountainside, curling around tree trunks and swallowing rocky ledges. A faint shimmer of white slipped through the mist, moving with an unearthly stillness that no mortal could manage. From below, the valley bandits, their faces pale with fright, muttered nervously.

“Did you hear?” one whispered, gripping his spear a little tighter. “They say a ghost haunts these peaks—a spirit with fur as white as death itself.”

With a quiet chuckle, you—the snow leopard of the Valley—melted deeper into the mist, every step perfectly silent. You’d learned the art of scaring bandits away without needing to fight long ago; it was your signature way of keeping peace. Out here, the cold air carried whispers, and the fog was the perfect veil. So, you moved closer, letting your tail flick just barely into view before vanishing again.

One of the bandits gasped. “Did you see that?”

“You’re just seeing things,” his friend chided, though he took a cautious step back himself.

In another instant, you appeared again, only your sharp blue eyes showing through the fog like two frozen flames. That was enough—the two men shrieked, dropping their weapons and stumbling over one another as they bolted down the mountain path, disappearing into the trees below. You waited until you could no longer hear their footsteps, your amused smile spreading as the air around you settled back into silence.

“Wow! That was amazing!” a familiar voice cheered behind you. You turned to see Po, bouncing with excitement, a wide grin stretching across his face. “The ‘Snow Ghost’ strikes again! They didn’t stand a chance!”

You let out a soft laugh. “They’ll think twice before coming up here again, that’s for sure.”

Po was still bubbling with enthusiasm, eager to see your tactics in action up close. “That’s gotta be the coolest way of keeping people safe that I’ve ever seen! You didn’t even have to touch them!”

Just as Po finished speaking, a low growl sounded nearby. “Did you even consider if anyone might be watching?” Tigress asked as she emerged from the trees, her eyes narrowed with concern. “They were still carrying weapons.” She glanced at Po and added, “A little less cheering and they might not have noticed you.”

You gave a light nod of understanding. “True, but you’ve got to admit that scaring them off without a fight is sometimes… effective,” you offered, catching the faintest smirk that Tigress tried to hide.

“Effective,” she echoed with a nod, casting a sideways glance. “I didn’t say it wasn’t impressive.” There was something like admiration in her gaze as she continued, “Blending with your surroundings, using the mist like that… It’s a useful skill.”

A flicker of movement overhead caught your attention, and you saw Crane gliding down to perch on a low-hanging branch. “Keeping to the shadows again?” he teased lightly, settling his wings. “I’ll admit, it’s pretty remarkable what you do.” He tilted his head with a grin. “Though, if you need extra eyes from above, just give a signal. I can always scout the area.”

A spark of pride warmed your chest. These were friends who understood your quiet approach, who valued it just as much as you did. You watched as Crane spread his wings wide, demonstrating how he’d glide down to create a gust of wind that would stir the mist around you, amplifying your ghostly appearance.

“Oh! And wait, wait!” Monkey piped up, jumping in from a nearby branch, grinning as he moved his arms in sweeping, exaggerated gestures. “You could always rig up a few branches to move in the wind. I’m telling you, they’d go from scared to screaming!”

The idea made you laugh softly. Monkey’s antics often bordered on the theatrical, but his creative enthusiasm added an extra layer of fun to your mission. “I think I’ll stick with what I know works,” you replied, though you made a mental note of his ideas. Sometimes, a bit of drama worked wonders.

“Now, now, let’s not get carried away,” Master Shifu’s voice came from behind you, the red panda giving a thoughtful look over the group. “Though, I must admit,” he said, glancing up at you with respect, “what you do is unique—and honorable. Protecting the Valley without harm… there’s something admirable in that choice.”

You felt a swell of pride at Shifu’s words. Shifu, though reserved, valued wisdom over brute strength, and that was exactly what you hoped to embody. As he watched, you melted back into the fog to demonstrate, turning your head just enough for your pale blue eyes to peer back out before you fully disappeared into the mist.

“I think she’s trying to show off now,” Mantis muttered playfully, crossing his tiny arms.

“Show off?” Tai Lung’s voice cut in, his tone one of mild intrigue. He’d arrived quietly, his towering form blending into the shadows. His eyes held an intensity as he watched you, though not with his former fury. Since his redemption, Tai Lung had taken to observing and appreciating non-violent approaches, curious about a strength that was more restraint than force. He inclined his head, his gaze softened. “There’s wisdom in a fight avoided. Perhaps it’s a lesson I should’ve learned long ago.”

Tai Lung’s quiet acknowledgment was unexpected, and you inclined your head in a brief bow of mutual respect. In a rare moment of vulnerability, Tai Lung admitted, “You’ve shown that power doesn’t always mean force. I think… that’s something I should remember.”

Just as he finished, Po let out an amused sigh. “Oh, come on, Tai Lung! You know that everyone’s just impressed by the legendary ‘Snow Ghost.’” He grinned, looking around at the group as he continued, “Just imagine, if I’d seen her out here on my first visit to the Valley, I’d have been toast!”

“Don’t give her any ideas,” Tigress replied dryly, though a hint of a smile tugged at her lips.

Before the group could continue, Crane’s sharp eyes spotted movement below. Another group of bandits approached the valley entrance, clearly unaware of the fate of the others before them.

“Another set already?” Mantis asked, exasperated. “What do they think is going to happen?”

You exchanged a determined look with your friends and wordlessly vanished back into the mist. Po and the others watched in awe as you moved forward, your fur nearly disappearing against the snowy backdrop.

Watching from above, your friends saw the bandits’ eyes widen with dread as you emerged like a phantom, appearing just close enough for them to glimpse your icy stare. You allowed the fog to gather around you, lingering in view just long enough for them to understand the warning in your eyes. In seconds, the bandits took off, their courage gone, scattering back down the mountain in a hurry.

When you returned, the group was ready with quiet applause. Even Tai Lung nodded in admiration. “That,” he said, “is how to inspire fear without lifting a finger.”

“I think it’s more than fear,” Shifu noted thoughtfully, glancing up at you. “It’s a way of reminding others that sometimes the strongest power is the gentlest hand.”

Po clapped you on the back with a grin. “I think we can all agree—the Valley’s got the best ‘ghost’ in the land. Who needs a fight when they have you?”

And as the mist wrapped around you once more, a sense of quiet satisfaction settled over the mountains. You’d protected the valley again, keeping peace with a bit of stealth, some clever tricks, and a loyal family who believed in the strength of a peaceful heart.

[blushkurasakunyan]

Detail - Suo's distinct fighting styles

For most of Suo's fights, he prefers to not be at the forefront of battle, opting instead to support the rear. He seems to have a mixed martial arts/kung fu style, where he is able to pull his punches and kicks, but he most often uses moves with flowy movement, open palms and reflective actions to knock his opponents off balance to land his hits.

With his fight with Kanuma, Roppo Ichiza arc fight, training sessions with the senpai, and the War arc with the gymnastics guy, he uses his usual style above.

Interestingly then, he only uses direct hand to hand offensive actions - fighting with his fists - in certain, specific situations:

In Episode 15, during the KEEL fight: Suo is pissed that they're such scum who treated them like fools, who resort to such underhanded methods to try to get the upper hand - and the most offensive was how they dared to strike Nirei down out cold. While Suo is full of hatred for KEEL, he snaps out of it when Sakura says that he's pissed at *himself* for his inability to protect the class. But he says with maturity that getting upset changes nothing, he has to do what he can NOW to protect them in the present. Once calmed down, he seems to be his usual chill self.

Interestingly, the guy who knocked Nirei out cold is NOT the guy who Suo pummeled in retaliation. After the 2nd years come back and provide motivational support for the 1st years, Suo's fight is largely off-screen until we shift the focus to him. For all we know, he could have pummeled a bunch of KEEL members with his fists and kick, and the one we happened to see on-screen is the last one before Sakura steps in. After all, Suo did say that he'll clean up his area in the meantime while Sakura goes off to do what he needs to do.

In Episode 24 when Endo was insulting Sakura, calling him unfit in Furin and he would thrive if he remained alone.

By this time, Suo considers Sakura a good friend and flashes back when they first visited Sakura's apartment - dark, empty, with nothing inside. He knows Sakura was alone in the past, still struggles with loneliness, and he feels offended on Sakura's behalf, enough to jump in battle when he normally wouldn't.

The above scenes suggest that just like the others, Suo is still a high school kid who can get emotional. His default fighting style in lower-stakes, normal fights is an evasive, open palm elegant style where he prefers to watch in the background and intervene when necessary, but when he feels that the situation is dire, if his friends and loved ones are in danger, he will shift gears and go into the offensive and switching to literally a less elegant fistfight and landing direct hits on his enemies with his fists instead of just knocking down with his palms or kicking/knocking them away.

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My ultimate favorite though, is in Ch 145 when Sakura is drowning in low-self esteem despite him working so hard to protect them all, Suo smacks Sakura with a very powerful bitch slap LOL. That slap was so strong Sakura's weight shifted over to the other side and knocking him off balance :'DDD

Even Suo has his childish side of "Ok Sakura, I love you a lot and I know you're hurt, but let me knock some sense in you you're being stupid" :'DDD Such tough love. As much as Suo enjoys teasing Sakura and riling him up, he does treasure Sakura as a good friend and won't hesitate on protecting and defending him... even from himself :3

Again, even though Suo is normally very evasive and deflecting others with words and in a fight, during critical moments where he feels there is something at stake, he is more than capable of switching gears and pummeling his opponents to the ground.

[coffeetank]

Fighting Styles to Give your Characters!

For those looking to create characters that know how to fight, I'm making this simple guide to give you ideas on the different types of fighting styles that you can implement and assign to your characters. Whether it's your badass MC, a herculean villain or a side character that ends up becoming prominent with just their fighting skills, adding this layer of fighting can help you create a more thorough story with lots of holes to fill.

Based on Striking:

1. BOXING:

A martial art focused on using powerful punches.

2. KICKBOXING:

A martial that combines boxing and kicking arts for effective use of both hands and legs for offense.

3. MUAY THAI:

Originating from Thailand, this martial art uses hands, legs, elbows and knees, creating versatile combinations for a strong striking system.

4. TAEKWONDO:

This Korean martial art utilises powerful kicking techniques primarily. Use of other striking methods is rare in taekwondo.

5. WING CHUN:

A Chinese martial art that uses fast and powerful punches. This is used in close-ranged fighting.

6. CAPOEIRA:

From Brazil, this is an interesting martial art that uses kicks and acrobatics using music. The use of music also makes it look like a dance, though capoeira is a good martial art to know to create a dynamic fighting style.

7. Kino Mutai:

An eccentric Phillipines martial art that uses biting and eye-gouging to attack.

Karate and its All-round Use:

Originating from Japan, Karate is a broad martial art that uses kicks, punches, blocks and strikes for both attacks and defense. Karate training not only builds strength, but is also helpful to build physical and mental endurance, speed and body control.

Karate has the following types —

- Ashihara Karate (for street fighting)

- Shotokan: includes kata (pre-arranged forms), kumite (sparring) and kihon (basic techniques). Shotokan focuses on powerful strikes and dynamic movements.

- Shito-ryu (defensive karate)

- Wado-ryu (dodging or Taisabaki)

- Goju-ryu (counter strikes and soft, circular blocks)

- Kyokushin (full contact combat and mental discipline)

Kung Fu and it's All-round Use:

Also called quanfa, kung fu actually refers to a skill achieved through sheer discipline and hard work.

- Shaolin Kung Fu: uses methods and techniques from the Shaolin temple and builds endurance (physical and mental).

- Wing Chun: close-ranged combat for practical fighting.

- Hung Gar: explosive fighting style that uses movements inspired by animals and their behaviours—most commonly the tiger.

- Baguazhang: uses circular movements and focused on using the opponents force back on them.

- Xingyiquan: uses power and speed.

- Sanda (Chinese kickboxing)

- Choy Li Fut (a combination of Hang Gur and Shaolin kung fu)

Based on Wrestling/Grappling:

1. AIKIDO:

Japanese martial art that focuses on defense. It redirects the attack away, and focuses on joint locks and throwing.

2. BOKH:

Traditional Mongolian wrestling using immense strength.

3. BOJUKA:

A self-defense style that focuses on grappling and striking to the opponent's sensitive and vital areas.

4. COMBAT HAPKIDO:

Derived from Hapkido (a Korean martial art using punches, kicks and joint locks), combat hapkido focuses more on grappling and self-defense.

5. COREEDA:

An Australian aboriginal martial arts focused on wrestling.

6. BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU:

A Brazilian martial art that focuses on ground fighting and grappling.

7. JUDO:

Japanese martial art focused on grappling, joint locks and throws.

8. JUJUTSU:

A Japanese martial that uses holds, throws and joint locks to defeat the attacker.

9. LAAMB:

A Senegalese martial art that uses wrestling and punches.

This is all I have for today. I'll be bringing a part 2 soon!

- ashlee

[cctypical]

yk what I noticed?

every time Amanda’s attacked wooly, she goes for the throat. EVERY. TIME.

when she kills wooly in 1, it’s really hard for me to figure out if she cuts his neck open or just slaps his ass. like if you help wooly she’s like “fine you useless bitch I’ll do this shit myself ig” and looks like she about to karate chop his ass BUT if you help amanda she does some jujitsu kaisen ass kung fu fighting ass backhand swing like she’s been on master chef and slices that bitch UP. there’s not blood involved when woolys head drops back but his wool looks CUT like she’s actually injured his neck through it (still waiting on that wooly neck reveal cmon James it’s been three years). this could just be what happens with woolys rig model when his head goes back however.

when he returns in 2, amanda immediately jumps him and what? say it with me kids. STRANGLES HIM. I could never understand why wooly was making that face and why he was making those sounds and not screaming for his life. he was CHOKING.

something I recently noticed as well, she’s done all this FROM THE BEGINNING. it’s all another method of SILENCING HIM. she always interrupts, ignores and pushes wooly aside. she glitched him out by force in Everything Rots (when he talked back and tried to change the subject), she turned him into a literal sheep and glitched him out (he began bleating when he questioned her, another way of silencing him), she clapped him up when he tried to talk to riley directly. she’s been stuck with this mf for 15 YEARS. she knows how he works, how he acts, what she can say to shut him up and make him feel small.

but those are all surprisingly passive methods. Amanda’s always been known for being real and speaking her mind, but she’s never tried it. until Do You Feel Safe. wooly keeps pestering her, calling her out, trying to change the subject AGAIN like always, until she finally says it.

“SHUT UP! …wooly.”

and just like that, he shuts tf up.

bro just needed to bully him lmao

[necrolatryst]

Bestial Nature, the Instinctual Vampyre

This article does not condone violence. It is an exploration of feelings, thoughts, and methods found in shifting paradigms of what it means to explore instinct.

In Vampyre lingo there is something known as the "Beast." The Beast is when the Vampyre experiences hunger in a violent and bestial nature. In martial arts it is sometimes called 'bloodlust.' In traditional kung fu styles we have animal forms that help train and integrate these violent feelings, including:

Physical mimicry

Psychological mimicry

Symbolic reference for power generation and healing

According to Vampyre Tradition there is a ritual called the Hunt where the Beast can roam free. Two groups are chosen, one for Predator and one for Prey. The Predators invoke their animal nature, sometimes stripping, getting on all fours, and growling as the Prey begin to make way across a field. The Predators, after fully embracing their Beast, chase the Prey.

It most likely turns into playful wrestling and even sexual intercourse depending on the group (between consentual adults). It is a ritual of play and instinct. On a solitary level, the Hunt is much less extravagent and is as simple seeking companionship for Eros or deep feeding.

Bloodlust

On a visceral level there is no ritual that can tame the Beast. Bloodlust isn't used in the wider community for a variety of reasons. One, it can attract bad actors that use it as an excuse to hurt others, and two, it can come across that Vampyres are a violent criminal organization, which we are not. We're just people part of the fringe of society.

Bloodlust in the martial arts community denotes a love for fighting. They don't mind getting hit, bleeding, hitting, and making others bleed. They love the thrill of a good fight. Their solitary training may consist of animal mimicry both physically and psychologically. Developing 'killing intent' as they train every move to destroy an opponent.

Monstrous Soul

On a deeper level, beyond carnal instinct, there is the Monstrous Soul. It is the acceptance and integration of the Beast with the overall makeup of the individual. Someone with a Monstrous Soul is not to denote an abuser of any kind, but to give meaning and honor to the darker aspects of the psyche. The urge to rip ones flesh from bones for initiation into the current of the shapeshifter, to feed on the life force of humans to acquire lucidity into the Vampyric Condition, and to walk the path shades and devils.

Sources:

Vampyre Sanguinomicon, Father Sebastiaan

Vampires in Their Own Words, edited by Michelle Belanger

The Power of Internal Martial Arts, Bruce Frantzis

The Benighted Path, Richard Gavin

[harlequin-eldritchkin]

HAMMER HARLEEN AND THE FISTS OF CLOWNING (FREE FACIAL RECONSTRUCTION)

I have been looking for what martial arts Harley Quinn may have learned as she is seen going toe-to-toe with the likes of Catwoman, Nightwing, Batgirl, Lord Death Man, and Batman, to name a few. All that comes up is her backround in gymnastics and learning from the Bat Family, and her aggression and fearless approach of being a wild card. She is a scrapper, but Batman and Nightwing are too skilled to be beaten by a simple scrapper. So, what is her fighting secret?

Source: Pinterest. If you know the artist, please let me know and I will credit their work.

What I am about to present is not canon, and I do my best to stick to canon because this is about Harley Quinn and how she is presented in popular culture and not my fantasies, but martial arts was my first love ♡. I have spent over 30 years training and studying various forms of martial arts from books to learning under local masters, so I have more than a basic understanding of the Fist.

Source: Harley's hammer from a keychain I bought.

First, we all know she had a backround in gymnastics and was a criminal psychologist that worked in Gotham, where crime is the rule and not the exception. With that, before she was the Maiden of Mischief, she was just Dr. Harleen Quinzel, so it would be logical that she took self defense classes. She also grew up in New York and is Jewish, so Krav Maga, an Israeli self-defense art inspired by Israeli military hand-to-hand combat, would make the most sense. Krav Maga is also one of the more popular and efficacious self defense systems in the United States.

Krav Maga uses open hand strikes, clinches, knees, elbows, weapons disarms, and evasion tactics. They also teach eye gouging, throat and groin strikes, as well as grappling defense. Being a military art, it is based on survival and not for sport or beauty like prize fighting or traditional martial arts.

Source: Harley VS. Apokolips

Although she was a gymnast, gymnastics does not teach fighting, but there are martial arts that combine gymnastics and fighting, the most famous being Wushu and Shaolin Kung Fu. There is an ancient kung fu method called Yi Jin Jing, or Muscle Tendon Change Classic, which is influenced by Yoga and combines a mix of flexibility and strength exercises.

Shaolin Kung Fu combines acrobatics, gymnastics, iron body, animal forms, weapons forms, meditation, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I wouldn't go as far as saying she trained in China, but New York has a large martial arts community and its own Shaolin Temple, so it is a possibility.

Source: Google. Young Sifu Shi Yan Ming training in Shaolin Temple. He runs the New York branch of Shaolin.

Another style that involves acrobatics and kung fu, which is one of my favorite styles, is Drunken Boxing.

It isn't a single style. It is taught to intermediate to advanced students once they have mastered the basics of their style. It has a mix of tumbling, jumping, spinning, flipping, and deceptive tactics and techniques based on the movements of a drunkard.

Sources: Jackie Chan, Drunken Master 2, Gordon Liu, Shaolin Drunken Monk.

Finally, we have her weapons. Her most notable being her bat and (oversized) mallot.

Source: Harley Quinn Animated Series

The Irish have a stick fighting style called "bataireacht" which uses a shillelagh, a hard wood (blackthorn) stick with a natural nob as a handle that is good for hooking and smashing, such as smashing a skull.

Source: irelandjournal.typepad.com

Of course, swinging a bat at someone is a very effective way to end almost any fight.

Source: Harley Screws Up the DCU

[imcrazierthanyouloosers]

My favorite parts of my production of urinetown (Part Two)

The sound cue on "Miss Pennywise" and "Caldwell"

Getting slow-mo beaten up

Bobby flirting with hope the entirety of run freedom run

Everyone being madly in love with bobby in run freedom run

Officer lockstock and little Sally sobbing hysterically into handkerchiefs after follow your heart

Little sally's look of utter horror as Lockstock calmly narrates everyone's demise

Hot blades harry using an inhaler like he's doing drugs after snuff that girl

"YOU CAN PUNISH OUR BODIES MR CLADWELL BUT YOU CAN NEVER PUNISH OUR SPIRTSSSSSS!" (demonic elmo pose)

Ghost arm wiggles after Tiny Tom and Old Man strong speak

Cladwell mewing on "you're making me BLUSh now"

"A RIVER?" Absolutely possessed voice of Ol' Ma strong

Hotblades Harry slinging an arm around Mcqueen and leaning his head on his shoulder "with whomever you like"

Hotblades harry blowing his nose with hopes hair after tell her I love her

the disgusted looks on the poors faces during the "i'm not sorry reprise"

"WHY NOT" (throws a Hotblades tantrum like child)

"To manipulate great masses of people daddy" (sad face as Cladwell dismisses said great masses of people)

Bobby high fiving the poor during look at the sky

Barrel and Lockstock posing in kung fu poses as bobby shouts "run, run for your lives!"

Bobby opting up in run freedom run after blowing a kiss at little becky

little becky passes out from too much bobby strong

the memos Bobby was handing out (heart, BS)

"Hello Bobby" Angry "Hello hope"

Our fipp hopping around on the floor as a bunny, fully scrunched up

Hotblades has a toliet tattoo

Everyone killing someone new every night with different methods and degrees of violence

Pennywise grabbing Bobby strong's face in look at the sky

the multiple fights and mental breakdowns happening in look at the sky whilst being frozen

Possibly More to follow this one

[scaryspears]

Kira and Sonya: Headcanon

WARNING: I'M GONNA GO ON A LONG RANT

The somewhat forgotten character of Mortal Kombat. Kira is a product of her time, the Midway era. Love or hate her, there was potential. Kira is evidently a blend of Sonya and Kano, yet there is zero explanation for why. So, it's time to make a giant headcanon.

Kira and Sonya were trained by the same master, if we're going with the Midway era of everyone knowing Kung Fu or some other Asian Martial Art. Like any old teacher with morals, she sprouted about the good stuff and being fair. Kira was like a YN, she didn't care about all that. She's not learning martial arts to protect or defend, but to harm (growing up with bad people probably influenced this, creating a similarity with Skarlet) for her own self gain. Once this became more evident, especially with her bad attitude, and rebellious nature that reeks of fatherless behaviour. Sonya recognises this, and tells off Kira for having that mentality. In her mind she's looking out for Kira, but Kira takes it as a personal insult, and starts to believe Sonya looks down on "people like her".

On one fateful training match, Kira is pitted against Sonya. Kira's only ambition was to win, and to deliver a pain to Sonya that made her wish she never opened her mouth. That's not what happens, though. Sonya lays her flat on her ass, and Kira's ego is crushed. Every time she sees Sonya she starts to feel hate instead of just annoyance and frustration.

We find a revelation of why Kira was attending Kung Fu lessons in the first place. She wants to become an underground fighter, or already is an underground fighter making ends meet. She decides to forget the whole "fight fair" thing and bring a weapon with her, which may or may not be against the rules. She wins, of course. The only thing that Kira could remember is how great it felt to succeed, no matter how dirty the method was. This is where Kabal recruits her, seeing a power and cruelty he is eager to raise like his own (Kabal's a dad now).

Kira becomes obsessed, vowing to one day prove Sonya wrong. As much as she hates Sonya, she seeks something from her. Approval? Respect? It's something she doesn't focus too much on, otherwise she'd have to confront herself.

She joins the black dragon under Kabal's guidance, and Kano even teaches her a few things. Unlike Sonya, she doesn't value relations nor does she grow attached to anyone.

She's pretending loyalty to the black dragon, but as soon as Kano gets close to Sonya, Kira will not hesitate to take the opportunity for herself.

Sonya and Kira are much like Kitana and Mileena. One is original, and a highly respected person, with the other one being a cracked reflection. There is Chaos and Order, but Kira is the resistance against Order. Born from Order, but influenced by the love of Chaos.

It's pretty simple. Order, Chaos and Resistance, with resistance being a toss and turn of both, choosing one element to serve the other: Like using Chaos to bring Order, or using Order to bring Chaos.

Jax (Order), Kano (Chaos), Johnny (Resistance against Chaos)

Sub-Zero (Order), Sektor (Chaos) Frost (Resistance against Order)

Sonya (Order), Kabal (Chaos), Kira (Resistance against Order)

The sad part is, Sonya doesn't think of Kira once, while Sonya lives rent free in Kira's mind.

[grand-theft-carbohydrates]

i'm finally watching AA! this is definitely one of the strongest interpretations of sima yi in media. he's played with this genuine charm and warmth without being naive and i really look forward to seeing where they take his character. the show takes a lot of notes from the 2010 version, like how Team Wei is portrayed in a much more heroic light. cao cao's actor was actually 2010 liu bei, and you can see that he's having way more fun in this role, he's got this maverick energy and he takes delight in being the smartest guy in the room. this against-type casting lends a lot of depth to his portrayal. he's still got some of that liu bei-nevolance with his big, puppy eyes, but is able to turn vicious in a heartbeat. fans of 2010 cao cao will really get a kick out of it. cao pi's character arc is set up really well, and I like the subtle ways he keeps getting shafted by his father for cao zhi and zhang. my only criticism so far is that it is once again, the overall tone of the show is too "modern" for my liking, from the overly-tailored clothes, to the gratuitous fight scenes. modern chinese tv is still kind of stuck in the early aughts in terms of taste and sensibility. like they don't trust the audience to sit through a suspenseful drama without loud! background! music! and slowmo wire-work kung fu.

i actually consider the strongest action scene to be the opening sequence where hua tuo is about to perform a c-section on zhang chunhua. the way he slowly and methodically washes his hands, boils his surgical instruments, ties a robe around his neck and arms to keep his hands steady, and pretends to ask chunhua a question to make sure she's really unconscious. these details ground the show in reality and raises the stakes. this woman is about to undergo extremely dangerous, painful, and primitive surgery, one which she may not survive. this suspenseful tone is immediately broken 2 eps later, when she and her handmaid do horseback parkour, apropos to nothing. it shows a lack of trust in the audience to understand that she is a Strong Female Character without an overwrought action sequence. this was already done in ep 1 and 2 (and better too!) we already saw the way she showed bravery by demanding the doctor perform surgery on her to save her child, directly overriding her husband's wishes. and later on, when she weaponises her perceived weakness as a woman (and social propriety) to force Cao Cao's men to stop searching her house (while she's still recovering from childbirth!). she is using her strength and intelligence within the confines of the role society has put her in! it shows her struggle and what she's up against!

[sifu-kisu]

“Those who hear of the truth are rare, but those who attain it are unicorns.” Meng Fanchun introduced that, for learning and practicing Tai Chi, it is generally difficult to see results without 3,000-5,000 hours. Only when the heart, strength and skills are put in, can results be achieved.

Hong Junsheng once advocated that when you first learn Tai Chi, you don't need to practice too much. One hour a day is enough. You should exercise according to your ability. When you feel tired, you can stop and take a walk to rest. You can gradually increase the amount of exercise after practicing for a few months. If you want to achieve initial results within three years, you should practice at least ten to twenty times a day.

There is also a time concept here. Ten sets of boxing take more than 100 minutes. Including warm-up and rest after training, it takes 2-5 hours of exercise every day. In the fast pace of modern life, if you don’t train specifically, most people rarely have so much time to practice boxing. Moreover, there are differences in whether you practice correctly or not, and whether the movements are in place. If you don’t have time to practice boxing, it is naturally difficult to practice real kung fu.

Meng Fanchun once told his master Zhang Guangzong that practicing Tai Chi was too costly, time-consuming and laborious, and it was not easy to see results. Later, Zhang Guangzong smiled and told him his own story of learning Tai Chi.

In 1956, Zhang Guangzong came to Lu Jiazhan to learn Shaolin boxing. Lu Jiazhan's twelve-way Tan leg was very powerful. Lu Jiazhan once joked with Zhang Guangzong, "Don't learn boxing. I will teach you wrestling. You can become a disciple in three years." Zhang Guangzong recalled his boxing experience at that time. Lu Jiazhan usually went up the mountain to play after he had done the postures such as Overlord Lifting the Tripod and Golden Rooster Standing on One Leg at the foot of Qianfo Mountain. After a long time, he came down the mountain to give guidance on the movements. Zhang Guangzong said that sometimes many of his fellow disciples gave up after learning for several years without seeing any results.

Regarding the speed of boxing practice, the first set of boxing generally takes more than ten minutes, and the fastest is no less than seven to eight minutes. The second set of boxing is preferably four to six minutes, but Hong Junsheng once said that "the faster the second set of boxing, the better", and a skilled person can practice the whole set of second set in three minutes.

Hong Junsheng also expressed his views on the issue of how to learn boxing quickly or slowly. He believes that slowness is a method of learning boxing, not a goal. Slow practice is good for beginners to learn more carefully and is good for leg support. After becoming proficient, they will naturally speed up. If you practice fast, you can practice the whole set quickly; if you practice slow, you can practice the whole set slowly. "Alternating between fast and slow" does not mean practicing one form fast and another form slow, or practicing fast and slow at times.

Regarding the intensity of practice, Tai Chi is generally considered to be a form of exercise for the elderly and the weak, which is related to the requirements of teaching and learning. Yang Luchan spent decades learning and practicing Chen-style boxing, so it is natural that he cannot be said to be a "park school".

According to the rules of martial arts, the amount of exercise in Tai Chi is not something that an average person can bear, so it is not easy to get the fitness effect from Tai Chi, and it is even more difficult to acquire the ability to fight by practicing Tai Chi.

In national and international competitions, Hong Junsheng's descendants performed outstandingly and won more than 100 medals. "When people have the ability to distinguish, they often have to go through a lot of practice and take many detours, which wastes their lives. This is a worrying problem." Hong Junsheng once expressed such emotion.

[reina-royale]

About the Show

I fee like, with all my criticisms, it's about time I talk about what I do like about the show.

Firstly, I love Ron. He's very relatable - not instantly good at everything, but tries. He's always got Kim's back. He's not afraid to be himself, most of the time. And the way he treats Rufus like his best friend is sweet. His willingness to help his enemies is also very sweet.

Fun Fact: Rufus was put in the show because the execs requested an animal sidekick. So, they chose one that you couldn't just go out and buy, and it let them make people say "naked" a lot.

Secondly, I love the villains. Most shows of the time had villains where all their motivation is the same - money, power, etc. It can be kind of boring.

But that didn't happen in Kim Possible. Their villains were interesting, and a nice break from the usual mold.

Drakken? Recognition and revenge.

Shego? No one really knows. Hatred of her brothers is a good guess, though.

Senor Senior, Senior? Bored during retirement.

Senor Senior, Junior? Wants to be a pop star.

Duff Killigan? Revenge for being banned from every golf course in the world.

Motor Ed? Just wants to build the raddest vehicles ever.

Adrena Lynn? Revenge for being exposed as a fraud.

The Fashionistas? Fashion's too expensive.

DNAmy? Just wants real cuddle buddies.

Even the ones who did want money and/or power had interesting methods of going about it.

Monkey Fist? I am going to master Monkey Kung Fu.

Frugal Lucre? I am going to hold the internet hostage unless everyone in the world pays me $1. (This would work on me. I'd be giving him a dollar.)

Mathter? Turn someone into a guy who destroys everything he touches. (Actually, I'm not 100% sure what his goal was. Power, probably, but then what?)

The villains were genuinely entertaining. There's no other show where you're going to be fighting an angry Scotsman who's launching exploding golf balls at you, or a British master of Monkey Kung Fu.

Lastly, I like that, when Kim and Ron made new friends, they didn't immediately become new teammates. They might help out on a mission that's in their area of expertise, but they're not all joining the team right away, if ever. It's nice that Kim and Ron were able to have friends to just do normal stuff with.

Honestly, there is a lot to like about the show. There is a lot that I like about the show. But those are the three big ones I felt like mentioning.

If I listed everything I love about the show, this post would be too long to read.

[toweringclam]

Dandadan OC: Jackie Kumamoto

Race: Human Home Planet: Earth Gender: Female Age: 40ish Hair color: Red w/white streaks Eye color: Green Status: Alive Affiliation: The Family, Nookie (Familiar) Occupation: Freelance Exorcist Fighting Style: Yokai Powers, Martial Arts, Sin-Eating

Jackie Kumamoto is an ally of the Family, former apprentice of Seiko Ayase, and secondary antagonist of the Hat Man arc. Despite the lack of actual familial connection, Momo refers to her as "Auntie Jackie" in both English and Japanese.

Appearance:

Well over 6 feet tall, with an overweight yet very muscular build, Jackie is an enormous woman. She generally dresses in a "punk" style with a spiked leather jacket, suspenders, and a low-cut top emphasizing her breasts. She keeps her hair in a short side fade.

In flashbacks to her apprenticeship, she looks like a tall, slender man with a similar haircut. Flashbacks to more recent events have her gradually looking more like she does in the present.

In Tanuki form, Jackie's eyes become deep and sunken, resembling a raccoon's mask, and her red hair becomes fur on her back and shoulders. She seems a lot bigger (both fatter and more muscular), and she has an unnaturally large mouth with a lolling tongue and sharp teeth.

Personality:

Boisterous, crude, and greedy, Jackie is a lot of fun to be around but also exhausting. She overcharges for her work and, if the client can't pay, she just takes something valuable from their house. However, she never turns someone down for an exorcism (if it's legit, of course). She frequently clashes with Seiko due as much to their similarities as their differences.

Despite her generally self-centered nature, Jackie has a very strong sense of justice. She's especially protective of "misfit" children. IE, queer, fat, mixed-race, etc.

In flashbacks, she appears far more quiet and demure.

Background:

Seiko once took Jackie on as an apprentice, but the two had a falling out years ago over Jackie's reckless and ethically dubious methods. Despite this, she has been a frequent guest at the Ayase household over the years, though it always ends with an argument and Seiko kicking her out forever.

Early in her career, and possibly the inciting incident for their split, Jackie took on a tanuki tsuki. Instead of simply banishing the possessing spirit, she decided to bind it as a familiar so she could use its abilities to enhance her own. Seiko saw this as a grave disrespect to the spirit, which is ironic because she used a similar method against Turbo Granny decades later.

At some point between their falling out and the present, Jackie transitioned her gender and gained a massive amount of weight, the latter probably aided along by the gluttony spirit bound to her.

Recently, a botched exorcism brought her to the attention of a powerful entity of unknown origin called The Hat Man. She believes that there's no escaping it, so she returned to the Ayase household to make arrangements for her death.

Powers & Abilities

Natural Abilities

Physical Prowess

Enhanced Strength: She displays an extreme degree of physical strength, even for someone of her size and musculature, such as lifting a log under one arm without showing any strain.

Enhanced Durability: Even in human form, she's able to take blows from the Evil Eye, though she does note it "hurts like hell"

Surprising Agility: Despite her girth, she can move with remarkable grace and speed, able to perform acrobatic flips and tumbles, and to keep up with Acro Silky

Note: In yokai form, all of her physical attributes are greatly increased.

Mental Prowess

Tactical Intellect: While tending more towards brute force than Seiko, she's still able to create tricks and traps for spirits, such as getting a tanuki tsuki to eat onions and thus poison itself.

Skills

Martial Arts: She uses a style similar to Northern Kung Fu or wing chun, with some of her moves referenced directly from Sammo Hung

Weapon Proficiency: in tanuki form, she can use her tanuki magic to turn leaves into weapons like swords, maces, shields, etc, which she wields with proficiency. In her default form, she wields a baton that can expand into a two-pronged short spear (bident) resembling a meat fork, which she uses to "eat" spirits' sins.

Exorcist: While nowhere near as skilled as Seiko, she is capable of binding, banishing, warding, and trapping spirits all the same.

Supernatural Abilities

Sin-Eater: She possesses the innate ability to "eat" the "sins" of spirits, taking on their regrets and worldly attachments as her own. This allows the spirit to pass on peacefully. Typically, consuming the sins would require a time of seclusion and meditation in order to properly process them, but the legendary hunger of a tanuki has allowed her to bypass this requirement (though not without consequences).

Tanuki Familiar: Nookie is a tanuki tsuki bound to a bake-danuki statue, similar to Turbo Granny. He generally supports Jackie with his own shapeshifting abilities and ability to bring good fortune her way. Generally he stays out of fights though.

Tanuki Form: Like other Yokai users, Jackie is able to adopt a more powerful secondary form. In this form all her physical attributes are increased dramatically (especially strength and durability), and she gains the ability to shape objects out of leaves (if available). However, this affects her personality, as she becomes even more greedy and self-centered, sometimes getting distracted by food, alcohol, or very attractive people.

Endless Appetite: In yokai form, she can draw upon the power of the tanuki to eat nearly anything, even things that are not food. However, onions, garlic, and hot peppers make her sick.

Ten Thousand Sins: Due to all the unresolved regrets she's absorbed into her soul, should Jackie ever die, her soul will immediately transform into a terrifyingly powerful yokai called Ten Thousand Sins. While its powers are unknown, it has been depicted as a misshapen pillar made from skulls of varying sizes.

[ballerinagwen]

Kung Fu Panda Series Observation/Theories: Peach Tree symbolism🍑

Hi all! I feel like the majority of the fandom-pandom for kfp is losing their s$&ts from the trailer released for the fourth film; respectively, I also agree and am currently obsessing over ANY details from the clips released! (I know what the wiki page says about the Furious 5 only having a BRIEF MOMENT but please dreamworks, just bring those beautiful babes back and don’t forgot about them!👏)

Anyway, here’s some observation points I’m noticing and then drawing possible theories, just to help ease my brain from any hurt that may be to come from the movie released next year😭

*Basically, it’s all about the Peach Tree*

FYI: I will predominantly be referencing my notes from the FILMS and not the short films/separate series since I don’t know much about those films. The ONLY one I will be referencing is from “Secrets of the Scroll” since the Peach Tree is heavily symbolized (and I live for Tigress content🐯).

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1st pic] Coming from the kfp4 trailer, this beautiful ass Peach Tree of Heavenly Wisdom is prospering for who knows how long this franchise (and turtle man’s death) occurred. Big thing to note is not only the tree itself, but the tiny tree located to the left of Po. I believe that’s the same tree from the first movie, where Shifu and Oogway would plant a new sapling during their conversation about angry boi and sh$&ting on how useless Po is to them🥲

*sidenote: from the trailer, there is a scene where Po is watching the blossoms move in the wind. This did remind me of Oogway’s passing from the first film so whether a ‘change/transition’ could occur is something to consider. Also, I don’t know if that scene takes place at the beginning, middle or end of the forth movie so hopefully more content will be released soon😊👏

2nd pic] The second picture below references this idea— furthermore, from the wiki page, Oogway replanted the peach sapling (the one where Master Master took his feelings out on the tree and a seed fell down), in order to represent how using effective teaching methods towards Po will not only help the panda learn Kung-Fu but also be able to defeat Tai Lung. Congrats then to Shifu for taking the turtle’s advice because now we are getting a fourth film (and all the separate shorts too).

Also from the 1st movie, when Oogway is meditating (before Shifu f$&n interrupts his yoga session) the Peach Tree is actively losing its petals, and then WE ARE TREATED TO THE BEAUTY AND HEARTACHE OF OOGWAY’S DEATH IN ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC CINEMATIC MASTERPIECES OF ALL TIME!!!🪦 So, tree loses petals= loss, death of something? Towards the end of kfp1, the tree starts getting its petals back= rebirth, growth, gain???

3rd pic] - From Secrets of the Scroll, before events of kfp1

Ok, so our beautiful tiger girl is given some much needed spotlight in this short; followed by some emotional damage and teenage issues (like having to fight a boar, prove your worth to your adoptive red panda father, etc…) And, there is the one scene that basically mimics Oogway’s talk with Po (except its grandpa and granddaughter.)

Tigress, as a teenager just got s$&t on by Shifu for getting the wrong group of people to fight pig man (thus Furious Five was born.) She takes some therapeutic, albeit depressive-episode moment time by Peach Tree till Oogway joins her and gives some loving advice: screw dad and prove your worth to yourself👍👍

We then get treated to a beautiful, strong independent woman and her comrades for future films! My note from this pic is that the blossoms are not gone (unlike Oogway’s deathbed scene), so this could also symbolize growth, aspiration, understanding your self-worth (like Po’s from first movie- 4th pic)

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Notes about Peach and Peach Blossom symbolism in China🍑

. “Also known as “Fairy Fruit”, all of its parts are used in Chinese traditional medicine as a cure for several diseases…” ( located under PEACHES category, website, 12/29/2023, https://www.nonsolobacchette.com/post/the-hidden-meaning-of-peaches-in-chinese-art )

. Also from same article, the peach has been associated with immortality and longevity (could explain why Oogway’s lived for such a long ass time too, apart from the fact he’s also a turtle.)

. Good fortune is another symbol for the peach (considering the luck Po has got, maybe those peaches were watching after him!)

Peach blossom trees also represent longevity: they bloom in March and represents spring.

And, DA DA DA….. peach blossoms also symbolizes love!❤️ From the article, since the trees bloom in March, that’s a prime time for weddings to occur (hm, wonder what that could mean .. cough cough 🐼🐯)!!!! Could also be just general love for friends, family too.

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Anyway these were just some notes and observations I saw from the trailer. Truthfully, Dreamworks may be watching the fandom from afar or completely ignoring us but I do hope that the forth film won’t destroy all the beauty and intelligence that the franchise had carried before (especially with the first two films.)