Po Ping

Po Ping, also known as Dragon Master, Dragon Warrior, Kung Fu Panda, Little Lotus, Lotus, Master, Master Panda, Master Po, Panda, Po the Panda, Po-Chews-With-His-Mouth-Open and Xiao Po, is the main protagonist from the Kung Fu Panda series.
== Charactah Account ==
Po is a giant panda with a big heart, he is a major kung fu fanatic and runs a noodle shop with his father (who is a goose). To the surprise of everyone, he is selected by Master Oogway to be the Dragon Warrior destined to defend the Valley of Peace from danger, and now trains under Master Shifu and alongside his idols, the Furious Five.
Po is usually easygoing, playful, and cocky like a big kid, as well as rather "fanboyish" when expressing his love for kung fu. In the first film, he is seen as a huge kung fu fan, owning posters and action figures of his favorite warriors, but is himself clumsy, portly, and having low self-confidence, only dreaming he could be a great warrior while feeling stuck in his unfulfilling life at his father's noodle shop. But when given the chance, he is all too eager to learn kung fu the hard way, enduring physical beatings and insults in hopes of changing who he is. After learning that "there is no secret ingredient", Po shows the inner strength to save the Valley of Peace by using his own skills and ingenuity and in the end becomes his own hero.
Po possesses a kind and selfless nature, and is generally friendly and laid-back. He also has a strong sense of justice, and is willing to risk his life to protect others. Though immature and oblivious in some situations, Po is able to take things seriously when it is called for, and is not hesitant to accept heavy responsibility—at times taking on more than he can handle. He is also capable of learning things very quickly with the right motivation, as shown in the first film, and has memorized a vast amount of knowledge about kung fu, even being reliable enough to teach a class on his own.
== Appearance ==
=== Cartoons ===
* Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special
* Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
* Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness Seaspn 2
* Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness Season 3
* Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
* Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
* Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
* Secrets of the Furious Five
=== Movies ===
* Kung Fu Panda
* Kung Fu Panda 2
* Kung Fu Panda 3
=== Video Games ===
* Brawlhalla
* Dreamworks All-Star Kart Racing
* Dreamworks Universe of Legends
* Kung Fu Panda 2
* Kung Fu Panda World
* Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors
* Kung Fu Panda: Path of the Panda
* Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
* Kung Fu Panda: The Game
* Super Brawl 3: Good vs. Evil
* Super Brawl 3: Just Got Real
* Super Mini Puzzle Heroes
== Trivia ==
* Po's full name, Po Ping, translates to "precious peace" in Chinese.
* Po has a special "fighting fist" control that he only uses when he's engaging in kung fu.
* When the real Po is first seen in Kung Fu Panda, he is shown upside down. This was meant as a visual motif, as Po is also shown upside down in the final scene of the film.
* According to Jack Black, Po is technically the "leader" of the Furious Five, but not a member of the quintet.
* Po's favorite Furious Five member is Tigress, despite the fact that she showed considerable disrespect and disgust at him throughout most of the first film.
* In the first film, Po mentions that he has "no claws", but he does appear to have them, albeit stubby ones.
* According to Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Po never went to school as a cub. However, during the credits of Kung Fu Panda 2, young Po is seen in a schoolhouse.
* In an interview with "Po" for Scholastic News Online, Po shares how Crane told him the giant panda is called a "large bear-cat" in China. This actually comes from the literal translation for "giant panda" in Chinese.
* In the opening sequences of the first film (during Po's dream), Po rapidly kicked his enemies in mid-air. This move was used for real by Po during the first fight scene in Kung Fu Panda 2, calling the move "Feet of Fury".
* In Kung Fu Panda 2, when Po supposedly fit forty bean buns in his mouth, there were actually only nine.
* In the end credits of Kung Fu Panda 2, it is revealed that Po carved his Furious Five action figures himself.
* In the comic "Pong" from Issue #4 of the KFP comics, Po created paper mache sculptures of The Five to honor them. This clearly shows his dedication and loyalty to his heroes.
* According to DreamWorks, Po is a Sagittarius, meaning he was born anywhere from November 23 to December 21.
== Gallery ==
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== External Links ==
* Po at Kung Fu Panda Wiki
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