Kung Fu Panda brought martial arts cinema to a new generation, blending humor with genuine respect for the traditions of kung fu. This quiz looks at the specific animal styles and techniques that the Furious Five use on screen.
You will see questions about the real-world roots of these fighting styles and how the production team integrated them into the film. Some questions note specific motion capture details, while others focus on how the character of Po matches his style.
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Which character is associated with the Panda style of kung fu?
Master Shifu
Master Shifu
Tai Lung
Tai Lung
Po
Po
Lord Shen
Lord Shen
Which member of the Furious Five uses a style based on the bird of the same name?
Viper
Viper
Mantis
Mantis
Crane
Crane
Tigress
Tigress
Which actor provides the voice for the giant panda Po in the Kung Fu Panda films?
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen
Jack Black
Jack Black
Which traditional style of kung fu did the creators use as the basis for the Furious Five’s fighting techniques?
Hung Ga
Hung Ga
Shaolin Long Fist
Shaolin Long Fist
Bagua Zhang
Bagua Zhang
Wing Chun
Wing Chun
In traditional martial arts, which animal style focuses heavily on balance, precision, and defensive maneuvers?
Mantis style
Mantis style
Monkey style
Monkey style
Crane style
Crane style
Tiger style
Tiger style
Which specific variant of Praying Mantis style inspired the fighting style of Mantis?
Drunken Mantis
Drunken Mantis
Northern Praying Mantis
Northern Praying Mantis
Tai Chi Mantis
Tai Chi Mantis
Southern Praying Mantis
Southern Praying Mantis
Which character is known for practicing a style characterized by powerful, linear strikes associated with the Tiger?
Tigress
Tigress
Crane
Crane
Po
Po
Tai Lung
Tai Lung
Which character utilizes a fluid, acrobatic style based on the movements of a primate?
Monkey
Monkey
Viper
Viper
Oogway
Oogway
Shifu
Shifu
Which martial arts style, known for its flexibility and ability to strike from unexpected angles, is used by Viper?
Leopard Style
Leopard Style
Eagle Claw
Eagle Claw
Snake Style
Snake Style
Tai Chi
Tai Chi
How did the filmmakers ensure the authenticity of the kung fu styles portrayed in the movies?
All voice actors were required to have black belts in karate
All voice actors were required to have black belts in karate
Real kung fu masters provided movement references for animators
Real kung fu masters provided movement references for animators
The film was shot entirely on location in the Shaolin Temple
The film was shot entirely on location in the Shaolin Temple
The movie was developed without outside consultation
The movie was developed without outside consultation
Which philosophy or phrase best sums up the tactical approach of the Leopard style of kung fu?
Attack and retreat simultaneously
Attack and retreat simultaneously
Why block when you can hit?
Why block when you can hit?
Defend first, strike later
Defend first, strike later
Yield to overcome
Yield to overcome
What was a major factor behind Jack Black’s portrayals of his character’s genuine enthusiasm for kung fu?
The requirements of his contract
The requirements of his contract
Historical accuracy requirements
Historical accuracy requirements
Jack Black’s interest in martial arts cinema
Jack Black’s interest in martial arts cinema
The request of the film’s director
The request of the film’s director
Which Furious Five character’s fighting style features extensive use of leg movements and wings to maintain balance and strike at distances?
Viper
Viper
Tigress
Tigress
Mantis
Mantis
Crane
Crane
Which kung fu style, characterized by low, stable stances and powerful hand techniques, is the traditional Chinese martial art that forms the basis of the Furious Five’s fighting styles?
Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Wing Chun
Wing Chun
Northern Shaolin
Northern Shaolin
Hung Ga
Hung Ga
The fighting styles of the Furious Five are largely inspired by which traditional source?
Five Animals of Shaolin kung fu
Five Animals of Shaolin kung fu
Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do
Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do
Crane style and snake style
Crane style and snake style
Dragon style and tiger style
Dragon style and tiger style
Master Shifu’s fighting style incorporates elements of which circular and flowing internal martial art?
Bagua Zhang (Eight Trigram Palm)
Bagua Zhang (Eight Trigram Palm)
Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Wing Chun
Wing Chun
Shaolin Long Fist
Shaolin Long Fist
What, beyond physical strikes, is a critical component of the internal kung fu styles often practiced by characters like Oogway?
Studying historical scrolls
Studying historical scrolls
Weight lifting and cardio routines
Weight lifting and cardio routines
Meditation and breath control exercises
Meditation and breath control exercises
Stamina and endurance exercises
Stamina and endurance exercises
What was a primary method used by animators to create realistic kung fu movements for the characters?
Relying purely on random automated physics simulations
Relying purely on random automated physics simulations
Taking actual kung fu classes and studying real-world martial artists
Taking actual kung fu classes and studying real-world martial artists
Analyzing the motion of 1970s futuristic sci-fi movies
Analyzing the motion of 1970s futuristic sci-fi movies
Translating ancient battle plans from historical military texts
Translating ancient battle plans from historical military texts
Which of the five animal styles is most famous for its ‘one-legged’ stance and wing-like defensive blocking?
Snake style
Snake style
Crane style
Crane style
Mantis style
Mantis style
Tiger style
Tiger style
Who, as a legendary master in the series, is portrayed as having perfected a style based on the slow, deliberate movements of a tortoise?
Tai Lung
Tai Lung
Po himself
Po himself
Master Shifu
Master Shifu
Grand Master Oogway
Grand Master Oogway
How did the creators of Kung Fu Panda maintain the ‘genuine enthusiasm’ feeling throughout Po’s character arc?
The animators choosing the voices after the animation was done
The animators choosing the voices after the animation was done
The director using a body double for the physical acting
The director using a body double for the physical acting
The script being written specifically to highlight the animators’ skill
The script being written specifically to highlight the animators’ skill
Jack Black’s energetic performance influencing the animators’ expressions
Jack Black’s energetic performance influencing the animators’ expressions
What is a fundamental difference in the tactical application of Tiger style compared to Crane style in the Kung Fu Panda series?
Crane style is an internal art, while Tiger is entirely external
Crane style is an internal art, while Tiger is entirely external
Tiger style has no defensive moves, while Crane does
Tiger style has no defensive moves, while Crane does
Tiger style relies on raw strength, while Crane requires intense focus on balance and timing
Tiger style relies on raw strength, while Crane requires intense focus on balance and timing
The Tiger style is inherently more powerful than Crane style
The Tiger style is inherently more powerful than Crane style
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