Plumb-Fu
Plumb-Fu is an ancient form of karate, and is said to be the most dangerous style ever invented. Plumb-Fu is used primarily by plumbers, who in turn go on to pass it down to their children, should they also grow up to become plumbers themselves. While not a plumber himself, Misaki is somewhat skilled in the art of Plumb-Fu, but prefers to fight with traditional karate moves. Instead, he teaches Plumb-Fu to Mario and Luigi so that they can stand up to Karate Koopa.
What makes Plumb-Fu different from other forms of martial arts is that it relies on weapons constructed from plumbing tools. Additionally, while plumbers may have trouble performing standard karate moves, they will presumably have better coordination using Plumb-Fu. For example, Mario has trouble using a standard bo staff, but is able to use a double-sided plunger almost effortlessly. Luigi also resorts to using a nunchaku made from two small pipes that are chained together.
Naming[edit ]
"Plumb-Fu" is a pun on "plumber" or "plumbing" and "kung-fu".
Names in other languages[edit ]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | 水管功夫 Shuǐguǎn Gōngfu (Mandarin) |
Plumbing Kung-Fu | [1] | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 水管功 Shuǐguǎngōng (Mandarin) |
Pun on「水管工」(shuǐguǎngōng, "plumber") and「功夫」(gōngfu, "kung-fu") | [2] | |
| French | Plumb-Fu | - | [3] | |
| German | Klem-Fu | Plumb-Fu | [4] | |
| Italian | Tubi-Fu | Pipes-Fu | [5] | |
| Portuguese (Brazilian) | Pia-Fu | Sink-Fu | [6] | |
| Spanish | Fonta-Fu | Plumb-Fu | [7] | |
| Swedish | Plumb-Fu | - | [8] |
References[edit ]
- ^ 空手道库帕 | 兒童電子遊戲 | 兒童卡通
- ^ (部分集数画质超渣)超级马里奥兄弟的超级秀 台配国语
- ^ Super Mario Bros 038 Vive le karaté
- ^ The Super Mario Bros Super Show! Folge 51 Adee nicht / Karate Koopa
- ^ Super Mario (1a serie animata ITA) - L'arte del karate
- ^ Super Mario Bros. Super Show! - Karatê Koopa / Comercial dos Marios (Dublado)
- ^ Academia de Fontanerosy | Dibujos Para Niños
- ^ Super Mario Bros Super Show - Episode 41 - Swedish