So he says...
" ... ... You just need to believe in it... ..."
~Grand Master Oogway~
Grand Master Oogway is an aged tortoise and senior leader of the Palace who appears to be old and senile, but is extremely wise, and possesses considerable physical skills. For example, to defeat Tai Lung, Oogway instantly subdued him with a series of lightning fast precision nerve strikes. His selection of Po as the Dragon Warrior was strongly doubted by all, especially Po himself, but he stood by his decision. After convincing Shifu to train Po, Oogway passes away in the midst of dozens of flower petals floating away in the breeze.