fandomhigh | Energy and Fitness, Friday, December 8, Period 1

The gym was already set up when people got there. There were several kick pads and focus mitts lying around. Zuko was waiting at the front of the class, scowling at the small bot that was currently humming 'Eye of the tiger'.

When everyone had entered the room, Zuko ignored the bot and spoke up. "Administration has asked me to take over classes until Yondaime returns. Apparently we're supposed to be studying about the chakra these weeks, but that's Avatar stuff and seeing how only Alfons can bend, it's a waste of time. I saw how some of you were fighting against the trolls, I think it is time that you learn how to defend yourself decently."

Zuko then launched into an explanation of how to do a front kick, center punch and the reverse backfist. When he was finished, he looked around. "Team up and practise."

((The last three links go to videos which will load immediately upon clicking. They're very clear explanations on how to perform the moves. Zuko's firebending style is based on Northern Shaolin and the moves he has done in canon are similar if not the exact same.

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Very important. Don't forget to do it. Chat with the one beside you while doing so.

Cameron started warming up, taking it easy as it was the first time since the weekend that he had actually done any sports.

Alphonse took his time warming up, as he too hadn't done a lot of physical activity himself. At least he would be now, which was a good thing.

" 'Morning, Alphonse," Setsuna said with a small smile as she set to stretching and chatting with the one beside her as she did so.

"Morning," Alphonse greeted back, fighting back a yawn as he peered over his shoulder. Almost immediately he got in a better chatting position. "How're you doing in these early hours."

Setsuna smiled at him as she stretched her arms behind her back. "This isn't early, Alphonse."

"It's eight," he pointed out.

"Four would be early," Setsuna persisted, grinning.

"That would just be rediculously early," Alphonse corrected.

"I used to wake up at six every morning, Alphonse. Eight is nothing."

"I'm not much of a morning person."

She chuckled, actually in quite a good mood this morning. "I guess not."

"So it's early." He beamed, innocent smile donned on his face. "You never answered my question."

Setsuna tilted her head. "Uh, what question?"

"How you were doing."

"Oh." Setsuna blushed a little at that. "Well. I'm doing well. How about you, Alphonse?"

"Thinking today's activities will wake me up a bit, at least," he replied. "I think they should be a piece of cake."

Setsuna seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. "Oh, good. I was worried that maybe I was being arrogant in thinking the same thing. I could do these moves in my sleep, really, but I suppose it is important to revisit the basics."

"Not everyone's been taught martial arts. They're performed slightly different from what I learned, but they shouldn't be hard to pick up on." Alphonse chuckled. "I wouldn't worry about being arrogant. If you know it, you know it."

Setsuna grinned a little. "And, hey, easy day for us, yay."

"Maybe we should consider sparing out of class again," Alphonse suggested.

Setsuna's eyes lit up a bit. "That's an excellent idea, Alphonse! I can't even remember the last time I had a good spar....or even sparred at all."

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Anders was a little particular about warming up, as usual. Not that he'd done much in the way of practice since the weekend, so he put a little extra care into the warmups. Wouldn't stop him from being stiff and sore later, but better than pulling a muscle. Or ten.

This was kind of really basic stuff for Pip.

But hey, basics are important too. And so is stretching.

Cally was warming up.

And ignoring Anders' existence.