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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"Try it a few more times and focus on that difference," Setsuna instructed lightly, finding herself smiling a little. "And then I'll let go and we'll see if your muscle memory has retained any of it."

Cally tried it a couple more times, each time pulling less and less against Setsuna's grip, as she got used to keeping her body neutral.

"Getting better and better, I think," Cally said. "You're definitely a good teacher."

"A good teacher is nothing if she does not have a good pupil," Setsuna said, quite sage-like.

"Ready to try without my aid?"

Cally nodded. "Totally," she said. "I think I'm getting the hang of this."

Setsuna lifted her hands from Cally's shoulders, but they still hovered nearby.

Cally paused for a second, then threw another center punch. It wasn't a punch that would do much if she actually hit someone with it, but she managed to keep her body steady and focused.

"Better?"

"Much!" Setsuna said, shoulders lifting as she quelled down the urge to glee because she had done well in teaching Cally. "And you felt it, right? The difference?"

"Definitely," Cally said. "It's a whole different sort of thing. I can feel it in my spine."

That made Setsuna grin. "Good. That's showing you how executing good punches and kicks involves a lot more than just merely punching and kicking. If done right, it involves the whole body."

"Awesome," Cally said. "Thanks for the help!" She grinned back at Setsuna.

"Any time, Cally."

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