MASTER LI

Master Li - Richard Rabago

Master Li is Trini's Kung Fu instructor.  Master Li taught the style of Mantis Kung Fu.  Practice was held at the Youth Center. Trini is struggling as she tries to keep the same pace and form as Master Li.  Master Li sees Trini's struggle and shows her on how to do a particular move, then instructs her to try again.  Trini does so, but the move is very difficult for Trini.  Master Li shakes his head, but tells Trini, you will get there.  Rest a moment, I will test your mind.  Trini gives a small bow and then grabs a towel to dry her face.  Master Li asks Trini, what is the most honorable tradition of kung-fu?  Trini answers, we always honor the tradition of a fair fight.  Always face your opponent with equal numbers.  Master Li replies, good.  Now to help you master the praying mantis style, I've brought along this.  Master Li picks up a small cage and shows it to Trini.  Inside the cage is a praying mantis.  He tells Trini, observe the mantis.  Delicate but powerful.  Peaceful but always ready to defend itself.  Master Li places the cage into the gym bag.  Master Li tells Trini, let's try again.  Trini puts down the towel and joins Master Li in practicing kung-fu.  Trini continues to struggle during the practice.  Frustrated, Trini tells Master Li, it's so difficult.  Master Li responds, it just means you have to work harder to perfect it.  Trini tells him she will keep at it.  They give a small bow to each other.  Master Li gives Trini the cage with the praying mantis inside it.  Later, Trini will use what she learned from Mantis Kung Fu to help the Rangers destroy Mantis.  After the battle, Trini and her friends returned to the Youth Center, where Trini practiced her kung fu with Master Li.  Master Li complimented her on her improvement, to which Trini replies, practice makes perfect.

Plaque Of The Mantis