Korra's gonna airbend! Korra's gonna airbend!
What is that contraption?
A time honored tool that teaches
the most fundamental aspect of airbending.
Jinora, would you like to explain this exercise?
The goal is to weave your way through the gates
and make it to the other side without touching them.
Seems easy enough.
Jinora forgot to say that you have to make it through
while the gates are spinning.
The key is to be like the leaf.
Flow... with the movement of the gates.
Jinora will demonstrate.
Airbending is all about spiral movements.
When you meet resistance, you must be able
to switch direction at a moment's notice.
Let's do this!
[groaning]
Don't force your way through!
Dance! Dance like the wind!
[groaning]
Be the leaf!
[groaning]
[sighing]
[music playing]
Airbend!
What is wrong with me?
Air bend!
[softly growling]
Aargh!
Maybe I'm just not cut out to be an airbender, huh, Naga?
Ladies and gentlemen! I'm coming to you live
from Republic City's Pro-bending Arena,
where tonight the best in the world
continue their quest for a spot
in the upcoming championship tournament.
Grab your snacks and grab your kids
because this next match is gonna be a doozy!
This Mako's got moxy!
He advances, fires two quick shots.
Yomo is hammered back to zone three!
Clock is winding down, can Yomo hold on?
He's teetering on the edge of the ring now.
The Fire Ferrets line up to strik--
Korra, come down here please.
You shut it off at the best part!
I thought I made myself clear.
I don't want you listening to this distracting nonsense.
But it's their radio. And technically,
you said I couldn't watch a match.
You didn't say anything about listening to one.
You... [grunting]
You know what I meant!
Anyway shouldn't y-? Shouldn't you be in bed by now?
[music playing]
[grunting]
[music playing
I think I'm doing it wrong.
There's nothing to do.
Let your mind and your spirit be free,
for air is the element of freedom.
[chuckles]
Is something... funny?
Yeah, you're telling me to embrace freedom,
but you won't even let me listen to the radio.
And forget about leaving this island.
Please, Korra. Look at Meelo;
he's able to meditate peacefully.
[snoring]
Actually, I think he's asleep.
What? Well, at least he has the relaxing part down.
Whatever. None of this airbending stuff makes
any sense to me.
I know you're frustrated,
but these teachings will sink in over time.
Then one day, they'll just click.
[music playing]
Yeah, it's not sinking in yet.
I'm gonna go get a glass of lychee juice.
Korra, the meditation's not over yet!
Daddy, can I have some lychee juice too?
No.
Oh.
[music playing
Okay! Everyone here? Wait. Where's Korra?
Honestly, Pema, I am at my wit's end with that girl!
I... I don't know how to get through to her!
Dear, the best thing you can do
right now is to give Korra some space.
You must promise me that your teenage years
won't be like this.
I will make no such promises.
Woof.
[groaning]
Patience, Korra!
[groaning]
[grunting]
[panting
That was a 2,000 year old historical treasure.
What... What is wrong with you?!
There's nothing wrong with me.
I-I've been practicing just like you taught me,
but it isn't sinking in, okay?
It hasn't clicked like you said it would!
Korra, this isn't something you can force.
If you would only listen to me...
I have been! But you know what I think?
Maybe the problem isn't me!
Maybe the reason I haven't learned airbending yet
is because you're a terrible teacher!
[grunting]
Yeah! You're a terrible teacher, Daddy!
Wah!
[screaming]