Di's Shuttlecock Manual

The ancient art of shuttlecock encompassed the full host of heavenly and earthly techniques, countless in number. I have distilled their essence into thirty-six forms. Each move and method comes with its own mnemonic verse. Commit them to memory, and you shall find the way in. Practice diligently, and you'll be well-equipped to walk the Jianghu. ... Coiling, striking, twisting, leaping. These four techniques form the foundation. ... The foot turns inward, the body slowly spins, the shuttlecock clings like a willow leaf never straying far. The knee strikes the shuttlecock, the stance steady and grounded. Before the foe even moves, I have already arrived. The reverse kick channels power from the waist, and turning back, a startled swan rises to the sky. The toes leap, the eyes lead first, the body follows the shuttlecock as the heart settles calm. ... The moves can be learned, but the inner way is hard to pass on. The rise and fall of the shuttlecock mirrors the rise and fall of a person's life. Treat the shuttlecock with sincerity. Do not deceive yourself with false technique, nor grow angry when the shuttlecock strays. The shuttlecock does not betray the foot; a person should not betray their own heart. To carry this into how one treats others—that is the same path.