Trini is learning a new style of Kung Fu. Meanwhile, Rita sends down the mighty Mantis monster to challenge and test Trini's new skills, as she is impressed with them. Somewhat impressed but still thinking that Trini's enthusiasm is "dorky", Bulk and Skull attempt to create their own Kung Fu style: Cockroach Kung Fu.
Tropes
- A Day in the Limelight: This one is Trini's.
- Continuity Nod: Zack's dislike of bugs comes up again.
- Fair-Play Villain: The Praying Mantis, except he's not.
- I Gave My Word: The Praying Mantis says this to Trini when he challenges Trini to a fight one-on-one to regain her honor. But...
- I Lied: He calls for the Putties to attack.
Praying Mantis: This will test your honor.
Trini: What about your honor?!
Praying Mantis: I have no honor. Like you said, I'm one of Rita's monsters. - Kick the Dog: When the other Rangers arrived to help Trini, the Praying Mantis states it's an uneven fight and accuses Trini of having no honor, making her doubt herself.
- Never Say "Die": Averted for a change, though it was played for laughs via Bulk telling Skull not to imitate the dead roaches.
- Slaying Mantis: The monster.
