The art of waterbending in the Avatar universe is based on the fluid movements of tai chi. Tai chi emphasizes using very little strength to defend oneself, instead using graceful circular motions to avoid attacks and direct energy back at the attacker. Subscribe to Men's Health. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
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You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano. Even people wearing strong, but not necessarily heavy, armor are not spared from its effects. Any finger, thumb or even knuckle can be used. Although a very useful method of fighting, chi blocking is most effective against an opponent not expecting such a light blow to be so devastating. It is less effective against someone who either knows chi blocking or who has battled a chi blocker in the past.
Additionally, chi blocking cannot work against an opponent wearing specialized armor. Chi blocking stops a bender's chi flow, reduces their muscular strength and disables their bending abilities temporarily; this would be particularly devastating for people who rely solely on their bending to fight. Though nonbenders can also have their chi flow blocked, there are some differences in effect.
Whereas chi blocking would temporarily stop a bender from bending, performing the act upon a nonbender in certain spots results in the loss of movement in that part of their body. The Hung Ga principles are clearly visible in the series, with the earthbenders usually kicking up the earth with a stomp from their stance, and then striking it to move the earth. The firm, solid movement of Hung Ga is very fitting for the manipulation of the firm, solid element of earth.
However, there is one earthbender who has a unique martial arts style…. Toph has a unique style of earthbending, which is slightly different from any other benders in the series. It is identified by its backwards-leaning stance, as well as bent arms pointed forwards. The arms are kept extended forward, to reduce the time needed to strike again, able to strike in succession. I hope this gave you some insight into the different martial arts in the series, and how they applied to the bending of each element.
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