Section 3: Bending Self Defense

As many of you may know by now, each element thrives by utilizing a certain fighting style. This, however, doesn't mean each element is limited to its own style of fighting because that would be unpractical. Instead, it is best to learn the dynamics of the element(s) you choose to bend and learn how to apply these principles into your fighting style. Even if these next few paragraphs seem obvious, please do your best to them into heart.

Water - Water is the element of change. Those who utilize waterbending are often excellent at learning to turn their opponent's offense into their opponent's downfall. The properties of water make this most applicable by adapting to a change of converting their opponent's offense into their own defense, then turning that defense into a form of offense. If this sounds confusing at all, imagine how a wave out at sea flows back and forth, until it crashes onto the shore with tremendous force. The wave will rock back and forth in response to any disruptions until it reaches the shore/attacks with an even greater amount of force which it has built up from turning from a simple ripple into a crashing wave, similar to how a waterbender will often defend their self from harm and then respond with an attack containing more force and than their opponent's original attack, similar to how the wave rocks back and forth until it crashes onto the shore.


Earth - Earth is the element of stability and immovability. Earthbenders when it comes to dangerous altercations often adopt a style of fighting which utilizes not allowing their opponent to pass a certain boundary or come within a certain distance, and will do what they must to prevent this from happening. Similar to how the waterbender often rocks back in defense and then attacks with a great amount of offense similar to a wave at sea, earthbenders are excellent at being rooted to their territory and unmovable from that spot because of their fighting style, similar to a boulder or mountain. To achieve this in response to an attacker, the earthbender will often defend their self and strike with one motion, or will use the force and effort of their defense as their offense. Many people have this notion of earthbenders "watching and listening". The reason for this isn't because earthbenders are excellent listeners/observers/have excellent patience but instead it is because an earthbender needs to know what kind of attack their opponent is using in order to defend against it, which will also transition or function as the earthbender's offense.

Air and Fire shall be added soon, as well as examples of how each element would be used in response to an attack. We'll also show you examples of how you can respond using these different styles with just your physical body! No bending required! So be sure to visit and check the site regularly!
~ Danny

18 comments:

  1. i need help water bending someone help


    and why arent more comments loading for section 1

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  2. I cant even feel my chi

    same guy who cant water bend

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    1. If you're having trouble feeling your chi, try spending more time (about 10 - 30 minutes) relaxing and focusing beforehand. Most of us are constantly thinking about something throughout the entire day, even if we aren't aware of it. Meditating and relaxing your mind helps your subconscious focus on your chi more and ensures it isn't distracted with your other thoughts of the day.

      You shouldn't try and skip lessons and jump ahead without completing the ones beforehand, because you'll end up delaying your progress. Think of them like layers of a pyramid, with each lesson being used as a base for the next lesson; and even though the beginning lessons might look boring like the bottom few layers of an uncompleted pyramid, they're essential for the completed top layers of the pyramid
      ~ Danny

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  3. Hi I'm trying to learn fire bending I'm a beginner I screen shot everything from your Wordpress web on all element levels and what to do I'd like some fire level 1 tips email : acemalvin@yahoo.com. I'd also like to do your word press quiz for your Main element quiz I think it's fire or air so just tips and the quiz to find out what's my element thank you and your awesome ( I've meditated before for half an hour like a week ago I got the just of that )

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    1. I know Im not Pyro Chaos but I think I can help. for now Ive been practicing extending the flame of a candle since extra firebending lessons have not been released. First, start meditating with a small candle in front of you, in between your hands. Feel Its warmth, start to feel the flame as an extention of your mind and reach out to it, release any thoughts you have and clear your mind completely. Now, visualize yourself as nothing but a black figure, a shadow, and feel your chi flowing through your arms, back and forth from your stomache, flowing as a comforting heat through your arms, and collecting in your hands. However, Instead of holding it there, begin to slowly release the energy into the candle flame and visualize the strings of energy going into the flame, and then enhancing its energy, causing it to grow. I hope this helps

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  6. Someone help me...
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    1. I am also 12 years old i need help on my element and chi

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  7. Is Air bending supposed to push objects from a long distance?
    If not please reply!

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    1. Or is it just supposed to push objects from a short distance?

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  8. I need help. Im not sure what my element is although I a believe Im either fire or air. I can extend and control a small flame of a candle in any direction and to about twice its original size. I also feel a deep connection to the flame and can generally heat certain body parts like my hands and chest to much hotter than the rest of my body. For air, Ive only been able to make a small ball of rotating air and cause a thin band of wind through my open hands (two different things, the first is a ball of wind the second is a band of wind). I want to continue learning as meditating helps me sleep and concentrate but the forum has yet to be updated. You are an inspiration to me and this site has given me focus. If you can help me or if anyone can that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

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  9. Hey can anyone give me some bending advice for fire?

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  10. What will be the feeling when you have already feeling you'd chi

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  11. I am confused with chi

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  12. Guys i am trying to know one of my element and i fiund this quiz on older sites.
    1. what is your favorite color.
    Blue
    2. what mood are you in when you wake up in the morning?
    Ready for the day
    3. if you were in a fantasy. would you like to have destructive powers, healing powers, alot healing and little destruction, or alot destruction and little healing
    destruction and some healing
    4. are you mellow/whatever, sympathetic, energetic, or inspirational
    energetic
    5. are you good at making chi balls? (if u dont know what that is, then leave this answer blank)

    6. what is your favorite animal? why?
    Hawk it can fly, it the free type
    7. do you like being outdoors, or indoors? or a little of both?
    both mostly indoor
    8. what is your favorite element?
    Air or fire

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