Learn the Martial Arts that inspired the Bending in Avatar
All of the amazing martial arts action sequences you see in Avatar The Last Airbender were based on real life ancient martial arts that are still practiced today.” A fun past-time for many Avatar fans is to learn these Martial Arts themselves, whether it’s through books / dvds / or if you are lucky enough to find a dojo that can teach you these skills on a more personal basis, we have compiled a list of all of the Martial Arts found in Avatar: The Last Airbender coupled with options you have to enable learn those skills, Practicing Martial Arts is a fantastic way to exercise, build strength, build agility, strengthen confidence, and most importantly have fun!
Waterbending – Inspired by Tai Chi
Literally translated, Tai Chi Chuan means “Supreme Ultimate Fist”, and is practiced for Self Defense by turning opponents aggressive attacks against themselves. In addition Tai Chi is practiced for the myriad of health benefits it provides such as improving your posture, increasing core muscle strength, provides stress relief, greater flexibility, and is also used as a form of meditation.” Tai Chi is good for all skill levels and levels of fitness, somewhat similar to Yoga but with much more benefits, it can challenge even the fittest individual while providing an entry level Martial Arts to those who need to get back in shape.
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Earthbending -” Inspired by Hung Gar
Hung Gar is known for its’ low “strong” and in-place stances, most noticeable is its’ “Horse Stance” which was practiced for hours at a time by trainees. The stances were a very versatile Martial Arts form which could branch out to several different moves.
Click Here to Learn Earthbending / Hung Gar
** Special Note – Toph practiced a unique style of Earthbending, that can probably only be taught in person**
Airbending – Inspired by Ba Gua Zhang
Ba Gua Zhang is well known for it’s “Circle Walking” which is it’s mode of movement, circling an opponent in various stances, attempting to out-wit an opponent.
Click Here to Learn Airbending / Ba Bua Zhang
Firebending – Inspired by Norther Shaolin
Northern Shaolin is well known for it’s aggressive sometimes flamboyant moves, quick attacks and retreats.” Also known for it’s use of Spear and Staff weapons to aid in the martial art.” Northern Shaolin is a bit more advanced.
Click Here to Learn Firebending / Northern Shaolin
Always be sure to consult with your physician before starting any type of exercise program, especially Martial Arts, and remember to have fun!
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woww!!!!..i gotta learn them all..but i’ll perform at my best on tai chi
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Marcelo Reply:October 12th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
me 2!!!
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That’s pretty flipping sweet. I’ll have to learn the airbending and firebending stuff
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definitely learning airbending and then maybe some firebending!!
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C’est tre bon I will have to lear Tai CHi now
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Toph’s style of bending is based off of Chu Gar, for what it’s worth.
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Admin / Jordash Reply:August 13th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Yeah I’m trying to find good places to learn that
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Sooo wanna learn all of them!!! 1st Hung Gar, then Tai Chi Chuan. Nxt, Ba Gua Zhang & Northern Shaolin!!!
!!! FUN!!! hahaha…
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Nuriko Reply:August 13th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
BTW thats the order I wanna learn in. Mostly wanna do Hung Gar, Tai Chi Chuan. ‘Lil bit of Ba Gua Zhang. 4 sure NAWT Northern Shaolin!!!
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Nuriko Reply:August 13th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Y does every1 want 2 learn firebending???!!! It sucks!!! I want it 2 offend the retard, Azula!
hahaha…
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Momoe Reply:August 13th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Really? EVERYONE i know wants to learn waterbending!!! And i am the only one who wants to learn firebending!!!
oh my, i just LOVE you for posting this.
I became interested in learning martial arts this year after I started watching ATLA again, and I just had no idea how to start and couldn’t even find a proper DVD for begginers. Thanks a lot, Tai Chi and Northern Shaolin are the ones that interest me the most ^^
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Everybody, stop that please! You guys are making the bending look like –!!! Bending is having respect for the elements, the people around you, nature and the spirits…If you want to learn bending, you have to be calm, and respectful. First, you really need to clear your mind. If you dont do that, you will never get positive results. If you dont want to put any time in this, then dont waste your time and please,quit!
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Does anyone know the name of a dvd or anything that i can get to try this stuff out. that is prefferably not too expensive. Im googling like mad to find something right now but im having no luck or im unsure if its good for beginners.
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Toph’s style is the Southern Praying Mantis, or South Tang Lang Quan.
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Admin / Jordash Reply:April 27th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Yeah it’s a variation of the Earth Bending Martial Arts Form. Interestingly enough the Martial Arts Form used is practiced with a blind fold on, which makes it perfect for Toph.
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