beyonceknowless:WATER IS THE ELEMENT OF CHANGEWaterbending is based on a style of T'ai chi ch'uan, s
beyonceknowless:WATER IS THE ELEMENT OF CHANGEWaterbending is based on a style of T'ai chi ch'uan, specifically the Yang style. It is a Chinese martial art that features slow movements and elegant forms that evoke the feel of flowing water. Like tai chi, a waterbender’s main advantage is the ease with which they can control their opponent, not simply harming them. Both arts were influenced by ancient healing practices; people would channel their “energy paths” within themselves to areas of the body where healing was necessary. They also share a specific focus: body alignment, breath, and visualization. Finally, a waterbender can typically find that softness and breathing are more effective for their ability than hard aggression, just as a practitioner of tai chi does.AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER (2005 - 2008)THE LEGEND OF KORRA (2012 - 2014) -- source link