Talk:Energybending/@comment-112.208.67.151-20120430112105/@comment-132.160.70.31-20120507215749

Indeed. Chi blocking is temporary while Energybending is permanent. But there seems to be more than that

Chi Blocking can both restrict bending only, seen with Korra's first battle against the equalists because she could still move her limbs afterwards but could not call up her bending ability. It can also cause full body paralysis (Katara vs. Ty Lee), but it wore off a few hours later. Plus it is a very physical form of fighting requiring precise strikes to specific points in the opponent's body.

Energybending is another form of bending. As of now we've only seen Energybending's ability to take away abilities.