Talk:Chin/@comment-8187368-20130518040309/@comment-24.21.240.212-20130620161342

Overconfidence does seem to get the best of many in this show. Though he probably was a powerful Earthbender (definitely not of Kyoshi's level however) and it seems as though many underestimate the power of the Avatar (such as Fire Lord Sozin).

Also he probably thought he'd be safe in an open battle due to how many men backed him up.