Talk:Bending arts/@comment-110.55.11.203-20120214045044

their is a saying that the four elements have a special ability that makes them superior to the other earth is the most sturdy, water is the most versatile, wind is the most adapt and fire is the most innovative. And each four elements have dominants over each other like for example earth is strong against water but weak against wind, water is strong against fire but weak against earth, fire is strong against wind but weak against water and wind is strong against earth but weak against fire .it's the same goes for the four martial arts that the bending arts are based on earth bending's fighting style is based on Hung Gar and Southern Praying Mantis which is known for it's heavily guarded stances and strong defense which makes this fighting method strong against Tai Chi but weak against Ba Gua, water bending's fighting style is based on Tai Chi which is known for it's accurate counter attacks and versatility which makes this fighting method strong against Northern Shaolin Kung Fu but weak against Hung Gar and Southern Praying Mantis, fire bending's fighting style is based on Northern Shaolin Kung Fu which is known for it's powerful offensive attacks which cause external damage which makes this fighting method strong against Ba Gua but weak against Tai Chi and air bending's fighting style is based on Ba Gua which is known for it's high speed movements and circular motion which makes this fighting method strong against Hung Gar and Southern Praying Mantis but weak against Northern Shaolin Kung Fu.