Talk:Influences on the Avatar series/@comment-68.192.102.139-20120505220941

The Triads in the Legend of Korra are based on the Triads that arose within China around the beginning of the Qing dynasty.

The Isolation of the Earth King is based on the Manipulation of the Japanese Emperor by spoiling them so much in their childhood that when they have to take responsibility as Emperor, they would opt out and have a regent (Kampaku) rule until rule until his son was old enough to reign. Then the cycle restarts.

Also it seems probending is based on Judo.