Duels



Duels can occur anywhere and anytime between any two individuals. As such, they can be between a bender and another bender, a warrior and another warrior, or a bender and a warrior. Duels can also occur between small groups of people.

Duels can be as quick as a minute or as long as an hour. More so, they can be a fight to the death or simply recreational spars. Duels are also used in training, both in the four bending arts and in specialized fighting styles, such as swordsmanship.

Agni Kai


The Agni Kai is a common type of duel in the Fire Nation. It is fought between two firebenders of either gender, from all levels of society. An Agni Kai is a duel used to settle dispute and/or prove worth and honor. They are also used to gain redemption, and are seen by some as an opportunity to challenge figures of society for political positions, such as the title of Fire Lord. An Agni Kai is fought until one of the combatants submits or is immobilized by his/her opponent. Some Agni Kai are relatively intense and fought until an opponent was killed, although no Agni Kai shown during the series resulted in a death.

Known fighters

 * Admiral Zhao
 * Fire Lord Ozai
 * Prince Zuko
 * Princess Azula

Water duel


The system of duels utilized by the Water Tribes lean toward training and recreational purposes. They are fought between two waterbenders. In water duels used for training, an opponent battles several waterbenders in a sparring circle until he/she is defeated, at which point another combatant becomes the primary fighter. Upon defeating all opponents present, the primary fighter must spar against any combatants who wish to have a rematch. In other cases, water duels are simply used to settle disputes or earn particular rights, such as being taught waterbending regardless of gender. The duels are usually a fight to immobilization due to the nation's spiritual nature.

Known fighters

 * Hama
 * Katara
 * Master Pakku
 * Pupil Sangok

Earth Rumble VI


Earth Rumble VI is the only known organized dueling system in the Earth Kingdom, and is fought between earthbenders. Unlike an Agni Kai, the competition is less deadly and serves primarily as entertainment. An opponent wins by knocking his/her competitor out of the ring. The combatant who can successfully defeat all of his/her opponents without losing a single match becomes the champion. He/she then returns in the next rumble, to defend his/her title against the competitors and spectators who challenges him/her.

Pro-bending ties


During a pro-bending match, if the two fighting teams tie, a duel is fought. The referee of the match flips a coin and the winning team decides which elemental benders will duel each other. The duel is fought between each team's corresponding bender. The sole winner of the duel wins the round for his or her team.

Known fighters

 * Avatar Korra
 * Bolin
 * Tahno
 * Mako

Miscellaneous
Other duels occur, though these are used particularly for training or for recreational purposes.

Known duels

 * Duels (Spring 270 BSC - Winter 100 ASC)
 * Duels (Spring 100 ASC)
 * Duels (Summer 100 ASC)
 * Duels (170 ASC)