Avatar: The Last Airbender - Your (Possible) Element

Are you an airbender?

"Air is the element of freedom. Airbending concentrates on speed and evasion, forgoing a strong offense for a greater defense. Though apparently lacking fatal finishing moves, it is the most dynamic of all the bending arts. Airbenders use their capability to bend unencumbered by the ground or any other environmental factors and use their own momentum as a weapon, evading attacks with astounding agility to tire their opponents out or building up massive inertia for explosive gusts of wind to make their counterattacks finishing moves. Airbenders, when resorting to physical confrontation, are able to harness the immense and intangible power of wind. The sub-skills of airbending are spiritual projection and flight."

As an airbender, you are free-spirited, creative, and ever moving. You are subtle yet dynamic, alone and with multitudes, and everywhere the wind blows. Airbenders practice the Ba Gua Zhang martial art style, something you may wish to pick up should you have the interest.



Does this not feel right?
Remember, you know yourself better than any person or test. This test would likely tell Korra she's a firebender, but she knows her connection to water regardless.
But maybe we're on the right track.
Do you feel closer to water? Perhaps you're a cloud or mistbender, in which case you could learn a mix of Ba Gua and Tai Chi Chuan Yang Style.
Feel closer to earth? Sandbending would be right for you, likely the Primordial Tai Chi form.
Drawn to fire? You may have a talent for combustion such as Sparky Sparky Boom Man and P'Li. Combine your flighty agility from Ba Gua with the explosiveness of Northern Shaolin.
In the end, it's up to you.



For those interested, this test was created in conjunction with the Facebook group Team Avatar (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1533262173612386/) which is an attempt at gathering and sharing resources and information for learning the martial art styles associated with our decided forms of bending. It is always open to new members!

Are you a waterbender?

"Water is the element of change. Similar to their element, waterbenders are extremely adaptable and versatile. Waterbending concentrates on the flow of energy and focuses less on strength and more on turning the opponent's own energy against them. While a bender's victory in battle depends on their skill or ingenuity, waterbenders, unlike other benders, gain a serious advantage or disadvantage depending on the amount of water around them, although highly skilled waterbenders can draw water from anywhere; they can draw humidity from the air and bend the water in living things, especially plants. As the element of change, waterbenders can fluidly and quickly alternate from defense to offense, from a wall of ice to a jet of water, turning their opponent's strength against them. The sub-skills for waterbending are healing, bloodbending, and spiritbending."

As a waterbender, you are adaptable, ever changing, and internally balanced. You find little to no trouble acclimating to new situations, understanding emotions, and just going with it. Waterbenders practice Tai Chi Chuan Yang Style, so maybe you should try that out if you're interested.



Does this not feel right?
Remember, you know yourself better than any person or test. This test would likely tell Korra she's a firebender, but she knows her connection to water regardless.
But maybe we're on the right track.
Do you feel closer to air? Perhaps you're a cloud or mist bender and you could learn a mix of Tai Chi and Ba Gua Zhang.
Feel closer to earth? Perhaps you're a lavabender, in which case you could learn Baji Quan. Or maybe you're a plantbender, which could be the Wing Chun style.
Drawn to fire? You could scald your opponents with steam with a bit of influence from Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, or on the other end of the spectrum you could bend lightning almost exclusively.
Only you can decide that.



For those interested, this test was created in conjunction with the Facebook group Team Avatar (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1533262173612386/) which is an attempt at gathering and sharing resources and information for learning the martial art styles associated with our decided forms of bending. It is always open to new members!

Are you an earthbender?

"Earthbending is the element of substance. It demands a special connection with the earth that is achievable with neutral jing, listening, though seemingly doing nothing, and waiting for the right moment to strike. Because of their element's stability and its stress on neutral jing, earthbenders stand their ground, absorbing or intercepting attacks until they completely overwhelm their opponents. Unlike the other bending arts, earthbending's strength equally lies in both offense and defense. The sub-skills for earthbending are sandbending, seismic sense, metalbending, and lavabending."

As an earthbender, you have substance, stability, and strength. You have an unmoving will and nerves of steel - no one is getting in your way. Earthbenders take after the martial art of Hung Gar, so you may want to try that if you're interested.



Does this not feel right?
Remember, you know yourself better than any person or test. This test would likely tell Korra she's a firebender, but she knows her connection to water regardless.
But maybe we're on the right track.
Do you feel closer to water? Maybe you're a lavabender, pursuing the Baji Quan style. Or maybe you're a plantbender, which could mean you use the half rigid, half flowing style of Wing Chun.
Feel closer to fire? You're likely a metalbender, meaning you'll want to pursue Toph's personal style of The Southern Praying Mantis.
Drawn to air? You're likely a sandbender, in which case a style like Primordial Tai Chi would suit you best.
Only you can decide that.



For those interested, this test was created in conjunction with the Facebook group Team Avatar (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1533262173612386/) which is an attempt at gathering and sharing resources and information for learning the martial art styles associated with our decided forms of bending. It is always open to new members!

Are you a firebender?

"Fire is the element of power. Firebending is the most aggressive bending art. Unlike other benders who depend on external sources of their elements to bend, firebenders can create fire using their internal heat source in addition to controlling already existent flames. As the element of power, firebenders have to be able to maintain a constant source of energy and balance in battle, unleashing a volley of direct, successive attacks. Due to its solar affinity, firebending is stronger during the day and at its full power at noon, but completely ineffective during a solar eclipse. When a comet passes close to the planet, the power of a firebender is greatly increased. The sub-skills for firebending are combustionbending, generating and redirecting lightning, and chi-reading."

As a firebender, you display power, drive, and action. You're a go-getter and not much can dampen your spirits. You're often the most noticed person in a room and you aren't afraid to speak up or make a change. Firebenders follow the fighting style of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, and you could too if you're interested.



Does this not feel right?
Remember, you know yourself better than any person or test. This test would likely tell Korra she's a firebender, but she knows her connection to water regardless.
But maybe we're on the right track.
Do you feel more connected to air? Maybe you're talented enough to be a combustion bender like Sparky Sparky Boom Man and P'Li. You'll want to combine the explosive power of Northern Shaolin with the agility of Ba Gua Zhang.
Feel closer to earth? Maybe you're a metal bender, as some elements of its Southern Praying Mantis style are already present in firebending.
Drawn to water? You might deal solely in lightning-based attacks, or you could scald people with the steam you bend. Either way, mix in Tai Chi with your Northern Shaolin and you're set.
Only you can decide that.



For those interested, this test was created in conjunction with the Facebook group Team Avatar (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1533262173612386/) which is an attempt at gathering and sharing resources and information for learning the martial art styles associated with our decided forms of bending. It is always open to new members!