Fire Bending
Fire bending is used by the people of the Fire Nation and is the most aggressive bending art. Dragons were the first fire benders; they subsequently taught the Sun Warriors. For a long time, disciplines of fire bending were taught to be fueled by hatred, as opposed to the original source. As the element of power, fire benders have to be able to maintain a constant source of energy and balance in battle, unleashing a volley of direct, successive attacks. Unlike other benders who depend on external sources of their elements to bend, fire benders can create fire using their internal heat source in addition to controlling already existent flames. Skilled fire benders are able to fly using powerful jets of flames. Due to its solar affinity, fire bending is stronger during the day and at its full power at noon,[9] but completely ineffective during a solar eclipse. When a comet passes close to the planet, the power of a fire bender is greatly increased. Fire bending’s relatively simple and direct style contrasts with the changing style of water bending. off shoots of fire bending are combustion and lightning.
Azula, Fire Lord Ozai’s daughter and eventual Fire Lord was proficient at wielding lightning as well as a prodigy in fire bending.
Combustion allows the bender to ignite objects with their mind instead of traditional fire bending methods. Combustion benders concentrate the energy through a tattooed third eye to project a ray of heat which detonates with great force, producing situated explosions with a great deal of precision.
The Fire Nation
It is an absolute monarchy led by the Fire Lord and home to most fire benders. Geographically, the nation is located along the planet’s equator in the western hemisphere and is composed of several islands, named the Fire Islands. Its capital is simply known as the Fire Nation Capital. The people of the Fire Nation are referred to as “Fire Nationals”.
The Fire Nation is the second-largest nation in terms of area, following the Earth Kingdom, while its economy is the most powerful in the world; its strong industrial sector and extensive technological developments not only enabled the Fire Nation to create an extremely powerful military, but also initiated worldwide modernization and globalization. Before the foundation of the United Republic and the following global technological revolution, it was also the strongest and most advanced country in the world.
Northern Shaolin
One of the most prominent traditional northern styles of Chinese martial arts. The northern styles of kung-fu generally emphasize long range techniques, quick advances and retreats, wide stances, kicking and leaping techniques, whirling circular blocks, quickness, agility, and aggressive attacks.
The system teaches empty-hand techniques and weaponry through predetermined combinations, known as forms, routines, or movement of sets. The students learn the basics by practicing the routines until the movements in the routines can be executed naturally based on instinct. Then, two or multiple man sets are practiced to train responses and applications of techniques learned from the sets. The practice sets/routines are not only practical in applications but are also graceful and artistic in nature. The fluidness of the movements combined with acrobatic techniques are trademarks of the Northern Shaolin sets.