ジン Jing

Jing
Jing is a term that describes the myriad of options toward which one can direct his or her energy, both internally and externally. Different types of Jing correspond to tactics and strategies in battle. It should also be noted that while certain types of Jing correspond to a certain cultural approach, it does not always have to be so. For example, the Archers of Tochi No Eien No Ha are typically taught to use Neutral Jing, but it would be possible for certain members to be rather aggressive, and focus more on Positive Jing.

Types

 * Positive Jing, corresponding to advancing or attacking.
 * Negative Jing, corresponding to retreating or evading.
 * Neutral Jing, corresponding to waiting and listening, or, as some have described it, "doing nothing".

Positive Jing
Positive Jing is an aggressive expression of chi. As such, it complements the more aggressive tactics of Fire Elementalists during combat. Fire Elementalists typically prefer action to inaction or conflict avoidance, relying heavily on pre-emptive strikes to overwhelm their opponents with sheer power. These positive Jing attributes are also found in the attitudes and personalities that are common among the people Tochi No Eien No Taiyou.

Negative Jing
Negative Jing is mostly exercised in the combat taught by Tochi No Eien No Yuki, reflecting the aspects of their notably agile tactics.

In the case of Water elemental combat, common manoeuvres involve following the moon and the ocean's example of "push and pull". As such, the Shinobi will alternate between and maintain a balance of both positive and negative jing in combat, allowing them to turn defense into offense as they use their opponent's force against them while conserving their own.

Neutral Jing
Neutral Jing is stated to be the key to the combat philosophy of Tochi No Eien No Ha. Fundamentally, Neutral Jing involves listening, though seemingly doing nothing, and waiting for the right moment to strike. When in combat, the Air elementalists are more stationary combatants, usually waiting for their opponent to come to them, while standing their ground and relying on their arrows to do the job, using the marital skill as a last resort.