From the Artist: "So, when Korra had first come out an Amon was introduced, me and my roomies all said that Amon was a hypocrite, he was an energy bender. Then the term "Chi bender" came into the convo, and i had thought Cheese Bender was said ...and thus the birth of Amon's Secret Power.."

Amon - Avatar

Amon - Avatar: the Legend of Korra