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 Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:37 pm
The Seven Lightsaber Combat Forms:
• Form I: Shii-Cho "Way of the Sarlacc" or "Determination Form"
Form I is the most basic of the seven forms and is learned by every Jedi Youngling. Shii-Cho includes the fundamental elements of all the lightsaber forms including the basic attack, parry, body target zones, and practice drills called velocities.
• Form II: Makashi "Way of the Ysalamir" or "Contention Form"
Form II represents the ultimate refinement of lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat. Masters of Makashi develop unique offenses and defenses and train studiously against having their sabers taken or damaged.
• Form III: Soresu "Way of the Mynock" or "Resilience Form"
Form III was first developed in response to the advancement of blaster technology in the galaxy. Soresu's emphasis on tight, efficient movements that expose very minimal target areas, make it the most defensive and passive of the seven forms.
• Form IV: Ataru "Way of the Hawk-Bat" or "Aggression Form"
Form IV is the most acrobatic of all the forms and requires a Jedi to first master the Force Run, Jump, and Spin abilities. By incorporating all the Force powers that allow a Jedi to exceed standard norms of physical abilities, Jedi may resemble nothing less than a blur when using this style.
• Form V: Shien / Djem So "Way of the Krayt Dragon" or "Perseverance Form"
Form V was also created in response to the advancement and frequency of blaster use in the galaxy. Unlike the strictly defensive style Soresu, Shien exploits the ability of a lightsaber to block blaster bolts and deflect them back at an opponent in a counter-attack maneuver. In a duel, the Djem So variation of this form, which focused on strength, would be used.
• Form VI: Niman "Way of the Rancor" or "Moderation Form"
Form VI seeks to balance the emphases of forms I through V. Niman allows a Jedi to fight with harmony and justice without having to resort to powerful, aggressive movements or overt emotion.
• Form VII: Juyo / Vaapad "Way of the Vornskr" or "Ferocity Form"
Juyo instead employs bold, direct movements, more open and kinetic than form V, but not so elaborate as the acrobatic form Ataru. Juyo requires greater energy and intensity out of the practitioner because his focus is wielded more broadly and draw upon from a deeper well of emotion; while the outward bearing of a Form VII practitioner is one of calm, the inner pressure verges on explosive. It was also considered to be the most dangerous in regard to falling to the Dark Side, because it required a certain amount of enjoyment in the fight from the person experiencing it.
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:41 pm
Other Forms of Lightsaber Combat:
• Sokan
A fighting method that focused tactical superiority; on using the terrain to one's advantage.
• Jar'Kai
A fighting style that focused on dual-blade combat.
• Form "Zero"
A Jedi doctrine of avoiding conflict unless absolutely necessary.
• Dun Möch
A Sith technique of psychological warfare, utilizing taunts and telekinetic assaults to distract and demoralize opponents.
• Telekinetic lightsaber combat
Wielding a lightsaber with the Force and attacking from a range.
• Trispzest
A type of aerial dueling, essentially flying lightsaber combat.
• Mounted lightsaber combat
Fighting from a mounted position, either on a beast of burden or a vehicle, usually of an open cockpit design.
• Double-bladed lightsaber combat
A fighting style designed specifically for the use of Double-bladed lightsabers.
• Lightwhip combat
A fighting style designed specifically for the use of Lightwhips.
• Tràkata
A combat style that was designed to take advantage of a lightsaber's ability to be turned quickly activated and deactivated.
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:49 pm
Marks of Contact:
Cho mai
A cho mai was the act of cutting off an opponent's weapon-using hand. This move showed that the Jedi using it had the honor to cause the opponent minimal physical damage; it also showed the skill and mastery of the Jedi performing the move to the opponent.
Cho mok
A cho mok was the act of cutting off an opponent's limb, such as a humanoid's leg.
Cho sun
A cho sun was the act of cutting off an opponent's weapon arm.
Sai cha
A sai cha was the instance when a Jedi beheaded his or her opponent. This was often reserved for the most dangerous of enemies—the ones a Jedi could not afford to keep alive. It could also be used on a being that was lethal but not sentient, such as an assassin droid.
Sai tok
A sai tok, frowned upon by the Jedi because of its Sith-like nature, was the act of cutting an opponent in half, usually separating his or her legs from the torso at the waist.
Shiak
A shiak was the act of stabbing an opponent. Jedi usually stabbed in the leg or arm, but a Sith variation of this is to stab through the chest, therefore assuring almost certain death to the unlucky victim.
Shiim
A shiim was a more minute wound to an opponent by the edge of a lightsaber's blade. Depending on circumstance, this could be seen as either a desperation attack or to immobilize an opponent through pain. Jedi used this to stop opponents whom they wanted alive.
Sun djem
A sun djem was an attack used by Jedi that deprived the opponent of his/her weapon, the objective usually being not to physically harm the opponent. Sun djem was a very diverse sub-form; moves ranged from spinning a lightsaber to dislodging an opponent's weapon to kicking or punching the opponent.
Mou kei
A mou kei was an attack used by the Sith and some Jedi that dismembered an opponent through a circular motion of the lightsaber, aimed at the major limbs. The objective was to finish a dangerous opponent.
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:53 pm
Maneuvers:
Jung
A jung in lightsaber combat was a 180-degree turn.
Jung ma
A jung ma was a maneuver used by Jedi to perform a 360-degree spin in which power was gained for an imminent attack on the opponent.
Kai-kan
Not a maneuver per se, the kai-kan was a re-enactment of a famous, usually ancient, very dangerous, lightsaber or even sword battle, which only very well trained Jedi attempted to perform.
Sai
A sai was a jump used by Jedi to evade an attack directed at the legs. The Force was the main backbone of the strength, height, and speed at which the jump was executed. The Jedi could then strike downwards, using the fall as a fulcrum for more power.
Shun
A shun was a 360-degree turn performed with just a one-handed grip, thus gaining speed for an attack.
Flowing water
The Flowing Water cut was a lightsaber combat technique designed for going blade-to-blade with one's opponent, based on the principle of using the space created when the opponent withdrew their lightsaber offensively to one's own advantage. As the opponent pulled their lightsaber back from a bind, the user would follow it with their blade, in effect causing the opponent to pull the user's blade into themselves.
Falling leaf
The Falling Leaf cut was an ancient lightsaber combat technique that involved spinning on one's feet to "slash from the sky". It might be related to the jung ma and shun techniques. The basic maneuver involved the user spinning and making a fast slash at an opponent standing behind them and then return to face the way they were before the maneuver.
Alter Damage
Alter Damage was not a combat maneuver, but rather a rare Force power by which the Jedi could inflict minimal damage with an otherwise lethal cut or stab. This was used to pacify enemies without killing them or injuring them lethally.
Saber barrier
Saber barrier was a defensive telekinetic lightsaber combat technique. Designed for dual saber combat, it created a barrier of lightsaber blades by having the lightsabers spin around the saber-wielding Jedi.
Saber throw
Saber throw was an offensive usage of the lightsaber, combining Force Push and Force Pull allowing the Jedi to throw their lightsaber at targets in a boomerang-like fashion. It was a common Force power; as it was a good long range alternative to the typical short range lightsaber attacks. Since lightsabers switch off when they leave their owner's hand, the thrown lightsaber needed to be telekinetically kept on; however, some lightsabers had a special "blade lock" feature.
Spinning attack
The spinning attack technique was a trispzest-based technique, mastered by Maw. It consisted in the trispzest-user spinning wildly in the air while lashing out to all sides with the lightsaber, and was highly effective against multiple opponents.
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