The intricacies of lightsaber combat can take years—even a lifetime—to master. What novice fans do not realize, however, is that Star Wars lightsaber battles are not just simply two people trying to hit each other with the aid of tactics that are entirely improvised in the moment. Although saber duels may look like chaotic hack-and-slash […]
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The first lightsaber combat form was Shii-Cho, which arose in the era before sabers were widely disseminated throughout the universe. Back then, those who wielded lightsabers usually fought against enemies who were forced to rely on more primitive tools. Therefore, skirmishes involving lightsabers tended to be one-sided affairs: a saber wielder against one or more […]
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Through the ages, various lightsaber combat forms have come into being across the Star Wars universe, in response to deficiencies of earlier forms as well as to changes in traditional battlefield conditions. The first form, Shii-Cho, was created at a time when lightsabers were relatively uncommon, and, because of that scarcity, their wielders held a […]
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Form III, Soresu, emphasizes defense almost to the exclusion of all other aspects of combat. This form, while highly effective within its limits, has the obvious drawback of giving the practitioner few attacking options. During the era when lightsaber combat forms were developed, the limitations of Soresu form soon became apparent, and the form that […]
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Form VI, Niman, is all about providing the practitioner with a balanced approach to fighting with combat lightsabers. It is unique among the 7 forms of lightsaber combat in that it does not formulate any new moves or tactics, as it is fundamentally a synthesis of the five previous forms. Hence, Niman contains recognizable elements […]
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There are a number of ways that lightsabers can achieve notoriety. Some are renowned for their unusual design (the crossguard lightsaber), others for their scarcity (the Darksaber), and still others for their association with one or more illustrious personages. Anakin Skywalker’s blue lightsaber belongs to this third category. In the Star Wars universe, it is […]
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When you think of Obi-Wan Kenobi, what comes immediately to mind? The answer to that depends on who is being asked, and which Star Wars movie they’ve seen most recently, but it’s likely that the average fan thinks of the wise and wizened Kenobi of A New Hope. That version of Kenobi played a vital […]
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Single blade lightsabers are the Old Reliables of the Star Wars universe. They’re the first lightsabers that most people remember seeing, and they’re usually what leap to mind whenever conversations turn to this topic. But as you surely know already, there are many types of lightsabers that do not conform to the classic design. Just […]
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What do you want to do with your lightsaber? If you’re like a lot of collectors, the answer is, “As much as humanly possible.” You want to exploit the full power and potential of your lightsaber, in accordance with your interests and circumstances. One of the best ways to amuse yourself with your single or […]
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One of the appealing aspects of lightsaber combat, as it is practiced here on Earth, is its ability to accommodate any degree of participation. Whether you want to become proficient in competition-style dueling, or you just want to indulge in a friendly lightsaber fight every now and then, you can find partners who have similar […]
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