Lightsaber curriculum overview | Lessons From the Force
Channel: Outlands Jedi Order Podcasts
Date: 2015-12-16

Jedi Baru talks about the Outlands Jedi Order Lightsaber Combat Curriculum. 

My other lightsaber curriculum videos: 
https://youtu.be/G6qMr7anplw


Form I – (Shii-cho)
Form 1 teaches the basic attack and parry motions, focusing on the primary target zones of the body. This form is the foundation form of which the other forms are built, and thus, is the form first taught to all younglings. In the hands of a master this form is the best against multiple opponents. This form is ok in the terms of blaster deflection and not the best for one-on-one duels.

Form II – (Makashi)
Form 2 is superior in lightsbare-to-lightsabre duelling, and many consider is the most elegant of the seven forms.  This form focuses on precision and fancy footwork, which involves keeping both feet on an invisible line. This form relies on patience, so the wielder can find a flaw in their opponent’s technique. This form works poorly against blasters, and works well against multiple opponents.

Form III – (Soresu)
Form 3 focuses on defence. It works well against blaster fire. This style requires the user to focus inward and remain calm throughout the fight, being the most spiritual of the seven forms. Due to the minimalist nature of this style, the user retains their strength for a longer time than many other styles. It is good for one-on-one combat and good for defending against multiple opponents, but not killing them.

Form IV – (Ataru)
Form 4 relies on acrobatics, such as jumps, flips and lunges in order to overpower the enemy. It works very well against a single opponent. This form requires the user to be in good physical condition and even if they are, if they could not penetrate the opponent’s defence, a retreat maybe necessary. This form is okay against blaster fire, but only a true master can defend themselves against multiple opponents only using the offensive Ataru style.  

Form V – (Shien/Djem So)
Form 5 is a good form that stemmed from form 3, but provides opportunity for counterattack. Shien is good for blocking blaster fire and ricochets it back to the opponent. It is also good for blocking the enemy’s attack.  Djem So is good for taking on a single attacker. Both are ok for defending against multiple attackers. These styles rely heavily on strength.

Form VI – (Niman)
Form 6 is a balanced, all around style. It is considered very practical and not as physically demanding as other styles. This style is used by some of the Jedi consular who study the Force more than combat and don’t want to dedicate all their time to fighting. This technique is also good against multiple opponents and okay against blaster fire. It also good for wielding multiple blades. It is okay against a single opponent.

Form VII – (Joyo/Vaapad)
Form 7 is the most aggressive of all forms. The moves are direct, and the practioner appears calm at times, but the form involves channelling ones inner darkness (and not letting it take over, in the case of Jedi.) It is good against a single opponent and okay against multiple. Vaapad us more of a mine set than a fighting style, requiring the user to relish the fight. It is okay at deflecting blaster fire. 

Jar'Kai
Two weapon style. 

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