Each one is the training routine that enhances a different aspect of lightsaber combat, and can be used by practitioners of any lightsaber form. As the years progressed 7 true forms of lightsaber combat emerged and these are as follows. Lightsaber combat for beginners will complete your jedi. Niman you use a very general form that covers all the bases. Explore a comprehensive training program rich with proven techniques and links to online resources. The following force regimens focus on the art of lightsaber combat. Arca jeth is a master strategist and well versed in lightsaber combat. Training lightsaber question general discussion ffg. Lightsaber combat for beginners will complete your jedi training meet the man who wrote the bestselling book on lightsaber training. Teachers also use shii cho to help teach their students to act with. Lightsaber fighting styles learn about proper lightsaber combat. Your favorite lightsaber swordplay in the popular movie starwars, that youve always dreamed of doing, can now be experienced in real life.
The jedi academy training manual is a sourcebook for the wizards of the coast star wars roleplaying game saga edition core rulebook released on may 19, 2009. Learn from all the jedi masters and read their personal notes on topics like. Form i lightsaber combat shiicho pronunciation sheye cho shii cho is the most basic form of lightsaber combat, and as such is a good form to use if other forms fail to defeat an opponent. This ancient training manual, crafted by early jedi masters, has educated and enlightened generations of jedi. He is a master strategist who is well versed in lightsaber combat. Star wars saga edition jedi academy training manual. His primary occupation as a soldier was infantryman and his advanced. It is used primarily for training new jedi in the use of the lightsaber. Makashi form ii, also called the way of the ysalamiri, developed when the jedi began fighting sith and other lightsaber wielders. Im interested to see how the rulebook spruces up lightsaber combat thanks for some of the highlights there, lathrop. Form ii, also known as makashi, the way of the ysalamiri, or the contention form, was the second of the seven classic forms of lightsaber combat. Im looking at potentially using a training lightsaber as a bit of a hook to introduce the weapons to a game of starter level characters and had a few questions about them i couldnt get an answer for from the book or knowing me, i just missed them. Vi and has become an inspiration, religion, or way of life to tens of thousands of people. The only practitioner in the last 30 years was luke, and he was barely trained in form iii.
As star wars turns 40, cnets christine cain decides its time to apply her martial arts training to jedi academy. Tott doneeta is proficient at wielding lightsabers, blaster pistols, and simple weapons. Saberforge delivers sleek, combat ready custom lightsabers, parts, and electronics. Form 2 the perfect form for lightsabertolightsaber combat and studied by almost every jedi. Passed down from master to apprentice, the jedi path is an ancient training manual that has educated and enlightened generations of jedi.
Within its pages, the jediintraining will discover the history and lore of the jedi order, the ways of the force and how to wield it, the subtle nuances of lightsaber combat, and the dangers of the dark side. Lightsaber combat is a way of learning to wield a weapon effectively, and helps with strength, speed and accuracy. It is possible to hold a guard shoto by either the main hilt or the. Shii cho is the first form taught to the younglings, and focuses on stances. According to martell, the market offered nothing of the sort when it came to instructional lightsaber manuals. Like the experiment that escaped from the laboratory, jediism escaped from the star wars episodes i. When yodas hands are free, he will instruct you in the mysteries of the force. With the push of a button, the doors of the vault open in a wash of light and star wars sound effects. A manual for students of the force, written by daniel. A long way from the lightsaber countless fans have dreamed of wielding the iconic swords of the jedi, giving rise to an independent online market for real combat ready led stunt sabers. I wanted to make it possible for anyone that wants to learn how to duel like a jedi to do so and i think i achieved this, but im not done yet. Relying on precision and efficiency over shiichos wild, sweeping motions, form ii.
Lightsaber weapons star wars saga edition rpg omnibus. Portions of the book are written from an inuniverse perspective, assuming the reader is a student of the ossus jedi academy in the years. As we looked around the world of custom sabers we felt there was huge opportunity for someone to really do it right. Shii cho is the first form taught to the younglings, and focuses on stances, and basic body zone attacks. It looks like most of the options that you want are located in the jedi academy training manual. While i will draw examples from the films and tv shows, my intentions are to discuss the forms in essence. Star wars saga edition wikia is a fandom books community. Dont worry, you can borrow luke skywalkers its been passed down through several owners, such as yoda, dooku, and anakin, and now you can read their annotations and comments. Energy, slashing a rare variant of the short shoto style of lightsaber, the guard shoto also referred to as the lightsaber tonfa has a second handle that sticks out from the main hilt at a 90degree angle. Jedi academy training manual page 53 lightsaber pike model. This book is now available in paperback and kindle ereader format.
I wrote lightsaber combat for beginners out of a desire to provide a solution for this problem. As long time star wars obsessed fans with engineering backgrounds we set out to engineer the very best combat ready custom saber. Jedi sanctuary training guide for new mem bers updated. The inner platform rises, revealing this exclusive edition of the jedi path. Lightsaber combat for beginners will complete your jedi training. Power of the jedi sourcebook page 55, jedi academy training manual. Jedi academy training manual tott doneeta is talented in the lightsaber combat form of ataru. It explains the history and hierarchy of the jedi order, and what jedi must know to take their place as defenders of the peace in the galaxyfrom mastery of the force to the nuances of lightsaber combat. Lightsaber combat talent tree star wars saga edition wikia. School of saberfighting is one of the first teams in the world that specialises in public performance of duels inspired by star wars, and also provides training for those who wish to learn this.
As with many roleplaying game systems, the current star wars rpg, saga, has been supplemented by a variety of sourcebooks giving expanded character building options, background information, and equipment. Learn the way of the saber with our 7 forms of lightsaber combat today. Throughout the millennia since its creation it developed into seven classic forms and numerous other styles. Force regimens star wars saga edition wikia fandom. The jedi academy training manual, or jatm, focuses on one of the central parts of star wars the force, and those who use it, including jedi, sith, and many other traditions. Part of the reason we formed our group was to provide lightsaber combat based in the star wars. And there is nothing to say a trainin saber cant parry. It is not a fiction anymore because, at lightsaber academy, we offer martial arts training and swordplay techniques using the lightsaber sword. Shii cho is the most basic form of lightsaber combat, and as such is a good form to use if other forms fail to defeat an opponent.
In 1 collection by king david wos advanced lightsaber combat requirements. The closest is form v, but unless someone found a holocron or instruction manual, lightsaber combat might be a lost art. It was difficult to master for a number of reasons, one of them being that all of the weight a lightsaber had was in its hilt. T52108 jedi training manual v4 designer spreads copy. Whenever you wield both a onehanded lightsaber and a short lightsaber. The forms and training in them adds philosophy, techniques, and a multitude of other advantages that lend an edge in combat. Ive started the process of writing a followup book and will soon begin a blog to discuss the topic. Here you will find all you need to know to learn how to use a lightsaber and fight lightsaber duels like in the films.
It explains the history and hierarchy of the jedi order, and what jedi must know to take their place as defenders of the peace in the galaxy from mastery of the force to the nuances of lightsaber combat. Lightsaber combat training the way of the warrior forum. Then, in the following semesters, i was asked to return as an assistant professor. Lightsaber combat was the preferred method of fighting used by the jedi and sith, which was initially based on ancient swordfighting techniques. Home of the greatest custom led sabers in the galaxy. Once you have completed your basic lightsaber training, yoda will decide if you are ready for an advanced technique. Most effective lightsabre dualwielder at low levels. Training sabers are just a variant of a standard lightsaber, and is still considered a lightsaber weapon. This is the jackofalltrades style of lightsaber combat.