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After the defeat of the Empire, Luke's new Jedi order didn't have much information about the classical lightsaber forms. Instead, they developed three "styles" of lightsaber combat: the Strong style, the Fast style, and the Medium style, building on the basics that Yoda had taught Luke. Each style has its own advantages and disadvantages.
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Use heavy, sweeping blows to attack an enemy. Imagine you're trying to hit them with a sledgehammer.
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Take it slow and focus on precision. The Strong style emphasizes strength and precision over speed.Advertisement
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Use acrobatics if you can. This style does draw some elements from Ataru, the most acrobatic of the classical forms.
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Don't keep your lightsaber close to your body. Reach out as far as you can (without overreaching) to hit your enemies.
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Use this style in lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat. Because of its emphasis on strength over speed, this style is not good for combating blaster fire.
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Make quick, light blows. Try to get in as many attacks in as short a space of time as possible.
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Keep your lightsaber in close. Don't reach out. This helps to increase your defense.
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Don't go for many acrobatics. Use them if you have to, but be as fast as you can.
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Use this style for blast deflection. The Fast style shares a weakness with Makashi: it's very easy for a strong opponent to bash through your defense.
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Try to find a balance between speed and strength. Use whichever is more suitable for the task at hand.
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The Medium style is intended as a balance between the other two styles. It is very similar to Niman.
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Make sure that you are able to quickly switch between attack and defense, and also fast attacks and strong attacks.
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QuestionIf I want to master all saber styles. Where would be a good place to start?Community AnswerStart just choreographing with friends and as you get better, speed it up. You could probably find tutorials online.
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QuestionWhere do Jedi get lightsabers?ZackTop AnswererAfter you become a Jedi, your Master will assist you in building your own lightsaber.
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QuestionCan I merge these together?ZackTop AnswererYes, you can merge various styles together. Learn each style, and practice one style at a time until you have mastered them all. Then create your own sequence and freestyle.
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- The styles are based on the basics of the classical forms that Luke learned from Yoda. The Strong style is based on Djem So and Ataru, with some Juyo, Shii-Cho, and Makashi. The Fast style is based on Soresu, with elements of Ataru and Shien. The Medium style is mainly based on Shii-Cho and Niman.Thanks
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