How to Learn Lightsaber Combat Styles

Last Updated: March 3, 2021

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.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Strong style

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Imagine you're trying to hit them with a sledgehammer.
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The Strong style emphasizes strength and precision over speed.

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This style does draw some elements from Ataru, the most acrobatic of the classical forms.
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Reach out as far as you can (without overreaching) to hit your enemies.
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Because of its emphasis on strength over speed, this style is not good for combating blaster fire.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Fast style

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Try to get in as many attacks in as short a space of time as possible.
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Don't reach out. This helps to increase your defense.
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Use them if you have to, but be as fast as you can.
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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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Method 3

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Medium style

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Use whichever is more suitable for the task at hand.
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It is very similar to Niman.
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If I want to master all saber styles. Where would be a good place to start?

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Start just choreographing with friends and as you get better, speed it up. You could probably find tutorials online.

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Where do Jedi get lightsabers?

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After you become a Jedi, your Master will assist you in building your own lightsaber.

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Can I merge these together?

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Yes, 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.

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