Yoda was a Jedi Master who, despite his age, wowed audiences with his acrobatics during the Prequel Trilogy. So how did Yoda become so well-versed, even at his old age, in lightsaber combat? It stems from his preferred fighting form. Yoda mastered all fighting forms, but he preferred Ataru, or Form IV. And he did …
Lightsaber Form
If you’re a fan of Star Wars at all, we bet you’ve thought something along the lines of, “Man, I really wish I could learn to use a lightsaber like that.” Well, good news—you can! Ever since the rise of dueling-grade lightsaber production companies like Force FX, more and more resources have sprung up to …
As the main protagonist for the final three Star Wars movies, Rey has held an important role in the Sequel Trilogy. But that is not to say that the role was not surrounded by controversy and shade. Rey, as a character, has had her fair share of fans and haters, despite the former taking the …
Ahsoka Tano isn’t just another skilled fighter—she’s one of the best in the galaxy. From her early duels with Asajj Ventress to her epic victory over Maul, Ahsoka’s journey as a warrior has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her growth in combat puts her on par with the likes of Obi-Wan and even Mace Windu, …
Countless Star Wars fans have yearned for lightsabers of their own—some have even taken up dueling as a sport! Yet: Many fans of lightsaber duels have wondered what combat form they should use. Or if they’ve already decided, might want to check out what the other forms have to offer. For the dueling padawans and …
Continuing in our series of the Lightsaber forms used by different characters in the Star Wars universe, the next Jedi on our list is none other than Cal Kestis. Cal Kestis was and is perhaps one of the most unique characters to ever exist in the Star Wars universe. Introduced to us in Star Wars …
Luke Skywalker is perhaps singlehandedly the greatest Jedi to ever live. In terms of both his skill with a lightsaber and his connection to the Living Force, Luke is unrivaled in skill and power by both the Jedi who came before him and those who came after. (That statement is made while keeping the Legends …
With seven lightsaber forms officially defined by the Jedi Order and an additional form, Jar’Kai, there are plenty to choose from when engaging in battle. Any good lightsaber user will train mainly with the form that serves them best, so which is the best for a double-bladed lightsaber? Jar’Kai Jar’Kai is what wielding two lightsabers …
Through all the glitz and glamour of lightsaber duels in Star Wars, certain duelists shine above the rest: Darth Tyranus, for instance, just flows between movements much better than, say, Kit Fisto (sorry Kit Fisto). Some fans may ask, “Why?” Well: Ignoring the individual skills of each fighter, their dueling forms can also be brought …
Throughout the course of the Jedi Order and the advent of the Sith, many defined techniques of lightsaber combat were developed. There were seven defined in total, with an eighth using two or more lightsaber blades. Two of the most common forms to be used against each other were Form 2, Makashi (muh-KAH-shee), and Form …