Lightsaber Form

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 …

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 …

While Padawans train to become Jedi, they are taught at least some part of all lightsaber forms. As they grow and enter into battle, most Jedi will gravitate towards a particular form. In most cases, the form that Jedi gain mastery over is the one that their master used. Here we take a look at …

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 …

Within the fandom wars, Lightsabers have been our favorite weapons to use in combat. Everybody loves to show off their laser swords as they fight a fellow fan. But when we think about it, Lightsaber combat is more than just two people swinging at each other. It follows a certain method and form, making it …

Known and feared throughout the Galaxy as the next Darth Vader, Kylo Ren was feared throughout the Galaxy as the next Dark Lord of the Sith. This fear did not stem from just rumors. Kylo Ren, even before he fell to the Dark Side of the Force, was one of the most powerful Force users …

Many people have definitely watched the Star Wars movies. But only a few have dared to traverse the entire franchise by reading novels, enjoying the comic books, watching the animated series, or even playing the video games. There are plenty of Star Wars video games on various consoles but today, we’ll be focusing on Star …

As the sequel trilogy revealed, it was certain that Palpatine was the antagonist due to all the foreboding clues that his character embodied. Yet, it was a surprise to see him actually use a lightsaber and fight with it so competently. It’s unanticipated because it is known that Palpatine actually hated lightsabers. For someone who …

Darth Vader is extremely powerful and skilled. With such a menacing and powerful enemy, it’s no wonder that so many opponents met defeat. However, it’s important to differentiate Darth Vader’s fighting style as a Sith from Anakin’s fighting style as a Jedi. I’m sure the latter greatly influenced his way of combat but the dark …

A duel between lightsaber wielders is indeed fascinating to watch. Aside from the fancy moves and the scintillating sound a lightsaber makes when someone swings it, there’s more to lightsaber duels. There are seven forms of lightsaber combat. You might ask, which one of them is the best one to use? To answer that, we …

When the prequels came around, Star Wars fans got to enjoy a lot more lightsaber duels. Not only were there more duels, but these were also faster and flashier fights than ever before. I remember the anticipation whenever lightsabers were drawn, everyone’s eyes were peeled to the screen in these moments. One of the most …

Lightsaber duels are probably the most anticipated part of any Star Wars movie. Whenever a new movie is out, fans dress up as their favorite character and imitate iconic fight scenes. In fact, there are those who take it very seriously. There’s even a lightsaber combat academy! Inside a lightsaber combat lessonWatch this video on …