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In this episode I will be going over the different lightsaber combat forms that are canon.
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To begin, lightsaber combat happened when two or more individuals engaged in a duel using lightsabers.
Such duels were often used to settle conflicts, although sometimes other force powers had to be used as well.
Lightsaber combat became commonplace during the Clone Wars as a form of aggressive negotiation.
"Aggressive negotiations, what's that?"
"Uh well... negotiations with a lightsaber."
This was supported by Senator Palpatine, seemingly because of his military stance, but in reality
it was for his own benefit.
There are seven lightsaber combat forms that are canon.
I will go over each of them as well as their notable practitioners.
The first form of lightsaber combat is Form I or Shii-Cho.
This form was developed by the Jedi order, and is the oldest and most introductory form of combat.
It is the form most often used when all other forms fail.
A notable user of Form I was the Grand Inquisitor.
The second form of lightsaber combat is Form II or Makashi.
This form was also developed by the Jedi Order specifically to duel with members of the Sith Order.
Form II is characterized by its gracefulness and finesse.
Notable users of Form II included Count Dooku, Asajj Ventress, Ki-Adi Mundi and the Grand Inquisitor.
The third form of lightsaber combat is Form III, which is also known as Soresu or the Way of the Mynock.
Developed by the Jedi Order, Form III was typically used during close-quartered fighting.
Depa Billaba was a highly proficient user of this form, and would go on to teach many of her students.
Notable practitioners include the previously mentioned Depa Billaba, Caleb Dume, Barriss Offee,
Luminara Unduli and The Grand Inquisitor.
The fourth form of lightsaber combat is Form IV or Ataru.
This form was developed by the Jedi Order to defend against incoming objects.
Form IV was characterized as being an acrobatic style of combat.
Towards the end of the Galactic Republic, Anakin Skywalker made some notable changes
to the original Form IV techniques.
"I've made some adjustments to the classic Form IV techniques that I think you'll find work well against Droids and other ranged attackers
here, I'll show you."
Notable practitioners include the previously mentioned Anakin Skywalker, as well as Obi-Wan Kenobi,
Aayla Secura and the Grand Inquisitor.
The fifth form, and probably the most widely used of the combat forms is Form V, also known as Shien or Djem So.
It was created as a way for the Jedi to turn a defensive action into an offensive one,
specifically to deflect blaster shots back at an opponent.
The Djem So variation focused on turning solid blocks quickly into counterattacks, specifically
for lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat.
The Shien variation was characterized by its unconventional reverse grip.
Notable practitioners include Adi Gallia, Kanan Jarrus, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi,
Ki-Adi Mundi, Khaat Qiyn, Aayla Secura, Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano,
Mace Windu and Depa Billaba.
The sixth form of lightsaber combat is Form VI or Niman.
This form designed by the Jedi Order was done so to combine double-bladed lightsaber combat and other Force abilities.
The only notable practitioner was The Grand Inquisitor.
Finally, the seventh form of lightsaber combat is Form VII, also known as Juyo or Vaapad.
It is characterized as being the most unpredictable and aggressive form of lightsaber combat.
Notable practitioners included Mace Windu and the Grand Inquisitor.
And there you have it! All of the lightsaber combat forms that are canon.
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