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Flow

Flow is a concept inspired by Star Wars. It is the practice among the lightsaber community, of free flowing forms that come from spontaneous movement. In essence the participant moves the saber in a flowing manner from one movement to another in a continuous flowing motion. The user may stop from time to time in guarded positions, release the saber into the air, or move about. The following Flows are intended to follow the 7 forms of lightsaber training taught by the Jedi Temples. These flows, like all others are simply interpretations of the intended form.

It is not LSA's intention to teach Star Wars history, but in order to honor the amazing history, we are providing what LSA feels is the best historical information, in the form of a third party text and video links, designated with an * symbol. Please note that LSA has no association with these fan based historical information links.    

Flow Introduction & Basic Flow


Form 1 - Shii Cho
     Also known as: The Determination Form or "The Way of the Sarlacc"
​     Basic Information: Designed prior to Lightsaber combat. Simple movements.
​     Weakness: Not designed for dueling. 
     Known for: Very basic, effective, large sweeping strikes, with emphasis on specific targeted zones in both offense and defense. 
     Similar to: Kendo
     

     *Historical Text Link          *Historical Video Link

Form 2 - Makashi 
     Also known as:  The Contention Form or "The Way of the Ysalamiri" 
​     Basic Information: Designed specifically for Lightsaber dueling.
​     Weakness: Not designed for multiple opponents and blaster defense.
     Known for: Precision, elegance, efficiency and it's ability to avoid being disarmed, while disarming your opponent.
     Similar to: Fencing or Cutlass.
    

     *Historical Text Link          *Historical Video Link

Form 3 - Soresu 
     Also known as:  The Resilience Form or "Way of the Mynock" 
​     Basic Information: Designed specifically for Blaster Defense
​     Weakness: Not designed for offense.
     Known for: Tight bladework, economy of motion, subtle dodges, maximum defensive coverage with minimal target exposure.
     Similar to: Kendo, Fencing, Cutlass, English and German Longsword defenses.
    

     *Historical Text Link          *Historical Video Link

Form 4 - Ataru 
     Also known as:  The Aggression Form or "Way of the Hawk-Bat" 
​     Basic Information: Acrobatic maneuvers - 3 axises (spins, cartwheels and rolls)  
​     Weakness: Not designed for confined spaces. Uses a lot energy, can be tiring fast.  
     Known for: Acrobatic moves and strikes in multiple directions..
     Similar to: Cutlass, Gymnastics.
   
 
   *Historical Text Link          *Historical Video Link

Form 5 - Djem So
     Also known as:  The Aggression Form or "Way of the Hawk-Bat" 
​     Basic Information: Very straight forward aggressive form  
​     Weakness: Not designed for defense.   
     Known for: Straight forward unrelenting attacks.
     Similar to: English & German Longsword.
     

   *Historical Text Link          *Historical Video Link

Form 5b - Shien 
     Also known as:  The Aggression Form or "Way of the Hawk-Bat" 
​     Basic Information: Redirect attacks back on toward opponent  
​     Weakness: Not designed for dueling  
     Known for: 80% of blade in front / deflection of attack back toward opponent.
     Similar to: English & German Longsword.
 

   *Historical Text Link          *Historical Video Link

Form 6 - Niman (Master LSA Registration required) 
     Also known as:  The Diplomat's Form or "The Way of the Rancor" 
​     Basic Information: Designed with emphasis on mental disciplines and balance among the other forms. 
​     Weakness: Not designed to master any specific form, but rather balance the other forms. More about beating your opponent without resorting to violence.
     Known for: Relaxed bladework, lacking in any specific advantage, but also lacking in any specific flaws. 
     Similar to: Fencing, Cutlass, English & German Longsword.
 

     *Historical Text Link          *Historical Video Link

​Form 7 - Juyo & Vaapad (Master LSA Registration required)
     Also known as:  The Ferocity Form or "The Way of the Vornskr" 
​     Basic Information: Designed as the most vicious form, bordering on the dark side. 
​     Weakness: Risk losing control to the dark side. 
     Known for: Wild unpredictable movements. Speed so fast that it looks like a blur. 
     Similar to: Fencing, Cutlass, Kendo, English & German Longsword.
 

     *Historical Text Link          *Historical Video Link
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