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Forms - Walkthroughs

The LSA Forms were inspired by the 7 Star Wars Lightsaber forms taught by the Jedi Temple. 

Each form has a very detailed and intricate history in the Star Wars universe. 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.

There are 3 Forms for each Rank in the LSA system. The first video is the actual form, followed by a more detailed walk through video.

Form 1 - Shii Cho
     Also known as: The Determination Form or "The Way of the Sarlacc"
​     Basic Information: Designed prior to Lightsaber combat. Very 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
     Formation: Capital "I" or sideways "H".
     Directions: 90 @ left - 180 @ right - 90 @ left, up middle - 270 @ right - 180 @ left - 90 @ left, down middle - 270 @ right - 180 @ left 

                      *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.
     Formation: Diamond.
     Directions: 45 @ left - 45 @ right - 45 @ right - 45 @ right. 

                      *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 Defense, specifically blaster deflection.
​     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.
     Formation: Circle.
     Directions: Facing into the Circle - with blade 80% in front of the body facing inward.

                      *Historical Text Link                                                             *Historical Video Link

Form 4 - Ataru 
     Also known as:  The Aggression Form or "Way of the Hawk-Bat" 
​     Basic Information: Designed for acrobatic maneuvers on all 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.
     Formation: Figure 8.
     Directions: 45 @ left short leg - 45 @ right long leg - 45 @ left short leg - 45 @ left long leg - 45 @ right short leg.

                      *Historical Text Link                                                             *Historical Video Link

 Form 5 - Djem So
​     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.
     Formation: Upside Down Triangle.
     Directions: 45 @ left - 270 @ right - 270 @ right.


                                                              
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.
     Formation: Upside Down Triangle.
     Directions: 45 @ left - 270 @ right - 270 @ right.

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 *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.
     Formation: N/A - MLR
     Directions: N/A - MLR


                      *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.
     Formation: N/A - MLR
     Directions: N/A - MLR


                      *Historical Text Link                                                             *Historical Video Link
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