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 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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 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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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

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​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

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