Walkthrough - Velocities - L-Saber Academy (LSA)

Velocities - Walkthroughs

Velocities are short training exchanges, that are meant to be done over and over to improve muscle memory. In our system each velocity has 4 exchanges. There are 3 velocities per rank.

Velocities are intended to be done with 2 students moving back and forth during the exercise. The exchange is normally practiced with the first student advancing and attacking for 2 sequences, while the second student retreats. Then the students reverse direction, with the second student advancing and attacking, while the first student is now defending and retreating. Each velocity is inspired by a specific Star Wars form, and will be demonstrated at speed as well as individually in a walk through.

Velocity 1 - Inspired by Star Wars - Shii Cho

Defense:

High Right Block
High Left Block
Low Right Block
Low Left Block

Offense:

High Left Strike
High Right Strike
Low Left Strike
Low Right Strike

Velocity 2 - Inspired by Star Wars - Makashi

Defense:

High Right Cross
High Left Cross
Low Right Cross
Low Left Cross

Offense:

High Right Cross
High Left Cross
Low Right Cross
Low Left Cross

Velocity 3 - Inspired by Star Wars - Soresu

Defense:

Low Right Block
High Right Block
Low Left Block
High Left Block

Offense:

Low Left Strike
High Left Strike
Low Right Strike
High RIght Strike

Velocity 4 - Inspired by Star Wars - Ataru

Defense:

Right Wing Block
Right to Left, Right Wing Block
Step Under Blade / 360 degree Spin
Left to Right, Left Wing Block
Right Cross

Offense:

Left High Strike
Right High Strike
Left High Strike
Right Cross

Velocity 5 - Inspired by Star Wars - Djem So

Defense:

Right Overhead Block
Overhead Strike
Left Overhead Block
Overhead Strike

Offense:

Overhead Strike
Right Overhead Block
Overhead Strike
Left Overhead Block

Velocity 5b - Inspired by Star Wars - Shien

Defense:

Right 1 Handed Block
Right Low 1 Handed Hanging Guard Block
Left Low 1 Handed Hanging Guard Block
Left High 1 Handed Block

Offense:

Left High Strike
Left Thrust
Turn Left / 360 degree Turn Under Blade
Right Thrust
Left High Strike

Velocity 6 - Inspired by Star Wars - Niman
(Master LSA Registration required)

Defense:

N/A - MLR

Offense:

N/A - MLR

Velocity 7 - Inspired by Star Wars - Juyo
(Master LSA Registration required)

Defense:

N/A - MLR

Offense:

N/A - MLR

Velocity 7b - Inspired by Star Wars - Vaapad
(Master LSA Registration required)

Defense:

N/A - MLR

Offense:

N/A - MLR