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Post by Naar Birala on Dec 15, 2006 16:52:01 GMT -5
Thanks Ky-Wann and Olos. The final performance was much more interesting and faster.
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Post by Jan-Qui Coran on Jan 15, 2007 23:10:48 GMT -5
:-/ok I'm not sure if I'm in the correct thread for this or not. I'm not able to do much because of my shoulders but last night I practice just a little--so as not stress the shoulders out--with my f/x. I can very awkwardly twirl on the right but forgot for sure how close the arm should be to the side & do I use my shoulders at all or just the wrists? I'm better with the right hand then the left. Where does one hold the saber hilt or is that just personal preference? I can practice twirls in a minimul way, since I have to do it in the house. :)I can do the front figure 8 twirl but not exactly sure where to hold the hilt. Leda I think it's the one you did at DC. It looks very nice & not too complicated. My right hand & arm is not too bad but my left is very jerky . I know I could practice that one. I'm looking for some very very easy basic moves to do with my lightsaber. I did learn the 8's last summer but I kind of forgot, what with my mom & aunt being sick. Any ideas? I will not be a duelist because I cannot control the saber going around my body at the waist, nor can I go even to shoulder height. Over the head is definite no no. My prob is I like lightsabers & my arms don't. Thanks
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Post by Olos Nay on Jan 16, 2007 11:25:09 GMT -5
Where does one hold the saber hilt or is that just personal preference? I guess its a personal preference, but for balance purpose, your hand should be close to the blade. That's where the saber's balance is generally better. As for being good with one hand then the other, I think everyone is. That is why people can't write with both hands for swingning sabers, and not dueling, I like the way these youtube videos are. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KChG_MM2HA4&mode=related&search=
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Post by Jan-Qui Coran on Jan 16, 2007 23:00:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the info & the youtubes. That helps. I do have a prob with holding it close to the blade but I'll attempt it a few more times to see if I can get more comfortable with it. My hands are a bit clumsy they get stiff easily.
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Post by Olos Nay on Jan 17, 2007 11:29:40 GMT -5
I personally like these videos. Not perfect, but helps to see what's being done. If you can hold your saber perfectly anywhere else then close to the blade and are able to do the 8s, I say you're well position. All hilts are differents, and people aren't all the same. Remember, we're all doing this for fun
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Post by Jan-Qui Coran on Jan 18, 2007 2:11:53 GMT -5
I personally like these videos. Not perfect, but helps to see what's being done. If you can hold your saber perfectly anywhere else then close to the blade and are able to do the 8s, I say you're well position. All hilts are differents, and people aren't all the same. Remember, we're all doing this for fun So very true. I still haven't quite figured out which of my f/x is the most comfortable for me. I ususally use the ROTJ because of it's lighter wght. but I have attempted to use my Mace Windu & Obi-Wan--they're a bit heavier for me. Of course there are days when all of the f/x weigh too much for my shoulders. It's those buttons or switches that seem to get in my way. Oh well practice is the best teacher. I think I've held the f/x near the blade for the 8's. I've also attempted holding the f/x at the pommel. Of course I've done the practice while out of Jedi costume, which is easier. Wearing the tunic things sort of get in the way, like the sleeves. Thanks for the help.
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Post by Olos Nay on Jan 18, 2007 8:55:17 GMT -5
I fully understand about greeblies. I made a supplemental lightsaber expressely for training, twirling and dueling... with NO buttons. It still have to be somehow heavy to counterweight the blade, but if you design one with the low weight in the mind and a thinwalled blade; I'm sure you could have something better adapted to your needs then any of the MRFX ones. From my point of vue, holding it at the pommel only makes it harder to hold everything, not benefiting from the counterweight of the hilt to balance the blade. As for dueling in Jedi Garb, everywhere I read about Jedi swordsplay they suggest you get used to the fighting before introducing the costume... I guess you're not the only one saying its in the way
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Post by Jan-Qui Coran on Jan 19, 2007 0:18:41 GMT -5
I'm glad I'm not the only one who needs to get used to that. That kind of relieves my mind a little. Twirling with lightsaber dressed in costume--hhhmmmm advanced practice. I guess I could attempt to design a different saber--have to think on that one
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Post by Ky-Wan Zann on Jan 19, 2007 3:39:45 GMT -5
Yes I have two sets of attire, one for nice just walking in and one for more tactical Jedi fighting performances. I would at least wear the tunic and practice down and up strokes and then side strokes like a cross basically.
With a lightsaber show or duel the trick is to be flashy, flashy works on film,,,,not so much off camera heh. So when you can't be flashey, let the other guy do it and you stick to the direct attacks, it will still look good and people won;t get bored.
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Post by Solinbeb Newau on Jan 19, 2007 11:19:11 GMT -5
I'm glad I'm not the only one who needs to get used to that. That kind of relieves my mind a little. Twirling with lightsaber dressed in costume--hhhmmmm advanced practice. I guess I could attempt to design a different saber--have to think on that one When I was training my younglings at my old apartment complex, I was teaching them dueling while I was in my jedi garb. But, since mine was tailored more to be like what I'd wear regularly, I didn't have much problem dueling in it. I'm sure if mine was a bit closer to canon I'd have to get used to it.
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