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Post by Qui-Kel Jinn on Sept 14, 2006 0:22:11 GMT -5
As Many Of You Know I am Getting Ready To Do Some Lightsaber Dueling And Twirling Tutorials. Does Anyone Have Any Certain Move Or Spin They Would Like To See Me Do On These??
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Post by Koda Vonnor on Sept 15, 2006 12:41:33 GMT -5
Yep. Since most jedi use a single saber, I'd like to see you start there. 1. Coordinating footwork in all moves. 2. Basic single-blade twirls - forward & reverse-grips. 3. Changing smoothly from forward-grip to reverse-grip. 4. Different "ready" stances and transitioning from those to an attack. 5. Different types of strikes. 6. Different types of blocks/parries. 7. Basic defense/counter-attack moves. Take it slow, and be mindful in your demos of the differences between instruction and exhibition. ;D That's about it. ~ Vonnor
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Post by Qui-Kel Jinn on Sept 15, 2006 16:26:02 GMT -5
OK I Can Definatley Do That
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on Sept 15, 2006 23:25:11 GMT -5
also remember that footwork should be heavilly stressed upon
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Post by admin on Sept 16, 2006 22:06:01 GMT -5
Good suggestions! I know. I know QuiKel...yes I'll be your sparring partner in the vids!!
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Post by Cara Drume on Sept 17, 2006 9:47:38 GMT -5
*Drools*
Oh, man. I can't wait!
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Sept 19, 2006 18:40:41 GMT -5
Are you going to make these available on DVD? I'd buy one.
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Sept 19, 2006 21:58:10 GMT -5
While spinning and twirling are both showy and intimidating as all h*ll I have always thought the Jedi would have developed more straight forward techniques. (especially since I would likely have trouble learning the moves ) I would love to see what Koda listed with an eye toward some of the "circle" techniques used in various Martial Arts. the constant motion and re-orientation would allow for full coverage of the Jedi's defensive area. there was a thread on this somewhere here last year........ and at TCSS recently...... a combination of all the available info would be most fitting for the proposed new forum....
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Sept 24, 2006 18:31:54 GMT -5
...and here we are in said forum! ;D
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Sept 24, 2006 18:34:26 GMT -5
Take it slow, and be mindful in your demos of the differences between instruction and exhibition. ;D That's about it. ~ Vonnor Yes, well said. Did you see the article in Insider #88? It's called "Ray Park shows you how to fight like a Sith in 8 easy steps!"
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Sept 28, 2006 17:39:54 GMT -5
RE: 3. Changing smoothly from forward-grip to reverse-grip. 4. Different "ready" stances and transitioning from those to an attack.
How about a quick mention at the beginning of the "ready stances" about HOW to grip -- the different ways (one-handed, two-handed, or whatever). Seems I ready recently (where??) that Obi-Wan/Ewan gripped his saber like a baseball bat, which is how I've been doing it most of the time. Thanks for all of your hard work on this!
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Post by Ky-Wan Zann on Oct 17, 2006 1:47:43 GMT -5
I'm looking forwars to seeing what you guys put together. Perhaps down the road I'll do a few of them as well.
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Oct 18, 2006 11:54:42 GMT -5
That would be nice to see, Ky-Wan.
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Post by Jarren Landcaster on Feb 15, 2007 17:53:20 GMT -5
Can't be worst than trying to explain a form..Maybe I need to do a "YOU-TUBE" to explain also.
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Post by zhidon on Feb 16, 2007 15:53:51 GMT -5
Part of the problem with 'ready' stances is that for the most part they are impractial.
The left foot forward 'baseball' stance with the lightsaber held upright near the right shoulder, requires you to step at least once to get in the proper right foot forward attack mode.
The 'Anakin' hold the saber over your head behind your back allows for only an overhead straight down or 45 degree cut in a downward motion. Not much room to a laterial attack, plus it takes too much time to bring the saber from behind your back to the front. I tested this and 4 of 5 times, I could cut down my opponent before he could kill me. Plus if you were close enough, you could be in his zone before he could even bring the saber down to hit you. Impressive on screen, but not practical.
The 'Obi-wan' ready stance, holding the saber off to the right means you have to move the saber across your body to defend against an attack on your left side. Again, looks cool, but not practical.
The most basic stance right foot slightly forward, blade held at a 45 degree angle directly in front towards you opponent seems to be the best ready stance.
Just my 2 cents worth.
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