What Lightsaber Form Do You Favor?

[Stephen Strange]

As I asked in the ´saber Form´ thread...

There are many versions... and many of them crappy done on YouTube. Many wannabe´s too.

Is there a way to get all these teachers of a newly invented sword fight style together and make these forms perfect.. then write them down.. and film them done by a sword pro.

The last one was done by a person who I dare say cannot even push his own body weight up and ended the form hitting the floor with the tip of his saber.. And he claimed to know what he was doing.

I have practiced Masrtial arts for years... a shame only limited katana techniques in them. But I know crappy work when I see it. I would love this style )re' created in a serious way.

[DarthCoreas]

I am new to the way of the saber, and to the ways of the sith. I started studing shii cho but thats because I don't know where on the Internet I could enlightened advice welcomed.

[kagemusha shin]

After practice I learned not to favor one or 2 but them all I have taken something from each of them and created my own style my new philosophy to wielding a saber as a master isn't from mastery of the form its the mastery of your body.

[The Will]

I personally prefer Form V Shien/Djem So, this is know as the Way of the Krayt Dragon and as most people probably know is a highly offensive form that generally requires a great deal of strength and speed to execute properly. That said it is my favorite to use of the forms simply because I'm naturally a larger person and can often bring the heavy blows necessary to throw off one's opponent. I do however have a soft spot for Form II Makashi, this is the Way of the Ysalamiri. I have no official training in fencing so this form is very difficult for me to get a hold of. But the elegance and the highly defensive nature of this form I believe is truly beautiful. The main point of focus for this form is precision and being able to strike where you mean to. I use both of these forms relatively well and have a strong preference for both of them. 

[Master Nero Attoru]

I personally prefer Form V Shien/Djem So, this is know as the Way of the Krayt Dragon and as most people probably know is a highly offensive form that generally requires a great deal of strength and speed to execute properly. That said it is my favorite to use of the forms simply because I'm naturally a larger person and can often bring the heavy blows necessary to throw off one's opponent. I do however have a soft spot for Form II Makashi, this is the Way of the Ysalamiri. I have no official training in fencing so this form is very difficult for me to get a hold of. But the elegance and the highly defensive nature of this form I believe is truly beautiful. The main point of focus for this form is precision and being able to strike where you mean to. I use both of these forms relatively well and have a strong preference for both of them. 

Being a Form II stylist with an interest in Form V, I feel that there is definitely a connection between the two Forms.  I tend to think of them as achieving similar goals by different means, one with subtlety and precision and the other with domination of the opponent.  If I had to pick two Forms for myself, Makashi and Djem So would be my choices.

[Darth Nonymous]

Being a Form II stylist with an interest in Form V, I feel that there is definitely a connection between the two Forms.  I tend to think of them as achieving similar goals by different means, one with subtlety and precision and the other with domination of the opponent.  If I had to pick two Forms for myself, Makashi and Djem So would be my choices.

The consummate duelist choices. If people are into the one on one aspect of sabering, Form II and V are the go to Forms.

[Jedijosh]

I don't know if I have a style but most of my opponents tend to forget to guard their feet for example I've discovered that if I attack or defend I can watch for the spot their not guarding and whoosh flip the lightsaber into that Undefended area. It's generally not a serious wound but they're defeated. And they learn to guard more then they're vitals.

[The Will]

You are the weak one, if you cannot see that peace is the only rewarding way.

Peace leads to prosperity which leads to true happiness for all. This is what the Jedi vow to uphold, and the only way that will bring fulfillment and purpose to your life.

[Wedge Sunrider]

My preferred forms are II and V.
I favour the Shien variant, and generally use a reverse grip with that.
(Yes, I know... I'm one of those )

I like these two forms due to the amount of control I have with where and how to strike.
I find the other forms that focus on attack power a bit to unwieldy.
Perhaps it's just me?

Obviously, all of this is underpinned by some work in Form I.

[kagemusha shin]

Peace leads to prosperity which leads to true happiness for all. This is what the Jedi vow to uphold, and the only way that will bring fulfillment and purpose to your life.

peace leads to oprritunity, oprritunity leads to an idea, ideas lead to wars and this is your truth of peace a cycle you can never end. When the Jedi fail where do the people turn to they will turn to us the side of truth you go out claiming peace and start wars for it so what is more evil the ones who create a so called peace or the ones who let you choose your freedom.

[Xavier Temple]

I am still only working on Shii Cho, so am not familiar with the other forms.  Djem So and Makashi do appeal though. :-)

[Xerin Aether]

I would have to say it depends on the specifics of the battle. If I am fighting someone who doesn't know anything about fighting, then I will just use Shii-Cho; no point waiting around for them to do something, might as well just finish it quick. If I am fighting one person, especially an aggressive or cocky fighter, I will use Makashi as it takes advantage of their wasted energy and exploits their lack of defense. Now lets face it: a big reason for having a lightsaber is showing off, hence Soresu. I can't imagine it actually working against any real opponents though. However, I do like the philosophy of non-violence and defense. Lastly, I'm a big fan of Form IV: Ataru as I practice parkour and gymnastics and like to implement this into the fight. In a staged fight this would just be showing off again, but there is merit in ambush, as well as the ability to flee if necessary. Also, it is nice to use the rest of your body as well, especially since immobilizing the opponent's blade could mean an easy victory.

[The Will]

peace leads to oprritunity, oprritunity leads to an idea, ideas lead to wars and this is your truth of peace a cycle you can never end. When the Jedi fail where do the people turn to they will turn to us the side of truth you go out claiming peace and start wars for it so what is more evil the ones who create a so called peace or the ones who let you choose your freedom.

But with the Sith there is no such thing as freedom or truth. History has shown time and time again that they want power, and the ability to rule. And are willing to tell whatever lies they must in order to do so. Their desire to dominate is only overshadowed by their desire to bring the destruction of Jedi. Jedi never start any form of conflict but take the quickest and most peaceful action to resolve it. This is the way of the Jedi, not to start wars or bring about suffering. We are the keepers of the peace, and in doing so give people the freedom they desire. But apart from that, we give them hope. Something the Sith could never do.

[Faa-Yal Dragu]

I would have to say it depends on the specifics of the battle. If I am fighting someone who doesn't know anything about fighting, then I will just use Shii-Cho; no point waiting around for them to do something, might as well just finish it quick. If I am fighting one person, especially an aggressive or cocky fighter, I will use Makashi as it takes advantage of their wasted energy and exploits their lack of defense. Now lets face it: a big reason for having a lightsaber is showing off, hence Soresu. I can't imagine it actually working against any real opponents though. However, I do like the philosophy of non-violence and defense. Lastly, I'm a big fan of Form IV: Ataru as I practice parkour and gymnastics and like to implement this into the fight. In a staged fight this would just be showing off again, but there is merit in ambush, as well as the ability to flee if necessary. Also, it is nice to use the rest of your body as well, especially since immobilizing the opponent's blade could mean an easy victory.

i respect what you say, apart from soresu. I have utilised soresu more times than anything else against my very agressive sparring partner, and it works amazingly. Trust me, it has it uses.

[kagemusha shin]

But with the Sith there is no such thing as freedom or truth. History has shown time and time again that they want power, and the ability to rule. And are willing to tell whatever lies they must in order to do so. Their desire to dominate is only overshadowed by their desire to bring the destruction of Jedi. Jedi never start any form of conflict but take the quickest and most peaceful action to resolve it. This is the way of the Jedi, not to start wars or bring about suffering. We are the keepers of the peace, and in doing so give people the freedom they desire. But apart from that, we give them hope. Something the Sith could never do.

But as you have seen in history the people call for peace but do nothing to claim it because even tho they ask they will never stop the conflict you can try but desire will always win to act on those desires is true peace.