Master Uilos
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« Reply #105 on: June 11, 2012, 02:29:21 AM » |
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I wouldn't slam the Star Wars film saber fights too much...they are 100% the reason this site exists...our mutual appreciation of the sabers and the fights.  As those who wish to emulate the spirit (if not the letter) of what they were doing, I feel it a service to look at the material with a critical eye. |
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Spidey088
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« Reply #106 on: June 11, 2012, 06:17:40 AM » |
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Now to learn them all..... I wish.
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There is no emotion, there is peace There is no ignorance, there is knowledge There is no passion, there is serenity There is no death, there is the force I'd appreciate lightside points.  |
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Darth Nonymous
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« Reply #107 on: June 11, 2012, 03:32:43 PM » |
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As those who wish to emulate the spirit (if not the letter) of what they were doing, I feel it a service to look at the material with a critical eye.
Point! The ideas and the spirit of the material are what is enduring. I'm mean that whole parsec thing has been around as long as the hills. The ideas behind the films and the fact that you can go ho,e and use the toys (or whatever now days) to create a personal experience of the films or characters. Also, little of what we discuss here in the WOTS is from the movies in the first place. It's conceptual and we are the ones giving it form. If it was all in the films, I doubt we would have such a drive to crete it. Maybe I'm wrong, but I can still hate the first three movies and like them at the same time. The Clone Wars is doing a great job flushing these little nerdy problems out in a very entertaining fashion. But what is most inspiring to me is the we the fans are making superior products when it comes to the lightsaber duels. Sure you have those that just imitate the ones in the movies, but many of the fan films have incredible fights. |
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« Reply #108 on: June 13, 2012, 07:10:19 PM » |
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Well said brother! Ive seen some Fan fights that kill any stars wars film I think the best one is RVD2.... so far. I plan to participate and film the largest fan war ever to be filmed all I need is money and the will and able bodies to do so.
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Master VorNach
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« Reply #109 on: June 14, 2012, 06:02:37 AM » |
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I wouldn't slam the Star Wars film saber fights too much...they are 100% the reason this site exists...our mutual appreciation of the sabers and the fights. Yes, but isn't it our jobs, as true fans, to hate and whine about every aspect of the films?  The popularity of the films (and the joy in bashing elements of them to some extent) brought about these products, this site and this community however I still wouldn't use them as an example of how combat works. I'm a fan of a good stage fight but some of the actions we see (you know what I'm talking about) are less than stellar examples of that. Appreciate them for what they are, we don't all have to agree on what's good and bad about them, but I think we're better off using the material this community is producing to learn from. |
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Master Uilos
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« Reply #110 on: June 14, 2012, 06:08:02 AM » |
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The popularity of the films (and the joy in bashing elements of them to some extent) brought about these products, this site and this community however I still wouldn't use them as an example of how combat works. I'm a fan of a good stage fight but some of the actions we see (you know what I'm talking about) are less than stellar examples of that.
Appreciate them for what they are, we don't all have to agree on what's good and bad about them, but I think we're better off using the material this community is producing to learn from.
Yes. There is a difference between "bashing", "Criticizing" and "Critiquing". The first two are just tearing something down because you don't like it. Critiquing is looking, assessing, and explaining why, and for what it's worth, what you think could have been done better. I try very hard to attempt the third without slipping into the second and evade the first |
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« Reply #111 on: June 14, 2012, 04:31:54 PM » |
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yeah you guys are right I should be viewing our communities work more and I would I just have more trouble finding the real stuff to watch and learn from than I can watching those guys or others. Maybe its me but..... nvm I'll check the search tab and see if there is a thread.
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« Reply #113 on: June 15, 2012, 06:50:48 AM » |
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Definitely go with the Terra Prime videos. They are a GREAT resource for starter folks! I use their videos and base everything I do off of them. I cannot thank them enough!
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« Reply #114 on: June 15, 2012, 02:11:17 PM » |
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Thanks Vornach and Solinus I'll get started on these. a point for each
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Master VorNach
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« Reply #116 on: June 16, 2012, 06:37:41 AM » |
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The spin has actually helped me a fair bit lately. It's been improving my one handed controll a great deal as I work to make the spins tighter.
I think this characterizes a core component of "spinning", which is as a developmental exercise. We often see big spins and flourishes as part of a combat encounter when the actual combat application for them is literally much smaller, partial arcs and rebounds or re-directions as the result of contact with another moving, high speed blade. |
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« Reply #117 on: June 16, 2012, 02:54:01 PM » |
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"Full of mistakes to be nothwithstanding his to shine" Mistakes are one of the few things that we can truly call our own |
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« Reply #118 on: June 22, 2012, 11:53:04 PM » |
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I downloaded it a week ago, I've been reading it in my free time and I love it!
So informative, very helpful! I love it!
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« Reply #119 on: June 24, 2012, 03:08:24 AM » |
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I'd like a tip on what saber form to switch to. In addition to Shii-Cho and basic Soresu, I've been using a slightly unrefined version of Djem So. Currently, I'm going through some health problems that have presented in my last few sparring matches. I actually got put on a cane today, which amuses the Hell out of me. It'll be a cold day on Tatooine before I let this affect my saber-work, though. What style would you recommend for someone with slight physical disabilities. I've got fibromyalgia and a weak heart; but I'm strong enough to dent a heavy grade blade when using a heavy grade blade. My instincts are also good enough to take on a master and last long enough to earn his respect. Nothing short of a direct hit to the throat, gut, groin, or head is going to put me down, either. Here I am. I think I should switch over to Shien as my main style and implement more Soresu into my swordplay. Any advice? Now I Just need to work on my lightsaber cane... |
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