Form I: Shii-Cho

[Darth Cestual]

One suggestion:  I see that for the solo form you have front view and top view. Then in the two person version you have side view. I might think about making a side view of the solo set so folks could follow along and see how you guys match your set to your two person exercise.

I'd considered that at one point actually, but I guess I was hoping that saberists would learn the single forms 1st and then use the paired form just as a guide to see how the 2 forms interact.

[Darth Nonymous]

I'd considered that at one point actually, but I guess I was hoping that saberists would learn the single forms 1st and then use the paired form just as a guide to see how the 2 forms interact.

I meant just for the solo set. Then when people are ready, the two person set doesn't look strange. Folks would be able to transfer the techniques a bit better.

[Darth Cestual]

I'll see about that once I'm done on my current project, thanks for the tip!

[Solinus]

I've been working on my Shii Cho interpretation/instruction banner project

I wanted to resurrect this post. I saved these images when Darth Cestual posted them, and I began to memorize them last night. I'm starting with the Shii-Cho Min form, then will learn the other. I hope to have Shii-Cho Min memorized by this weekend so my son can video me (if he remembers to bring the video camera from his moms... grrr...)

I feel really good about this set of moves. Thanks Darth Cestual!

[Darth Cestual]

I wanted to resurrect this post. I saved these images when Darth Cestual posted them, and I began to memorize them last night. I'm starting with the Shii-Cho Min form, then will learn the other. I hope to have Shii-Cho Min memorized by this weekend so my son can video me (if he remembers to bring the video camera from his moms... grrr...)

I feel really good about this set of moves. Thanks Darth Cestual!

Thank YOU man for showing an interest in my little contribution to the hobby. I'm even working on a reverse-grip version for both of these as well if anyone would be interested...

[Solinus]

Would definitely love to discuss these movesets with you. I have some questions though. I may be misunderstanding some of the moves and directions, but some of them seem kind of awkward to perform and I am having some difficulty with them. Specifically on the Shii-Cho attacks (the blue pages). I think it was the 5th or 6th moves where after you parry to the right and the left, you need to step back into the guard stance, then step forward into the guard stance for the left side. I see the paths on the pictures that indicate what directions the sabers should be taking, but it's been a little difficult.

I hope to have a video this weekend to show what I have down, then maybe you can critique it and maybe assist with some of the moves.

Thanks again!

[Darth Cestual]

This is the vid I based my stuff on which is admittedly slightly different. I felt the need for a couple of "defensive" movements in my interpretation of the basic form, but the original might feel better for you.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVY9gT6W0Qk" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVY9gT6W0Qk</a>

[Solinus]

Thanks for posting this.

The reason why I liked your drawings is because I can look at the and not have to pause, rewind, watch, pause, rewind, watch over and over again. It's easier for me to look at the drawings. But comparing the videos to the drawings may help too.

Thank you!!

[Darth Cestual]

No prob dude. Yeah, I liked having something handy to refer to when I'd be working on the form at work or outside without having to run back inside every other minute, lol. Besides it helps me learn a form when I draw it all out. Plus, I like having a physical record of this info. I'm weird that way. Well, I'm weird in many ways, but I don't really mind. 

[Darth_Danton]

Darth Cestual, the drawing of the form is extremely awesome and just as helpful. You should consider doing it for other forms as well!

[Darth Cestual]

Darth Cestual, the drawing of the form is extremely awesome and just as helpful. You should consider doing it for other forms as well!

Thank you DD! I am planning on drawing the other forms, but 1st I want to explore as much of Shii Cho that I can manage. Reverse grip, dual wielding, and staff version for both of my interpretations of the form.

[Darth_Danton]

That is going to be amazing! Can't wait to see them!

[Solinus]

As I have said before, I really find his drawings helpful. Where I am having difficulty, I am incorporating some of my own moves in there. And like him, I want to explore as much of Shii-Cho as possible.

[Darth Cestual]

As I have said before, I really find his drawings helpful. Where I am having difficulty, I am incorporating some of my own moves in there. And like him, I want to explore as much of Shii-Cho as possible.

I'm glad to hear it! I use them constantly myself. It's great to know that the work I put into making them is getting use by someone other than me, lol.

[Volund Starfire]

Thank you DD! I am planning on drawing the other forms, but 1st I want to explore as much of Shii Cho that I can manage. Reverse grip, dual wielding, and staff version for both of my interpretations of the form.

I'm not too into dual wielding, but I would love to see your variation for saberstaff.  Heck, even the dual wielding might be fun to see with this. (Dual as in two sabers or a saber and a shoto?)