How do I get started with learning lightsaber forms?

[Master Lucien Kane]

No problem Lucien! You probably have the most dueling knowledge here so i had to!

lol Well I dunno about the most, but I do cross blades often. I would say some of the masters here are WAY more knowledgeable than I... Heck, our very own Jedi Relmeob easily has twice the martial arts training I have. I just put myself out there a lot. Probably more than I should! hehe 

[Master Nero Attoru]

lol Well I dunno about the most, but I do cross blades often. I would say some of the masters here are WAY more knowledgeable than I... Heck, our very own Jedi Relmeob easily has twice the martial arts training I have. I just put myself out there a lot. Probably more than I should! hehe 

Nah, your contributions are greatly appreciated.  It would be one thing if you were telling people what to do without the experience to back it up, but considering your extensive (and varied) knowledge base, it's a very good thing that you do so!

Besides, I'm a big fan of variety.  What you bring to the table is very different than what Artorius and I do, so it provides a new viewpoint to consider.  Always a beneficial thing IMO.

[Master Lucien Kane]

Thanks Master Attoru, I appreciate the kind words! I agree as well, variety is the spice of life.

[TheHobbitofDune]

Thanks Master Attoru, I appreciate the kind words! I agree as well, variety is the spice of life.

I thought the spice from Dune was the spice of life  (I'm kidding).

[Master Lucien Kane]

I thought the spice from Dune was the spice of life  (I'm kidding).

Shh! We don't want people to know that.... Geez let the cat out of the bag why don't you!

Haha... Seriously though back on topic.... Also reading descriptions of the seven forms can help you get started. Research what form you like the best... there are some pretty good break downs in books like the Jedi Path, Jedi vs. Sith, etcetera are good places to source info on the seven forms.

Also there is a good breakdown of the seven forms on this forum... *looks at Ulios*

[Master Uilos]

Also there is a good breakdown of the seven forms on this forum... *looks at Ulios*

WHAT!? I've done nothing! You can't prove it! I was dead at the time, with Steve, for tax purposes and....

...oh...you meant the Seven Forms paper....uhm...

Joking aside, I'd give the paper a go, tell me what you think and if it helps. It's stickied on the Way of the Saber section

[TheHobbitofDune]

Hilarious 

I actually already checked out Ulios's guide to the seven forms, but thanks for the recommendation. I'll definitely look into those books as well 

[Master Lucien Kane]

Hilarious 

I actually already checked out Ulios's guide to the seven forms, but thanks for the recommendation. I'll definitely look into those books as well 

I personally love the Jedi Path, and the Jedi vs. Sith books, but Ulios honestly covered just about everything in his thread. So unless you really enjoy the reading material, with respects to lightsaber combat, he's covered all of that I believe.

[Master Nero Attoru]

I personally love the Jedi Path, and the Jedi vs. Sith books, but Ulios honestly covered just about everything in his thread. So unless you really enjoy the reading material, with respects to lightsaber combat, he's covered all of that I believe.

He definitely did.  It's very informative, and will give ANYONE a useful new perspective on the Forms.

It's a good mix of canonical content and logical extrapolation.

[TheHobbitofDune]

It was definitely an enjoyable read  I still want to get the books though, just so I can further expand my knowledge of the Star Wars universe.

[Master VorNach]

I am a total novice and as you can tell by my name I am a huge Form II fan. However, how should I begin learning this?
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I live in Oregon so if anyone is out here and are willing to teach novices the ways of the lightsaber, I would be forever grateful

MakashiDeviant,
This website ( http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1033322 ) displays schools and individuals around the country (There are several groups listed in the Portland area) who are practicing western martial arts (WMA) sometimes referred to as Historic European martial Arts (HEMA), in other words sword based martial arts from medieval/renaissance Europe. There is a lot of cross over compatibility to working with a light saber.

I'd also like to make a shameless plug for Darth Nonymous's tutorial videos. He's been posting them in the forum and they are all available at his Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TerraPrimeLightsaber?ob=0

Safe journey.

[TheHobbitofDune]

MakashiDeviant,
This website ( http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1033322 ) displays schools and individuals around the country (There are several groups listed in the Portland area) who are practicing western martial arts (WMA) sometimes referred to as Historic European martial Arts (HEMA), in other words sword based martial arts from medieval/renaissance Europe. There is a lot of cross over compatibility to working with a light saber.

I'd also like to make a shameless plug for Darth Nonymous's tutorial videos. He's been posting them in the forum and they are all available at his Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TerraPrimeLightsaber?ob=0

Safe journey.

Thank you, I shall definitely look into this further

[Vadajah]

How would i message nero? and would he be able to help with form VII (juyo)?

[Master Nero Attoru]

How would i message nero? and would he be able to help with form VII (juyo)?

Hey man, you can just click on my name and it'll take you to my profile.  From there you can just hit "Send this member a personal message" and write something up.

I can help you out a bit with Juyo, but for that particular Form I'd say Master Artorius Vidnyl and/or Master Nonymous are your go to guys.  I'd be happy to chat a bit about it though, and help you through anything you need assistance with.

[Vadajah]

how may i get in contact with them?