Lightsaber combat was the preferred method of fighting used by the Jedi and Sith, which was initially based on ancient sword-fighting techniques. Throughout the centuries since its creation it developed into seven "classic" forms and numerous other styles. It was difficult to master for a number of reasons, one of them being that all of the weight a lightsaber had was in its hilt. It had been said that only a Force-sensitive individual could completely master lightsaber combat. All seven traditional lightsaber forms included the same basic techniques as ancient sword-fighting styles, such as defensive postures, overhand strikes, parries, and counterstrikes.

Key Items:

• Seven Forms
• , Aggressive Neutral Stance
• , Lightsaber
• , Shun
• , Defensive Neutral Stance
• , Soresu
• , Body Zones

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• lightsaber combat
• , lightsaber