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Seven Forms of the Lightsaber
Form I Shii-Cho
Form I is the basics of attack, parry, and body target zones, and practice drills called velocities.
Form II Makashi
Form II represents the ultimate refinement of lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat.
Form III Soresu
Form III was first developed in response to the advancement of blaster technology in the galaxy.
Form IV Ataru
Form IV is the most actrobatic Form, filled with numerous elaborate moves, and relies heavily upon a Jedi's ability to run, jump, and spin using the Force.
Form V Shien
Form V's Shien variation exploits the ability of the lightsaber to block a blaster bolt.
Form VI Niman
Form VI balances the emphases of other forms with overall moderation.
Form VII Juyo
Form VII employs bold, direct movements, more open and kinetic than Form V, but not so elaborate in appearance as the acrobatic Form IV.
Form I is the basics of attack, parry, and body target zones, and practice drills called velocities.
Form II Makashi
Form II represents the ultimate refinement of lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat.
Form III Soresu
Form III was first developed in response to the advancement of blaster technology in the galaxy.
Form IV Ataru
Form IV is the most actrobatic Form, filled with numerous elaborate moves, and relies heavily upon a Jedi's ability to run, jump, and spin using the Force.
Form V Shien
Form V's Shien variation exploits the ability of the lightsaber to block a blaster bolt.
Form VI Niman
Form VI balances the emphases of other forms with overall moderation.
Form VII Juyo
Form VII employs bold, direct movements, more open and kinetic than Form V, but not so elaborate in appearance as the acrobatic Form IV.




















