Lightsaber Training and Dueling

[nyjedi]

Hi all.

I've just found the site and I'd like to introduce our website, nyjedi.com. We're a dueling, training and stage choreography group located in New York. We have several events and get together's planned in the near future, and would love to get anyone who is into the saber arts together for sparing, practice, modding, or whatever!

Come check out our site, and I've already recommended yours. Awesome stuff on the mods, guys really!! These sabers look great! Now, can you USE them?

[}:)]
http://nyjedi.com/images/logo.jpg (http://nyjedi.com)

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[Lord_Jyensba_Lalne]

Sweet...Too bad I don't live in NY...

I am 1/3 High School student and 2/3 SITH LORD.

[LDS_Trooper]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nyjedi

Hi all.

I've just found the site and I'd like to introduce our website, nyjedi.com. We're a dueling, training and stage choreography group located in New York. We have several events and get together's planned in the near future, and would love to get anyone who is into the saber arts together for sparing, practice, modding, or whatever!

Come check out our site, and I've already recommended yours. Awesome stuff on the mods, guys really!! These sabers look great! Now, can you USE them?
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Welcome to the forum.. I visited your site but found no reference or link to The Custom Saber Shop found at http://www.thecustomsabershop.com. I would hope that you and all of your participants would take the time to look through the shop as you will not find a better resource for these custom saber pieces. For example, the Modular Hilt System... a system that allows you the participant the greatest amount of creative form in either an EL or LED blade. Treat yourself to the best on the net and you will find that your Saber can truly be as unique as your fighting style.

"Do you know how to use that thing?"
"Yes. The pointy end goes into the other man."

[nyjedi]

Oh, I can't explain what it's like for a grown man to dance on his butt in his chair all GIDDY because he's looking at a light saber buffet menu online! Or - maybe I don't have to. [:D]

I posted you guys here, but I'm currently working on a customizing page for the main site:
http://www.nyjedi.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6&highlight=
You got a link, MOS'DEF!

PLEASE tell me your located around NYC? Maybe?

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[LDS_Trooper]

Personally I am in Western Canada...

You might want to talk with the Shop owner Strydur about where he is located. I'm little more than a loyal poster on the forum who knows quality when he sees it.

"Do you know how to use that thing?"
"Yes. The pointy end goes into the other man."

[xwingband]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nyjedi

Oh, I can't explain what it's like for a grown man to dance on his butt in his chair all GIDDY because he's looking at a light saber buffet menu online! Or - maybe I don't have to. [:D]

I posted you guys here, but I'm currently working on a customizing page for the main site:
http://www.nyjedi.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6&highlight=
You got a link, MOS'DEF!

PLEASE tell me your located around NYC? Maybe?

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Tim is in WA.

<center>Read the FAQ (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/sabers/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=552) or x-wing won't be happy. :(
Before posting did you check the Thread Index (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/sabers/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=577)?.

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[WeirdoTransvestite]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nyjedi

Oh, I can't explain what it's like for a grown man to dance on his butt in his chair all GIDDY because he's looking at a light saber buffet menu online! Or - maybe I don't have to. [:D]

I posted you guys here, but I'm currently working on a customizing page for the main site:
http://www.nyjedi.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6&highlight=
You got a link, MOS'DEF!

PLEASE tell me your located around NYC? Maybe?

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Awww man, NYC? I'm in Buffalo, that's just too far.

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[nyjedi]

We got the crew upstate. We're all over!
http://www.nyjedi.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=12

Seriously, we really want to network this all over. We already know a guy in Texas doing this that we're trying to coordinate with. People in DE, MA, IL, MD, NJ, PA, CA, and in Europe asking us about the dueling too!

[LDS_Trooper]

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We got the crew upstate. We're all over!
http://www.nyjedi.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=12

Seriously, we really want to network this all over. We already know a guy in Texas doing this that we're trying to coordinate with. People in DE, MA, IL, MD, NJ, PA, CA, and in Europe asking us about the dueling too!
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If you are interested in networking into Canada, you should contact either of these two fine folks.. Let them know that LDS_Jedi sent you:

Jason (Ky-Wan Zann)
E-Mail: sir_draco2@hotmail.com
Homepage: http://hometown.aol.com/jedikywan/archive.html

OR

Mark
E-Mail: Kitfisto007@gmail.com
Homepage: http://www.xpressentertainment.ca/index.php

"Do you know how to use that thing?"
"Yes. The pointy end goes into the other man."

[GFORCE13]

I am in CA in the La Area and have been looking to join a dueling group, I have some fencing and Live Steel expierence and would like to improve my L.Saber Skills.[:)]

" I am a Jedi like my Father before me"
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[LAN-ED-TUL]

N.E. Oklahoma here.




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The Brotherhood Of The Sith

You dont know the POWER, of the dark side...

[UltraSWG]

I see a couple of your members own Ultra Saber S5's and seem to be very pleased with them. You know, those are built with parts from The Custom Saber Shop.

http://www.ultrasabers.com
Corbin|Strydur|Ultra
The Holy Luxeon Trinity
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[naashar]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nyjedi

We got the crew upstate. We're all over!
http://www.nyjedi.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=12

Seriously, we really want to network this all over. We already know a guy in Texas doing this that we're trying to coordinate with. People in DE, MA, IL, MD, NJ, PA, CA, and in Europe asking us about the dueling too!
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I can attest..I joined NYJedi just before I found this haven. I'm in MD/PA, and have been itching to meet up with these kats.

They seem to be about their business..'nuff respect.

You don't need to see any identification.

[Lord_Jyensba_Lalne]

I live in NWMO meself, and I REALLY want to join a lightsaber dueling group. Anywhere I can look them up?

I am 1/3 High School student and 2/3 SITH LORD.

[Daj Nallig]

South Central Illinois, here.[xx(]

[Darth Cannabis]

Im new to saber dueling; I got my first MR only a few months ago. I now own 3 single blade MRs and the double-bladed Darth Maul. I have never studied any fencing; however, my apprentice and I used to train together in Jujitsu (I was several belts higher than he was, which is why that makes him the apprentice:) ). He and I are used to rough sparring and we go at each other with these sabers. Just sharing some of our experience so far dueling with a single blade vs two blades vs double blade. Each truly has its advantage, even holding a single blade against an opponent with double blade or two singles. The majority of the kills we usually make involve cuts to hands, which would have meant losing the hand in a 'real' situalion. The only safety gear my apprentice and I wear are gloves. We have discussed looking into paintball masks or something, because I have thrust into his eye and throat; he also has landed blows to my face. Happy to report no groin shots yet. When using two single blade sabers, I personally hold the blade in my right hand up, and in my left the blade is pointed down. I have found some effective combos using this method. For a more defensive posture, holding both blades up and crossed in front is good. Im still getting used to the double blade, it is longer than the staves we practiced with in Jujitsu. Some of my martial arts techniques dont work with a double blade because they require that one slide one's hands up and down the staff and grip it more towards the ends. One move that I try, that sometimes results in my death, is rushing my apprentice and crossing sabers at the hilts; then I use a sweep kick on his legs. Its very cool when it works, but its risky. Thats all I have for now.

[Mi Gin Gonn]

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bah, where's the fun of a saber duel without a good 'ol bash in the cojones?

"Nothing's over until we decide it is...was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!!!!"

[james3]

Ya got that right. Sometimes I think that is where my boy is going for, thinks its the quick kill or something.[B)]

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[naashar]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Darth Cannabis

Im new to saber dueling; I got my first MR only a few months ago. I now own 3 single blade MRs and the double-bladed Darth Maul. I have never studied any fencing; however, my apprentice and I used to train together in Jujitsu (I was several belts higher than he was, which is why that makes him the apprentice:) ). He and I are used to rough sparring and we go at each other with these sabers. Just sharing some of our experience so far dueling with a single blade vs two blades vs double blade. Each truly has its advantage, even holding a single blade against an opponent with double blade or two singles. The majority of the kills we usually make involve cuts to hands, which would have meant losing the hand in a 'real' situalion. The only safety gear my apprentice and I wear are gloves. We have discussed looking into paintball masks or something, because I have thrust into his eye and throat; he also has landed blows to my face. Happy to report no groin shots yet. When using two single blade sabers, I personally hold the blade in my right hand up, and in my left the blade is pointed down. I have found some effective combos using this method. For a more defensive posture, holding both blades up and crossed in front is good. Im still getting used to the double blade, it is longer than the staves we practiced with in Jujitsu. Some of my martial arts techniques dont work with a double blade because they require that one slide one's hands up and down the staff and grip it more towards the ends. One move that I try, that sometimes results in my death, is rushing my apprentice and crossing sabers at the hilts; then I use a sweep kick on his legs. Its very cool when it works, but its risky. Thats all I have for now.
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Well, it is definitely appreciated. Welcome to the forum. I am not as esteemed as some of my fellow posters (you'll be able to figure out whom yourself within a few viewings), but that does not dim my enthusiasm for Star Wars, lightsabers, and dueling with 'em. I'd recommend checking out the related thread in the Misc. Topics forum.

Again, welcome, m'friend!

You don't need to see any identification.

[Zhi-don]

I don't know how I missed this thread:

Welcome to the Orange County Star Wars Society Lightsaber Training Class.

These classes meet on Wednesday nights from 630pm to 930pm and on Sundays from 2pm to 5pm.

Equipment needed: gloves and close toed shoes [no sandals] Other recommeded items: comfortable clothing that's not too baggy, but that covers arms and legs. Shinai [kendo style bamboo practice swords] or EL or LED lightsaber [we do have spare shinai's on hand]

I will attach a link to our home site for more information.

http://boards.theforce.net/orange_county_ca/b10123/21855210/p1

I just noticed the thread for the locations has been locked. The location of the Wednesday class is:

Twila Reid Park

(714) 765-5191
3100 W Orange Ave
Anaheim, CA

If you need directions, let me know.

Zhi-don Aquintas
XO RL Sunrider Base
Treasurer/Head Instructor
Lightsaber training OCSWS

[MurPa DiLos]

I know this is an old post but hopefully master Don will notice this. I'd really like to join you guys if you're still doing this. I just registered on the force.net and I'd like to become part of the group. I have extensive Iado and Kenjuitsu training and I know it would be fun and I could be alot of help.

Thanks

Pat :D

[Novastar]

For those interested, I'm going to try helping to work with Flynn from NYJedi in order to have an SFJedi thing going.

Then again, I live in SJ and I may not be in SF alot.

Still--more heads are better than one...

...and Balance of Power II is already on its way to being performed...

...so Balance of Power III needs to begin soon.. :)

[Barmic Rin]

ONLINE CLASSES & VIDEOS PLZ!!!!!
DON"T FORGET YOUR OL' PALS ACROSS THE POND!!!!

It seems that every class within a 20 mile radius is for either iaido or Kung-fu!
I want to do Kendo, Bushido or any other pointy-stick martial art!!!!

[Ravage179]

I'm officially starting our own local group dedicated to lightsaber fighting arts
everyone is welcome to check us out online and if your local drop in and check us out

http://www.freewebs.com/ravage79/index.htm

[Jargo]

wow man i would really like to join but unfortunately i live in greece and over here where i live i think that i am the only crazed jedi there is :P

[vortextwist]

wow man i would really like to join but unfortunately i live in greece and over here where i live i think that i am the only crazed jedi there is :P
oh their there, they are just in hideing. :lol:

[Ravage179]

yeah you'd be supprised how many people dig this its just a question of getting a lightsaber into their hands for the first time then their hooked!

[Jetsi]

Ravage, I couldn't get your site to open, but best of luck.

Let me know how this goes for you, as I would like to get a group going in my neck of the woods as well, doing both free sparring and choreographed moves.

[GFORCE13]

Good luck as well from the LA Jedi the group I just recently joined, it is cool how many L.Saber groups are forming all of a sudden, just an awesome time. 8)

[goldsaberwarrior]

Only group I'm in is a group of me and friends that get together every so often and dual. Been dualing 10 years now and finaly learned to dual wield double blades alright. Unfortunatly I can't join at this time.

[strengthofrage]

I am in Rochester NY. Not sure how close that is to NYJedi but their site looks like fun. I am no swordsman but I have studied Tasu Do and Goshen Jitsu for a good number of years, also tried Kendo for a time. I would imagine saber dueling would be lotsa fun.

[JediTom]

I'd like to find someone in my area to duel with.
I'm in South Western MA near Springfield, MA

[Firebird21]

I'd like to find someone in my area to duel with.
I'm in South Western MA near Springfield, MA



You should keep an eye on the "Attn. New Englanders" topic. :wink:

Just take a ride over to Amherst, I'm sure there's tons of college foke that would be interested :wink: I'm just too damn busy. :roll:

[JediTom]

Ya I found that just after I posted here but thats very much.
I will keep an eye on it.

[goldsaberwarrior]

If I could find someone near me in my state I would dual them. Just for sport I may only use one double blade or a double and a single.

[GFORCE13]

Well I consider myself very fortunate that the Flynn decided to expand the NY Jedi and now we have a local group here in La. I hope that more groups form so eveybody has a place to train. Goldensaber I always used a Single Blade but have been training a lot recently with a double and never realized how much I Love the Double Saber. 8)

[goldsaberwarrior]

try using two once just to say you did. I like doubles because I can do more with them than a single. It's actually fun to dual wield doubles. You would be surprised how much of your way you can have in a dual if you use two doubles at 1 time.

[Jedi-Loreen]

Sounds more like you'd have a lack of control wielding 2 doubles at the same time.

[goldsaberwarrior]

Actually if you shorten your hilts a little you would be surprised how much of a difference it makes. I've found that an average length of about 15-18 inches is best for shorter doubles. At least for me they are. As far as control or lack of it as you say loreen, it sounds hard until you actualy use the style. No offense to anyone but using two doubles at one time requires more experience than some of you may think.