Dual-Wielding Lightsaber Combat Tips
The fact that lightsaber battle, as it is performed here on Earth, can accommodate any level of involvement is one of its alluring features. You can locate partners who share your interests, whether your goal is to master competition-style dueling or to engage in a casual lightsaber battle occasionally.
However, people who truly like lightsaber battle usually do so with vigor. They are interested in learning as much as they can about lightsaber dueling. Some of them even show an interest in learning how to dual-wield their lightsabers using a combat technique called Jar' Kai. Is that even feasible, though? It most definitely is, and this post will concentrate on that.
Dueling with Two Lightsabers in the Star Wars Universe
There is a clear precedent in Star Wars history for charging into battle with a lightsaber in each hand, even though it isn't frequently observed. When Anakin Skywalker fought Count Dooku on Geonosis, he used two lightsabers, though he was not very successful. Furthermore, during the Cold War, the infamous Sith Marauders were known for their exceptional proficiency in dual-wielding lightsaber assaults.
A common improvised strategy during combat is dueling with two lightsabers; for example, you may pick up another saber since a fallen fighter left it close by. However, there is also a unique fighting technique that centers on using two lightsabers. One of the most exciting lightsaber fighting techniques is Jar' Kai.
Introduction to Jar’ Kai
You must understand Jar' Kai if you wish to learn how to wield two lightsabers at once ("Kai" rhymes with "high"). The art of using multiple lightsabers in combat is known as Jar' Kai. During lightsaber battle, this usually entails wielding a single-bladed saber in each hand. However, various configurations, like a single-blade plus double-bladed lightsaber, are also feasible. Among the notable practitioners of Jar' Kai are Ahsoka Tano, General Grievous, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul, Darth Sidious, and Asajj Ventress. By the way, Jar' Kai and Niman (Lightsaber Form VI) are very similar.
A Few Tips for Handling Two Lightsabers
Jar' Kai is not for novices, as you can expect. Learning to wield a single lightsaber is challenging, let alone two. Here are some pointers for those courageous individuals who want to know this ancient fighting style:
Select shorter blades
- Learning to handle two lightsabers without inadvertently colliding or striking other things in the surroundings is a significant component of Jar' Kai. Using somewhat short blades will greatly simplify that task. Some practitioners utilize two lightsabers of varying lengths, but if you're starting, it's usually better to keep both short. However, shorter blades can shorten your range of attack, so you might need to modify your typical method.
Practice with your non-dominant hand.
- Unless you have spent a significant amount of time using your non-dominant hand—the left for around 90% of people—to manipulate a single lightsaber, you really shouldn't be getting into Jar' Kai. If you dive straight into twin lightsabers, it will be far more challenging to learn how to use your weaker hand correctly.
Parry with one saber, attack with the other
- Too many people believe that Jar' Kai entails swinging your lightsabers in close proximity to one another, but it actually requires using them in a coordinated manner. As a result, you frequently witness parries in which both sabers are employed to defend when only one can do the task or attacks in which both sabers spin through the air in a side-by-side arc that is easily repelled by a single blade. Instead, practice using one saber to block and the other to attack or prepare for an assault.
Experiment with hand grips
- Using a reverse grip on one saber (typically the one used for defense) tends to yield the best results, according to certain Jar' Kai students.
