Fun Fact: Form II (Makashi) was created because Christopher Lee, who played Count Dooku in the prequels, was an expert fencer, even in his 70s. However, he knew nothing about katanas, which lightsabers are based on. So they designed his lightsaber so that it could be handled like a rapier and created a lightsaber style based on fencing. When you think about it, Mr. Lee was a legit Jedi/Sith.
I can almost guarantee that this statement is incorrect. He fits the bill, but the books and lore are very old. Been around since the original trilogy.
@@joshsavage1491 No you’re wrong, this is 100% true. Form II Makashi was created for Sir Christopher Lee because of his fencing background. That’s why the form is mostly used one handed unlike the other forms. However the curved hilt was already designed beforehand.
Yo era un practicante de makashi en mi juventud, y encontraba muy interesante incorporar elementos de verdadera y falsa destreza española al estilo, combinándolas con los pasos en semi circulo del kendo y aikido.Funcionaba muy bien . Cheers.
Makashi was the form I got most often on a quiz for which form was best for me along with Soresu and Djem So. I've trained in saber style of fencing for the past couple years and quite like it. I also know some longsword as well. Your version seems to go more on the lines of rapier.
It's very interesting because I hybridized form two and form five as one or I come in very strong and hard but without telegraphing anything and my defense is a counter without doing much movement and hitting it just one local spot namely the sword fighting arm to the neck or leg it's hard for me to explain because of my multiple martial arts that I've trained in which was Ken jutsu fencing and Krabi kobong
"do you like retiles? from Space? :D ... and do you not like the Force vary much?" XD best reason to learn Makashi right here. But really this was a great video!! I'm glad I found it :)
I think I am perfect for Makashi, because I am a saber fencer and I am made for some fast accurate explosive attacks. The parries are also pretty much the same
I really want to go all out in this style while dueling but I’m struggling to find a durable curved hilt blade that isn’t $700. Is there anything you guys can recommend that will hold up in a duel, but won’t break the bank?
Love this. Also, cool sabers! Banes by any chance? I have one myself. On the subject of sabers, what grade & length of blade would you recommend for Makashi? I personally find longer blades hard to wield 1 handed, though of course I know I need to practice more. Also, I'm in the UK, so can I follow your Makashi syllabus online? My reason for focusing on Makashi, age (nearly 50), limited strength, LOVING Count Dooku, & of course, SPACE LIZARDS that neutralise their opponent's advantages.
I recommend at least 30 inches. I found that any longer things get difficult due to the weight of the blade. I use 28” to practice so my wrist doesn’t get tired
i have newbie question - can i mix diffrent fighitng styles if mine is diffrent dthan my friend ? They usually use makashi/ataru [impressive styles], whilist i usually like the most djem so [im aggresive] with jar kai elements. I wonder if there are some nice compatible ways to fight
Makashi does not lack strength, if you were a jedi you could use your other hand to perform a force push to counter particularly devastating attacks, or , use your hand to grab an object and hurl it against your enemy, or , use sand or dust and put them in your enemy's face to blind them you get the idea.
By fencing of course you mean olympic fencing and by olympic fencing basically just means electronic tag. If this is how they want to do it then fine but there's a whole world of single handed sword methods that perfectly fit Makashi's described intricacy.
