Lightsaber Form III : Soresu - Details (Obi-wan Kenobi's form)

[@RazorFenny]

The only details you need to know about this form is saying "Hello There" and using the high ground.

[@danthiel8623]

General Kenobi

[@c3por2d29]

you are a bold one

[@flameninja5016]

@@c3por2d29 kill him

[@cam_da_man007]

You fool

[@danieltonga6114]

One of my favorite moments in Rebels is when I finally understood what the Grand Inquisitor meant when he was fighting Kanan Jarrus and quipped that he (Kanan) favored form III "to a ridiculous degree." He meant that Kanan was fighting overly defensive!

[@jedironin380]

Except for the blaster shots from Ezra's weapon. That's not covered here. ;)

[@gmkproductions4035]

0:10 take the cloak off and say hello there 0:24 keep yourself covered 0:31 keep your elbows and blade close, preserve energy 0:49 keep your distance, withdraw peacefully 0:57 keep your opponents in front of you 1:16 make your opponents busy 1:36 watch out for misleading attacks 2:14 utilize spiral movements against thrusts 2:32 twist your opponents sword

[@martialartssoldier249]

Left out the best part. Find high ground immediately

[@anonymusperson7653]

and NO CAPES (cloaks)!!!

[@tangofett4065]

Beautifully done! Soresu is my favorite stance and you’ve definitely mastered it

[@FFangsYt]

It is the most pure lightsaber from and in my opinion, it is a continuous foundation for building lightsaber compact styles

[@h2otoonz23]

I’m realizing how much I use it

[@macchxero]

Really love the way you guys demonstrated the moves with genuine martial arts techniques, which makes the whole thing authentic. A big thank to all of you. May the Force be with you.

[@AkademiaSaberArts]

may the force be with you ;)

[@jackwilson5780]

@@AkademiaSaberArtsis it possible to learn this power?

[@Milu2786]

Who else is excited for this video

[@AdmiralDevil]

Always

[@RazorFenny]

I randomly saved this playlist a week ago, and now that I'm watching it, this livestream suddenly popped up on it.

[@JJB88-y9v]

To me form III is the most Jedi type form it's about defence until your opponent makes a mistake or tired it promotes paitents not anger as some other forms use power moves which in the long run could lead to anger and the dark side as Obi Wan said Jedi's role is to preserve life not take it ☺️

[@greenentity6846]

yeah form 3 is like bill cipher in fords nightmare: "you'll mess up, and when you do...."

[@jadenrobinson9781]

obi-wan is the ultimate jedi. He rarely uses anything other than "the defense form" and avoided battling even when in an active war.

[@iustitiamerchantxiv5872]

This is my favorite among the seven lightsaber forms. I like how it deflects attacks and waits for the right timing to counterattack. Though, I read that you need to be resilient and have considerable stamina as this form emphasizes wearing your enemy out first.

[@maximumdon7637]

I thought the purpose of Soresu was to conserve stamina? (As well as effectively defending). With the tight efficient movements that should preserve stamina, therefore allowing you to waste the opponent’s energy, no?

[@anidriX]

@@maximumdon7637 Correct. Those tight efficient moves mean less fatigue for the user. It's defense while attempting to wear out the opponent.

[@lindabork6542]

@@maximumdon7637 but, you would still need considerable stamina anyway. as someone who does this thing regularly it takes a *lot* of effort to block, parry, move around. even whilst trying to conserve energy.

[@maximumdon7637]

@@lindabork6542 That’s true, but that’s the same for any martial art. Wielding a weapon, anticipating moves, blocking, parrying, and moving around is the same for each saber style. And for martial arts in general. Soresu may be more useful if you have a lot of stamina to then keep conserved, but then it’d be useful for someone who has less stamina than another opponent, as you’re not wasting useless energy.

[@dolnyslazak4721]

Oh damn! Your move at 2:07 is extremely satisfying. As someone, who has been training fencing for some time, I really love counterattacks from crouching like this. Great job overall 😎❤

[@jedironin380]

Which fencing style? I learned Olympic Foil in college, and fought with light weapons in the SCA, which was a lot more free-style.

[@realburglazofficial2613]

I used to think that the Kenobi-Vader fight on the Death Star in 4 was janky and stiff because Alec Guinness was old AF. Turns out it was pretty competent Soresu!

[@SithLordZanetti]

Excellent video! As a Sith Lord myself, I praise this video for helping to promote the Sith and the Dark Side! Thank you! 🔥🔥🔥 Like & Subscribed!

[@Sisyphus393]

I'd suggest you doing a video explaining and teaching one of the least known forms. Form DCLXVI or Atra-manua, Darth Nihilus's lightsaber form.

[@MultiBigJC]

That's not his actual lightsaber form. That's made up.

[@brutalstuff1653]

I love the fact that form 3 users were able to defeat form 7 juyo users who were know for misleading attacks.

[@star.boy.937]

I'm actually trying to master forms 1,2,3,5,6 and 7 so this actually helps me even more

[@unknownhuman6973]

Nice, me too.

[@star.boy.937]

@@unknownhuman6973 good luck in your training then fellow Jedi

[@unknownhuman6973]

@@star.boy.937 You too, and may the Force be with you.

[@brandonanderson7737]

Actually you guys might be Sith because most jedi dedicated themselves to one specific style out of the 7 lightsaber combat styles.

[@star.boy.937]

@@brandonanderson7737 why limit yourself to one form when you have 7 and more to pick out of

[@Sir_Lenny]

Currently learning all of the saber styles, and these videos helped a ton. Thank you!

[@superpan5]

couldnt have done it better such an amazing job you might be the next master of the 3rd light saber combat form soresu and I will look up to you for all of my life . SNIFFER

[@JBTriple8]

Keep each movement tight yet subtle. Dimish areas of vulnerability. Maximize your defenses without need to strike.- Master Lakshay

[@DiamondKGames]

there is no longer need for me when my padawan can just watch videos on the internet

[@MannyXVIII]

the whirlng pieces of cloth in a robe are said to have similar effects to the horse-hair tassel of the quiang spear. So as long as they are short enough to step on them by accident, they might be useful ;)

[@jedironin380]

If they actually tried to fight with lightsabers while wearing those robes, the robes would be shredded within minutes!

[@viperx2384]

I recall seeing a lightsaber getting twisted off the opponent's hands in Djem-So basics.

[@AkademiaSaberArts]

Good point! Some forms will naturally share some elements, as they ofter evolve from one another too

[@EldenLord78]

Right, Djem So is based off Soresu but with aggressive counters. Soresu is pure defense.

[@Timber_wolf85]

May the force flow through you. Always

[@maximumdon7637]

I mean, if tripping is the main reason that cloaks are bad, just shorten the hem around the bottom of the cloak, so it’s not a tripping hazard.

[@jeditemplar4790]

(Old Ben Kenobi) Hello there...come here my little friend don't be afraid...oh don't worry he be alright.

[@reddeaddude2187]

"The best defense is a swift and decisive offense" - Kenobi

[@Mister_Vyar]

Always wondered why they decided in Episode III that Kenobi's ridiculous flourishing one-handed stance should be the opener for a defense-focused form reliant on two-handed blocks and parries. Aside from that one minor thing, this was always my favorite saber form because I feel it exemplifies the ultimate expression of Jedi philosophy in combat.

[@MyAncientElf]

You guys should try playing blade and sorcery vr with the "outer rim" mod, best star wars dueling in vr imo

[@samuelebincoletto637]

Next time how about a video of the application of Soresu with a saberstaff?

[@rileydietz2726]

Can you do a new video about form 2 lightsaber combat?

[@chfrqn4dl]

i remember ur older vid on form iii, thx for this

[@SpikeSpiegelSpacecowboy]

What about the high ground???

[@gaelgarciarodriguez2563]

Can you do some tutorial for a doble-bladed light saber?

[@RokuHanmar]

They have one. Look for the saberstaff tutorial

[@paradox1315]

The only bad thing about this video is that It expects me to have friends to practise with Lmao-

[@jessegirardin1437]

I think i like the throw-away joke in the beginning more than the entire video. no offense, but these videos are COOL

[@adam-kh8ep]

Uwielbiam was :)

[@ShiroArctic]

It's actually kind of amazing how similar all of this is to HEMA, when you think about it.

[@SlimeStaff282]

Ngl i only picked this form because you can directly do the obi ani spin into or out of the stance

[@Micah_Bell33]

I’m mainly a defender of this is perfect! I’m sort of a bit of a grey Jedi

[@hydrospace1]

Can you do djem so? (Anakin’s form)

[@kristyzabel-trombley3642]

Can you please do one of this but Anakin Skywalker I beg you 😖

[@OldPudelic]

Emergency block has executed order 66

[@Titanus_Tiamat]

Can you show disarmament in a fight?

[@vingtsunbaihuijin]

Awesome!

[@ezekielmidson8109]

Surely a part 3?

[@braindull8821]

My only dueling opponent always attacks as quickly as possible, forcing me to basically run backwards until I get backed up into a tree or off the street into a ditch. Is there any way to stop his rapid advance or should I just ask him to slow down?

[@AkademiaSaberArts]

yes, just ask him to slow down. Try to improvise, explore some effective movements. Make a rule that you cannot hit each other, but you can aim to. Split roles - first one of you attacks 3-4 times, then the other.

[@braindull8821]

@@AkademiaSaberArts thanks!

[@stuarthilton6983]

im gonna be a master now

[@gyro539]

Wow I think I used this form before I just discovered this

[@sandsbelowstory396]

wow i can‘t believe that obi-wan kenobi and darth revan fought is this canon

[@h2otoonz23]

I’m realizing h how much I use this form

[@christianthompson3134]

You should do makashi next

[@star.boy.937]

The only form I have completely mastered is Makashi and if they make another Makashi video I would actually be super happy as Makashi is my favorite form

[@christianthompson3134]

I have mastered makashi and shii cho

[@star.boy.937]

@@christianthompson3134 tbh I have almost mastered Shii-Cho I just need to get some more moves right btw congratulations on you mastering two forms

[@christianthompson3134]

@@star.boy.937 Thank you. My lord taught me well. I'm on my way to mastering djem so, as is my apprentice.

[@star.boy.937]

@@christianthompson3134 well I hope you master it and may the force be with you

[@HollowIchigo3D]

Thia basically how I learned to wield a sword in ninjutsu. 😂

[@asrieldreemurr1210]

Looks like a combination form

[@Pyro-et9vs]

Hello there

[@VestedUTuber]

Ah, the form of "middle position is best position"

[@galacticbeats292]

What lightsabers do you guys use

[@alexruby3794]

OHO OHOHOH THEY DID IT THEY UPDATED IT

[@animacionesesteban8963]

Hello There

[@Pundae]

"No capes"

[@chikami6014]

reminds me of kenjutsu

[@pehbs3224]

"Hello There" reference, lol!

[@quannky5662]

where do yall get the sabers?

[@purplegamer9794]

Ultra-sabers or Force FX

[@Skeletty1710]

The main Part is the leg movement. Grade A Taijutsu

[@sheevpalpatine6861]

Same pfp

[@ceeceez8292]

What lightsabers do you use?

[@unknownhuman6973]

Ultra-Sabers or Force FX by the look of it

[@ceeceez8292]

@@unknownhuman6973 thanks

[@ceeceez8292]

@@unknownhuman6973 I subbed to you because ur nice

[@ekathe85]

Not enough high ground, 6/10

[@assassinx2232]

I wanna be like obi wan kenobi

[@a.food.l0ver]

Obi wan left hic cape in mustafar after the battle but he used a one while fighting whit vader so he stole a dead jedi's one

[@peternova8462]

I think you learn more from practical teaching with .🤺⚔️

[@ElricWilliam]

You move too much, Soresu should use more hanging guarda from firat position

[@adamzitsch9027]

This stuff is cool lol

[@39cluesAmy]

NO CLOAKS!

[@farelairoreglos9303]

uhh yea i just randomly make moves and i win the battle for my cousins they weak

[@marcelosantos670]

😃👍

[@doggelord]

You not do the THING

[@lashaunwilliams2771]

The thing I've always hated about light saber choreography is all the unnecessary spinning. It just looks so silly.

[@KaziKami]

Oh sh*t

[@stevenmazur9441]

Too much footwork... I imagine Soresu as tight and with very little effort. Flourishes. A lot of spinning. Supposed to the "Eye of the Storm".