Lightsaber Form VII : Juyo variant

[@johnlagunagamer2700]

Like, I train with a lightsaber at home, and the “Sword Misdirections” are my favorite, my grandma did not stand a chance

[@robe9759]

R.I.P, but honestly I am not ready to train in form 7, I would love to but I’d prefer mastering like form 3 or 5 first before attempting.

[@walkerkrause3083]

Casuals I’m studying and creating my own style with the blade builders kits. So it’s a staff that can break into two blades and can fuse back together

[@walkerkrause3083]

From there I’ll have a backup single blade

[@tartarsauce2654]

Walker Krause I’m a lil new here what’s the end goal for all this? Do you guys like fight each other or something at some point or do u just train at home ?

[@SomeGuy-fl1gz]

@@walkerkrause3083 thats what darth maul does

[@robbymanable]

No wonder the Jedi Council made this form forbidden

[@Ctrooper2011]

I can imagine how this technique would be an antagonist ability because of how dirty it is. Due to its danger, the correct technique to fight it would be to use the Force since, if I remember correctly, a big weakness in Juyo is its vulnerability to Force powers. I suppose it's a fair assumption to say Juyo's counter forms would be Makashi, Soresu, and Niman.

[@Ctrooper2011]

@@zekkozen2087 Actually, according to the _Revenge of the Sith_ novelization, it takes the user through the prenumbra of the Dark Side.

[@Marzzz887]

Yes how ever I believe juyos counter is form 5

[@eh2587]

The reason for it is because it needed hate and anger for it to be used correctly which leads to the dark side

[@patriotamerican3426]

I’m not surprised many of the ancient Sith masters and apprentices used this form in battle almost all the time

[@jaylenware363]

Me: Watches the video once Also me: I've become more powerful than any Jedi. Even you, Master Yoda.

[@bot2thot25]

Indeed

[@CosmicIceBerry]

Your overconfidence is your weakness

[@JLTrj00913]

My sister has unknowingly used some Juyo techniques, such as sword feigns and emotion channeling in her 'swordfights' with me. She's gonna become the most powerful she can become after watching this

[@craftergamer9058]

This just makes me wish lightsabers existed more then ever.

[@no.c.]

Look up Hacksmith

[@craftergamer9058]

onebig_boi 64 I’m already subscribed to them.

[@fireblaster8916]

No we just need protection

[@no.c.]

@@craftergamer9058 did you hear that they're making a retractable plasma lightsaber that has a unique color?

[@craftergamer9058]

onebig_boi 64 yes I did.

[@qeurt4504]

If every sith used these dirty tricks, the Jedi would have been extinct long ago

[@tsonny1104]

Ray force users hardly win fights without incorporating tactics used here. Obi-Wan repeatedly kicked Savage Opress in order to knock him off balance and Maul used his hilt to knock Qui-Gon off balance for an opening to kill him.

[@qeurt4504]

Oh yeaahhh

[@matthewcooper4248]

If there is a technique there's a way to counter it.

[@wilmerlubian5088]

*cough* Half Maul *cough*

[@wingding0111]

Technically they couldn’t until Mace Windu made the form...

[@justin2308]

I can see why Palpatine favored this. For a lot of sith, it was the emotion behind it (like for Maul), but for him it was also about the trickery that this form offered, especially the blade misdirections. All of the other forms leave at least a small chance of survival for your opponent, but this one is meant to almost always be deadly. It’s unlike Dooku who primarily used Form II out of a sense of dueling honor, Maul who was known to use Form VI compatibly with his double saber, and Vader who used a modified form of Form V to accommodate his crippled form. Even with the weakness of leaving yourself open, pretty much the only ones who could stand a chance would be other masters of Form VII (like Windu) and/or a master of Force powers to put distance between the duelists. The worst part is this form can pop up unexpectedly in other forms like when Maul hit Qui-Gon with his saber hilt after creating a false opening.

[@Homelander_the_GOAT]

yk qimir in the acolyte? He uses it too

[@JeanLanness]

​@@Homelander_the_GOATexactly why qimir can 1v10 jedi knights/masters. Cuz juyo's philosophy is to destroy & annihilate

[@lyonvensa]

I have to say, this must be the coolest form out of them all. Forget the dirty tricks for a bit, the way it uses sword and body misdirections are just badass, especially the turning off and on trick.

[@airborne9534]

the de-ignition and re-ignition of the saber is a technique called trakata, surprisingly frowned upon by both sides of the force.

[@matthewy2j]

There's a reason why it's often referred to as the "Sith" lightsaber form. Being a favourite of Palpatine whenever he is forced to use a lightsaber. The intent is to strike / kill your opponent rather than disarm, it increases your exposure but with sufficient speed / agility it is sufficient to evade a strike rather than parry one.

[@ThyMotherInSpirit]

Ah so that's why it's called the hardest form

[@SypherSeven]

Watch or get into an actual sword fight and you'll learn very quickly how effective "misdirection" is.

[@Cameron-il5ui]

@@SypherSeven yh is actual fencing which is the most logical useful form of sword fighting its called a feint and are very commonly used

[@jayvhoncalma3458]

@@Cameron-il5ui juyo heavily uses dirty tricks so a kick between the legs would be expected

[@everedit4you285]

2:01 this is where the fun begins!

[@dropekkys7477]

Oh no! Anakin no! NO!!!

[@Daniel-TMNT]

How does this not have millions of views? This is an incredible introductory video/tutorial into the Juyo style of lightsaber combat.

[@Cam-kh4xw]

3:23 that shadow looks epic

[@gabrielvasquez9226]

3:25

[@Cam-kh4xw]

@@gabrielvasquez9226 Wow. 2 seconds off. 🙄

[@chocotastic1]

Wow, never picked up on it before but when Anakin literally disarmed Dooku in Ep. III, it was a Juyo move he did when he went grabbed Dookus hands immobilizing his saber "catching" it, then raised his own severing both of Dooku's hands!

[@sjplayzyt2657]

After studying every form... I HAVE CHOSE JUYO! WHAT A GENIUS FORM!

[@lonesomewendigo]

Pragmatism in it's most pure. When fighting for one's purpose one must be willing to shed themselves of the concepts of honor. Honor cannot guarantee victory. Only victory does.

[@sjplayzyt2657]

@@lonesomewendigo Well said.

[@Gonna-Cry]

I created a form. Or to be precise, a variation of Jar'Kai which allows me to beat anyone without 2 sabers. Even double blade doesn't survive.

[@JLTrj00913]

@@Gonna-Cry Nice, you should make a video on it

[@Gonna-Cry]

@@JLTrj00913 lazy :)

[@Sgt_MajorProblem]

As someone who had done a plastic lightsaber duel with a Juyo user while using Soresu, I can confirm that Juyo users are terrifying.

[@torvuu]

jesus i feel sorry for you.

[@kevingibbard240]

These are all concepts and techniques in longsword and kenjutsu. Props to you guys for knowing your stuff.

[@theultimatek.i.m.m1504]

Wheeelp, I know what form I'hma specialize in! I LOVE fighting sneaky and dirty! (Except for the hilt strike, that's just mean.)

[@renascitur7051]

The juyo form: lethal strikes Hilt strike: is mean

[@theultimatek.i.m.m1504]

@@renascitur7051 Ikr! I'm just loopy like that, lol.

[@erichowie9922]

If lightsabers were real, the hilt strike would probably be the nicest you could use consider all others would kill or dismember

[@desconhecido0300]

Form 3: Hello there

[@inlegend2129]

Well those very hilt strikes killed Qui Gon

[@eh2587]

2:47-2:56 and that is why you always keep a spare lightsaber with you

[@ryanhernandez5632]

I forget how savage/ cruily efficient this form is. Defently a deadly form to face off against.

[@grimmreaper1594]

I was just giggling like a fool throughout the entire video because of how delightfully sneaky the moves were

[@aikohimutji107]

I love your Form 7 Juyo training! I practice your moves everyday to pass the time. Keep it up!

[@melissaors9602]

Did you Master Form 7?

These videos are so cool to watch and the difference between the forms becomes clearer. I have to point out though that you forgot a key element to Form VII specifically Juyo; aggression! This is one of the main reasons why it's practiced and utilized by the Sith/Dark Side users.

[@demovak1737]

This type of saber form: S I K E

[@brutalstuff1653]

Out of all forms this would definitely be the one I’d prefer the most 👍

[@darthnoxshinjsu.5312]

I've been looking for someone to show me how to fight the 7 lightsaber combat styles for a long time, and I came across this channel. Seriously, I thank you infinitely.

[@Bandarr9000]

I think they skipped form 6 unfortunately

[@DynoSkrimisher]

Madara learning Lightsaber styles? Oh great.

[@brutalblizz]

why would madara need to learn lightsaber forms lmao

[@darthnoxshinjsu.5312]

@@brutalblizz Hashirama needs a few "Hello There" up her ass.

[@HarMaths1]

@@darthnoxshinjsu.5312 harishima he

[@liuoverkill6236]

Vaapad!

[@Kag_Yag]

Luke Gilmore He is asking for him to do vaapad.

[@weewee3559]

@@turtlqq6872 we all make mistakes in the heat of passion Jimbo

[@axeldiaz7960]

Luke Gilmore nice going

[@TheMalevolentSpoon]

Isn't vaapad not realistic due to it being built around force users' superhuman acrobatics?

[@yaboijoe6119]

Luke is correct vaapad and juyo r varients of form 7

[@maxeisenhardt8800]

So Anakin resorted to this variant to finally break Dooku's flawless Form II.

[@dillonb5317]

No, he is strictly a form 5 practitioner. He just tapped into his darkside to be dooku

[@2yoyoyo1Unplugged]

Abominatus Anakin never used any other forms?

[@maxeisenhardt8800]

@@dillonb5317 Anakin's form is V and he used that during his duel against Dooku in Episode III, but I was referring to the 'dirty tricks' part of this one. Those definitely look like the final move he made to cut off Dooku's hands.

[@flipkiller8521]

I see influences from Itto-Ryu Kendo and Italian Swordsmanship. Lots of misdirection and feints for landing that surefire killing blow.

[@NateGeneration1Nano]

Perhaps one of the greatest styles learned only by the greatest of Force wielders. Impressive. In many ways, some have described it as a surrender to the Force, to strike at an opponent with such speed and angles of attack that they have difficulty countering it. Your number of attacks will increase, and you will notice many of them will slip beneath your opponent’s guard, critically wounding them, but surrendering yourself to the force in such a way, reduces your ability to resist its effects, should your enemy turn the Force against you. Be on your guard.

[@FriendlyKat]

Juyo is mainly also used to overpower foes. It's why it's called a aggressive form too. Love this! So cool!

[@kholwayd9839]

Related fun fact: The outer saber trick was used by Rey twice in the throne room scene against the Praetorian guards.

[@SlivCommique]

This is the form i have mastered with it being unexpected and almost impossible to defend against unless you face a type 3 or the other powerful defensive type

[@jamj59]

Ok commie

[@yabo1calv1n47]

you can still overcome form 3 master users because of its unpredictability

[@mandabenbordewijk8318]

Form 2 (Makashi) can be a counter

[@NoNo-qj3ef]

Another form 7 variant known as vaapad, can counter juyo this variant was famously used by mace windu

[@lordmemer8083]

I dont believe you mastered it if you really do then what 2 form did form 7 use? Only masters of form 7 knows that this requires real discipline and more demanding than form 5

[@gfdhef]

Very cool video, love the form, misleading and misdirecting you’re opponent, parry or feint, and punish.

[@celtibero599]

2:14, in the Spanish Destreza that is called “Movimiento de Conclusión” -> “Final Move” or “Ending Move”

[@MCdeltaT-]

1:35 back when I took japanese sword fighting this was my favorite technique, block an overhead strike at an angle so that the momentum sends them slightly off balance and sliding down the lenght of your blade, take a tiny little step in and move the blade over your head and you have a full force downward opening on an off-balance opponent with their neck exposed

[@wolfeusmc2011]

Basically Juyo and Vapaad combines the same tactics you implore in Muay Thai Combined with Wrestling and Judo. Add a weapon into the mix (can be done with knives as well in hand to hand combat. Exposure points feigning misdirection and utilizations of not just the blade but the hilt your own elbows as a weapon and takedowns. Juyo and Vapaad are in essence barbaric and ferocious forms. Love the tutorial

[@boshmi7776]

A lot of this really reminds me of German longsword technique. Like that throat cut is almost identical to a move from the zornhau.

[@KumaoftheForest]

What I like about Juyo is that every user adds something else to make their version different, they even say “you should know a few other forms before learning Juyo”

[@DynoSkrimisher]

Why do I feel like Anakin used this form on Obi-Wan? Also, didn't Cal from Fallen Order do the Juyo On-&-Off?

[@quigonsbebygones3463]

Cal definitely did, so did Mace Windu. Both of them actively draw from dark side energy

[@Bastion83]

Anakin was actually denied training in Form 7 because it was worried that he wouldn't be able to control the emotions he tapped into(also it was Vapaad specifically he wanted to learn, different variation than what is shown here, Juyo, with Juyo known to be even more intense and chaotic, with zilch for defense, unlike Vapaad) Anakin was largely a Form V user, which was in some ways similar but more counterstrike based.

[@josebeteta8283]

I know that Cal would turn his saber off when maneuvering around an opponent with his double-blade lightsaber or during a finishing move, but other than that, I can’t recall him ever using false openings or dirty tricks in lightsaber duels. If you can point out an example, that would be helpful

[@dennisleonardo2992]

@@josebeteta8283 He did it in his 3rd fight against trilla in the vault on bogano. They were simply powerclashing their lightsabers against each other and he just turned his off, which resulted in hers swinging through and her losing balance. Then he disarmed her and took her lightsaber, was dazzled for a moment because his force psychometry resonated with trilla's lightsaber hilt. Trilla used this time to grab the holocron and made her escape. Anyhoo cal does use quite a few rather "dark" techniques. That's not because he taps into the dark side. It's because he essentially teaches all lightsaber skills beyond padawan form 1 to himself and improvises. That's why he heavily uses stuff like kicks, lightsaber throws, force speed, force pull and more technical but still unorthodox moves like transitioning from 1 blade to dual blade to 2 separate blades mid attack and of course the famous force slow which seems to be force power many just never thought about using. Not to be switched up with kylo Ren's force halt. He most likely just doesn't know that jedi frown at this way of fighting which primary goal is winning at seemingly all costs. He just knows it works.

[@carlosrob8423]

Yeah that's why imo Cal's cannon lightsaber color should be purple.

[@obiwankenobi4143]

I’ve mastered this form

[@alcssmith2090]

I believe you actually mastered form I I I master Kenobi

[@Hotlmao]

Wait aren’t you the master of form 3 the exact opposite of form 7?

[@hitherez_2925]

Didn’t darth mall use this? He used the hilt to daze qui gon and then stabbed him

[@Niels_-_]

Yes i believe so

[@josebeteta8283]

Yeah, the opening of this video nailed it for me, when the basic stance mirrored Darth Maul’s in TPM

[@mandabenbordewijk8318]

Maul was specialized in Juyo

[@joaquinriosrodriguez7316]

@@mandabenbordewijk8318 Maul trained every single form of lightsaber combat. He just used juyo and jar' kai because juyo is amazing and jar' kai is the double bladed lightsaber form.

[@Lol-ke1ug]

@@joaquinriosrodriguez7316 jar kai is used with two lightsaber not a double bladed lightsaber he used mostly juyo

[@AceCJay]

I train myself in lightsaber combat but I never chose a form so I went searching for lightsaber forms and I chose form 7, and not only that but once I master this form I will pass the knowledge to my future padawan apprentice

[@AceCJay]

Aprrentice is referring to my little brother although first I must make him like star wars by showing him all the movies, I'll report back in about a week, wish me luck.

[@Kevin-mw4oc]

@@AceCJay So?

[@AceCJay]

@@Kevin-mw4oc sorry for not responding,anyways he doesn't care sadly

[@Kevin-mw4oc]

@@AceCJay Ah damn. I usually find my Apprentices at school or smth. I choose the bullied kids and they turn strong.

[@AceCJay]

@@Kevin-mw4oc wow that's cool man, respect

[@thekingdomofnarwhals2225]

So from what I'm seeing it seems that juyo is a mix between Germanic claymore fighting and Japanese samurai fighting with several false swings and violent counters. Impressive. Most Impressive

[@VestedUTuber]

This with a bit of Vaapad mixed in is the closest to what I use. Blade redirections, slipping strikes, single-tempo parries and reposts, even some okinawan shorinryu techniques mixed in. I don't really use the trick openings as I'm not confident in my ability to exploit them yet. It also fits my use of exotic sabers. Separating staffs, pikes, crossguard, and in the future I'll even be adding a three-segment saberstaff and what I like to call a "battosaber" (basically a lightsaber with a katana-style sheath allowing for battojutsu-style techniques) to my collection.

[@noahweathers4408]

Many of the martial arts techniques attributed to Juyo could also apply to the unarmed combat aspect of Ataru, training to use one’s entire body as a weapon. Darth Maul also employed a martial art called Teräs Käsi, based on the movements of beasts.

[@animacionesesteban8963]

After I learn this and fight my brother who always win: My powers has doubled since last time we met

[@Marzzz887]

Yes my favorite form and the one I use along with makashi soresu and Djem so but I primarily use form 7

[@felixbeutin8105]

This form takes some inspiration from aikido and kenjutsu and i love it

[@ToxicSentinelTTV]

Form VII, or Juyo, requires the mastery over several different lightsabre forms. I.e. you can blend in different elements into Juyo, and it's still Juyo

[@Cosmiccish]

Form 7 is just realistic and the other forms are just for action and more dramatic scenes

[@yaboynuttyquinlan3558]

Now this right here is art

[@angelikussnape]

The Kicks part reminded me so much of Obi-Wan in his fight with Maul and Savage Oppress during the time after Adi Gallia was killed.

[@gamer_kitsune2023]

Juyo: *kicks are labeled as dirty tricks* Fiore: Hold my whiskey.

[@decoderhacker4062]

The cool part with the lightsaber is that they don’t need to focus on using a sharp edge to slice any opponents, whereas with a sword, you need to.

[@charlesulsurf3394]

Those are mostly for ceremonial or practice since engagement in actual combat you use quick thrusting or advancing guard moves. They might work as a finisher move after exhausting the opponent.

[@mandabenbordewijk8318]

Maul used it

[@Arcane_Kobold]

This is just “be a cheeky asshole” the style and I’m all here for it.

[@themethanetank4801]

You guys should do Niman

[@generalkenobi1617]

3:17 I can see how this could catch a Jedi off-guard, but once he’s been knocked down all he had to do was swing his lightsaber over his back in order to block the strike

[@Halinspark]

Not if you hit them as they're falling, which is what you're supposed to do at normal fight speed.

[@xanderhebert6257]

I like this take on Juyo. It seems vaguely described in sources, requiring the use of the force and its internal emotional components to separate it from the or their forms, but your take seems focused on it being a style that relies on killing intent and enjoying the battle which the Jedi try to remove from all the other forms. All the lightsaber forms seem very honest, so having a non-Jedi style focused on creativity, feints, and switching from heavier strikes to sudden bursts of speedy bladework would work for Juyo.

[@keeganfirecloak4695]

If I ever find a way to visit the city you guys are based in, I’d love to learn from you guys!

[@tangofett4065]

Very nice! After the Soresu video, I definitely sub’d

[@starwarsbinks6339]

The lightsaber turn off is banned from the dueling of the sith and the jedi. I love it

[@welcometomcdonaldsmayitake2003]

What happened to Saberform VI?

[@AkademiaSaberArts]

there will be a video about form 6 too :)

[@welcometomcdonaldsmayitake2003]

@@AkademiaSaberArts Can't wait😀

[@macabre737b7]

@@AkademiaSaberArts can you guys make a playlist of all the lightsaber form tutorials?

[@samgreen8007]

@@AkademiaSaberArts can't wait! Must be the next for last!

[@mandabenbordewijk8318]

Form VI is basically all the previous forms combined

[@matthewdavis2616]

Turning the lightsaber off and on again is called tràkata.

[@MMbiza]

0:59 doesn't it called trakata?

[@VrVHS]

I, am the idle stance or whatever you call it for form VI, and the attacks of form VII: Juyo variant.

[@carnthecorby]

Feel like if you were a survivalist of Order 66 and had already been a "master" of Niman for 10-12 years you'd definitely want to adapt this style for the rugged and ruthless Empire age 👍

[@Raymus327]

Thank you, masters now I have dominated a new combat style

[@solcorvinus9793]

Been waiting for this one

[@angelTechnician64]

So apparently the way I've been fighting this whole time has a name, neat

[@MoldyOog]

When you're like, "This isn't lightsaber combat; it's German and Italian longsword."

[@MrAlexH1991]

These “dirty tricks” are almost all inspired by HEMA techniques. 😂

[@justin2308]

Makes sense for Star Wars, since lightsabers were originally meant to be like heavy broadswords. Combine it with eastern techniques like Kendo and you have what is shown here.

[@willhillthethrill6371]

Without even knowing it, I've been using an actual form. Coolio.

[@soyjackz]

"Fear leads to hate, hate leads to anger, anger leads to suffering.."

[@UTU1O]

0:58 is a move called Trakata which is banned by the Sith and the Jedi, I also didn't know it was a Juyo technique. I always thought it to be from Vaapad.

[@samrowley8272]

Apparently these guys have not read up on nick Gillards notes. Both attacks with sword and hands and feet were implied with Juyo.

[@jepa470]

The lightsaber on/off trick is actually frowned upon by both the jedi and the sith

[@jepa470]

@renetto the Jedi thought it was unsportsmanlike and the sith thought it was for pussies

[@reme7903]

this form is my favourite.

[@davidwas77]

I know that Trakata, aka the style where you turn off the blade, was forbidden amongst Jedi, I know the Sith frowned on it too because it took advantage of a cheap move, but I don't know if they forbid it or not.

[@SamaelVR]

Those are some really cool techniques

[@Pastronameat]

One... Can only hope to master this form....

[@briskbronco8292]

When you build up your speed and technique it can win you some points in competitions My favorite battle technique in lightsaber duels that I implemented is the rapier style of the musketeer and the overwhelming attack of a samurai with the defense of kendo form 10

[@garrasaur]

What happened to form 6 niman

[@belendobuck8069]

0:45 Saber lock is a way to escape there

[@SypherSeven]

Full speed spar using the various styles you show. Then slow it down in your editor for us so we can follow how it looks for real.

[@knightofarnor2552]

Jedi: We know of this form, but we do not use it. It is better to fight defensively. Johannes Liechtenauer and Fiore de'i Liberi: **visible confusion**

[@kev7361]

Juyos supposed to be a highly aggressive form too right?

[@her0k1d56]

This is like a form I use but I didn’t know existed

[@bot2thot25]

Probably my favorite form due to its deceit

[@h3h723]

I think the anakin skywalker version of using ataru steps with his uniqe lighsaber atakcs looks a bit similiar to juyo exept the kicks

[@ustanakjavo1247]

I think you must do more videos like this

[@PraetorPaktu]

This is my favourite so far

[@batty2259]

Yup, form VII would be mine. Already getting ideas for a fan film. The moves I'm gonna make.

[@atetoomanyfrogs]

I will study this, and create a duel saber variant with my studies

[@Marzzz887]

Can u make a full on duel using juyo

[@KaziKami]

Theres a channel called force clash that shows duels of lightsaber forms

[@lazarusrex9545]

What sabers are you using. That is a seriously bright red blade

[@graysonbillitti5390]

Imagine facing someone who strikes at you directly but the moment you put your saber to block they turn there’s off and go right through your defenses to then turn there saber on whilest slashing you... this is my type of shit

[@nox_ell1549]

What about count Doоku's sword? How to use it?

[@mandabenbordewijk8318]

It's form 2 (Makashi). That form was focused on 1v1 Combat. It relies on footwork and precision

[@basedbattledroid3507]

Got to be my favorite form

[@BlueLife03]

I’ve learned 6 lightsaber combat forms and mastered them all but I can’t find one for form 6