Makashi Tutorial | Lightsaber Form | Jedi Training

[@JacketCK]

remember, this form was made just because Sir Cristopher Lee was proficient in Fencing and thought it was a good idea to implement it in his character

[@joedirt861]

Elegant is as elegant do.

[@ColeTheGreyGhostJedi]

I love Makashi, so elegant and easy to learn.

[@GalavantGaming]

Easy to learn, hard to master, deadly to your opponents

[@anticorruptionagenda5106]

He would make a good young dooku too

[@GalavantGaming]

@@anticorruptionagenda5106 oh definitely!

[@benparsons4979]

it ain't Shii Cho

[@lvi8430]

I NEED a Soresu tutorial :(

[@riangunnoe563]

This is the best lightsaber form for realism, as it is all based off of real footwork and guards/parries in fencing and HEMA. You guys did an amazing job, great work!

[@kevinmorrice]

i feel makashi is a beautiful form for choreographing, its elegant and graceful, yet deadly accurate

[@bullet_outsmarter_5000]

Count dooku is *easily* my favorite character in star wars! And I'm so happy to find a tutorial on form II

[@reddragon_2002]

My too!

[@reddragon_2002]

Thanks to Sir Christopher Lee for creating a whole style of fencing in Star Wars, and thanks to him for insisting on making a curved handle - it turned out to be really the most beautiful and elegant! And also thank him for giving us Count Dooku, giving him charisma, significance and, most importantly, a soul.

[@FailedPancake]

YUS SABRE FENCING IN SABER FIGHTING. WHAT WEVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR

[@FailedPancake]

Also more like epee, but you have a sabre

[@William_Does_Coasters2255]

So ancient, elegant and simple ❤

[@SWFanatics]

I’ve been looking forward to this!

[@erikhagler3500]

I love the dynamic techniques of the Prequel Trilogy Lightsaber Combat. Definitely see elements of Spanish and French Fencing along with Filipino Kali techniques. DEFINITELY my favorite of the styles. Well done, guys!

[@OwenMcGuire-ob9qq]

Much better than the first reckless baseball-like swinging you see in the sequals. 🤮

[@whateverwhatever4476]

@@OwenMcGuire-ob9qqpeople hate the fighting styles in the prequels for whatever reason

[@edwardryan2476]

Way better than The Sequel Trilogy.

[@charlesratcliff2016]

Makashi is excellent for saber to saber combat. Love the video and May The Force Be With You.

[@supremechancellorpalpatine194]

ive been looking forward to- dang you beat me too it. A suprise to be sure but a welcome one HAHAHA no one can out prequel the hutt *laughs in huttnese* great vid guys, can you do juyo next for um... non sith lord related reasons ty!

[@kinglionheart450]

Being offensive and because I own the curved lightsaber.This is the perfect form for me.I have mastered this to the Ful list of the point where I don't even have to move much muscles.Just account for somebody and strike them.I can literally do this till I'm old.I can see why christopher lee was able to keep fencing all the way until he was in his eighties

[@tonyc.0451]

Hello there. I occasionally practice sword techniques and I'm more comfortable with one-handed sword combat at the moment. Thanks for making this tutorial quick and simple.

[@davish7864]

Dang, I’d actually really like to see another one of these guide videos showcasing the forms going against each other!

[@fusionclean]

An elegant, noble , Gentleman style

[@the_zest3849]

HEY!!! I remember mentioning this to you guys a while ago and here it is!! Thankyou dude!! Also dude, I'd love to see if you could do a video explaining vaapad in some form, either way you guys are the best

[@caioaugustomontesdacunha5038]

A Very elegant form Definily my favourite form of lightsaber fight

[@Imdippinout]

How would you feel about adding lunging attacks into your choreography? Seeing as this whole stance was based on actual European fencing techniques, I think they would fit in fairly well. Plus with force powers and clever video editing, some really cool exchanges could be set up with lunges.

[@KarosRose]

Franc

[@Haiseisgone]

Yea

[@Julez806]

Looks good! So I have something to train in this damn lockdown :D Thanks man!

[@GrayPaladin]

I really like these tutorials. Very well done and helpful. Thank you!

[@samuelbuscop1615]

This is your best video I ever see before!!!

[@SaltSweatEDH]

This video is extremely helpful! I'm doing a count dooku cosplay next month, and I really needed this!

[@littlericky6133]

You said the first, does it mean is going to be a part 2? Also will you be doing this for every form of lightsaber combat? That would be cool. Video was good as always

[@Mikestarwalker]

Thanks man 🙏 If this video gets 1k likes we will definitely do more lightsaber form videos 🙌

[@littlericky6133]

@@Mikestarwalker yes I hope it reaches, I would look forward to seeing those as well, and maybe a reverse grip tutorial as well, keep teh amazing work, and may the force be with you

[@starwarsenjoyer7567]

@@Mikestarwalker that would be great. Form videos would be amazing. Especially since I'm a "master of all" so I'd love to learn them!

[@littlericky6133]

@@starwarsenjoyer7567 Two masters then, awesome😂

[@jarredrice1316]

@@Mikestarwalker where do yall get your lightsabers from?

[@koalanutsama1851]

this side of KZbin makes me happy very happy

[@AlisterTate]

a style so chill, you could even take on 3 assailants in your PJs while moderately sedated 😵‍💫

[@HerrSturmStudios]

I've been looking forward to this

[@kurtadams4791]

An elegant style for a more civilized duelist

[@zc2922]

Yes!!! Love the video! Please do more lightsaber form videos 😄

[@OfficialQuantumTag]

It seems I practiced Makashi without knowing what it was, I just practiced minimal, simplistic however elegant blade work that didn’t focus much on brute force.

[@megavictor025]

I do somthig similar but whit djem so, i thik thats the natural form of duelung of someone depending of his behavior

[@batty2259]

After watching a lot of videos on this, I'm picking up on this pretty quickly. I believe I would use this form.

[@alchemist743]

My form 2 I had to develop to suit my left hand style but it still maintains the stances ive seen here so its pretty familiar

[@TheClassyy]

Same

[@joedirt861]

It's literally a mirror. Your cut 2 is his cut 3, his tierce guard is your quatre

[@ChristopherCLibre]

0:06 woah you did it same , nice vid😄

[@SERREBREM]

You inspired me to do lightsaber videos. You are so good at lightsaber fighting! I liked the video so I hope you do another form!!

[@thefox9610]

I’am actually a real Starwars fan and I’m going to learn that as soon I bought my own lightsaber.

[@CrashCraftLabs]

i wish i could afford one of those sabers that a durable enough to fight with, i have this darth vader one but the plastic is not strong enough the tip is already broken. got it when ep 1 came out.... for some reason they released all the classic sabers too haha. great vis keep up the good work.

[@sKeTcH_LiVe]

Yea!!! Just spoke with you on Instagram, thanks for helping me find the video!!! Can't wait for form 5!!!

[@darkknight67584]

Brilliant tutorial. Subscribed

[@YondaimexFlashx]

So been following and watching your videos for the past couple months and loving the content and I have a bad wrist but by doing your tutorials my wrist has been getting stronger but curious when we can see more of your style tutorials im a big fan of Soresu

[@aamiller90]

Very graceful, like a dance

[@PSICaptain615]

This seems like a very sick fighting style

[@aidanscarletwolf]

This style is one that I would utilize, as it is similar to European and Spanish fencing, something that I have a rudimentary knowledge of.

[@giorodriguez2670]

Just got the new count Dooku Jedi saber and I’m excited

[@Bog_Wizard]

I want to do this it looks so fun.

[@theromanorder]

Note to self: in basic stance just hold with both hands for stronger attacks and more solid defense well using the precise swing strikes and THRUSTS. As you block and move oponits blade when opening strike to cripple your enemy

[@sethmcdonald4]

I got my saber in the mail the other day I've been just watching your videos like crazy learning some new things with the saber but thing of it reminds me of kendo the way of Japanese sword fighting. The way the Jedi did there saber tricks. Even the Sith as well they all indeed looked like they had Kendo and maybe some ninjitsue training.

[@lucasmoreiraribeiro]

Count Dooku is my favorite character of all Star Wars and now that o have enough age to play with a colored stretchable plastic stick without falling off my hand I can finally learn Dooku’s elengant form of lightsaber combat: Makashi or also known as form 2.

[@antoinepichon1426]

Shall we see other lightsabers fighting styles, excellent video, I love makashi

[@Kt.2010-b7z]

I like this one.

[@TheShadow14150]

Form II: the form was invented to defeat other opponents with lightsabers, henceforth its common to salute the opponent before engaging in a duel. The key is doing as much as possible whilst moving as little as possible. This form is best summarized by count dooku (as we all know)!

[@DfiftyMusic]

I’m a Juyo practitioner but I apply Makashi moves to throw concentration

[@midnightduzit]

I love this

[@happyvalleybooksandstories22A]

@Mikestarwalker Do you have a video on the Techniques Anakin used during the Episode 2-3 era? Also, I am going to write my versions of Star Wars Capture The Flag. Not sure if you have played Capture The Flag before but it is fun. We have done a basic Star Wars Capture the Flag in my family before you should try it. I will keep you updated May The Force Be With You

[@RomanVE61203]

Can you do form 3 and 5 in the future? I’m trying to learn them and I need a good video guide

[@kennyholmes5196]

Practice with Form 3 requires nerf guns.

[@RomanVE61203]

@@kennyholmes5196 but it is used against sabers too is it not? Is there a better defensive form to use against savers?

[@kennyholmes5196]

@@RomanVE61203 That is a fair point. I was more referring to how Shien was developed to defend against blasters in the canon.

[@RomanVE61203]

@@kennyholmes5196 ok, that’s fair

[@hiro9529]

Dude your video tutorial are really worth to watch i just practice makashi move and it works just i still need to improve my speed attack a little bit more

[@stevefelten1197]

That is definitely a form an aristocrat would choose. BTW I am digging your videos I want to start training soon.

[@digitaljannatul4398]

Amazing

[@odonnell1218]

It actually looks very similar to how one would fight with a rapier

[@joedirt861]

Not even close

[@silverousleonidas5790]

Would love to see more of these.

[@tw8507]

I never thought I'd hear a Modern Family reference in a lightsaber training video

[@mahmoudalberrey9507]

Do djem so /shien Or do all the lightsaber combat forms in order.

[@arthurhenriquevaz901]

Do djem so /shien Or do all the lightsaber combat forms in order. yes, pls.

[@mach2223]

lmao I wanna see anyone do ataru with its 3 meter high flips

[@KingofIronfist]

I am probably gonna have to be using this for Self defense today lets see how it goes

[@Lego_Library]

very helpful! keep up the good work!

[@certinho76]

Dooku was a baller. He took on two of the Jedi Order's best in Anakin and Obi-Wan multiple times. Took on Yoda and was the Master of Qui-Gon Jinn. Possibly one of the top 5 Jedi ever before his fall to the Darkside. He saw the writing on the wall with the corruption of the Jedi and how they became weak and arrogant. Dooku was a gentleman, refined, eloquent, a political idealist, a servant of the Force not the corrupt Senate and their petty politics.

[@FredEvrardAcademy]

Thanks for the all videos. What brand of saber do you use? Thanks

[@mydayyyyyyyyy]

Nice Video! Thank you. What do you think about count Dokus lightsaber?

[@bigwsly]

Trying to make a combination with form 2 and 5 in my fighting style The forms a quite different but It’s gotta be possible

[@antoinepichon1426]

Mike starwalker notification Hello there

[@Mikestarwalker]

🙌 we appreciate that bell man!

[@harlekinjoke8512]

Could you guys do the same Videos for form 4 and 5? I would appreciate it.

[@datyeen]

Question; at 3:39 you guys do this huge arcing overhead 'parry'. Wouldnt that just leave you open to being quickly gutted across the ribs from the other side? Especially the very open, awkward stance you assume after the parry; bent over, sword way out to the side.

[@e.danimations329]

First vid of 2O21!

[@oscarz1306]

even though this didn't get 1000 likes can you plzzzz do more forms plzzz

[@Mikestarwalker]

🙏 give it time it can still get there! Certainly possible.

[@crazyaero23]

I hope yall do djem so form 5 next

[@yeethan1094]

I take fencing, so this should be easy and fun

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

Very nice. I'm a big fan of the Makashi form. The issue I tend to have is I fing longer blades hard to control 1-handed. Any tips on drills to improve that, or equipment choices to facilitate it?

[@joedirt861]

A typical European saber had a blade of 32 inches or less, and a crossguard to help balance the weight. In addition to being thinner than most light sabers, which helps with grip. You need to build forearm strength. How do we do this? Moulenets. Schola gladitoria has some old videos that give good examples. You need to build up the wrists and forearms. If I remember or am reminded I'll link them.

[@FailedPancake]

The best thing about it is that you can swing it around like crazy (don't do this in actual fencing, they will just parry riposte, speaking of which, why do we never parry riposte in star wars fights???)

[@edwardmilon668]

Excellent! Never Saw Anything 👍This In Fan Films! Keep Up The good Work!

[@Protom1001-s3]

Use full for my light saber battles with my cousin

[@camaroesters6994]

Please do more like this in want to learn form 5&6

[@Mikestarwalker]

Once form 3 hits 1000 likes 🙌

[@camaroesters6994]

Thanks for helping me with my light saber combat

[@supershorts7921]

Dooku 💛

[@Zahyo_Santarroyo_Sk8_YT]

Important question does this apply for Dual wield or can you use all forms dual wielded I’m making my own pvc Lightsabers and planning to make later make Splitable Cal Kestis saber out of PVC

[@falcaogamer986]

Do you make one of Form V, my favorite?

[@deadpoolmemes8061]

Please do a palpatine vs maul and savage oppress please please please!!!

[@SithLordWolff]

I accidentally always switched to one handed dueling with my friends so one of them eventually suggested this to me

[@gamithemighty5932]

Any chance you plan on releasing an explanation of form III Soresu?

[@Mikestarwalker]

Definitely

[@gamithemighty5932]

Awesome Looking forward to it ^^

[@stratdx]

Hi! Can you please offer som insight as to the equipment (sabers) you are using? Thank you!

[@Thomas-sn4pp]

You should add another makashi training video for people who mastered the 1st one

[@10_points]

Why yes My style of choice

[@kapitanburza9551]

Hello, I would like to ask, where to learn more advanced choreography, like you? Thanks for helping.

[@RoachDoggJr2112]

Makashi is the direct result of Christopher Lee schooling George Lucas on actual swordfighting. Makashi in reality is essentially just fencing form.

[@CarterBartram]

Don't hold your hand behind your back. It tightens your shoulder and makes it harder to balance. Just keep in a neutral position and somewhat out of the way.

[@evancobb2554]

please more of these

[@smashpros1844]

Any chance we can see a form 3 soresu tutorial

[@Mikestarwalker]

smash that like button! if this video gets 1000 likes we will cover other forms!

[@Roka_Rolls]

I was honestly wondering if you've made a dedicated Jar'kai lightsaber combat video yet? If so, may I have the link and if not could this be something in the future?

[@holycross6887]

y'all didnt demonstrate all of form 2💯but y'all still did a good job💯

[@Mikestarwalker]

Thanks and yea this is more of an intro to Makashi style in choreography not actual fighting

[@Johsther]

@@Mikestarwalker when will you guys make the actual fighting tutorial for Makashi?

[@SchwarzSchwertkampfer]

In Empire strikes back Vader uses makashi, to toy with his son.

[@kevinmencer3782]

Count Dooku used a curved hilt in the movies. Would that actually be beneficial when using this technique?

[@trollunderbridge2292]

That's the lore reason he did it. The IRL reason is because Sir Christopher Lee wanted it like that.

[@brodyboyd1206]

Hey was just wondering like what sabers are good for actual dueling and stuff like are the fancy ones actually good for cool stuff like this or do you use them for your choreography and tutorials and stuff sorry for the long comment just super curious lol

[@cashvault1996]

This is the fighting style of Count Dooku

[@singerbaritone01]

Thanks so much for this i cutted off my friend Kinana Skyrunner's hand he didn't stand a chance lol