Lightsaber Battle for The Saber Legion World Championship | Jimmy Sourile vs. Alain Bloch

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  • The Saber Legion is a International Saber Combat Organization...........The Championship, 7th and final match from the champion series event Resolution III at the VFW uptown in Minneapolis Minnesota. Commentary from Thor Borger (Basement Boy Banter) and Terry Birnbaum (TSL founder). Big Thanks to our sponsors for the event Zebra Mats and Ripper Blades
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  • @chiefcoiler
    @chiefcoiler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5051

    Hey, how do we make fencing more interesting? Use lightsabers. Genius.

    • @edwardv7991
      @edwardv7991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      Chief Coiler there’s no technique here. I rather watch fencing than this. This is just two kids playing with saber toys.

    • @mindofcow
      @mindofcow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      Edward V shut up

    • @Zombie81212
      @Zombie81212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      I agree with Ninfu

    • @arrowsaurus7561
      @arrowsaurus7561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Ninfu.
      Ngl Edward is kinda right, they have no technique like you see in the movies

    • @haminyoon7797
      @haminyoon7797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      @@arrowsaurus7561 I mean I'm not really surprised that they dont have the techniques or flashiness from the movies, but you have to consider that lightsaber fights from the films are choreographed prior to shooting the scene. But yes, I understand.

  • @mart2reach
    @mart2reach 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2467

    Dueling in my mind: **Anakin Vs Obiwan*
    Dueling in real life:

    • @Grgrqr
      @Grgrqr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      True, lightsabers are way too dangerous to be approached improperly

    • @STOCOSF
      @STOCOSF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      these are cowards who just wanna get some point and have no technique

    • @sid-xf2pm
      @sid-xf2pm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      And force users use the force to predict every move that’s how they can defend and know when to attack, and when they die they let their force down or something

    • @voidastro4873
      @voidastro4873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Well this is literally fencing with lightsabers. Lightsaber duels in real life even without the force would be really different. I do lightsaber training on my own just about daily to prepare for the day I'll actually get to duel.

    • @Kotoamatsukami6910
      @Kotoamatsukami6910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sid-xf2pm Not really, even if you know a swing is coming does not mean you are able to block it

  • @MGIX-tm1os
    @MGIX-tm1os 3 ปีที่แล้ว +647

    Me: A Star Wars fan.
    Also me during this entire video:
    When does the fighting start

    • @__lynx_
      @__lynx_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same

    • @river.m2010
      @river.m2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is pathetic I can do much better and longer battles and I’m a kid

    • @samguy7587
      @samguy7587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@river.m2010 I doubt it

    • @river.m2010
      @river.m2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @NepoleonBunaparde I’m from the UK

    • @nickfonseca5494
      @nickfonseca5494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yees I stopped at min 3 kkkkk

  • @ValseInstrumentalist
    @ValseInstrumentalist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +519

    This drives home the idea that real lightsaber battles would be short, explosively bloody affairs usually ending with both combatants being killed or gravely injured by retaliation.

    • @andrewjacox4655
      @andrewjacox4655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      Well since the actual Jedi can foresee their opponents attacks they already know where they will be so they can counter it and that’s why they are so long. But this is more like a little bit of reflex and prediction

    • @josephfischer6304
      @josephfischer6304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      ValseMusic also you gotta remember that Jedi don’t wear armor so they are gonna be fighting a lot differently then these guys it would be much more defensively

    • @brandonpeters9155
      @brandonpeters9155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I mean the deal is that is what a normal sword fight is.
      For force users there is a different story of both parties can be influenced by the prophetic nature of the Force and that is what makes the difference.

    • @aaronsmith2771
      @aaronsmith2771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      It’s wouldn’t really be bloody if hit with the light saber because it will cauterize the wound

    • @halostormx7827
      @halostormx7827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      These strikes except a few are very light cuts maybe even skim past even a painful burn won’t immediately defeat you sure it will hurt a ton but adrenaline will reduce this and fuel your duel you have to remember that many of the deaths in starwars were deep cuts or stabs nobody died cause someone skimmed them they take it and continue

  • @j.d.clayborne5556
    @j.d.clayborne5556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4152

    I wish they used actual lightsaber combat forms but this is pretty good i guess

    • @ethanray2021
      @ethanray2021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +933

      No one knows what real saber combat forms are like other than a basic description because Lucas made them up, and a lot of it wouldn't work irl because the Jedi rely on the force to predict their enemies next attacks

    • @ViperDivinity
      @ViperDivinity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Real life saber combat,

    • @kenansabic2901
      @kenansabic2901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +401

      @@ethanray2021 Some of the forms are really more philosophies than fighting styles.

    • @OP-er3fg
      @OP-er3fg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +387

      If lightsabers were real, fights would very much look like this.

    • @TIRFemcel
      @TIRFemcel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +245

      @@ethanray2021 Shii cho is basic sword fighting without much defense.
      Makashi is literally fencing.
      Soresu is for extreme defense.
      Ataru is acrobatic offense.
      Djem so is counter attack offense.
      Niman unknown.
      Vaapad/Juyo most deadly and aggressive.

  • @Jeffrie_fr
    @Jeffrie_fr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1771

    So this is just fencing but, slightly cooler.

    • @pablo2495
      @pablo2495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Not even close

    • @OnyxXThePunch
      @OnyxXThePunch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      The rules seem similar to that of the fencing in historical European martial arts and not the one in the Olympics

    • @Darth_Nycta_13
      @Darth_Nycta_13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@OnyxXThePunch I wa gonna say this has STRONG HEMA vibes

    • @MT-UK
      @MT-UK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Slightly being the main word here
      So boring tbh really is !
      Ok for those fanatics out there - I don’t care how technical or skilled this is supposed to be - I don’t at all - if you use the words ‘Lightsaber Duel CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH’ as a fan of SW you expect a freaking duel.
      Oh the force doesn’t exist ? Nor do jedis? No 💩 Sherlock ! But come on you can do better than this

    • @pablo2495
      @pablo2495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      MT UK it’s basically fencing but with slashing and kind of different technique. Because all the Star Wars stuff doesn’t exist, those techniques don’t work as well in the real world, so it would be kind of awkward to try and use them. I believe anything else would pretty much just be for show.

  • @WyFoster
    @WyFoster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    Just imagine, 1 touch and that's it. No edge alignment to worry about, no mass of the blade. It would be a terrifying weapon.

    •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The blade of the light/dark saber is actually heavy due to the flow of energy constantly circulates to form the blade.

    • @--cobb--1674
      @--cobb--1674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @ in lore, lightsabers are nearly weightless besides the handle

    •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@--cobb--1674 The heaviness of the lightsabers is due to its strong gyroscopic effect. This creates sort of strong resistance to external force applied to change its orientation.
      It's similar to how G force needs to be counteracted with lifting force.

    • @VestedUTuber
      @VestedUTuber 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You'd still have to cut deep enough, so a light grazing hit would do much besides causing a bit of pain.

    • @The_True_Mx_Pink
      @The_True_Mx_Pink 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@ Which is lore practically no one listens to.

  • @trippa3553
    @trippa3553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    *anakin skywalker about to fight his master*
    *his master:* “WAIT... we forgot to put on the arm bands!”

    • @broyogurt3000
      @broyogurt3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just call him Obi wan

    • @Octogon715
      @Octogon715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes HIS MASTER

  • @buzzkill808raven2
    @buzzkill808raven2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +598

    ref cuts his own arm off at 0:51

  • @sonic97dx
    @sonic97dx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1201

    That purple lightsaber looks so real. What kind of saber is it? Blade type and hilt? Anyone?

    • @Mercheri9
      @Mercheri9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      I think it's a "saberforce" blade just look that up

    • @trigedax3049
      @trigedax3049 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      @@Mercheri9 Saberforge*

    • @downtrodden6470
      @downtrodden6470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Probably the camera

    • @Winter_rifle
      @Winter_rifle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      sonic97dx that’s just how Digital cameras react to bright purple which carries a lot of blue strands of light

    • @koto2871
      @koto2871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Might be a Kyroz saber Standard Edition 36in. blade with a 12in. hilt

  • @kamencypher360
    @kamencypher360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    You can hear a guy say `I am so entertained’ at 7:40...Me too pal, me too

  • @santihernandez140
    @santihernandez140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    The problem with this is that it does not deincentivize leaving oneself open while attacking enough because once the first hit occurs the point is over. This doesn't simulate that in a lightsaber fight the opponent would likely still hurt you if you only hit them a split second before they hit you. Thus, no point should be awarded if the opponent gets a hit within a second or so of the initial hit. This will make for significantly more interesting fights where contestants actually make blade contact instead of just both lunging at each other trying to beat the other by a millisecond

    • @nodomza
      @nodomza ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's just kendo, it follows japanese armoured sword fighting - no shield means you're very likely going to die, the objective is to make sure you kill your opponent before that happens. Head strikes and lung / heart stabs are favoured because limbs (and thus swing power / follow through) stop real quick once the lights go out, increasing the odds that the injury you receive won't be as bad / your armour can do its job.

    • @halcyonsikes7018
      @halcyonsikes7018 ปีที่แล้ว

      "deincentivize", what does that mean? I agree with a lot of what you are saying. I think this format makes it really boring to watch. too. (looks boring for the competitors as well)

    • @IceBrys
      @IceBrys ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same rules with fencing. As someone who appreciates fencing I can assure you this is basically what fencers do, the most important thing is being the first one to make contact. Although it doesn't look as flashy as the fights from the movies, this is almost certainly what lightsaber combat would be, as a death stick needs to be respected regardless of where or how it hits you, leading to safe combat and getting the first hit

    • @IceBrys
      @IceBrys ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Canonically the only reason lightsaber fights are so flashy is because they take place between opponents that can see the future possibilities before they happen. Think a grandmaster in chess, seeing several moves ahead, leading to calculated risk, as opposed to a beginner that can at best see a couple moves in advance, throwing their pieces at any idea just to try to break their opponent before they are broken themself

    • @IceBrys
      @IceBrys ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I mean this with zero malice towards the people in the video, especially the red combatant, that it feels to me like the beginner chess analogy. I don't know their exact rules for what counts as contact, but I would guess a poke/thrust is considered such (death stick). A thrust is the most effective use of distance (and swordfighting is the art of managing distance), yet both fighters in the video seem to be favoring swings. A swing is very projected, gives the opponent an open door before the swing and after follow through, and provides no real strategic advantage outside of looking flashy. Swings can also be parried very easily, leading to openings for a thrust.
      Any intermediate-advanced fencer would tear the competitive scene on display here into shreds, but for what they have it's still very entertaining to watch. Traditional fencing would be so much cooler with glowing death sticks

  • @frankrabbit2247
    @frankrabbit2247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1414

    I wanna get involved so bad.

    • @frankrabbit2247
      @frankrabbit2247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@rustycat3273 odd reply here 🤣

    • @frankrabbit2247
      @frankrabbit2247 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rustycat3273 who?

    • @sakupawn3009
      @sakupawn3009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Just by 2 sabers and give one to a friend and just fight and with bladebuilders you can make a double sided lightsaber for double the fun
      Why does this comment seem like an ad

    • @ResearcherKeagan
      @ResearcherKeagan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ThemFewCats wtf is your problem?

    • @DCCCXVII
      @DCCCXVII 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rustycat3273 u good bro?

  • @dist0rted320
    @dist0rted320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    I have never seen this many people argue about fencing in the comments before. It's just fencing with lightsabers, calm down, it's just people having fun.

    • @apollo1694
      @apollo1694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      this is no where close to fencing

    • @dist0rted320
      @dist0rted320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@apollo1694 That wasn't the point, but okay.

    • @apollo1694
      @apollo1694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dist0rted320 "it's just fencing with lightsabers"

    • @dist0rted320
      @dist0rted320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@apollo1694 I see you are quite pedantic about it. Just take a chill pill.

    • @apollo1694
      @apollo1694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dist0rted320 my man takes a statement as a show of pure fury and anger

  • @mantamarsh1630
    @mantamarsh1630 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    People In 1960: we will have flying cars in the future!
    59 years later:

  • @darthonly5664
    @darthonly5664 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Showed this to my kid and pointed out that the intro in this competition is actually the one that actually very important. That is the real Sportsmanship.

  • @user-uo2sl5us8f
    @user-uo2sl5us8f 4 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    Real lightsaber fight would have ended in a second this proves it

    • @TheSaberLegion
      @TheSaberLegion  4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Caped Baldy very true!

    • @c-3po648
      @c-3po648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +129

      The idea is that Jedi and Sith use the force to sense incoming attacks, that's why their fights last so long. But yes, with normal people, lightsaber fights would end very quickly.

    • @codypatton2859
      @codypatton2859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      These people also aren't force sensitive so it would still go differently if it were truly authentic. Don't forget that simple fact with your half cocked assessment.

    • @xCoNa14
      @xCoNa14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Also lightsabers have no weight to them, so wielding one is incredibly disadvantageous against staff sabers or the classic 1 short and 1 long dual weild. One sword only works with heavy double handed blades, because M×A=F, so there's a lot of force behind it, but lightsabers don't have mass and don't really need force to cut through things, so that tactic is out of the window, leaving you much more vulnerable holding just one. Youd just rely on speed to attack and strength when blocking, a staff can attack immediately after blocking or attacking as there's almost no recovery needed with the strikes, and a dual weilder could just stab or slice with their off hand whilst distracting you with their main hand or deflecting your attack and stabbing you with the other whilst you're in swing recovery

    • @NoCluYT
      @NoCluYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Force sensitive lightsaber duelists don't strike to kill, they always swing there lightsaber in a way to disorient their opponent. That's why you see duels in the prequels looking like "dances". They aren't trying to hit their opponent, because they can easily counter and get killed in an instant.

  • @jeffchristena9369
    @jeffchristena9369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I've taken both fencing and Kendo. And I got to say that this lightsaber dueling it's actually more entertaining than both those disciplines.

    • @Drakester671
      @Drakester671 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are we talking fencing with a rapier for college and olympic sports or HEMA fencing? Personally love the clang of Polish sabers parrying each other back and forth.

    • @jeffchristena9369
      @jeffchristena9369 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I fenced with a foil with a with a local fencing Club. But I did actually fence with some college students. They were pretty quick.

    • @smackmmk
      @smackmmk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I do kendo as my martial art, and personally kendo is far more entertaining and fair. It also has a stronger point system. There was so many times when both opponents clashed or hit each other in the same beat, but one was awarded a point. In kendo neither would have been awarded the point. It's not just about hitting the person first, it's about hitting the opponent and not getting hit back. If both players hit each other in the same beat, and the refs, who obviously aren't seeing which one actually scored first in a lot of these points, award one of the players a point when they both realistically would both be dead. This is why kendo has a stronger point system, because if you hit, that attack would have actually killed someone in real life, if it was a actually sword, as well as you moving as to not die yourself. Judges have to be trained for years to make accurate scoring decisions. In this, it's not the same, Plus one-handed rapier styles or going to be at far and away more advantageous than a two-handed sword or katana style. The win condition for each weapon is completely different. A rapier needs to simply stab or touch an opponent, a long sword or katana needs to cut the opponent. This means a light touch without a lot of force can win you the point with a rapier versus a katana or longsword which needs to have a strong cut. This means the long sword user has to come in slightly closer and make his attacks more committed, versus the rapier user that can play a protracted game of pool and barely tap the opponent at a distance. With a lightsaber it's a mixture of the two weapons. while a lightsaber can incinerate your flesh by mere touch, it won't fully burn you if it is a light touch, which is why in all the Star wars movies they act as if they are cutting them like a katanas or long swords, rather than using them like rapiers. I think this rule set should make the two styles very distinct, and have their own systems for points. Two handed, or longsword type styles should work on kendo rules. While one handed, or rapier styles should work on fencing rules.

  • @UnstoppableGiant
    @UnstoppableGiant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is the only sport I’ve ever actually been interested. It’s not just jabbing like fencing, there’s actual blocking

    • @_Turtle_420
      @_Turtle_420 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its just fencing with lightsabers...

    • @UnstoppableGiant
      @UnstoppableGiant ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_Turtle_420 No it isn’t, this is not at all what fencing looks like.

    • @_Turtle_420
      @_Turtle_420 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UnstoppableGiant when fencing becomes as boring as golf lol

    • @UnstoppableGiant
      @UnstoppableGiant ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_Turtle_420 my dad fenced, I know what fencing looks like lol. You don’t ‘block’, you counter.

  • @y0sh188
    @y0sh188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I came here and expected some dope ass lightsaber combat, and only find out its fencing with lightsabers. Still cooler than fencing, but I am still deeply disappointed.

    • @espalorp3286
      @espalorp3286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Reality is often disappointing.

    • @valandil7454
      @valandil7454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Look up Akademia Szermierzy, real fencing is not boring if either of them know what they're doing, this lot are idiots with glow sticks
      Choreographing for safety is the only reason the "real" stuff you've seen isn't perfect, even full contact martial arts has loads of rules to protect you
      I know plenty of ways to do it but we don't cut eachother open anymore sorry

    • @fanrik9583
      @fanrik9583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      These two guys could beat literally every Jedi and sith we have ever seen

  • @RubyMVmistress
    @RubyMVmistress 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I remember there use to be this fencing club when I was younger, and they started to make these types of light sabers back in like 05-6. I use to go and once some i guess high school boys brought these and it was so fucking cool. I would love to do this so much.

    • @TheSaberLegion
      @TheSaberLegion  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ruby email us at thesaberlegion1@gmail.com and we can set you up.

  • @jamesc.2054
    @jamesc.2054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I'm willing to bet there's a fair bit of overlap between this community and the HEMA community.

    • @OnyxXThePunch
      @OnyxXThePunch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes yes there is

    • @oscarkilby4033
      @oscarkilby4033 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably cheaper than HEMA tho lol

    • @BloodKnightArahmis
      @BloodKnightArahmis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fair bit? One third of our organization is HEMA, the other Kendo, the remaining a mixture of things lol

    • @RandyLeftHandy
      @RandyLeftHandy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@oscarkilby4033 I doubt it. They're wearing the same gear you would see at any given HEMA tournament.

    • @oscarkilby4033
      @oscarkilby4033 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RandyLeftHandy isn't HEMA conducted in very expensive blade resistant armor (underlayers, chain and so on) whereas this is just some small padding against blunt objects?

  • @jarlbregadan914
    @jarlbregadan914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    For all the normies, weebs and general public untrained in combat sports: they are using real fencing techniques for the most part. Purple saber guy has a pretty good longsword form.

    • @tucannYT
      @tucannYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Obviously the 7 forms of lightsaber combat exist, and the fights needed to be long to make them interesting, but it makes you wonder why most (if not all) lightsaber battles didn't use fencing techniques.
      I feel as if it would make the force user much more difficult to defend against.

    • @VestedUTuber
      @VestedUTuber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just to clarify for those who might try to compare it to epee and foil, this is more of a HEMA style of fencing.

  • @stopit9747
    @stopit9747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Dooku screaming somewhere in his grave
    "You have no technique...sloppy"
    Anakin: spinning is a good trick
    Sheev: say no more

  • @rfz_wild308
    @rfz_wild308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I want the TH-camr shadiversity to review this fight. I feel like it would be interesting.

    • @BloodKnightArahmis
      @BloodKnightArahmis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You know what, so do I

    • @Joe-sc8fu
      @Joe-sc8fu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah

    • @Kag_Yag
      @Kag_Yag 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He doesn't know what hes talking about when it comes to lightsaber

    • @rfz_wild308
      @rfz_wild308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Russian Patrick True, but this is closer to real swordplay than actual lightsaber combat.

    • @espalorp3286
      @espalorp3286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Kag_Yag he absolutely does and demonstrates as much through his star wars series.

  • @robertlockwood3277
    @robertlockwood3277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Ok. So this is fencing with glow sticks. I prefer the choreographed fights.

    • @loljay3281
      @loljay3281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @fazer rider *People enjoy what they do, they enjoy Star Wars real life, somebody can just train like a jedi so we can finally see a real fight*

    • @jjmiles7173
      @jjmiles7173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@loljay3281 I'm actually learning the Lightsaber Combat forms before I start competing. I also have Military Experience and Martial Arts experience on top of doing Sports in High School. Lol.

    • @memeprez1281
      @memeprez1281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jjmiles7173 thats good but unless your in a completition in which people ask you to do the forms(solo), your fights might be choreographed

    • @espalorp3286
      @espalorp3286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Realistic" Lightsaber combat is essentially fencing.
      The stuff that looks cool is called roleplay.

    • @robertlockwood3277
      @robertlockwood3277 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @fazer rider I'm sorry, but I can't help but think Napoleon Dynamite😂

  • @asianomatic
    @asianomatic 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    THIS IS SO COOL!! Can't believe I am JUST finding this

  • @publicprofilename4273
    @publicprofilename4273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I've never really been able to get into these, but this one? Very good! Awesome displays of sportsmanship, and respect for one another. Also, you guys didn't look like you were chasing bees around with broom sticks, which is typically the impression I get from these duels. You guys are both worthy champs, and are a big part of making this sport grow, and become just as respected as any other sport. Great job guys! Both of you!

  • @darksideblues135
    @darksideblues135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Now, imagine a Kendo player in that. It works be insane, and these guys would get stomped.

    • @commscan314
      @commscan314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Imagine an Olympic fencer.

    • @jarlbregadan914
      @jarlbregadan914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What? A kendoka would get DESTROYED. Kendokas have a less than basic footwork, fight with a straight torso, use very few guards, have very few and restricted parries, very weird bind rules... Kendo is not a combat oriented martial art, mate.

    • @darksideblues135
      @darksideblues135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jarlbregadan914 trust me. They would dominate. Just look at high level practitioners.

    • @Valgreen_0
      @Valgreen_0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They'd better adjusting to weight as well

    • @DubiousDubs
      @DubiousDubs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Or imagine a good HEMA practitioner, or honestly anybody with actual training

  • @Cxrinae
    @Cxrinae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I watched one star wars video and this was recommended to me. I am not complaining

    • @BloodKnightArahmis
      @BloodKnightArahmis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The www.SaberLegion.org isn't disappointed either. Join us

  • @stormcooper7875
    @stormcooper7875 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    When Olympic fencing is too uncivilized...

    • @Aaa-bi8ly
      @Aaa-bi8ly ปีที่แล้ว

      Good one

    • @Aaa-bi8ly
      @Aaa-bi8ly ปีที่แล้ว

      I got that reference

  • @EPSTomcat11
    @EPSTomcat11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Are there weight or height or reach categories? It seems like this heavily favors those with long reach and legs (can cover more ground in a single step).

    • @Llortor
      @Llortor ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now we know why Vader won so much

  • @elitestudios2940
    @elitestudios2940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is how logical lightsaber battles are speed and distance you don’t just swing the saber around you aim for the body.

  • @drewishaf
    @drewishaf ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's a helluva way to start out any competition. I think that first 45 seconds is exactly the kind of thing that we should be indoctrinating into our children when it comes to sports. I love it.

  • @conman1111
    @conman1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me and my friend do this kind of stuff all the time but our blades are like 2/3 the size of those, does it make much of a difference? From what I've seen they don't really fall into the trap of only aiming to hit the other blade instead of the other person which I see alot in these videos for some reason.

    • @283AngelArch
      @283AngelArch ปีที่แล้ว

      Well yeah.. in ANY fight with ANY weapon, or even unarmed like in Boxing, REACH plays a HUGE role in the fight.

  • @TheMightyCookieShow
    @TheMightyCookieShow 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I didn't know this is just that this would be so much fun to watch

  • @prohibitedlimitedproductio8279
    @prohibitedlimitedproductio8279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love how happy everyone looks

  • @livehappy4945
    @livehappy4945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Who's here 2020

    • @Teeplesexe
      @Teeplesexe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Live Happy no, I’m 1995

    • @crook7493
      @crook7493 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, im here in 195 BC, but nice try

  • @vitormartins5742
    @vitormartins5742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What this made me realize is that in order to fight as agressively as jedi in a movie an not open your guard up immediatly you would actually need to have jedi powers. Fencing is the best humans can do.

  • @Uajd-hb1qs
    @Uajd-hb1qs 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s quite hilarious seeing how fast a real lightsaber duel would be over.

  • @JacobDrosdick
    @JacobDrosdick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    There should be so many more people watching this

  • @cramnh0j
    @cramnh0j 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Is there a website with an explanation of the rules for this?

    • @seanrochelle7212
      @seanrochelle7212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      cramnh0j unsure, searching The Saber Legion is your best bet

    • @alek2969
      @alek2969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      literally look up the different rules of fencing, there’s three types.
      i dont know the names but this looks like the faster, type of fencing

    • @BloodKnightArahmis
      @BloodKnightArahmis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      www.SaberLegion.org is our website and we exist primarily on Facebook, and we use our own ruleset that's a blend of several fencing types, from Traditional to HEMA to Kendo

    • @hz883
      @hz883 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alek2969 nah this looks more similar to HEMA, which focuses on longswords and stuff like that, the different fencing types are actually different blades.

  • @sethmcdonald4
    @sethmcdonald4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is competition held at with lightsabers what are the rules what you need of equipment? Do you have any contest in Missouri?

  • @bencarraway3565
    @bencarraway3565 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this may be a weird question, but I feel like if the outside of the saber had some type of thin rubber on the outside, it would stop the issue of the sabers sliding on each other. am i crazy

  • @AnonYmous-ob7py
    @AnonYmous-ob7py 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Red was robbed in round one.

  • @phil_zupra_b5880
    @phil_zupra_b5880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thats how lightsaber duels really would look like. :P

    • @j3ke965
      @j3ke965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it wouldn’t there are different forms of lightsaber fighting styles and this is not one of them

    • @christopherstanley4837
      @christopherstanley4837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For non force users yes. I honestly want to see this in the Mandalore. Where two non force-ys face off with lightsabers and its waaaay more tense and slowpaced like this, both people being half too scared to go all in.

    • @koto2871
      @koto2871 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@j3ke965 You realize that the 7 saber forms were made up by Lucas and are half-assed? Only one or two of the forms are fully explained.

  • @almgandi16
    @almgandi16 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to know what kind of sabers are used here. I plan a Revan Cosplay but with combat ready lightsabers

  • @borgchicken
    @borgchicken 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow how cool glad I've found it

  • @dazeen9591
    @dazeen9591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I feel like the judges were biased. I found many of these split rulings to favor the blue duelist so I played back multiple double hits etc. and the red duelist was clearly landing his hits first in multiple exchanges.
    Seems unfair to me. They should go back in the camera footage to confirm.

    • @mastercat1946
      @mastercat1946 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      the severity of the blow also matters, a hit on the foot, hand, or leg wouldn't be nearly as effective as a hit on the head

    • @VestedUTuber
      @VestedUTuber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You'd be correct _if this was modern regulation fencing._
      However, under rulesets for _any other swordfighting competitions_ touches must be significant. A slight graze does not award a point.

  • @algernon7272
    @algernon7272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love how slowly but surely we’re getting real life Jedi. Honestly I want to learn how to fight with a lightsaber I think it’d be cool

    • @BloodKnightArahmis
      @BloodKnightArahmis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      www.SaberLegion.org is your best bet I think lol

    • @Americandude-de6zd
      @Americandude-de6zd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jaqen H'ghar people nowadays 🤣🤣 no offense

    • @Americandude-de6zd
      @Americandude-de6zd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jaqen H'ghar i know right ah man that's so funny lol'ing out loud right now 🤣

    • @senorsadist1397
      @senorsadist1397 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a real haha funny moment

  • @larry2toes904
    @larry2toes904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my favorite thing to ever happen

  • @DoktrDub
    @DoktrDub 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fencing with lightsabers, never seen this before, definitely catches the eye

  • @HalwenGreenleaf
    @HalwenGreenleaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I find this way more interesting than football lmao... we need this as a sport in tv i stg

  • @dylanmckinnon6830
    @dylanmckinnon6830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    it would hella cool to see this done in the style of Kendo

  • @th3recklessg4m3rnewz
    @th3recklessg4m3rnewz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you buy the The Sabres that they used to dual

  • @hellhound8471
    @hellhound8471 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Would you think about adding the lightsaber sound effects so we get maximum immersion?

  • @antediluvian99
    @antediluvian99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yeah I now see that fighting with actual lightsabers in real life fight - if it were ever possible - would be completely impractical.

    • @PeterSolerom
      @PeterSolerom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      and boring

    • @jthejedigaming8303
      @jthejedigaming8303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s more the. Likely we will switch to energy weapons around 2500-2700 plus there are very very VERY primitive models of “lightsabers” known in legends as protosabers. These “Protosabers” yes ofc use a premise blade lights etc but uses an outside energy pack to heat it up. Granite obsolete now it may be cutting edge weaponry and actually quite common within 700-1000 years from now.
      But that’s almost a Millenia away and if we don’t destroy ourselves

    • @mr.snitters5281
      @mr.snitters5281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jthejedigaming8303 Still would be impractical as we don't have the Force in real life to defend against quick-moving projectiles

    • @PeterSolerom
      @PeterSolerom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mr.snitters5281 special deflective bodyarmor? artificial energy force fields? I dunno

    • @astavas8341
      @astavas8341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jthejedigaming8303 No one gonna create lightsaber for military/war purpose. Blaster? Maybe yes. It's not just your average mind. Much to considerate. And the fact that you could shot someone from far away is way more practical instead of this. And again, the durability, weather effect, resistance, the price to be mass produced, the consistency, practicality, usage, and many more comes into thought. So it's not possible.

  • @xNAT-og4hm
    @xNAT-og4hm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Referee's shoto reminds me of the lightsaber cheese knife in family Guy.

  • @anthonybeltran6144
    @anthonybeltran6144 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this! Atta KID! MN in the house!

  • @ltspectergc009
    @ltspectergc009 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know this vid is a few years old but is this kind of thing done in Miami or Ft Lauderdale?

    • @TheSaberLegion
      @TheSaberLegion  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, their is a very active FL Charter. facebook.com/groups/TSLFlorida

    • @ltspectergc009
      @ltspectergc009 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheSaberLegion That is awesome, thank you.

  • @thatoneguy2659
    @thatoneguy2659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When a challenger gets you into a corner, you’re basically done for. Because unless you can think of something fast, there is no hope, because being a challenger and cornering your opponent is like having the high ground

    • @user-rw8uq3tv6p
      @user-rw8uq3tv6p หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can roll just like in the Dark Souls games 👍

  • @someingeborg209
    @someingeborg209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Their techniques are quite interesting. They unite fencing, kendo, hema and the tricks and styles from the movies

  • @quanbmack2407
    @quanbmack2407 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...this seemed like it was gonna be so much cooler in my head..

  • @riskytrickshots3373
    @riskytrickshots3373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what sabers where used?

  • @jordan.7010
    @jordan.7010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is actually a thing?! This is cool af!

  • @Lord_Buckles
    @Lord_Buckles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This isn't lightsaber dueling this is fencing with glow sticks

    • @lojika1majik
      @lojika1majik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still cool

    • @Lord_Buckles
      @Lord_Buckles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lojika1majik seems kinda boring to me

    • @lojika1majik
      @lojika1majik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eh

    • @grandpacat
      @grandpacat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lord_Buckles then watch the ufc

  • @clorb9016
    @clorb9016 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a dream come true for me.

  • @Khepramancer
    @Khepramancer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That purple blade looks amazing!

  • @Maxwell-yk7jt
    @Maxwell-yk7jt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Writers Did A Amazing Job On The Star Wars Games, Shows And The Movies And The Actors Did A Amazing Job 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @noonickxox5372
    @noonickxox5372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Me:uses form
    Person I’m fighting:da fauq

  • @robertwilliams3887
    @robertwilliams3887 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just when I've thought I've seen it all
    I am flabbergasted

  • @brocksprogramming
    @brocksprogramming 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The force is strong within these two.❤🎉

  • @Silverfirefly1
    @Silverfirefly1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you're wondering why this doesn't resemble the movies, it's because light doesn't deflect light. It never did.
    Also, the reality of medieval combat was mostly like this, with people most inclined to avoid being lacerated with bouts of intermediate hacking. It wasn't a dance-off.

    • @Martrevis
      @Martrevis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They aren't made of light though

    • @283AngelArch
      @283AngelArch ปีที่แล้ว

      Lightsabers aren't made of Light....... they're actually more like Plasma Swords.

  • @atrashlemon7735
    @atrashlemon7735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is just fencing with glow sticks

  • @fortnitelegend1236
    @fortnitelegend1236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was this recorded on a WII remote

  • @user-zj8uc2hl5h
    @user-zj8uc2hl5h 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have two questions
    One what is this
    Two where do I sign up

  • @bennythargrave
    @bennythargrave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When he said that Jimmy was performing "less gumby-esque" than usual it called up a long buried memory I have of watching the lightsaber duel from Gumby: The Movie lol

  • @Penguinecek
    @Penguinecek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    4:05 well the left guy is holding it at the edge of the sword... so thats an advantage... he is doing all the way the same thing round and around... thats boring

  • @BennyLlama39
    @BennyLlama39 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay, dumb question (since I don't know jack about this stuff)... is the "finger shot" a blade impacting the finger, or a middle-finger taunt to the opponent? 🙂

  • @joeye.365
    @joeye.365 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to get in on this but I don't know where to go lol. I don't think there are lightsaber matches where I live.

  • @jaytee9440
    @jaytee9440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've seen more movement in my legs and I'm paralyzed

  • @user-br9jm8ke9h
    @user-br9jm8ke9h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Me and my friends do this outside

  • @jsmith9970
    @jsmith9970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m speechless. Didn’t know it was a thing.

  • @zeak2920
    @zeak2920 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    May the force be with you all

  • @yinpayofficial1063
    @yinpayofficial1063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I understand that in reality this is actually typical swordfighting , even though my 10 year old mind is still thinking that this is going to be as epic as episode 3 revenge of the sith.
    I know that there are also rehearsed acting plays too that make for full intertanment but I gotta say I'd rather play for sport without mask and such.

  • @billylondon2894
    @billylondon2894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m shocked they don’t block at all they just try to dodge when they can

  • @TWD_MANGO
    @TWD_MANGO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how the sabres just come from a movie and they made it into a art

  • @danawhite1177
    @danawhite1177 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love more than anything to be able to compete in this sport. You should also have Lightsaber kata competition. Score it just like they do at a karate tournament.

  • @ghosty2110
    @ghosty2110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro is this a real sport?

    • @combineforce9596
      @combineforce9596 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, It is. A friend of mine plays It.

  • @preacherizze4771
    @preacherizze4771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It looks like two seven year olds trying to do a light saber duel

  • @nickforbus671
    @nickforbus671 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever thought of turning it off and on. It really frees things up. Give it a go.

  • @s.smiles4649
    @s.smiles4649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    honestly the beginning was very wholesome

  • @zap2960
    @zap2960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Let's be honest we thought it was gonna be more saber clashing, to bad this is just who can poke each other better.

    • @brandonfuentes2091
      @brandonfuentes2091 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Word its pretty whack

    • @RandyLeftHandy
      @RandyLeftHandy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that's how fencing works. The point is to hit your opponent, not hit their 'blade'.

    • @zap2960
      @zap2960 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RandyLeftHandy Hitting some ones blade would be a form of blocking.
      That's the issue, they played more into fencing instead of actually saber combat.

    • @RandyLeftHandy
      @RandyLeftHandy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zap2960 That's called a parry, and because they don't have handguards and the 'blades' are round trying to parry would likely just end up with your hand getting struck. All of this to say, they're not real lightsabers, so watch the movies if you want to see choreographed fighting.

    • @zap2960
      @zap2960 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RandyLeftHandy ah yes, parry is the correct tern just could not remember it. But what's the point of dueling with lightsabers if your just gonna start fencing? It literally gets rid of the feeling of lightsaber combat.
      Adding some cool hand guards like kylo ren had will fix you getting your hand hit problem. Also changing the shape of the blade will also be needed.

  • @marcuspaul4319
    @marcuspaul4319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m a nerd you are a nerd we all are nerds

  • @gasparkapalka9742
    @gasparkapalka9742 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is this armour nad where could I buy it? Someone help pls ^^

  • @RINZLER2010
    @RINZLER2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a fencer, I want to try this, but the movements look slow compared to what I do, maybe its the weight of the gear?

  • @GCF-Media
    @GCF-Media 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So.... fencing
    With lights

    • @jr.jackrabbit10
      @jr.jackrabbit10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah but it's cool cause lights. Also, and I'm not so sure because I don't watch too much fencing, but I'd figure it's based mostly on swift stabs and staying out of poking range. These guys are more focused on articulate swings and blocks as the swords are a lot more stiff and not as flexible as fencing swords. Again, not certain as I don't watch too much fencing but that's just my first impressions.

  • @bobbyjohnson5118
    @bobbyjohnson5118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This was more lame than I expected

    • @kingkong4934
      @kingkong4934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For real i never fenced a day in my life and both these guys could get bodied rn

    • @myiqis2752
      @myiqis2752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      King Kong youre right you know nothing about fencing lol

    • @kingkong4934
      @kingkong4934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      my iq is 2 💀

    • @warlock5309
      @warlock5309 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr, lame and gay

    • @erock3682
      @erock3682 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah because it's missing the sound effects from the sabers and no epic star wars music

  • @capnduff
    @capnduff ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it only single saber combat or can they dual wield or use a a double bladed one?

    • @TheSaberLegion
      @TheSaberLegion  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Our Standard saber division is single saber combat. Our Exotics division allows for other saber configurations like dual wield, cross guard, staff, and pikes.

  • @lildubbs1
    @lildubbs1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cmon man this is just fencing but....brighter