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Hybrid Theory: Red\Yellow Stance
This class will take what you have learned in your primary stances classes and work to take them to the next level. We will then learn how to blend the two stances into an effective fighting style. Every week will be a different class, as it is impossible to cover all the subjects in one, so be sure to attend regularly. I find it very ineffective and difficult to teach more than 10 students, so be sure to enroll to reserve your place. My class will be 10 students and no more. I will accept non-enrolled students until I reach 10 on a first come/first serve basis. At the end of the class, if we have time left, we will play a game and have some fun!

I expect everyone attending to be familiar with both red and yellow stances. You must be able to do all red combos, basic red aerials, yellow scissors, diagonal scissors, and have control over all these techniques.

Some topics covered: Red stance aiming, red stance timing, advanced aerial technique, digs, pointing, maximizing damage, red stance theory, yellow stance timing, yellow stance theory, parry/countering, blocking, anti-exploits, two-step techniques, single vs staff/duals, hybrid fighting, and some mental conditioning.

Prerequisites:
A basic movement class
A basic red stance class
A basic yellow stance class

This class is no longer in session.
Skill Level:  intermediate
Class Type:  dueling
Game:  Jedi Knight 3: Jedi Academy
Instructor:  Tido
Server:  (JK3) Classes
Time:  11:00pm Wednesday, Mar 06
Duration:  1 hour
Roster: 
You must wait 1 hour until this class ends before enrolling again.
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Nov 21 2004 04:48pm

Tido
 - Student
 Tido

class time changed :D, I'll see you guys there!

Nov 13 2004 05:59pm

Tido
 - Student
 Tido

*sigh*

Guys as much as I want to do a weekend class, it has become apparent to me that its just not feasable :(. Weekends for me are never scheduled and always random - unlike the weekdays. Unfortunatly this means that I can't find a time that everyone can make (its almost impossible). So I'll be changing the class time to something I don't have to sweat so hard to make happen. Sorry :(.

-Tido

Nov 06 2004 02:05pm

Tido
 - Student
 Tido

Unfortunatly, a very pressing JAK+ matter kept be from showing up :(. For any of you who would still like to get instruction this week, please contact me on my profile and I will meet with you individualy and help you.

This comment was edited by Tido on Nov 07 2004 03:40am.

Nov 05 2004 09:40pm

DragonFly
 - Ex-Student
 DragonFly

what time? it says 7:00 am!! thats too early for me im in pacific time
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Oct 23 2004 11:33pm

Masta
 - Jedi Council
 Masta

Sigh...no masta in the Attendance

Guess i have to hunt one of these guys down and ask about what has been taught...

Ill be there next time tho, Tido =)
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Oct 23 2004 08:02pm

Tido
 - Student
 Tido

Well for todays class we did Single vs Duals! The class learned the effective 'Zone of Danger' of the dual saber and was instructed on how to perform swings against the might two sabers.

Attendance:
Monkaiman
KaZ
Shimon
Xanatos
D@mned
Setementor
Tribal
ozzcoz
MaceWindu

See ya next week! :D

Oct 23 2004 07:56am

Sfire
 - Student
 Sfire

Sorry Tido, can't make this one but I'll definetly try for the next!
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Oct 21 2004 09:40pm

Tido
 - Student
 Tido

Sorry I couldn't come guys, had a RL issue. Thank you to Obi-wan for covering.

Class moving to Saturdays...

Oct 16 2004 07:55pm

Claymore
 - Student
 Claymore

Darn I cant make your class anymore at all until next June.:( RL is a pain sometimes.
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Oct 07 2004 09:01pm

Tido
 - Student
 Tido

Today we did Part 1 of a 2 part class to yellow vs yellow! We first did a massive amount of theory, then we did some drills on advancing scissors and yellow accuracy. Next week we will continue on with the drills and work on the more advanced techniques of yellow vs yellow. If you are coming next week be sure you can do the advancing scissor well and that your accuracy is up to par. See me or any of the single saber instructors if you do not know how to achieve this.

Attendance:
ozzcoz
Setementor
Masta
Gradius
Kain
Riswin

Here is an excerpt from our theory discussion:

Basic Strategy:
Mix your offense and defense and avoid being predictable. The key to yellow on yellow (and dueling as a whole) is to be unpredictable, adaptable, and safe. Adaptability is crucial and is the sign of a great saberist. Alter your style according to your opponent’s style, strengths, and weaknesses. The best way to adapt isn’t through large/drastic changes, but subtle ones. The smaller the change you have to make, the less it upsets your style and the smaller the chance your opponent will detect the change. Look for things like exposed shoulders, dependence on numbers (a pattern of swings, almost everyone has this. Example: 2-1-2-3-2-1-2-3-2-1-2-3, ect), preferred attacks and defenses, and patterns in movement. Ask yourself questions like is your opponent overly offensive, easily provoked, docile/totally unaware, or plain button mashers. You then must adapt accordingly.


Mentality:
If you are playing to win, you are focusing on the wrong objective. You should play to survive. If you survive longer than your opponent, then winning is the result of that. This forces you to focus on something other than pure attacking; most saberists will only think about the attack rather than thinking about strategy or movement. It’s the natural instinct to do so; you see an opening and you want to jump in it. Instead, you should be mindful about what’s going on around you and ask WHY is the opening there. It is very likely it may be an artificial one.

Being relaxed is very important. Many people get tense when they play and as a result they make mistakes. To relax, make yourself slow down and take some slow breaths. Hold them and release slowly. You must clear your mind of anything negative such as frustrations, anger, RL issues, ect. Close your eyes if it helps when you do this. If you can achieve a calmer mindset, you will become a much better dueler.

Have faith in yourself. Develop confidence in your ability and believe you are going to win. Believing in yourself will result in you actually winning more duels. Positive thinking is very powerful. However, having an ego (thinking that you are ‘supposed’ to win) will make you less of a fighter and frustrated. You cannot be afraid to lose. Rather, embrace losing for what it really is: a valuable lesson. No matter what your skill level is at or what your reputation is, you cannot let this principal leave you. Humility is your most valuable asset here.


Movement:
Use your movement and fake swings to make the enemy swings first. Then you can advance to counter or move to the sides to pick between their swings. Never crouch first: the first to crouch loses the duel. If someone crouches on you, gain momentum and go into their crouch with your own swinging crouch and counter them. Or run to their sides and nick at them aiming slightly downwards – where you most likely will gain a parry as well. Never blindly run into a crouching attacker. Try to avoid taking someone head on. Instead go for the vulnerable shoulders on the sides.


Main Blocking Systems:
(1) Auto Blocking:
very limited, it is the most basic form of blocking

(2) Manual Blocking/Parry:
when a swing is met with an equal or more powerful swing. Doing this will either block or knock back the opponents saber. The use of momentum is a key factor in this. Always strive to meet your opponents swing with the middle of your swing as it has the highest momentum, damage, and blocking ability.


We’ll cover more in the next class! See ya then! :D


Oct 07 2004 01:05am

Setementor
 - Jedi Master
 Setementor

I'm not sure I can make it this week, but I will try. I'll remove myself for now. :D

I just heard that I won't be going out today! w00t! :D

This comment was edited by Setementor on Oct 07 2004 02:25pm.

Oct 06 2004 12:56am

Devlin
 - Student
 Devlin

:( I won't be able to make it to class this week because of the change in schedule...I'll be stuck in RL class at the time.
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Oct 02 2004 08:07pm

Tido
 - Student
 Tido

My second class had even more attendance than the first! We went a little scatterbrained this time and jumped all over the place. First we started with some theory on avoiding swings and placing attacks. We then did the counter-theory to that style of defense.

For drills we started by learning pointing. Then we went into the start of the 2-step technique on guides. After the class we decided to solve a puzzle for our game. Congrats to all those who solved it and thanks for coming! See you next week for a yellow vs yellow class! :D

Attendance:
Mace Windu
3th
Setementor
Masta
Moridin
Nati
ozzcoz
Xanatos
Kaz
Angel D'kana
Claymore
and Toby observed us.

Oct 02 2004 06:58pm

Matej
 - Student

I'm soooo soooorry!!!!
I totally forgot about it :(

I really wanted to come!

Sep 29 2004 05:30pm

Rinzler
 - Student
 Rinzler

eepface
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This comment was edited by Rinzler on Sep 29 2004 05:31pm.

Sep 29 2004 02:48am

monkai
 - Student

im sorry bud. I can't come :(. If you push it back 2 hours.. i can most likely come ^^

Sep 29 2004 12:04am

Selph Senatu
 - Student
 Selph Senatu

You can expect me to come

Sep 25 2004 09:35pm

Tido
 - Student
 Tido

For the first class, we had a great time! We did Yellow vs Red; working on how to time yellow swings to get inside those red swings. We did a number of drills and discussed yellow theory. Afterwards we had a great game of manhunt/predator.

Attendance:
Kain
Masta
Aiden D'Kana
MaceWindow Kenobi
Echuu
Illian D'Kana
Kenyon
Devlin

Thanks for coming and I'll see ya next week! :D

Sep 25 2004 09:33pm

Tido
 - Student
 Tido

Aye, if you can't enroll, go ahead and show up and ask. Depending on how many people have already showed, and what I'm teaching...I might be able to let you in.

Sep 25 2004 06:29pm

Smilykrazy
 - Retired
 Smilykrazy

claymore if he doesnt have 10 people in class. Sign onto the server. I am sure he will let you stay as long as you meet his prerequisites for the class. :D
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Sep 25 2004 06:03pm

Claymore
 - Student
 Claymore

damn i just saw this class on here, and it wont let me sign up, oh well ill make it to your class next week

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Sep 25 2004 01:42pm

Rinzler
 - Student
 Rinzler

sounds awesome...too bad its at 4am for me :(
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Sep 25 2004 01:41pm

Masta
 - Jedi Council
 Masta

w00t tido!!

xD

count me in =)
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Sep 25 2004 09:04am

Smilykrazy
 - Retired
 Smilykrazy

YAY GO TIDO!!! :D
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Sep 25 2004 08:55am

Tido
 - Student
 Tido

I have a class! RAWK! :D

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