"A lightsaber—any weapon—only achieves worth in how it is wielded—in the effort, the struggle of one who holds it."
These were the words of the ancient master Traya. Though she fell, with such reckless ideologies too, her insight into the Force and the nature of her fall is nothing to shy from. She serves as a lesson for all of us. Her teachings and words shall be scattered among my own.
In my many years as a Master of the Jedi Order, I have explored the foundations and intricacies of the lightsaber. Having decided to specialise in the art of the blade, I have carefully analysed every fighting style in the Archives, and have developed a comprehensive list of everything I have learnt.
As such, this holocron (likely to be updated into a readable digital format knowing Jocasta) is meant for educational purposes, to instruct generations of Jedi with insights I have made as with each lightsaber form.
Master Windu's comments on different lightsaber forms can be found below. I have formatted them in a way to allow readers to select whichever they desire to read (and added images of the Masters that you initiates adore and will likely want to emulate); though a true Jedi should take the time to read them all. This is one of the last few things we have of Mace after all... - Jocasta
Form I, also known as Shii-Cho, The Way of the Sarlacc, or The Determination Form, was the first of the seven forms of lightsaber combat.
Form II, also known as Makashi, The Way of the Ysalamiri, or The Contention Form, was the second of the seven classic forms of lightsaber combat.
Form III, also known as Soresu, the Way of the Mynock, or the Resilience Form, was the third of the seven classic forms of lightsaber combat.
Form IV, also known as Ataru, the Way of the Hawk-Bat, or The Aggression Form, was the fourth of the seven forms of lightsaber combat.
Form V, also known by its two primary disciplines of Shien and Djem So, as well as The Way of the Krayt Dragon or The Perseverance Form, was the fifth of seven forms
Form VI, also known as Niman, the Way of the Rancor, the Moderation Form, and the diplomat's form, was the sixth form of the seven forms of lightsaber combat.
Form VII, also known as Juyo, the Way of the Vornskr, or the Ferocity Form, was the seventh of seven forms of lightsaber combat.
NOTE: The Juyo section is limited to Jedi Masters and above. The Vaapad section requires a specific clearance code from Master Yoda to open.
Jar'Kai was a method of utilizing two lightsabers in combat.
Telekinetic lightsaber combat techniques made use of telekinesis in lightsaber combat.
NOTE: Guardian Prays is usually on duty. Younglings are reminded... again; not to disturb him unless absolutely necessary
Tràkata was a form of lightsaber combat developed for taking advantage of a lightsaber's ability to be turned on and off, a unique quality in a melee weapon.