twirl a lightsaber

how do i twirl it like obi wan?

 

You can accomplish "twirling" moves by keeping your grip primarily with the thumb and forefinger, keeping the other fingers in a state of easy flex. The actual "twirl" comes from "rocking" or "rolling" (rock and roll?) your wrist in a over/under fashion. It takes a little practice, but mostly it comes from having good flexibility in the wrist.

Make any sense of that? I hope it helped...

-Kai

 

Ok first grip the saber in your hand, like so.. then with deft movements of your wrist like this...you twirl....*thump* [face_shocked] ..umm... MEDIC!!!!

 

its like spinning a drum stick, you hold it in your thumb and pointer and then you just turn your wrist over. its easier then you think and it only takes a little practice in your backyard.

 

Yep. Very similar to a drumstick. And, yes, it's easier than you might think...

--Kai

 

Thanks,
I had NO clue these things are as big as they are. The hilt is slightly smaller than my wrist,(my wrist 5' around, ,hilt at thinest part 4' around.) and w/ the blade on, the whole assembly comes to my shoulders, 48" from the floor to my shoulder and I'm an even 5' tall.

That's a tall weapon for a small person.

With my very tiny stature, would I need to do any slight modifications for twirling or other things? I'm thinking I'd ahve to experiment to se what hapens, I only ask if there are any other short Jedi in the house w/a similar problem.


Padawan Mynn

 

You'd be up against the same situation I would have if I was using an extremely long blade, Mynn. I'd suggest a shorter blade for you (about 30")...

If I remember, weren't you interested in a Parks Saber? Or do you already have one? At any rate, you might see if it's possible to modify a Parks (ie. shorten the blade). Of course, that's only if you have difficulty with it. Practice with a dowell rod, or something like it.

--Kai

 

Sabers are only supposed to have 34 inch blades if I remember right. . . thats just under 3 feet. Hilts are about a foot long. Depending on the user.

 

It's a Parks Saber. Hilt is 12" and Blade is 36". Just a couple inches bigger then the 34 mentioned before.

Mynn

 

I learn martial arts, and that helps me alot. I can do way more than just twirling lightsabers. you should try it.

 

I think what really helps is when you don't have a middle finger. I was born without one, and I can do some amazing twirling.

If you are that desperate, you can do so, but I wouldn't do it.

But my best advice is to twirl with the wrist (It's all in the wrist) and evolve from that.

 

A little off-topic, but Phil - I hope you other hand's OK. Otherwise, how do you flip people off? Even then, you can only flip off one person at a time. Must be rough...

 

DaKai,
I was taking some Kung Fu classes, but injured my foot and had to back out until it healed. It sucked to stay out.

Parks Sabers are balanced quite well IMO.
Now how heavy were the saber in ATOC and SW:TPM? What were their pracice things made of? Anyone know? I'm trying compare the weight of theirs comapred to the Parks Saber.

Mynn

 

I practice my movements with them all the time. Twirling is fun, but the real fun is in learning the move with your weapon so that you flow with it, like it's a part of you.

A good read to learn about swordsmanship is here this man was a legend in his time and is probably the Michael Jordan of kenjutsu. Nothing beats actual training, but at least you won't look foolish if you practice something you read and visiualize. Imitating the movie moves helps too. With time and practice you can perform many of the moves you see on screen reflexively.

Hope this helps!

 

Actually, I learned how to do it through trial and error, and by watching films. (I prefer the conan the barbarian method of swinging over obi-wans though) Just rent the movie, and if you have a really good vcr. (OR dvd just watch it in slo mo until you get it. then go practice!

 

Thanks Jar Jar.
That';s what i do, read the books,a dnw atch accurate movies and do the moves. When I'm in calsses the movements are second nature to me.

padawan Mynn

 

Otter, Yes, my other hand is fine, and I do take advantage with it

Besides, I write with the hand with the missing finger.

 

Twirling isnt so bad. I taught myself to do it even while wearing my grossly oversized Plo Koon gloves. ANd lucky you, I have myself doing it on an uploaded video! You can download it RIGHT now and see an immediate demonstration of a Obi Wan Saber spin:::: as performed by Plo Koon.

Its part of my Celebration II video, which you can watch right HERE:::

CELEBRATION MOVIE

 

Wow, Very nice vids Boskone_Kenobi.
I got a kick out of the Light Saber frizting up.LOL

Padawan Mynn

 

Speaking of saber twirling, mine showed up today. Now I can pratice w/ my own saber.
The Echelon is sweet. Looks great,even the mail man got a bang out of it.
Mynn

 

I can do a kickflip lightsaber twirly wirly

 

What'sa Kick flip w/a saber? I can do that w/ a skate voard, but never thought of trying it with asaber. Is it the same?

Mynn

 

to clarify, i was asking how do I twirl it like Obi-Wan? With ONE hand... not two

 

hey carbon Knight,
Sorryt we all got mixed up.
Ok here's how I did it.
Held saber in right hand. I had my hand up to almsot thyhe top of hte hilt, turned my hand back towarnd my back w/ saber, brought pinkiy finger AROUND hilt, to turn it forward.and flip with the wrist. (Just like if youwere to twirl a pen or drum stick. you weave your fingers around the stick and use them to move it.) You may have to see me do that though. May any sense, is it clear? If not I'll revise.

I've very small hands and wrists to to twirl an item that's as big as my own wrist is interesting.

Mynn